Re: Aiming Theory Questions

Shem wrote in message ...
>dalecue wrote:
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>the point where the diag line intersects the edge of the OB is
>now the OB contact point - to pocket the OB from ANY CB position,
>you "hit" the SAME OB contact point - ie shoot the CB so that
>it 'replaces' the ghost ball - BTW some people 'aim' using that
>method, I don't recomend it.
>
>ps: you might want to find an instructor who is a bit more articulate
>in the English language as opposed to spin english
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>Hrm...I recently starting using the ghostball method of aiming (after
>sort of giving up on system discussed on this thread), visualizing a
>ghost ball and using my cue to aim to the middle of the ghost ball.  I
>found it helped my shot consistency significantly.  Is there a reason
>not to use this method?  What is it that makes you not recomend it?

somewhat based on personal preference

when I was learning to pocket balls I gravitated to focus on the OB
contact point - I felt, and still do, it is more precise to visualize a
target the size of the head of a pin, than one the size of a cue ball

also, review the post from wayne crimi - your final goal is to be
able to look at a ball and just 'know' where and how to hit it
<the aiming process is then internalized>

at that point, concentrating on the OB seems more natural to me
but many very good players do it differently - so you should use
what works best for you

Dale


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>By the way, I actually think instructor is pretty great.  I probably
>just misunderstood what he was saying, and then he didnt really
>understand my objection.  In fact, he videotaped my stroke, and found
>some "interstesting" behaviour (like turning my wrist around for some
>shots when applying effect) which I have since corrected.  I would
>have never seen them on my own.  We are also working on speed control
>and building a consistent stroke speed.  He's the real deal I think.
>He also has a BCA certification and enjoys teaching.