Stan Shuffett’s CTE Pro One DVD instructs the pool and billiard player in using the CTE (Center To Edge) aiming system and then demonstrates his adaptation of the CTE technique. I found the DVD useful, frustrating and rewarding.

Stan starts the video explaining the CTE aiming system. I had heard about CTE from a friend who had a lesson from Stevie Moore. Stevie is featured on Stan’s DVD. Stan’s explanation was clearer than my friend’s demonstration and so I went right out and started using CTE.

After the explanation and demonstration of CTE Stan introduces his Pro One method. Stan, his son Landon and Stevie Moore explain a number of shots and then show how to shoot using the Pro One method.

I get the CTE approach but have had a difficult time understanding and using the Pro One method. Personally, I think it would require Stan’s one on one session with him to get it.

What I have learned for me is that CTE can be used part of the time but not all the time. I think it is best suited when the cue is less than 3 to 4 feet from the object ball. I think it is best suited for straight pool or one pocket. I have read that CTE originally came from Ralph Greenleaf through Hal Houle. Ralph was one the games greatest straight pool players.

I find it frustrating using CTE and applying English right or left. Stan says his Pro One approach can solve the applying English.

Stan also demonstrates CTE / Pro One bank shots on the billiard instructional DVD. I have found using CTE for bank shots very useful and rewarding especially in one pocket games.

I recommend this DVD for improving your pool game but you need to have an open mind and understand this is not a complete package for aiming. Learn to adapt and use the best tool for each situation.

Stan’s .

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Billiards and Pool Instruction DVD Review

An accomplished billiards and pool player friend told me about Villalpando’s Kick Shot DVD and recommended it. I looked for the DVD and found it here http://pooliq.net. I found the DVD to be informative and had a new approach for me for two rail kick shots. I had not seen this two rail approach before and it seems simple to learn. I went over to Bank Shots in Jacksonville and tried it out. It worked. The DVD covers 3-rail kick system, 2-rail kick system both from the end rail and side rail and a 1-rail kick system. Joe teaches by using a clock face on the cue ball.

Repeating Shots – Key to Improving Billiards and Pool Skills

I liked the repetitive shots performed by different players in video with the graphic overlay. This helped me remember the kick shots quickly. Some on the AZ-billiards forum complained but remarked after watching it again said that it helped their learning curve. I agree. The 2-rail kick system I had never seen before and the repetition helped me remember the system quickly.

Recommended Billiards and Pool Skills Instructional DVD

Joe’s kick shot dvd is recommended for beginners to advanced playes as another tool to improve your pool skills.

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Jerry Briesath-Talking About Aiming.

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Billiards Instruction. Make Cut Shots like a Pro!
This is the “Diamond System” for “Cut Shots”
To Learn More Visit – “www.TheCutShot.com” – Back by Popular Demand!!

When you are reading an Instructional Book or watching a Video on Pool & Billiards, What are some of the ‘Key Words’ associated with how to make “Cut Shots”? – are they – “Ghost Ball”, “Imaginary Line”, & “Dividing the Balls into Sections!” None of these things are Real & I don’t believe in “Ghosts” & I don’t see any Lines on the Cue Ball dividing it into sections! What this Technique gives you is a “Real Visual Aid” to Focus on as you are Lining up & Making the Shot!

Song – “All of Me” (sung by – Erica Gimpel)
from “Babylon 5″ episode “Walkabout”
available at “The Music of Babylon 5″ website
(free download)

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Billiards Instruction. Make Cut Shots like a Pro!
This is the “Diamond System” for “Cut Shots”
To Learn More Visit – “www.TheCutShot.com” – Back by Popular Demand!!

When you are reading an Instructional Book or watching a Video on Pool & Billiards, What are some of the ‘Key Words’ associated with how to make “Cut Shots”? – are they – “Ghost Ball”, “Imaginary Line”, & “Dividing the Balls into Sections!” None of these things are Real & I don’t believe in “Ghosts” & I don’t see any Lines on the Cue Ball dividing it into sections! What this Technique gives you is a “Real Visual Aid” to Focus on as you are Lining up & Making the Shot!

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Billiards Instruction. Make Cut Shots like a Pro!
This is the “Diamond System” for “Cut Shots”
To Learn More Visit – “www.TheCutShot.com” – Back by Popular Demand!!

When you are reading an Instructional Book or watching a Video on Pool & Billiards, What are some of the ‘Key Words’ associated with how to make “Cut Shots”? – are they – “Ghost Ball”, “Imaginary Line”, & “Dividing the Balls into Sections!” None of these things are Real & I don’t believe in “Ghosts” & I don’t see any Lines on the Cue Ball dividing it into sections! What this Technique gives you is a “Real Visual Aid” to Focus on as you are Lining up & Making the Shot!

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Finally, a banks training method that includes optical trainers and instructions to accurately locate targets to shoot more consistent bank shots and with practice it actually works. You can do this. Your kids can do this! Learn more about it at http://www.gpisci.com/

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I finally switched to Blue Diamond on my Parris Cue. Oh what a difference!

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A discussion about making a 2 rail bank shot using the “Parallel System.”

Resources:
The Science of Pocket Billiards – http://amzn.to/k4pEL6 – pg. 128-129, 144-145
Pool.bz – http://www.pool.bz

Expert: Joshua McElmurray
Fanpage on: http://www.Facebook.com/PlayingPool
Bio: Joshua McElmurray has been plaing pool in Minnesota for more than 20 years.

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Woke up in the middle of the night, and not knowing what to do, thought I’d give John Barton’s “Joe Tucker drill” a try (a progressive spot shot drill where on moves the cue ball one diamond up and around the table for each shot, all the while a diamond’s distance away from the cushion). Ashamed to admit I cannot boast any “aiming system” nor would know what for – literally shooting in my sleep here. Can’t even seem to remember where in the drill I am half of the time, LOL! But a highly recommended drill for sure. Need to go back to bed now, upload will also have to take place while I’m asleep. Thanks John! Cheers!

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