Pool Tools for Improving Pool Skills

Billiard Aiming Systems – Aiming by the Numbers

Greg — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:15:59 +0000

In the 1960’s I read a book by Willie Mosconi that described an aiming system that used a paralell line thru the cue that was paralell to the line through the object ball to the center of the pocket. The idea was to align the opposite point of the cue ball to the aim point on the object ball and you would have to pocket the object ball if these two contact points met. Over the years I would use this method on long shots or difficult cut shots. It was uncanny that I would make these difficult shots a high percentage of the time.

In 2008 I adopted this aiming method for almost all shots. My pocket making ability jumped significantly. However it is difficult sometimes to visualize these lines. I discoverd Mike Massey’s and Joe Tucker’s ”Aiming by the Numbers” training aids. Mike and Joe have assigned numbers on the cue and object balls. The number is derived from the object balls position relative to the pocket to be pocketed. You aim or match the number on the cue ball to the object and shoot.

It is second nature for me now to walk around the table and select the numbers and execute the shot with confidence. In addition, you can use the numbers when object ball is stuck on the side rail and you want to place the object ball at center of end rail to nail a safety play.

I walk around with the discs in my pocket included in the “aiming by the numbers” package so I can practice pool anywhere at anytime.

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How To Bank Part 2 of 2.

Greg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:42:39 +0000

Part II on how to aim a bank shot

Duration : 0:6:9

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How To Bank Part 1 of 1

Greg — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:42:37 +0000

A discussion of aiming bank shots.

Duration : 0:7:12

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Aiming by the Numbers – What Am I Missing?

Greg — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:10:59 +0000

What am I missing? Do you know which shots you miss frequently? After learning ‘aiming by the numbers’, I found it is a good idea to make a mental note of the ‘number’ of the shot that was missed and then practice the shot immediatley after a match. I learned I frequently miss number 4 and 5. Now knowing the number it is easier to set up the same shot that was missed. I watched Thorsten Hohmann make shot after shot in a tournament and finally miss one shot. When the match was done, immediately Thorsten set the shot up several times. Learning the ‘numbers’ will help you learn which shots you are missing. The “Aiming by the Numbers” tool kit endorsed by Mike Massey and created by Joe Tucker is available on this blog from Amazon and I do make a small commission if you buy it from here.

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Aiming by the Numbers – It Gets Easier

Greg — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:28:59 +0000

Joe Tucker’s billiard aiming system “Aiming by the Numbers” gets easier and easier as you continuously use the system. I have been using his system for almost a year. i have much more confidence in my aim now and that leads to success in making the shot. I walk up toward the object ball line to the pocket and mentally determine the aim point and the aim number. Now I walk back to the cue ball and review the aim number on the cue ball and see the sight of aim from the cue ball aim number to the object ball aim number. I mentally see the parallel line thru the center of the cue ball then get into the stance for the stroke. Now, after my 3 swing pre-stroke ritural I stroke the cue and pocket the ball more often than a year ago.

I am going out to Bank Shot Billiards today and participate in one of the most challenging weekly nine ball tournaments in the country. I will be aiming by the numbers and it will be easier to win games because of that. Wish me luck! Check out Joe’s Mike Massey endorsed “Aiming by the Numbers” tools on the right.

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How To Kick

Greg — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:52:00 +0000

A discussion of the basics for 1 rail kick shooting. I encourage you to read BlackJack David Sapolis.
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http://forums.azbilliards.com/search.php?searchid=1821816

Duration : 0:8:55

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Building a Straight Pool Stroke for Aiming by the Numbers

Greg — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:09:59 +0000

I came across an article today, Cue Ball Control, that discusses the precision required to building a straight stroke. I think you will be impress with the author, Fast Larry Guniger, who holds several world records. I felt compelled to share it with you. I hope that I can talk Jeff from Bank Shot Billiards into haveing Fast Larry do an exhibition.

I have had my stroke trainer out for about two weeks and worked with it consistantly this week. I can tell a difference and my practice session this evening showed that the work is paying off. I get out the stroke trainer 2 or 3 time a year and work with it two weeks or so. This usually raises my level of play for 2 to 3 months. The old less than straight stroke gradually comes back.

Since I use the “Aiming by the Numbers” method consistently now I felt the bridge to better play would be to build a stright stroke. Without a straight stroke you are not guaranteed to hit your “Aiming by the Numbers”. I am an evangelist now about “Aiming by the Numbers” which is a tool you can buy here on this page.

FTC disclosure :I get a commission if you buy “Aiming by the Numbers” tool from this website.

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NV B.56 – Bob Jewett’s ten-times-fuller system

Greg — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:52:36 +0000

http://billiards.colostate.edu

Bob Jewett’s ten-times-fuller frozen-object-ball aiming system for predicting object ball direction.

Much more info can be found at:
http://billiards.colostate.edu

Duration : 0:2:42

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Aiming by the Numbers and Pre-shot Rituals

Greg — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:19:59 +0000

Since adapting the aiming by the numbers technique I have come to realize that usually when I miss now is when I did not check the number prior to shooting. I simply just shot with feel or said to myself I did not need to check the number.

Rituals are part of most sucessful players in sports, whether it is in shooting a foul shot, playing tennis or getting into stance for shooting pool.

There are three parts for the aiming by the numbers technique that need to become part of the ritual routine. Part one check the number the object ball is on, part two visualize the number on the cue ball and part three visuaalize the line from the number on the cue ball to the number on the object ball. One can not guess the number the object ball is on. So make it a ritual to walk so you see the line directly from the object ball to the pocket it is to go into. Calculate the number from this position. Now walk over to the cue ball and visualize the number on the cue ball. Now as you get ready to get into your stance see the line from the number on the cue ball to the number on the object ball. Making sure these three processes become part of your ritual will help you pocket a higher percentage of balls.

If you haven’t started aiming by the numbers yet there is a link on this page that takes you to Amazon to get the material and training you need.

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NV B.55 – Bob Jewett’s two-times-fuller system

Greg — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:51:56 +0000

http://billiards.colostate.edu

Bob Jewett’s two-times-fuller frozen-cue-ball aiming system for predicting cue ball direction.

Much more info can be found at:
http://billiards.colostate.edu

Duration : 0:4:1

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