AIM LIKE A PRO!!! SVB Aiming Simplified!

[@Peace-Love-Pool]

Of all the videos covering this aiming system, yours is the most clear and useful, IMO. I have watched several times and pick up a little something more each time. This is now my go-to aiming system. Thanks!

[@mutongoria]

Completely agree. No system is 100 percent but this is a great addition to aiming for players at different levels. I consider myself above average with a 60 ball run in straight pool..

[@vabriga1]

As an absolute beginner, I have to say that your explanation was the best yet (confirmed by trying). Keep on rocking.

[@j.a.m6356]

Thank you brother. You have made this aiming system easy and enjoyable. The part about using the left or right side of the cue was exactly what I needed. That small detail makes your aiming so much more precise. You are awesome. Thanks bro!

[@arkman49]

Just went out and gave this a try for 2 hours or so. It does work. But, not sure when to use the edge of shaft instead of the center of shaft to aim. I'm sure, like everything else, that comes with time on the table. For someone like me , who is getting back into the game after years of not playing, this is very helpful. I usually shoot by line of shot and contact point, but this is a great tool to have with what I Already know. Thanks for your videos! And, Good luck with your music business!

[@brjones27]

I guess this would make more sense if I haven't been playing for 40 years. Now it's just getting a feel for it, and the cueball after. I don't even think I could explain how (since I learned this when I was like 8, on my own,) so good video.

[@BeatriceSanders-f2r]

So easy to see the shot with the head-cam! Can't wait to try the aiming routine.

[@waynefredricson6584]

You are a brilliant teacher ,thanks for sharing what you do so well :)

[@jimmieharper6564]

Thanks!

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thank you for that Jimmie!

[@isaachernandez2670]

Thank you for this lesson. I have been playing for many years, like 30 or so. My consistency is not good. Can't seem to figure it out. Maybe if I follow your advice I can progress. Will keep you updated. Again Thank you for that prospective.

[@rjordan624]

Loved video the head cam really made it truly easy to grasp n now apply

[@tableroll1]

Very well done commentary. You have a pleasant voice delivery and very good at explaining concepts. Keep up the good work!

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thanks, will do!I have been pulled away by my business but hopefully I am going to get some more coming now. I'll be updating my page more often next week. I have a Masters and a Captain's team competing in Vegas for Worlds.

[@ronowens504]

I hadn't been on a pool table in about a year until last Thursday-golf instructor and coach. I had been using the edge of the cue for aiming - left edge for cuts shots to the left and right edge for cut shots to the right. It worked ok except when I used English. More time on the table I would imagine. It was just very frustrating!

[@GB-nb7nz]

I would watch every single video of yours about aiming!!!

[@petehaven4640]

Very helpful my friend... you explain the aiming system better than others. I am gonna run some racks using the teaching you shared 😊👍🏻

[@robertwilliams2093]

Very well done! Post another video to cover the in-between increments you discussed in the beginning of this vid. Thank you!

[@jimmieharper6564]

again, I loved watching your video on shaft aiming. I have been using it and seem to have imoroved in my game. thanks

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Great to hear! Thank you!

[@NTC_LuNcH]

Level 6 in APA 8 ball here, I won 5-0 1st match trying this system.. I love it 💯 really simplifies the game

[@thedarksidebilliards]

That's awesome! Congrats!!

[@jimmieharper6564]

when i get in a slump in my game,i like coming back to your video. i relearn the techniques you offer. thanks again. i am looking forward to watch more of your videos.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

[@kingsleymbene1317]

Today am going to practice this it seems you have explained very well and I have understood let's see results tomorrow

[@thedarksidebilliards]

How did it go? Were you able to apply it?

[@FailRonHubbard]

I always naturally aimed like this, but always used center tip always. I'm going to adjust and hopefully it pans out without too much of a hiccup. Thanks!

[@stevewilson7915]

We'll done and we'll explained. This will be a big help to my game. Thanks Brother. ❤

[@donjaun540]

Thank you for a nice video. I will try to learn and improve myself. 👍😎

[@darlenekovach9224]

Loved this eith the go pro....but would like the go pro on for the pocket aiming...❤

[@yankees912]

Your simplication is epic. Keep it up.

[@JorgeFarias-m8l]

Me gusta tu paciencia y manera de enseñar Adelante mi Amigo disfruta y comparte

[@kenhall3851]

You can use the same aim method for two different shots because the balls are smaller than the pockets. So there is play in the pocket. Also, some players have begun using the deep shadow for almost straight shots, 10 degrees and less. The deepest shadow underneath the object ball offers 3 options: Hitting in the middle of the shadow, hitting at the right edge of the deep shadow or aiming at the left edge of the deep shadow (it depends on which way the almost straight shot leans to the pocket). It makes for a simple target for the nearly straight shots.

[@brianphillips6713]

im 35 years old and your the first person ive herd talking about using the shadows of the ball outside my family.

[@dolittle6781]

It's kind of an intuitive approach. Nice! Would be helpful to use slow motion photography so we could see where the cue ball contacts the object ball. The shot happens very fast, as shown. Not too sure what exactly to aim at.

[@10efranco]

If you know how to align your body correctly, you don’t need an aiming system. You just have to correctly judge the aiming point and align properly, your brain will make the adjustments automatically. But you have to practice a lot to be able to do that. Must people don’t want to put in the practice hours. There is no magic aiming system that will work for every angle. Learn how to align to the shot.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

There isn’t necessarily a magic aiming system but this aiming does work and it helps put your body and sight in the right place before even getting down on the shot. I don’t use it because I have my own routine but it really works well with newer players after they get their basic fundamentals down.

[@gsnicholas8522]

Eric, you hit the nail on the head. Essentially pool is a child's game that is over complicated by adults. The human brain is way more accurate than any of the so called aiming systems.

[@10efranco]

@@thedarksidebilliards Aiming systems are a good thing if you take it for what they are, a reference. But when you want to take your game to a higher level, you must rely on good fundamentals. There’s a reason why good shooters can’t tell you how they aim. The can’t explain it, because they don’t use an aiming system, it comes instinctively to them. So yes aiming systems are OK to start, but just to start. Once you build good fundamental then you need to leave your aiming systems behind

[@10efranco]

@@gsnicholas8522 I agree. Aiming systems are good to start, but you need to let your brain do the work if you want to take your game to the next level. All aiming systems have limitations, the brain doesn’t

[@kennethpogue718]

I've been at the pool hall every day this past week. I'm determined to improve every aspect of my game. And it's working.

[@Floverobeach]

Wow! That was very helpful for my game. Thanks!

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Glad it helped!

[@irakuri]

Super videos, Thanks .... what is the size of table and balls Please?

[@BrianJEMEJEME]

Cool. Found it very beneficial. Thanks chief.

[@0bm31770]

That was very helpful. I watched it a few months ago and didn't really get it, but this time I was able to apply it.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

That's great you were able to apply it. How did it work out for you? I feel like sometimes you just need that lightbulb moment where it all clicks! I know I've had those many times over the years. Especially, with trying something new at the table.

[@sj460162]

This is interesting because you made the different shots using the same line and edge...how does that work??

[@kevintermini3483]

this video is pure gold! god bless you

[@alexcamalda9898]

Very well done dear sir. Thank you!

[@thedarksidebilliards]

You are very welcome

[@ACEspada01]

Great video man. Best ive seen on cte

[@EbanQHanna]

Love this video… Needed this video… Will definitely be using this technique…

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Glad it was helpful! Have you tried it out?

[@EbanQHanna]

I absolutely did and it worked as intended. I just need to be more disciplined and used this technique for the easier shots too. That way muscle memory would take a better affect and it’ll become more of a second nature.

[@Neverhome10]

You understand what your students need 👍

[@brett6314]

I have to practice using this; see if it works for me. Would be really nice if it does. I'm an ok shot, would love to be better. You should do a video on CB movement. You have that down nicely. A diagram or two would help too.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

This will work on most shots you should be taking to begin with. On really tough shots you should be looking to play safety anyways. Please let me know how well it works for you.

[@ecrondilla]

Can you explain on how to integrate spin on this? Was trying this and it do works but was having problem when im adding a spin, also do this work when you hit in the bottom and on top? Thanks

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Sorry I haven't responded to this sooner, my business has taken up all my time lately, but I am trying to get back into making more videos. I will work on creating a video that answers this for you, I feel like the answer is better seen than written, if that makes sense.

[@mikegracea2]

This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen! Perfectly clear! Thanks!😄🎶

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I'm glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching.

[@davidbrannam6383]

I am interested in the meaning of center to contact point vs center to edge.

[@tiendoan6417]

This is a great technique but i noticed that coming into a 9ft table with regulation pocket, I got humbled real quick using this system, Not gonna lie, on 7ft APA table this is almost god sent. Do you plan on doing a video on tighter pocket with this sytem? Im not saying it won’t work, but I stand corrected when trying the 9ft, there must be something about these table that accepting these variations of shots.

[@dsoogrim]

Very nice....well explained

[@jimmieharper6564]

great instruction video. so easy to understand. thank you

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnPennock-d3y]

Free teaching! THANKS. John P.

[@ravdizwatch1554]

when to use middle of center to edge

[@jonormika5030]

What head cam is that?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I use a GoPro

[@ronowens504]

I can see the 3 points on the tip - center and the two edges - but have trouble with #4 & 5. Just not that good!

[@skipotis1340]

Good video keep them coming

[@illinoiscarter9279]

I am a new subscriber and i like this table you’re practicing on. Please is it a British pool table or American pool table? Secondly, i wanna purchase one from you, how do i purchase this pool table? Thank you in advance 🙏

[@thedarksidebilliards]

It's a 7ft Valley

[@jolly7728]

Appreciate the way you combine just enough "geometry with approximation." Nice GoPro work!

[@DA--KLICK]

What type of music business do you have Sir

[@allgood6760]

Nice one bro👍🎱🇳🇿

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thanks!

[@sethh8892]

also, when stroking the cue, make sure to keep it parallel. practicing good technique removes variables from the equation. stroke technique of snooker players is one to master. they can consistently pot balls into smaller pockets on a 12 foot table for a reason.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Good point! You're absolutely right, you have to make sure you have a good pre-shot routine and practice not chicken wingin' , moving around, popping up, etc. I bring it up in the video I just posted but even using the line at the head of the table to practice stroking, making sure you stroke straight.

[@sethh8892]

@@thedarksidebilliards absolutely! I always placed a plastic Coke bottle on the table, and would practice stroking straight through the opening. Once I got good at it with my eyes open I would close them and continue to do the same thing until I messed up. I could consistently do it about five times before I would ever touch the edge.

[@charlesfair1582]

I used a glass coke bottle. I must be old. Buddy Hall made me do it for hours and days and weeks. It works, but you can never stop making sure your stroke is straight!

[@Hidyzworld1]

When do you do left to edge?

[@danender5555]

This video may describe SVB aiming technique, however, I'd recommend to increase a distance between pocket and the object ball. Object ball being just two diamonds away from the pocket could invoke some "optical illusion" when you claim that for two pretty different cutting angles you can still apply the same aiming without affecting the result. If you place object ball 4-5 diamonds from the pocket, try if the same "optical illusion" and exactly same aiming produces exactly same result.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thanks for your feed back. I know when I am teaching the fundamentals of the aiming, I am closer to the object ball. I would recommend watching until the end because I do actually runout a rack using the aiming system and talk through the run out.

[@danender5555]

@@thedarksidebilliards It is alright that for the fundamentals purpose you choose easier positions. However, you also claim that for two completely different angles you aim with exactly same portion of the shaft. What I am saying is that if you would aim the two different angles same way over longer distances you defensively miss the shot.

[@PostUp_Time]

@@danender5555this guy is just trying to get views by putting SVB in the title. the balls are so close to the pocket you can literally tap the OB anywhere. so close not enough table for balls to run out. all the tables are 7 ft. guy would pee in his pants if he played on 9 or 10 ft.

[@kenhall3851]

@@danender5555 No not really. The pockets are just the end point at the ends of the angles. There is play because the balls are smaller than the pockets. Therefore, the system used for a 30 cut shot also works for one at 28 or 32 for example. As the pockets get smaller, like 4.25" pockets a slight more precision is needed, but easily adaptable for both pocket, cloth. The same is true for playing by rote - there is play in the pockets due to ball size. So the contact "point" is actually an area. And dependent upon speed and table conditions can vary by as much as 4 thin dime widths (about the 1/2 width of a shaft). When I first began using this system, I won 8 tournaments in 11 weeks. I placed 2nd in two others and 3rd in another. So cashed all 11 weeks.

[@dennispaul6286]

All knowledge is good depending on what level you are at for someone this is a discovery

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I agree! Even just being knowledgeable about aiming systems can help your game.

[@billyboulier8646]

Center to edge = 30* shot - period - not 26, not 34. Center cue ball with edge of shaft on the cue ball = 38* only with some variance for width of the pocket. Center cue ball with left edge of shaft on the contact point always = 15*.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Geometry does not lie 😊

[@nakkadu]

It's all nonsense just pot the balls

[@nmccormack998]

Are you saying you are aiming at the contact point as in the cloth in front of the ball (where the ghost ball would be) rather than the object ball point itself?

[@Deadeye1967]

I imagine a cue ball stuck on the object ball as I lined up plant would be, and work out where the contact would be on the object ball and aim the tip to hit that point, this is for center cue ball striking, I believe its called the ghost ball system. Using side (english) is more difficult because of the throw of the cue ball, look it up, hard to explain.

[@nmccormack998]

@Deadeye1967 I thought that's what you meant. I've over 40 years on pool and snooker experience, so I know all about side and how it plus force affects aiming/contact.

[@Deadeye1967]

@@nmccormack998 I'm not the original person, I'm just letting you know what I think he means. I wasn't to know you had 40 years experience, I'm just being clear it is different when side is applied.

[@SaveeYT]

Firstly, good system for beginners, I would not suggest it for intermediate though. Ghost ball visualization is so prominent because the point of contact is not the point you are aiming at. The point of contact is half a ball away from the point you are aiming at. if you draw a line from the center of the cue ball to the desired contact point it would be half a ball away on any cut angle, because the cueball is round and its edge to edge contact not a direct center contact to the point, unless it's straight on.

[@josephmcgee8450]

Peter, What a Gentleman Thank You! More videos More understandable videos! Thanks

[@thedarksidebilliards]

More to come for sure!

[@wazirtan6801]

the problem is i always have double vision and my eyes always playing trick on me when aiming the right angle

[@mikestuckey]

I went out and bought the white donut stickers. Now I need help placing them on the table as you did. Do I need a protractor or something to place them correctly?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

No. I don't think that is necessary because I didn't do that. I would say just setup shot angles similar to what you see and practice. Once you master shots of this distance, then you'll want to move the shots back and try for more distance.

[@mikestuckey]

@@thedarksidebilliards thanks!

[@julieoldenski7468]

I couldn't follow this. At about minute 7:30 he talks about hitting the "edge" of the contact ball. What is the edge of a ball. It's a round object. I'm not sure where he's referring to by the "edge"

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I'm sorry it was hard to follow for you. The edge of the contact ball or object ball that I'm referring to is the very edge of the center of the ball. In other words the most outside point on the object ball. I hope this helps.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

Lesson starts at 2:45. Awesome stuff

[@jemuelmusic4260]

What kind of music do you make?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I am a classical pianist and accompanist. I’ve also been teaching private music lessons for a long time and just opened a store front.

[@pearlcanham7102]

Excellent 👏👏👏👏👏

[@alpe6228]

Imagine a cueball hitting your object ball,its that simple.Ive been using this aiming system for over 20 years and I rarely miss.

[@mchlhrwd50]

Wonderful! Thank You!!!

[@imranramjewan6470]

Your ferrule have to be a certain length to get the full benefit of SVB aiming system. 3/4- 1 inch . Depth perception.

[@frankhuebner5178]

Really good know. Thank you

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrDennisPerry222]

so you are a bca teacher?

[@robertobigioni9249]

You have divided the tip of the pool cue into five points but you have only used three of these points. You have not explained when you use the intermediate points between the center and the outermost part.

[@Strype13]

No, he was explaining that Shane Van Boening's system utilizes five points on the tip. He was just offering a simplified version of it for newer players. That being said, I still don't agree with using any of these "aiming systems." There are far too many variables in the game of pool for an aiming system to remain consistent, especially when you start using english and playing proper (cue ball) position. The best approach/"system" is to get familiar with the "ghost ball" and practice, practice, practice.

[@dominicjimerson2244]

What model go pro do you have on your head someone send me the link please I want the head strap also asap

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Its a go pro 9 the head strap came with it.

[@thedarksidebilliards]

I use a GoPro 9 and the head strap came with it

[@stefanciubotaru4611]

Nice cue... what do you use ? Shaft, tip ?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Hey so I use the predator shaft 11.8mm with a Joey Chin butt.

[@stefanciubotaru4611]

@@thedarksidebilliards what tip is on your cue ?

[@josephmcgee8450]

Peter, You use only center, and both edges and that it?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Yes that's it. It's amazing how well it work. Thanks for watching.

[@PoolHallJunkie1998]

​@thedarksidebilliards, is there any way possible you could do a video on more extreme angles when you're using the shaft to aim? I'm very curious on how to aim on say a 75 degree cut shot and similar angled shots like that. Thank you very much for your time Sir!

[@stephengeraghty8009]

Playing on British and Irish pool tables, which have smaller pockets, makes it easy to play on American bigger pocketed tables.

[@sTaRtAsTiC339]

Is that a Cohen?

[@yutuberboy]

this works for 10 to about 38 degrees cut angles

[@joelgoode5618]

Great video Peter! Does same principles apply to side pockets?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Yes it applies to all shots on the table. Thanks for watching.

[@cuyesthechar7066]

Thanks , its helpful

[@TheDanantya]

How can you chalk like that?

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Honestly, I don't even think about it. I usually have different chalk but........... 🤷‍♂️

[@jamesjohnson553]

Very informational video. However, I'd prefer you had demonstrated multiple shots at varying angles over running a rack. Your ability to control que ball, only required you to make shots a very limited degree of angles, none more than 20 degrees. Perhaps a follow up video will cover more extreme cut shots. I'll be looking for it. Good video still, thanks

[@robbiewalker700]

Thanks for sharing

[@quebecrosalyn6218]

Very helpful 😊

[@thedarksidebilliards]

Thank you!

[@Passarinho86]

Use this system. It's pretty good and easy to understand system.

[@jasonblaha6891]

Thank you❤

[@alang253]

coming back around to watch this one again (need to practice it some more), I really like this simplified approach but watching it second time around there were two other gems that stuck out to me: 1. if you have to do a thin cut you should be playing a safety anyway and 2. most people use way too much side spin, just use very little - I think for a standard deflection cue this works great especially for a novice player

[@dhirajpallin2572]

The aiming system good players use is called "memorization and memory recall".

[@sharky_spike]

the larger the table & the smaller the pockets mean u MUST use shanes finer 5 point adjustments...3 is just too crude

[@RicardoGarcia-nz1jb]

I'm not going to tell you my aiming system. 😂😂 I also started using a variation of CTE.

[@efrainramos5897]

Thank you for this video about this aiming system but this shaft technique was not developed by SVB. This aiming has been around from pool&billiard from 1995 magazine not developed SVB as much I enjoyed watching him play to many people are giving credit for a system that has been for many years and maybe he learn it from that magazine. Thanks

[@lynnhall3532]

Not very clear to me when the cut angle increases. Use some kind of lines on edge of ferrule & shaft center to explain visually. Words are not enough IMHO.

[@TeamSSF]

love that you're using a sneaky pete with a carbon fiber shaft. why not

[@ErvinFarmer-r5w]

a diamond and a half away is simple, do it on the rail from three quarters of a table would be advanced.

[@agostinhodejesus7818]

Helpfully thanks

[@HHV44]

Thank you!

[@divine_swine9665]

Idk if you mention this later on in the video, but after you aim CTE, then adjust using edge of shaft is because of “cut induced throw.” It’s really hard to explain in words, you have to demonstrate it

[@400fps]

so what happens when i need low right or left and high right or left. back hand english, right. center to edge is a bunch of half ball hits and the rest you're on your own. I'm so glad that people have found something that they feel works for them. bad perception is just bad perception, bad alignment is just that. I just wish most people understood the big picture is all i'm trying to say. I've done enough of sounding like a dick unintentionally so i'll just stop here. Appreciate you taking your time to explain this to people sir, kudos to all who offer up their time.