Eye Dominance - How it affects your line of aim

[@jurgensschoeman7944]

I am right-handed with a left-dominant eye. Yesterday I adjusted my stance according to how you demonstrated yours and it actually worked for me because I could shoot my straight shots in without any hick-ups. Thank you so much Jasmin!! you gave me something that I can take with me to every pool match and work on during training.

[@Chevybob20]

I fought being left eye dominant and right handed. I would inexplicably miss shots out of the blue. Then, I had to have eye surgery. My ophthalmologist mentioned that I was left eye dominant. I argued with him so he proved it to me. My game has improved by double. You are spot on. I adjusted by turning more sideways while standing and then dropping into the shot position. Thank you.

[@usafan96soren20]

I'm cross dominant and even if I'm right handed my dominant eye is the left. When I firstly tried to play pool I tried few shots with my right hand, and it was a nightmare...so 😂 I decided to play pool with my left hand. It's the fifth time I play and I'm loving it so much. I prefer to give priority to the eye. Boxe, batting (I tried batting in cricket), aiming in airsoft and like precision shoots in football (my left one is the precision one, my right one is the power one) I prefer to actually be in line. Ps I feel your struggle, fighting 💪

[@kirpalite]

Again, as a teacher trainer for many years, I say that you are the very best pool teacher out there. Thank you so much!

[@lukewalker1051]

Good video and worthy of conversation.. Throughout history the best golfers, baseball hitters and pool players have been cross-eye dominant like you are Jasmin. Its a gift. It allows for a more natural head and neck position over the cue and one of the reasons your stance at the table is so perfect. You don't need another 10-20 degrees of head rotation to align your right eye over the cue which is common with same side dominant players like myself. This greater neck rotation required for same side dominant players...like Joshua Filler...his head position is quite extreme as an example...his neck therefore builds more tension to keep his dominant left eye over the cue stick when playing left handed. Also, same side eye dominant players are more prone to neck problems as they age due to this added neck tension beccause pool players stand at an angle to the table. If you play golf, four of the greatest golfers in history are left eye dominant that play right handed. Jack Nichalus,, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, and Sam Sneed and countless more top players. This allows a fuller body rotation away from the ball and keep dominant cross-eye on the ball at the top of the backswing. In baseball, a dominant cross-eye is closer to the pitcher and requires less head rotation at address, just like pool. So many of the greatest pool players that played right handed were left eye dominant from Mosconi to Crane to Balsis to Jimmy Moore....countless. There are notable exceptions like Earl Strickland and of course the great Joshua Filler. A last note. I am profoundly right eye dominant. My right eye is right over the cue stick. Many have profound eye dominance aka a much weaker, weak eye. There have been top level players that have had poor eye sight in their weak eye. Most notable is, famous pool player Niels Feijen, a Dutch professional pool player from The Hague. Niels not only has a very weak left eye but is not cross-eye dominant like many of the greats and in spite of this handicap, he is considered among the top 100-500 players in the world. A player only needs one strong eye to play top tier pool...like shooting a g_n. Love your game Jasmin. You are exceptional.

[@nickbonvino]

Nice explanation!

[@crazylegson2]

Good info. But Niels Feijen is probably still considered to be a top 20 player in the world (he's #18 on the WNT), and was inducted into the HOF last year.

[@atudav]

Thanks for your explanation. I am cross-eye dominant with the left eye. Before this video, I always try to correct 10-20 degrees of head rotation (like another people) because of the "textbook stance". After your explanation, I found the Jimmy Moore video. His stance is exactly your comment "fuller body rotation away from the ball and keep dominant cross-eye on the ball at the top of the backswing". I will try this stance, it's incredible idea. - Tristan from Vietnam -

[@richbrant8534]

So many of your points I have checked and rechecked. These points are so crucial for growth in our game. It's a life time of work.

[@viccamppinball]

After viewing this video I felt I learned something I never knew before. Thanks for posting this important information.

[@axl6667]

One remark Jasmin: Dominant eye is not equal vision center. I am also left eye dominant but that doesn´t mean that i have to put my queue more under my left eye. You have to find your vision center when down to acutally shoot because with body (and head) rotation this changes compared to when you stand upright and look straight. What you should do is to align 10 balls dead straight down the table, put your queue behind the 1st ball as if you were about to hit it and align it also dead straight to all the balls. Now go down into your shot and move your head until you see all the balls perfectly aligned in a straight line. Someone should take a picture now and from there you can draw an imaginary line from the queue up through your face to see, where your vision center really is. As I said I am left eye dominant too but my body adjusted to that with a slight head rotation to the right. That brings my vision center back to the middle and the queue is under my chin, not to the left.

[@hansheiterkeit]

Correct. It is misleading to use the term ‘dominant eye’ because vision center is all that matters. Many players have their vision center closer to their less ‘dominant’ eye and it’s fine (me included). For more info about sighting correctly, check out videos by coaches like Nic Barrow, Dr. Dave or have a look at the SightRight method by Stephen Feeney. Finally, stepping into the shot from behind the cue ball instead of ‘leaning into the line of aim’ with the leading foot on the line helps with avoiding the so called ‘triangle of error’ that Jasmin is also referring to in the video.

[@fixitrod4969]

I've studied this for pool and shooting guns. Something people don't talk about is head tilt. Level eyes create a different vision center than unlevel eyes. Usually, for me, my vision center moves toward my lower eye. If your body type doesn't allow level eyes, you must tilt your head very consistently for vision alignment to stay the same. Ever have those days when it seems you can't hit straight? It could be head tilt inconsistencies.

[@middleagedshred]

Yea i,m left eye dominant as well and i found that it is not easy to consistantly tilt the head at exactly the same place every time because I dont know a way to have a solid reference point. I tend to go for a straight head and have a consistant point of contact on the left of chin..Ive seen that shooker dude with a youtube channel seems to tilt his head at a wierd angle and he does well so it really is whatever works.

[@NoName-ml5yk]

@@hansheiterkeit Hold a cue to your chin and sight down the shaft. Now close one eye. Now close the other. The reason the sight picture changed is because you are using your dominant eye to sight down the shaft.

[@TruTrinity]

Great advice. I appreciate this. Thank you ❤ from Australia

[@fixitrod4969]

I've studied this for pool and shooting guns. Something people don't talk about is head tilt. Level eyes create a different vision center than unlevel eyes. Usually, for me, my vision center moves toward my lower eye. If your body type doesn't allow level eyes, you must tilt your head very consistently for vision alignment to stay the same. Ever have those days when it seems you can't hit straight? It could be head tilt inconsistencies.

[@alugbueifeanyi8787]

Im a right handed player with right eye dominance.

[@BillarRD]

Me encantó esta explicación de el ojo 👁️ dominante para el alineamiento del tiro de billar ❤

[@letrunghieufplhn934]

I'm from Vietnam, thank you very much for helping me improve more in this billiards game, your video is very helpful. Thanks a lot

[@derpateontour]

Sehr hilfreich. Vielen Dank für die einfache Erklärung und ein schönes Wochenende 😊

[@nullheim]

You are by far the best on this, and importantly for me explaining the theoretical justifications for the reasons or concepts is crucial, and you do it in a very clear way. Thanks, and keep up the good work. You rock!

[@ricklava8850]

I’m right handed left eye dominant. I’ve been going crazy trying to find the center aim. I’m lining up same as you but will tweak a couple of things and try your pointers!! Always great videos!

[@tiendoan6417]

I just noticed that Im also left eye dominance and right handed player. This whole time my pre-shot routine had felt very weird like I have a crooked or disability when it come to head alignment. Can’t wait to try this out. Thanks Jasmin

[@NoName-ml5yk]

Right handed/left eye dominant is my situation as well and I never knew how to address that so thank you for your absolutely brilliant advice. I have occasionally wondered if any of the very best shot makers in history (Earl Strickland would be an example) have been right handed/left eye dominant. It's has always seemed like a disadvantage, but I could be mistaken.

[@ericstewart3175]

Good stuff, Jasmin! I know that I'm right eye dominant. It's important to know about things like this.

[@Ham_Chimponaut]

Thanks, great video.

[@mohammedalashaikh8369]

I love you, Jasmine, you have provided the greatest benefit

[@mikescorpio13]

simp more please or just donate hahahaha maybe she will love you back

[@darrenhadden1037]

My dominant eye is weak. I need to look into this more. Thanks Jasmin ❤

[@lukeknizley3830]

Jasmine, I recently discovered I am also a right handed left eye dominant player. This is exactly what I’ve been trying to figure out! Thank you!

[@warrente66]

very nice video Jasmin. I wish you could post more. Perhaps a video next time about timing and how to improve. Cheers and more power

[@jeffb3295]

As a cross dominant player, this video is fantastic! Thank you!

[@tukikoko7600]

Thank you for sharing knowledge on such unique way,🥴 ❤from 🇭🇷

[@googleman2660]

Android 18! Great video. I've had this conversation with many different players and everyone has a different answer. Thanks for breaking this down.

[@robertschneider1977]

Is is a subject that has long been part of my advice with players. I'm a left handed shooter that us right eye dominant. And actually right handed lol. It makes such a difference in body alignment and how you cab provide your stroke arm with freedom and consistency of movement and still have good vision of the shot.

[@BlakesPipes]

Very good insight. It is important in all sports to know how to use eye, hand or foot dominant towards perfecting actions and outcomes. Nice!

[@johngolden8549]

I have listened to the top billiard instructors for the past 60 years. This young lady is the best one of all time❗️

[@UnboxRacing]

Thank you for sharing. Do you know about this Sightright aiming system popular with snooker players? This is from the coach Stephen Feeney; he seems to have helped many snooker pros, including Mark Williams. It appears to be a “secret” related to sighting, alignment and setup. I wonder if it would work for you on tour?

[@michaelalan4705]

I'm gonna go try this right now!

[@bobtebbs7766]

Love these videos.. I learn great thing I would never have thought of.thank you.. 👍👍👍

[@wayneburba9457]

I love this. You hit it on the head for me.

[@jamescathcart4762]

Very informative! Thanks.

[@NewbergUSA]

Very concise and helpful video. Thank you from Oregon

[@SimonBrooks216]

Great video i will put it in to practice soon. Thanks jasmin!

[@briandobson450]

Good advice that is often overlooked.

[@briandoerge5092]

Great info!

[@tmj5716]

Good info. Bought myself a table Oct 23, Im sure this info will help my game.

[@drjay73]

Great video Jasmin!

[@BC-ji9xr]

Love the videos, could you please do one on tip hardness and shaping? Thanks much!

[@blazeandcyrus]

Love the videos, thanks !

[@katarzynawesolowska8149]

Like always perfect🤩good luck in Las Vegas🙏🔥

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

Great video. I'm right handed, w/right eye dominate. BUT, I wear contacts using 'monovision'. My right contact is for distance 3' plus and my left is for reading, about 18" focused. Now, in my 60's I need trifocals....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷🏻‍♂🤷🏻‍♂ I'm never focusing on anything with two eyes, even to see if my boots match!🤠 Shooting pool, I get the shot line standing up first and then move into the shot ... but once down, I can't focus on the cue ball at all, just the object ball, if it's far enough away🤔 If I did it 'right' I can stroke the ball and it usually works. I play pretty well, but I'd love to see how well I could play if I could actually see the balls on the table.

[@juanball5480]

Nice tutorial Jasmine . I learned how to use my dominant eye Thank i smile8

[@CaptainOnePocket]

My left eye is my dominant eye but my "vision center" is just to the right of my nose (between my nose and right eye) I'm right handed. The vision center happens in the brain and isn't always on the same side as your dominant eye. You find your dominant eye by placing 3 balls in a straight line across the length of the table and using both eyes look down the line of the 3 balls. Have someone stand on the other side of the line and look where the center lines up on your face. I could be the center of your face or right or left. This is what should be squared up and in line with your shot and cue stick and elbow ect

[@halestorm72]

I have the same exact issue. I am a righty shoot, but I am left eye dominant. I constantly fight with my instincts after I line up the shot. I keep on doubting myself that I am lined up "correctly". I will try the way your stance, hopefully it will open my body and arm up from me letting my muscle memory chicken winging the shot. Thank you for the video @Jasmin

[@edwardjocson7956]

Big help for me ❤❤❤❤

[@brjones27]

So weird seeing directions on things I learned as a kid, without even knowing it, but with such clear directions. I ALWAYS aimed with my left eye, just never knew why.

[@mohammedalashaikh8369]

شكرًا

[@brjones27]

Also, I totally thought y'all would win this last couple's tourney. I really can't think of a better group in that match than the Ouschans.

[@MrMountainJohn]

Jasmin. I have seen two schools of thoughts on aiming with spin. 1. Get down on the shot with correct aim including spin location of tip. 2. Get down on the shot with center ball and then add spin locatio of cue tip. Your thoughts? Thanks for the great videos!

[@DaLeSy.]

I've always had a dominate eye - near sighted in one and far sighted in the other. But, I'm surprised by this video as I thought most people didn't have a dominate eye. I thought most people see the same distance out of both eyes.

[@poolrod2]

Thank you for your time, you are a great instructor, I made a video while working on follow and noticed my head was tilting to the left. You said nothing should move, any ideas why I do this would be great. Have fun. Rod Weflen.

[@terrysavage5816]

Right hander shoot lefty with Right eye dominance. I get it done and agree it's certain shots I have issues with . I just can't seem to determine when it's my wierd way or just need to practice that shot. Probly could use video . I do however stand sideways a bit to get that right eye in line. So i at this point need to just find those shots you mentioned I miss because of my backwards way of shooting.

[@brjones27]

Why don't your videos show up in my feed more often? I'd want to see these more than soooo many others.

[@Aioneko]

When I was young, my right eye established dominance by staring at my left eye until it wouldn't even look at the right eye. Always looking away when the right eye goes to look in it's direction. The left eye learned to fall in line and now it follows the right eye direction just fine.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

I like the Terminator thumb nail for this vid 😊

[@saveriodibella8718]

Hi Jasmine, congratulations on your videos, they are very useful, i recently joined your Channel, i would likes some advice regarding the weight of a break cue, i have a Predator BK Rush, for your experience, and to make sure that It gives the most, and Better a heavy or light splint? Hello and thank you.

[@briggs13a]

if your left eye you should learn to play left hand.The other option is to play about 8 hour aday and play by feel

[@gregoryhousch3321]

I have the same issue. Right- handed, left eye dominant. Shoot pistols right handed, rifles left handed

[@helenlovelock3823]

Hi. I love your videos. Please can you tell me if the 'glove' you are wearing supports/makes it easier on your wrist? Ive been having a wrist problem recently and im trying to figure out what to do to help it. Many thanks.

[@larryvietvet543]

There is a big difference between the Dominate eye and Vision Center aiming. Most professional instructors teach the Vision Center method.

[@yohansalinda1831]

very nice video😊

[@Baribal88]

Great job, as always. Really like your editing. Warm hugs and keep recording !

[@justinlogan2603]

Jasmin I just watched your eye dominance video and I have a question for you. I recently lost my dominant right eye site due to glaucoma because I have been a type one diabetic for 46 years. I am a four in the APA league and I was wondering if there are any changes that I should make that would help me out. And I know more and more practice will help but I wasn’t sure about lining up shots and trying to play defense since there’s not really any depth perception now. I appreciate any help and advice that you may provide.

[@jonathankey1226]

Where did the carpit or what manufacturer is name of carpit on floor looking for checker board pattern for my pool room?🙏✌️

[@atalayefeangin]

More Wisdom 🖖

[@hugocheng6243]

Jasmine you are amazing ❤😂

[@juanitogunawan3348]

fire content

[@jppates6035]

Hello, idol can you make review on how to choose a basic Cue stick for beginners to intermediate players. thank you! more power to your channel.

[@jerr_y3491]

Interesting

[@icecoldfire400]

I am blind in my right eye and I play right handed. Is there anything I should know about setup and aim alignment?

[@bcavin57]

Look at an object through a circle made with your fingers. Close one eye then the other. The eye that still sees the object is the dominant eye. But if you’re cross eyed do you aim for the left pocket or the right?!

[@jenocide632]

I'm right-handed, but learned pool left-handed for some reason and am left-eye dominant. I've since had major eye surgery and my left eye is significantly worse than my right, causing a lot of blurriness. Eye docs say it's as good as it's going to get. Not sure how to correct this in my pool game, since I'm left-eye dominant and it's now my significantly worse eye. I've been missing a lot and it's frustrating. Any advice?

[@SnookerLoopy14Seven]

Your thumbnail looks like the Terminator 😂

[@michaelheath7299]

Jasmin just follow through as normally you would cuing. De-accellerating is reducing accuracy.

[@sspreality6830]

Please send me when you’re old sticks with your autograph on it you’re my favorite pool player

[@shanillramos8812]

Great tutorial 0❤😊🎱🍕😷👽💙

[@james1795]

Great advice. Melting accent.

[@justinemercader4378]

I love how you look so fierce in the match but very playful at the end of it. Plus you’re super hot! Damn, I love you Jasmin!

[@HUSSAINAli-fg9wb]

Jasmen how are you plz I want the translator in Arabic

[@eberhardhollander7260]

Hallo. Also für mich ist total wichtig wie ein voller.. 3/4..1/2..1/4..1/8..1/16 Ball geschlagen werden muß. Das heißt üben,üben,üben

[@SevenAliHosseini]

I don't want to play pool I want to play pool like ur brother😢

[@williamsheppard8738]

Well I'm going to completely disagree with you here because I happen to know for a fact you're dominant eye has nothing to do with shooting pool your vision center is what is important

[@derekrivera3487]

Lol I'm sure your vision center has nothing to with your dominant eye either right?

[@williamsheppard8738]

@@derekrivera3487 no it doesn't your vision center is exactly where the cue has to go your eye dominance has nothing to do with it

[@derekrivera3487]

@williamsheppard8738 Well, I'm glad you watched a KZbin short n now think you understand how vision works, but I'd bet my life savings that if you lost your dominant eye your vision center would change 99.99% of the time

[@SevenAliHosseini]

Im copy of albin