JUST THE TIPS - SHAFT AIMING SYSTEM

To me, this it the best and easiest aiming system. More than aiming, it's an excellent alignment system helping you drop down onto the shot correctly. And what's better, it works with inside and outside english.
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[@beerwhich]

OMG! This is the most useful aiming system that I’ve ever seen! I tried many aiming systems and this one is the best ever! Highly recommended!

[@TheHippiWitch]

I have been using this system for quite a while now. I stumbled on it while using the center to edge aiming. However, I have been aiming towards the edge of the ball instead of the contact point. My results have been varied. Aiming instead at the contact point might just seal the deal. Thank you for the tip. (pun intended) I also want to say your line graphics from your stick are FANTASTIC. Keep up the good work.

[@brianj7639]

I use the same aiming system. One thing that most people overlook is the cue stroke. My misses tend to occur when I try to stroke harder than my normal stroke. Which cause inaccuracy. Keeping the same stroke speed and tempo is very important.

[@darrenhadden1037]

Yes aiming on that line and deflection is a factor.

[@dancorpe3023]

😅

[@anthonyhardin7332]

SVB uses this type of aiming. I heard him telling someone in an interview one time and the interviewer didn’t understand what he was saying. I incorporated it after hearing him. I noticed that I had been doing it naturally with some of the shots I was more consistent on for years but didn’t realize I was doing it.

[@jefo4213]

I have been doing this since 1973 and I use it on all shots not just cut shots. I use the tip aiming to the arc opposite to the pocket arc instead of the shaft as it is more accurate. By either using the left side of the tip or the center or the right side of the tip on the arc I can pot the ball thick or thin creating multiple angles on the shot. As far as english goes when i use back hand english or the pivot method I still use the same aiming system.

[@yutuberboy]

this is tip aiming aka by SVB though he uses 5 contact left edge in between center in betweet and right edge of tip

[@beckiadcock5350]

What is the arc?

[@ngoc_time]

Facebook address please

[@robgatlas]

​@@beckiadcock5350I imagine he's talking about the curved arc of the cue tip.

[@CoachScott61]

The Best Explanation of this system that I've seen demonstrated. Much easier to understand after watching this video

[@haies09]

All these instructors that advertise aiming systems, like Stan need to use this type of camera 😊

[@zackdavis7567]

I agree. Took me 2 years to learn CTE pro one from Stan shuffett. Finally after all the frustration I went to his house and he showed me exactly what to do and now I’m pocketing balls I never would have imagined. Using exact methods of aiming as the pros

[@haies09]

@@zackdavis7567 I still don’t fully understand it, but there was a certain KZbin video where the person demonstrating it helped some 😊

[@malakingdude]

Invaluable!

[@LaMarBias]

I know I’m doing something wrong because I’m hitting the object ball too thick 😢

[@haies09]

This is a different visual but the pivot made sense to me, hope it can help clear up some missed info kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZzQaop7ba2Apac

[@JHB141]

Nice to have someone who not only says what they know, but what they don't. Keep up the good work.

[@MattPolandMI]

I’ve used this system about 6 years ago. I think it’s a great starting point for beginners that are just flailing at aiming. For me, I found that the range of angles it works for are actually more narrow than you think. As you get to the edge cases of when it works you don’t realize you’re cheating the pocket. And then you start getting some trouble on longer shots or tight pockets or shots that require you to intentionally cheat the pocket in specific ways. The solution to that for me was when I stumbled on the SVB shaft aiming video where he covers a broader array of angles by using different parts of the shaft (left edge, center, right edge) aligned to different parts of the object ball (middle, contact point, edge of the ball, just outside the ball). But it was hard to tell which alignments worked with which angles until I took time to inventory them (straight in, 10 degree cut, 15 degree, 30 degree, 45 degree, 60, 80, 90). And then I realized that there were always problematic in-between angles and I was back to cheating the pocket unintentionally and having problems in tougher conditions (longer shots, tighter pockets, needing to cheat the pocket intentionally). These days I’ve had to walk away from shaft-based aiming systems and just rely on contact point-to-contact point aiming because it’s more precise for me. It’s like a mix of the Mosconi parallel lines system and the equal overlap system. YMMV

[@alanvo4037]

Completely agree. If you follow a system exclusively, some balls you make will be no where near the ghost ball but you still make the ball as pockets are big. (cheat pocket). If there is a system for snooker players, I'll be way more interested.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Mosconi parallel aiming is the best on paper, and equal overlap is a great way to visualize where the contact points are, these are the real challenges to become a good pool player. over coming the physics of ball deflation stick deflation squirt swerve and nap is all in there also. what a great game.

[@brett6314]

I was very detailed on fractional aiming. Same problem, knowing the difference between 20 and 25 degrees etc. I even had cut outs that I'd memorize. Still not accurate enough. Threw it all away and went to more ghost ball. But wtf do I know. I miss some balls too

[@williamsheppard8738]

So besides not having good fundamentals the number one reason why people Miss shots is because they don't recognize the angle of the shots

[@joebradley1520]

Very few people know how Willie mosconi aimed, his system is in no books, it's to be shown to the very few and not to be sold, just like how Efren Reyes, he will never tell you how, just as SVB will never tell you, oh he will tell you some basics of his system but he leaves out a very important part that you have to know

[@ThePrufessa]

I find that this system works exceptionally well for when you're using inside English. Last night I an 8 ball where all it was a cut to the corner that would have lead to a scratch cross side. All I was thinking during my approach was maximum right spin. Found my aiming point. Put the left side of my OB-2+ shaft right on the line. Made sure my line went straight through to the rail. 8 ball went right down the middle and cue ball had came straight back in front of me. This is an awesome aiming method for all shots but the most benefit comes with inside English because those shots are exceptionally difficult to make.

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

This is incredible. It seems so easy. I’ve always had trouble applying inside English to deeper angled cut shots. I’ll miss them 90% of the time. I’ll try this method out and let you know how it works for me. This really makes sense to me whereas most other videos about aiming don’t.

[@robertpingree2553]

This was like the missing link that I was missing! When I am on, this is the way I am shooting but didnt know it. Once you pointed it out using the right or left of the shaft, I realized that was what I was trying to figure out with my stance and angle of address, trying to figure out why sometimes everything just goes in and the next day nothing goes in. Now I see it and I make the shot much more consistently. Thank you for the great videos!

[@josejoubert4395]

i second that, now i know which side is the most comfortable (natural) to shoot at - consistently

[@ThePrufessa]

Same. The really crazy part is just this past week I've been noticing some relationship between aiming towards the edge of the cue ball and making shots. But I couldn't figure out exactly what was happening. Now a whole week later if getting good but not consistent results I now see what the trick is. I'll be going out to shoot later tonight.

[@donaldpotter474]

This is amazing! no excess words or details just straight to the point ! 🙌🏻💪🏻

[@louisaltez2109]

I had the pleasure of learning this from "Ginky" RIP was an awesome tool to dial in on the shots. Nice video!

[@bossbear7187]

Finally, a video where the person doesnt over-complicate things with too much unnecessary b.s..... Simple and concise.

[@kikimomikuto6689]

Wow, finally the video I've been waiting for.. Thanks for re-uploading this concept.. Your 1st video of this before mentioned 50 degrees limitation. This works well for half table distance shots. For long shots, you need to figure out the adjustment because we all see things differently with distance..

[@randyboy13]

Total game changer for the sidespin aim with low deflection shaft

[@jamesgaszak3685]

I love you for showing this method. I have been learning shaft aiming and you just gave me a big piece of the puzzle man. Seriously mind blown that you can do this also with english! You are awesome. If you have any other advice on this aiming style i would love to hear it. You are the best!

[@ShortstopShawn]

I have a Cuetec r360 and this works perfectly for me. I have been pleasantly surprised how well it works on long shots and rail shots. I don’t know about other shafts but it is awesome for me.

[@ngoc_time]

club tip size???

[@ShortstopShawn]

@@ngoc_time 12.5 mm

[@5555grumpy]

I discovered this system on my own 30 years ago and find it very effective.

[@johngies4024]

This has improved my shot making ability especially on the Diamond 9 footer. Thank you for explaining it so well

[@joeldeguzman1882]

ALL I CAN SAY IS... THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I have a problem trying to determine where i need to put my attention while shooting, I know pretty much that i need to keep my eye on the target, but you can only do that when you have a solid aiming system that helps you trust yourself that you are following the correct line. Because when you don't trust that you are making the correct line, the eyes have the tendency to make a lot of movement. And it causes a lot of problems.

[@CurlyIWMC]

I’ve used this system for some time, it’s great, I never knew about inside English switching side of shaft - terrific! Gotta try this option

[@liberty9348]

Great! I've never seen this and I'm gonna practice this technique. Most of my missed shots are cut shots. I also found out that if I shoot the ball SLOW for a cut shot, it will almost ALWAYS miss because the cue is not hitting and then clearing the object ball. Rather, it hits and drags on the object ball, effecting the LINE it SHOULD go in on. Thanks for the tip!

[@alphabet199878]

I love this because I never know how to explain this system but I use it all the time. Now if somebody asks how I aim I’ll just show em this video.

[@jaynorris3631]

Great advice. Shane Van Boening uses this system. It works

[@lamnguyenphuc4338]

I have played billiard for a long time but my problem is I always miss the easy shot and do well with the harder one. So embarrassing with my homies 😅. Love the video

[@Steven-wp1hw]

Amazing video, thank you very much. I just started playing pool semi-regularly, and videos like these help me immensely!

[@DonnieFTyree]

Great video! This video has been way more helpful than any other aiming video I have researched.

[@joebird2744]

I used the shaft aiming system just recently and it works

[@railanbates1176]

JAY-ZUS… thank you! 🙌🏽 I’ve been waiting on a way to visualize my contact point and cue alignment better. Can’t wait to try this out!

[@derricksakai1]

I tried this today and it worked surprisingly well. Thanks for the tip!

[@mojoxphotography]

Edge of the inside shaft directly to the contact point, gotta shoot straight. Okay, gonna try that today.

[@spoonerx7]

Great view with the cam!!!!! Love it ❤

[@Jonitchon79]

Awesome system.. I recently tried it and ran multiple 8 ball racks on a bar table…. Next real test will be on a 9 ft diamond

[@kennethcox2287]

Thank you for this good video. I like the use of the pool stick camera in conjunction with the other camera as well. 5 full stars from me.

[@danielvictor5181]

Great video! Straight to the point ❤ my shooting did a full 180

[@BooksNGuns]

That cue cam is so dope.

[@ericoakley4388]

Best ever info on shooting.

[@Chansonotone]

KZbin algo served me up your videos starting last week, I can't get enough of it, great work!! I can see how this helps because it would force me to pick a very precise shot line using the left or right edge of the cue rather than making an estimate from the whole width of my cue. Question: Does this aiming system implicitly add in a touch of english since you are using either the left or right side of your cue to aim? For example, @2:44 your left side of your cue tip is aligned to the ideal ghost ball position, but as we look closer towards your body the line drifts off the left edge, more towards the center.

[@saneinsanity2772]

I tried panthom ball aiming it worked and now let me try this one since panthom ball doesn't have actual measure

[@Flackbox]

Great video thanks! I'd heard of this aiming system before but had never seen a clear explanation. I hear ya about rattling that shot @5:52 so many times

[@Musky147]

Try using headcam as well , the best way to show method 👍😎😎 Still enjoyed video thx

[@willlinke2849]

Damn it’s so much clearer now thank you very much!!!

[@jeanchabot1279]

This is great stuff. Thank you for your generosity in sharing 👍

[@1ricky77333]

thanks...I'm working it out. appreciate the video.

[@sergeykhachaturov9397]

I’m glad it’s easy for somebody

[@ILOVECANTALOPE]

I really enjoy your videos. I have been playing pool for 40 years. I'm rateda B+ player-although inconsistent. You mentioned in one of your videos that you were Left Eye Dominant. I too am Left Eye dominant.I only discovered this recently. could you make a video video discussing how you cope with this. thanks

[@zwitter689]

Thanks this looks like good information, now if I can just implement it.

[@josejoubert4395]

thank you, your presentation is simple and effective

[@fxdwg68]

You said that you would use the right side of the shaft at 5:22, but it seems like you're using the left side. This confused me a bit.

[@travisgangale6018]

Awesome I now use this and it’s game changing once u get used to it

[@treesawlimbnahbirch6788]

Wow! Can't wait to try it out

[@subdue8182]

Great system dude. I cant imagine what u gotta do to do english on the shots.

[@xang23]

Very easy system to learn...worked on most of my shots. On a bigger angle, it was close or maybe I'm just bad. 😅😂 had to adjust a little be more to make the ball go in

[@robie4200]

For inside English you say the right side of shaft but the red line is on left and u made it so I'm confused

[@whitigir]

And I myself confuse myself too...especially when it is on the table when you view from up high and or lowering yourself, the center of CB may not appear center..

[@reeceanthonydavids140]

Amazing. I can't wait to try

[@badjal1]

Nice thanks Im gonna try it out tom.👍🙏

[@davemurray9533]

I've watched this several times and I'm confused about how to use it for Outside vs. Inside english. I understand that with Outside english, you still use the edge of the shaft that's the same as the cut angle. However, when you demonstrated the two Inside english shots, it seems like the red line on the shaft edge was in conflict with what you were saying. Can you do another video on this, or clarify it for me?

[@DrawShotTV]

It’s something you should definitely play with. You’ll be surprised how well it can with with hitting off center

[@richie_01]

​@@DrawShotTV Great video and great aiming system but I agree with Dave: I don't get how is the english pattern. You seems to say that inside english should use the opposite side to the cut… but then you shot with the same (left) side as the "natural" way. Can you, please, clarify how is the rule for english shots?

[@kosugianto6055]

Thanks

[@lockejr]

YOU CHANGED MY LIFE BRO!

[@jasonnieuwenhuis335]

Thanks I’ll try it

[@lonniebiz]

Really nice perspectives in this video. Good topics; nice video techniques.

[@Lakashventures-hr3gk]

This is pretty educating 👍

[@joseluisplasenciaperez1721]

I'll try it. Thanks.

[@joebird2744]

Great video this will help me with my aiming

[@Mrphilharmonic]

Yeah, but I notice that the red line is not down the center of your cue shaft, nor is it on the outside of the shaft; more like between the two. Surely this too is kind of critical regarding the aiming line? Good video though (thanks). I’ll try it but, I have a feeling I’m gonna stick with my ‘ghost ball’ method. I do love my Cuetec Synergy though. The CF shoots like a wooden shaft!

[@DrawShotTV]

The red line is along the edge of the shaft. But a shaft is tapered so from this low angle, you’ll see it doesn’t stay along the edge all the way up the shaft into the butt. It would need to be a curved line to stay along the shaft.

[@solomonchola9267]

Thanks it worked perfectly

[@steveellis9026]

I am going to try this. However I have a somewhat unrelated question. In the 9-ball run at the end you mentioned you had a video on carom shots. I could not find that video, could you provide a link to it please? Btw, I generally like your videos.

[@DrawShotTV]

This video doesn’t have a 9ball run. I’m not sure what you’re referring to.

[@garybkatz]

Very helpful video, but can we discuss WHY it works? Most of us learned early on that, on a cut shot, you can't aim the middle of the CB at the contact point, because the curvature of the balls causes too thick of a hit, so you'll undercut the shot. So my understanding of this shaft aiming system is that using the edge of the shaft to adjust your aim compensates for the roundness of the balls, eliminating the built-in undercut. Does that sound right, or am I completely messing this up? Thanks.

[@timothynieves5850]

Great mechanics great job

[@BilliardPeterAmazingShots]

Thank you for sharing your system!!!

[@yutuberboy]

try using this sytem for cut shot 25 degree to 50 degrees where the the OB is at the center of the table center ) and the cue ball is 3 diamonds away from the the OB this is where you will see the system gets less and less accurate beyong 15 degree cut shot whichi is the only time the edge aim hits the cb in the actual contact pt . when the ob close to the pocket the small degree off the contact pt hit the ob still goes in to the pocket coz margin of error is bigger but when the ob needs to travel long distance to make the pocket now cheating the pocket is not possible Reply

[@alang253]

thank you! I'm typically pretty good at identifying the contact point on the OB but after getting more serious about pool and adopting the ghost ball system my shooting has suffered tremendously. I just can't visualize where to aim! Can't wait to try this out! Also kudos to the POV mounted cam - can't imagine how much harder it is to make shots like that lol

[@titto20356]

YOU”RE THE MAN!!!

[@user-oy1ho9vz3w]

Center to edge of cueball aiming is different on cut shots.The contact point is not the same when cutting a ball because you have 2 sphere's. If you aim center of cueball to object ball the actual contact will be a half tip to 3/4s tip to left or right depending on the intended cut angle.

[@DrawShotTV]

This isn’t center to edge.

[@sharswagg6497]

Wow I can’t wait to try it

[@andrijabujosevic1295]

Great one! Thanks!

[@sj460162]

This is very interesting. So if you have a ghost ball aim already is the shaft edge just like a fine tune?

[@DrawShotTV]

You could see it that way.

[@RayEvangelista70]

Great video

[@allgood6760]

Good system mate.. like a laser👍🎱🇳🇿

[@ravdizwatch1554]

when shooting far do you imagine the same size up close of the cue stick?

[@urbananimal55]

Gotcha so it's still ghost ball it's just a system for how to aim the cue ball at the contact point once you're down on the shot.

[@claudiobelloni7505]

it works very well !!! thanks a lot master !!

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

So..... Cut left, aim with left side of feature Cut right, aim with right side of ferrule Cut right with inside english, aim with left side of ferrule Cut right with outside English, aim with right side of ferrule Is that correct?

[@DrawShotTV]

Correct

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

@@DrawShotTV Gotcha!!

[@Lukas-gx9wk]

try remembering this while your playing 🤣 this should be natural instinct when youve played for a while.

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

@@Lukas-gx9wk I have an idea.........

[@Lukas-gx9wk]

@@HillbillyIslandLife I’m listening

[@nguyenquanganh79]

Wow, very useful tips!

[@user-xn2zk9st1c]

Thanks , it realy works!

[@darrenhadden1037]

Works for SVB enough said

[@MambinSin]

that is not svb system of aiming

[@darrenhadden1037]

@MambinSin I would say very similar. He uses different parts of his shaft. He likely uses just feel now as he has potted millions of balls.

[@danender5555]

When you look over left or right side of the shaft, depending where you cut the object ball... Do you also have to move your head accordingly so you keep your vision center always above the aiming line?

[@DrawShotTV]

You don’t. The thing that makes this interesting is that, while I tried to illiterate using a camera, I’d never be able to truly show what I see because the camera only has one lens but we have two eyes. Our perception is what makes this work so well. Which also makes it hard to explain.

[@pjc1200]

Thanks for this video. This has been a game changer for me. My initial aiming system was the ghost ball, but then i lost my consistency with this somehow over time, so i was looking for a different system. I then stumbled upon SVBs aiming system, and found some success with it, but just needed to practice it some more. I then stumbled upon this video, and bam! I was potting shots very consistently, without having to think about the shot to much after establishing the contact point in the object ball. Question about cut angles greater than 80 degrees. What system so you use for these types of shots? CTE? 90 to 90? Something else? Thanks in advance!

[@DrawShotTV]

I do ghost ball on thin cuts. Or sometimes overlapping the edges.

[@nguyenvanhai5498]

thanks

[@DzmitryCybulka]

Hey! I appreciate your dedication to learning about pool billiards. However, I noticed that some of the information you shared about the aim system in the video may not be entirely accurate. I would suggest you try an exercise where you draw the vertical projections for the shaft, cue ball, ghost ball, and object ball. By measuring the lines and doing some math, with balls diameter 57mm, with 30 degrees cut ( ½ cut), then draw two parallel lines, one of them is from the center of the cue ball to the center of the ghost ball and second one is parallel and goes through the contact point. You can see that the distance between those two lines is approx 15 mm. Let the shaft be 14mm average at the thinnest end. So you would get the line from the edge of the shaft 7mm far from the center line and 8 mm far from the hitting point line. While aiming systems like the ghost ball or bank shots based on diamonds can be a good starting point for learning, it's important to understand that real mastery of the game comes from long practice and developing a "feel" for your shots. Just like riding a bicycle, you will eventually start thinking about where you want to go, rather than how to keep balance. I hope this feedback is helpful and I apologize if my comment came across as confrontational. I'm just passionate about the game and want to ensure that others have accurate information.

[@DrawShotTV]

You’re over thinking it. The best way to find out if something works is to try it. Some of the best players in the world do this method and they’re very successful with it.

[@DzmitryCybulka]

@@DrawShotTV I do belive you have a convinient picture in your head. And I've tried it yesterday. It didn't work for me at all. I was confused and tried to build my understanding. I believe that your visualisation and description is just far from what you actually see. I've just saying that simple geometry doesn't give a desired result. But the idea to find a sweet spot or line between shaft and the contact point is really great. I will try to play more and find mine.

[@DrawShotTV]

@@DzmitryCybulka ok. As I said, there are many top professional who use this exact technique thing. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@DzmitryCybulka]

@@DrawShotTV There is a real world explanation which is really close to what I experienced yesterday during my practice kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3qraJWPqaidjM0 Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying that is hard to describe precisly and each person eyes are unique. I would say there is no silver bullet for everyone, but each player can find some kind of dependency between shaft line and hitting point. or any other parts of balls and whatever.

[@yutuberboy]

@@DzmitryCybulka you are correct BUT in my experience when the cb and ob are only about 1 diamond apart just like you said and the youtibe video link you posted it works as such but try it when the cb are farther apart like 5 diamonds apart or so now you see the system works (edge to contact point ) works for a wider range of angles because of your eyes PERSPECTIVE makes it works . Ideally it should not change regardless of cb and ob distance bu the eyes perspective changes when cb and ob are farther apart

[@antonvalintsev1384]

I've tried this system, seems working, but I believe it requires some time practising

[@ricklava8850]

So what I do with this system is I line up 90/90 for the shot line then do a swoop into the appropriate aiming as you describe before I get down…no adjusting while I’m down like 90/90 does.

[@DrawShotTV]

Good idea!

[@denstera1296]

Great video. I like your billiard lights. Do you have a video review of that lights?

[@DrawShotTV]

I don’t but it’s the best.

[@denstera1296]

@@DrawShotTV do you mind if i ask where you get it?

[@dotosmelucio]

This is an awesome teaching on aiming the object ball.

[@jasonnetherton2878]

I love it. Buuuuut. Those shots are not the problem. Where I would love your expertise is on shot at 50, 60 70˚ angles or more. Shot that are thinner cuts. Also longer distance shots; Does the system hold up? Thank you so much for sharing your passion!

[@yutuberboy]

this system holds up the further the distance cb and ob but then the cb and ob are close like 1 diamond or less it only works about up to 30 degrees cut angle anything past that you needto aim thinnner instead of the ob contact point otherwise yoiu will always get a thicker hit (undercut )

[@jasonnetherton2878]

Thank you!@@yutuberboy

[@hohowan2012]

It had better than to see the center point to pot because easy to confirm the straight line to pot in 1st.

[@patriciajrs46]

When do you decide to stroke with a bit of power, or just sort of gently with table speed?

[@SteveNonong]

Thankyou so much