How to Aim Pool Shots, Billiard Training, Intellectual Tutorial

[@NextWithDave]

Your process is phenominal! And, people don't realize the difficulty of producing a video of this quality. Well done!!!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thank you! and thanks for the Superchat. I've been working on the follow-up to this video for awhile. Actually others things are getting in the way of working on it. Ha Ha. But nearing completion.....

[@williambaker528]

I have been playing for 60 years and I wish I had this as a recourse earlier in life. I don't play much anymore but it is a pleasure to find such knowledge available to future champions. Great job.

[@jodihouts6032]

KZbin does have some great benefits! I also learned before you tube, and it all came down to "feel" usually. Never heard of a tangent line.......but I knew about where my cue ball would end up.

[@user-qb9wc6qw3f]

60 years??!! How are you on youtube?

[@XJokermanX]

@@user-qb9wc6qw3f probably got shown by his kids maybe

[@jonbriscoe]

As if someone who’s 67 couldn’t be on KZbin lol

[@agreekinnorway]

Respect Mr William

[@carolinec3042]

One of the best tips i know of is never to adjust your aim while you are down for a shot. If you need to adjust, always stand back up and approach the shot all over again. You covered this in the main, but this version is gr8 for beginners and to discipline your process!

[@martyshultz5607]

I've developed and taught many courses. You put in a great deal of time producing this well done tutorial. Thank you!

[@aawalkonkos8759]

From 24:53 to 26:55 was where I had all my answers to aiming. It’s been mad difficult to see the ghost ball but just with that simple trick I can view the object ball without even doing so much! Thanks you so much for this video! It’s WONDERFUL

[@bobparsonsartist564]

Right with you on that!

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب

[@lamrof]

I waited 5 minutes for the point of the video to start, gave up and left.

[@alexandpool]

This is pure gold. This is one of the best pool training videos out there. I am really grateful that you share your amazing knowledge with us champ

[@tejanodoc]

Right

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب

[@garywkelley8190]

​@@tejanodoc😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@geraldgallo6632]

I started playing 55 years ago, I learned that it's easier to learn from watching other players an improving your knowledge of the game than just hitting balls without studying the mechanics and fundamentals of pool. Everyone needs sometime alone on the table to work on their weaknesses, improvement always follows examination and review. Great video.

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب

[@kajala11]

I just started playing pool more with a friends group. I never knew about a ghost ball visual that now explains WHY my aim gets thrown off, especially cut shots. Your visuals help immensely as a visual learner!!! I can watch 100's of pool vids of people going thru the motions that tell you what it looks like but it doesn't tell me how to correct myself. Showing the angles helps engrain what I should look for...now putting it into practice! 🥰 TY!

[@alejandrodelriobueno7856]

wow thank you so much. For years ive had arthritits and my shaky hands wouldnt allow me to properly aim. Once i listened to you and stabilized my core it was like i was brought back to my youth. I truly thank you

[@SenseiNatePlaysPool]

This is easily one of the best videos on aiming I've seen. I don't consider myself a beginner anymore, but I've seen nearly every video on "aiming"/shotmaking on youtube. The premise and execution of this video is clear and better defined than the others. When someone asks "how do you aim?" I'll send them this first. So much good stuff in here that took me a while to find out the hard way.

[@AverageGabriel]

I'm ready for the pool table now. I haven't played for the last 6 years and used to be pretty good but it was all trial and error, self taught and natural sense of geometry. Thanks to this video, I'm definitely going to up my game now!

[@dazzler114]

This is the finest pool tutorial I have ever watched. And I have viewed hundreds of videos. 😊😊

[@dextertracy3739]

I have put this in a special folder i keep for videos and information that really is exceptional . . that i want to be able to go back too . Im not suprised to see the type of comments I briefly glanced at just now. . A terrific body of work that impresses.and you will learn and be inspired Thank you Tor . Youve helped me greatly for a long time Dexter

[@MMajeed09]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you.. I really need a comprehensive beginner guide to follow episode by episode. This detailed explanation helped me to understand aiming better

[@carolinec3042]

Two- always stay down after the shot! There is a tendency to stand up right away and then think your aim was off, when it was your fast movement that killed your shot!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

That's a big one lots of players suffer from. Very important!

[@abvrooster6225]

This will help thank you. What helps me is imagining where the object and cue ball will go. And remember when in doubt, bang it out!

[@alanroberts7916]

If I only got one take-a-way from this video it would be @14 minutes or so, when he talks about treating every shot aiming at the CENTER OF THE POCKET. "This habit will make shooting the longer and more difficult shots a lot easier". Great stuff!!!

[@Mathewkortxo]

I watched this video several months ago and yesterday when I played pool again I tried to apply what I remembered... And it was amazing! My aim improved drastically! Thank you!

[@markalbrecht6989]

Wow! Thank you for a fabulously clear explanation on “aiming” and all the other process parts that go into making the shot more consistently. Much clearer and more comprehensive than all the others I’ve watched. I’ve started practicing making the same shot over and over and can see how you can still miss the shot if you don’t practice all of your method. Absolutely fantastic video quality also.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Appreciate your feedback. Thank you!

[@michaelgrayrn4579]

I've been playing pool for 40 years. This is the best aim video I've ever seen. I've got a fractional ball aiming video with like 30k views. This is VERY comprehensive and well organized and presented!

[@jakeq3530]

I just started playing a few months ago after a coworker gave me a new McDermott cue! I have been learning so much. I just can’t believe how complex it all is considering it seems like such a simple game. I love it

[@toymakertoo]

You have about the best teaching skills I've ever studied. Your ability to deliver what you want to us students is excellent! You talk slow enough that I can take good notes. Once again, you are an an excellent teacher. A student from Tulsa,Oklahoma !!!!!

[@ginacarter8154]

I'm a beginner and play with a couple of people that are better than me. They definitely offer some great tips but this is just what I needed. I assumed my "aim" was incorrect and wanted to fix it. This gives me great insight on what I need to practice on-rather than just hitting balls at random. Thanks for this awesome video!

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب

[@rcflightz2058]

Thank you for making this video! I’ve been playing for years but have been struggling to help my wife…I had her watch this video once and she immediately not only started making harder shots…but she enjoyed the next session much more. I also have found your clear instructions and whimsical additions helpful to my game. Thanks again, I’ll be watching everything you put out.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Your story made my day. Thanks and have fun!

[@heatherwilliamson185]

I have 3 generations of pool masters in my family. I just started shooting seriously about a month ago, on my 25th birthday. Honestly, I understood some fundamentals of the rules but didn’t realize how involved everything is. For the longest time I didn’t know how to cut. After I watched this I won 4 games against people I had never been able to get close to beating before, and they were shocked. I sent this to my brother too (but who struggles with power control so that’s another matter too) but I know if he studies this like I did. Wow!! I made almost every cut tonight 😭 I feel like I actually have a future in pool now

[@robbiegf900akajwalker5]

Sooooo pleased I found this channel. Trying to make a come back at 62. Cheers.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

I'm trying to make a comeback at 60. Lol We can do it! Rule number 1 is always have fun.

[@richarddombakly413]

This is the BEST video I ve ever seen regarding aiming ,he correct on many levels,he's giving you half of what you need to know,very very important.

[@terryolsen3225]

Very well formatted, exhibited and great articulation. Thank you. The how to practice was very good. I'm heading for the table.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thank you! Good luck.

[@steverogers5078]

By far the best pool aiming video I have ever watched. This is what I will be sending all my friends.

[@mjoirg]

Great technical analysis of how it all works. Accurate visualization is key to making the shot, as long as the delivery is consistently good. I imagine a beam going through my cue to the position of the ghost ball.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

You are not the first person to mention a beam or laser. Interesting!

[@BeFaithful00]

Holy crap. I’ve been playing for more than 40 years. For about a 15 year period, I was pretty good. I haven’t played regularly for the last 10 years or so. When I do go, every shot now seems so difficult. I miss so many previously easy shots. Through this video, I’m learning I’ve been aiming wrong. During the window when I was good, it was all feel and I was on autopilot. Now that the feel is gone, I have to line everything up, BUT I’VE BEEN LINING UP MY AIM WRONG. It’s not easy admitting that after 40 years, but I guess that’s half the battle.

[@richarddombakly413]

Now you know, pool a bitch, it ain't easy, but that's why we Keep on playing.

[@matthewlawton9241]

I recently found a pool table in my little town, and it's reignited my love of it. I was NEVER great, but I knew the fundamentals and could handle myself plenty in a friendly game. I couldn't sink SHIT now! It's been 2 decades since my last shot and everything is gone. And that means I get to have the fun of learning it all over again!

[@SteveWaddingham-d7d]

Hi, I'm 70 and used to be pretty handy on the pool table .but now as I play only a few times a year and don't seem to have the natural ability that I used to have. It seems like hard work but this video is great. So hopefully things will become more natural again.

[@brianhiles8164]

A breathe of fresh air! I would opine that the “inner game" of billiards is _head, heart, and hands._ “Heart“ for the passion and discipline for its ongoing practise and refinement; “Hands“ for the accuracy and precision of its execution; “Head“ for the understanding of principles which makes it possible to predict outcome and discriminate real progress. HAMB (Hit A Million Balls) is a worthy and necessary practise philosophy, but (just as you say) it is neither practicable nor efficient. Vector diagrams and visualization exercises combined with rules-of-thumb and special cases are similarly suboptimal in and of themselves, but both together keep the student advancing sufficiently well and sufficiently quickly to keep his/her “heart in the game.“ For instance, it is a matter of embarrassment to tell you how many years I was invested in my advancement of skill in pool before it was pointed out to me that the rebounding cue ball travels along the tangent line -- and I was a physics major in college! It´s alike to the common saying, that now that I see this, I cannot “unsee“ it. The trouble is, many advanced players (including instructors!) cannot viscerally recall ever _not_ perceiving these simple verities, or worse, denigrate its explication and demonstration, exhorting the student to instead just _feel the ball._ Additionally, there is a weird perceptual syndrome that happens when too many balls are on the table: the essential principles are harder to see. This shouldn´t be so, but nevertheless is. I think you understand this. I cannot sign off without a gratuitous quibble: “Aiming for the black“ is _not_ where the pocket “is“. For all but straight-in shots, a successfully pocketed ball involves making it as a “banked shot“ off one side or the other of the _ostensible_ pocket; indeed, part of my aim regimen is determining whether I should “error“ on the side of hitting the object ball “too“ thick or “too“ thin, by the criterion of the above principle.

[@TimothyWingate-sq1ji]

Thanks!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thank you for your support!

[@malcolmharris5277]

I've watched many aim method videos. This is the one I found most helpful. Thank you.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thank you, I am glad it helped. Play It Straight!

[@patpugliese2163]

I had to bookmark this this video. I will watch this over and over . There are so many things I took for granite. Best tutorial that I have seen.

[@MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk]

I just saw this video again, my pool game has improved even though, I only play once a week or every other week. The process sounds good & giving small bites at a time to chew on. The brain can handle the info better for long time memory. I recall after working in Precision sheetmetal for over 2 yrs, I could visualize 3 thousandths of an inch!! Good training video.

[@dimepeace1624]

I knew if I kept looking I would fine it...THIS video has COMPLETELY changed my pool game. A million thank yous for this!!!

[@philphil4295]

Fabulous instruction. After playing pool myself for about a million years, I learned several new and highly useful things from this gtrat video! Thank you ... thank you :)

[@donpodlas5546]

Outstanding video! Having enjoyed pool and golf for decades there is one fundamental truth in both sports. A pre-shot routine is mandatory for any chance of accuracy and consistency. I haven't picked up a cue for several years but I'm getting back into the game. Thanks for all the great info!

[@soundlounge4941]

Thanks for this amazing video. I have searched so many videos and non of them really talked about in this detail regarding the ghost ball and the tangent lines etc. Very informative and honestly I cant wait to go practice my new knowledge. Thanks for what you do for the community and aiding in our learning and development in the sport .

[@smathus]

I just started play a few months ago with several ladies at a senior center! We have fun but most of us are new to the game. So I listened to your video a few times for it all to sink in. Ready to go and learn, and maybe help a few others, too! Great video and explanations!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

I am so glad you found it useful. Pool keeps the mind and body active and is a gentle exercise. Remember rule #1 - Have Fun!!

[@rackum44]

I couldn't agree with you more on why do we miss the five reasons you displayed is very accurate

[@devoncloud8507]

As a PBIA certified instructor, BRAVO!!!!! Best explanation on the internet I have seen. I will Say this however, which is take a look at Auto Aim (aiming system created by Randy Goettlicher). if you ask me Jr’s more of an alignment system than an aiming system technically speaking (in my opinion), but If we are being real aligning perfectly on a shot IS AIMING. It cuts out many of the steps involved you have on this video, and as we all know… the less steps needed the better when it comes to this sport.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Yeah, its one of those vague terms. Just what is and isn't a "system". Heard lots of good things about Randy. Will check it out. Thanks!

[@chopstix396]

@@ShortstopOnPool I also use Auto Aim.....2 steps to get you body on the correct line

[@tonyguerrier2258]

@@chopstix396 what exactly is “auto aim”? Is there a video?

[@chopstix396]

@@tonyguerrier2258 Auto Aim is a system created by Randy Goetlicher (BCA Hall of Fame Master Instructor) it is currently taught in person only

[@scotthimler7758]

great advise , love the part to align , put cue in center of ghost ball , gonna give that a try to get correct contact spot .

[@mattedwards4533]

This video confirmed my thoughts on why I miss relatively easy shots. I rush easy shots and miss a lot. I can make a long cut pretty easily with no apparent problem. My line up on the hard shots is the difference in my sucess or failure on a shot.

[@Releasingthefire]

Just an awesome video. I in the beginning sought lessons. I heard hit a million balls!! Yes, I soon found hitting them wrong just magnifies the problem. Not knowing what to do I ordered Stan Schuffets Pro One cd. So I immediately got better fast. Then I hit the plateau and needed help. Stan is very gracious to help but he is out of State. Tyler Styer was at a tournament in Sacramento. I heard we have the same coach Stan. I was amazed we spent 5 hours together. It brought me up another 25%. Yet, he was gone and I was still needing that help. I still need help. lol This video helped me seeing the 30 line. Pro one has preceptions that place you on the contact spot. Yet if you have the wrong perception your shot is off. I wanted to thank you for again this video, along with what I am training with will be another huge training device for my pursuit of playing some really great pool. Well done!

[@jaberoujourney]

Very well explained..definitely gonna look at this several more times, before I go to practice. Hopefully next week? I've not been in a pool hall, since early March last year.

[@jaberoujourney]

I've watched Vid 3 times now and evertime I learn more &more. For the guys & gals who have watched it...watch again & again you'll learn something more everytime. Awesome content Bob. Btw I played my first game in a pool hall 2 days ago, for the fist time in 18 months. Did I play good.. Nope Did I ecpect to play good...Nope Did I play some good shots...yes Did I play some bad shots...yes Did I have fun....Absolutely Yes. Can't wait to practice and learn more!!

[@davidmurray-sl2rt]

Best, "How to" on the subject, I've seen yet! Thank you!

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Years ago when I played in leagues and tournaments I found this booklet written by Willie Moscone in the 1950's. I was suffering from inconsistencies. I basically tore down everything I knew and followed the books advice. It took a year to "unlearn" my bad habits but I was averaging 2 more balls pocketed per round after.

[@richardhernandez791]

Absolutely the best instructional video I have seen anywhere. Amazing presentation.

[@CardCaptor32584]

My god... thank you for making this video. I've always been so inconsistent with my visualization of the ghost ball... I never thought about aiming at a part of the object ball.

[@mtcougar]

Wow! I purchased 9 feet pool tabele to home to practise my game. I follow a lot of pool players on the yt but only your video is full of useful information and you teach very well. Thank you for sharing this info, I just subscribed your channel. Greatings from Czech Republic.

[@hkdaddy3326]

Excellent video, as a novice I was looking for process that I can apply consistently on every shot. Thank you.

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب

[@a.chafikmoujani3690]

صحيح صديقي هذا المقطع جمع ما بين الرياضيات والفيزياء، نجد علم الرياضيات في كيفية تحديد زوايا التسديد و الإنعكاس ونجد الفيزياء بالنسبة لسرعة الكرة المضرب أو الكرة البيضاء و كذلك انحنائها، فعلا هكذا يكون العمل الرائع و إلا فلا !!!! تحياتي من المغرب للشعب الأمريكي الذكي وشكرا جزيلا على هذا العمل الجبار والمتفاني والدقيق والوجيز شكرا

[@doorguru168888]

I am approaching 70. I've never had any technique just seat of the pants point and shoot making me a very inconsistent player. after watching your video I went over to my pool table and lined up some angled shots. Using the ghost ball method shown in your video I sunk every shot! It's hard to believe something so simple would improve my game 1,000 %, thanks much for posting this. video!

[@bobwelwood3093]

I'm just starting to learn cut shots. This video will help guide me to achieve the critical success skills I need. This afternoon, I layed out the tape and ball spots on my table to begin training. Thank you for taking the time and effort to explain a methodical appoach to learning and executing this fundamental skill.😊

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Stay tuned - I am working on a follow-up that takes aiming to the next level. Thank you!

[@Outr8js]

Thanks!Hi Bob, thanks for the awesome video! I really appreciate your effort and passion for the game. By the way, any advice on teaching my 10-year-old daughter to play pool? I've been covering the basics like pre-shot routine, alignment, stance, and stroke, and she's been doing great, impressing others within just 3 months. My concern is that she's developing a side stroke and not aligning properly. I want her to have fun and enjoy the game, but I also want to ensure she doesn't develop bad habits in her game. Any tips for us?

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Willie Mosconi learned very young (when shorter) and had a side-stroke because of it. As your daughter grows she will learn to adjust arm position - be patient. My best advice is - if you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong. Learning and training can be difficult and frustrating. But it can also be fun at the same time. Accept all outcomes and take on all challenges with joy in your soul - that is the key to success and a long career in pool.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Oh, and thank you so much for the donation!

[@fendermender65]

Excellent presentation. The author of this had my strict attention 30 seconds into his turorial. I have been playing 50 years.

[@SomeGuy-tz8dz]

I'll agree with everything said in this video!!!! Because of covid, and the shutdown of place where I can play pool, most of my muscle memory has left me. I have been shanking the cue ball in all sorts of funky directions. Right now I'm only practicing straight in shots across from middle pocket to middle pocket and have the cue ball follow the object ball in. I don't think I've done 10 in a row yet. But I am learning more about stance, foot placement on the aim line, getting my butt out of the way of my stroking hand, and drawing my stroking hand STRAIGHT back. I tend to draw my hand back around my body. It's really hard to stroke straightforward and make a shot, when I my back stroke is going back in a curve and throwing my alignment off line. I hope my comments help some one. Great video!!!!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Very common to most players! Pro instructor Mark Wilson says you need "clearance". Look him up on KZbin for a very good 3 part video that touches the surface of this important point.

[@SomeGuy-tz8dz]

I'm still practicing this pocketing both balls in the same pocket. AND I'm STILL having issues! Boy this game can be frustrating! Especially when practicing specific shots.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

@@SomeGuy-tz8dz Based on my experience, it's not the shot. It's something about your setup/fundamentals. That's always the case with me. I takes pro players years and years to perfect their setup/fundamentals, so do not feel bad. But I bet a visit with an instructor would help.

[@dan8pool]

👍 🎱 bravo 👏

[@SurviFoxGaming]

this video so underrated to the amount of information it have, this type of video usually end up on patreon or similar for paid viewer. thankyou for your kindness hope this channel growth

[@mervynmalone8752]

Thank you. That was very helpful. I am learning from that.

[@zone07]

This is the nerdiest video on pool I've ever seen and I love it! I've been looking for this video for weeks and it finally came up on my recommend list.

[@stormteam3004]

Very nice! I'm a visual learner and this video is perfect for visual learners. Thank u!

[@tonypitsacota2513]

Very nice. This is by far the best intro video on youtube. Thanks for your time.

[@jaycornucopia]

This is the best video about pool aiming I have ever watched! Thank you.

[@quietstorm6304]

This tutorial is THE BEST out there. I am unsubscribing from all the other fluff and making this channel my focus - who'd have thought of all the elements to pocket a single ball that no one mentions - after 10 plus years of playing. No wonder i WAS always getting my ass kicked! Glad its got 1.1M views - it's worth every second

[@rondo1775]

I use the sides of the shaft as my center line to compensate beyond 30° or for hitting harder, or when using extreme English. Think of it as a micro adjustment to staying on center pocket. What it really does is it helps me to quantify the shot, thus improving my overall consistency. Thank you again for all the things you do for pool... :)

[@matthewnorris203]

As a competitive archer who worked with (arguably) the best coach in the world, pool IS like archery. PROCESS ORIENTED. This video got me thinking in simpler terms. Ty

[@MrStrenggeheim2000]

Best tutorial so far!

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thank you so much!

[@richarddombakly413]

I love the way this guy thinks, he gets in to the nity grity of aiming, the best I've ever seen.

[@joshbenjamin1100]

As a former educator, I'd like to say that you're delivery of content, from organization to the various analogies and intelligences you try to target, is top-notch. I learned a number of things here and appreciate it. Absolutely will be supporting your endeavors. If you offer in-person training, I'd love to learn more.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Thanks! I do online lessons - Live Facebook chat or review recorded videos. Email me at [e-mail].

[@joshbenjamin1100]

@@ShortstopOnPool I def will. You actually helped me with another video because we're the same height and have the same vision centers. I went to a pool clinic where they shifted my stance to that my shoulder is behind my head more and now I can't make a ball lol (not that extreme, but still), so I'll message you and see what we can do! Thank you again, good sir!

[@W.Khairi]

Very valuable, Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@faheemzia8983]

This is extremely impressive knowledge being shared.

[@silviaancheta7227]

I started playing not long ago. This video is very useful. I appreciate how educational and easy to understand the video is. I loved the sound and visual effects. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤❤

[@silvercue9625]

KISS❤️ Great job on simplifying the basics of learning how to aim. I didn’t see any mention of quality of stroke but maybe that is too advanced for the purpose of this video. Smooth acceleration of the tip through the contact point on the cue ball affects both pocketing and position. When I was watching Jason’s early attempts at breaking the world 14.1 record, most of the shots he may missed were caused by de-acceleration while attempting to hold the cue ball.

[@StudioBrule]

This is brilliant! The best instructional video I've ever seen on pool.

[@MacCurtisHolisticHealthTalk]

I do believe you have some valid points for improving. I have done some of yours over the years of playing. What has helped me lately is looking at the object ball & pocket more than the cue-ball when shooting. I have practiced difficult shots over & over & noticed when I need them my brain remembers & I make the shot. Same when I play tennis, I practice serving the ball so much, when I tried to serve after not playing for over a month, my serve was there still. Practice & consistent work gets results. Great video.

[@ShortstopOnPool]

Yes. I'm publishing a part 2 of How to Aim soon that talks about just that.

[@itskairos1684]

The way i feel like I’ve improved after just watching the video is insane. Process based learning is something used everywhere. Even as simple as gym and fitness goals, school and more. I feel like a better player because next time I play I’m gonna be to apply what I’ve learned here and do those practice shots. Even if I fail miserably I’ve learned which is what a learning system should do😊

[@itskairos1684]

Would like to add now that I’ve had time to play and practice for first time since watching the video that I have definitely improved incredible. That feeling I had was correct. I’m someone who can soak up knowledge very quickly and apply it very quickly when trying something new. Getting better at stuff quickly is not new to me. I always use process based learning however I believe this video made me improve even faster then normal. I am showing my friends what I learned as well and although a bit slower they are learning very quickly and improving rapidbly. Theory based learning like yours with visuals and progression and the clear understanding you have over the topic is so much more helpful then ppl give credit for. I can tell just how good you are by your ability to teach ppl. Amazing job

[@lifeofhazeltheredmerletoya4845]

I visualize & parallel my ghost Stick with the edge of the bumpers to figure out my angles in reference to the Ball then fine tune my angle shots it helps me make faster decisions. Meaning I don't physically use my Stick to reference the Angle. I visualize the stick parallel with the bumpers in reference to where the ball is. Then I adjust the proper angle from there. That way I know where my Q-ball will end up after my Shot. Hope this helps others.

[@Tupsx57]

It took me forever to learn to aim as I had an impossible time seeing the ghost ball. I wish I had learned that cue stick measurement sooner. That was an incredible way to see the aim point.

[@paulzarate22369]

I found this information very useful to my game and I have to say it's one of the best tutorials to point out what has to be done to execute a great pool shot

[@zawlinnaing7682]

This video COMPLETELY changed my game. Cheers sir hope u live long enough to educate more passionate people for the game. ❤

[@donaldjohnson2038]

Hit the spot on the object ball that lines up with the intended pocket. And keep your eye on that spot until the ball hits. :) In other words stay down on the shot all the way.

[@mjg1185]

The one thing I would add is that some of us have thousands or even hundreds of thousands of reps using an aiming system and even though that sucks, we were still training our brain the whole time. After watching your aiming system sucks video, I tried instinctual aiming, just locking my eyes on the object ball and trusting my hand eye coordination to do the rest, and I cannot believe how big of a difference it made, pretty much instantly. I play British pool so I can't cite a Fargo rating or anything but I'm a C player and the A players at my club have brought up how much better I got from it. That being said, when I get to the States and can play on an American table where the cue ball is the same size as the object balls, I plan to do your half ball hit drill to learn to recognize them. Also, if anyone reading this is still doing center ball training, I dunno if my method will still work because about a third of the time, the whole trusting my brain thing leads to hitting the ball full and throwing it in.

[@vincentyfsiew]

Thanks for explaining the technical terms and sharing your knowledge...

[@donaldhamel641]

OK .. THIS IS THE BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO THAT IVE SEEN ,, PERIOD .. TKS

[@teewhitt]

Excellent video. You are a great teacher. So much good info in this video, and presented in an easy to understand format. Thank you for all the work that went into making it. 🙏

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

The best advice on aiming and ghost ball and the associated angles that I've ever seen! U r an excellent communicator as well as instructor! KUDOS

[@Mrs.NicholsPorVida]

Thank you very much for taking the time to put this together. I am a brand new player and this really helped me.

[@Velt444]

This is the greatest piece of advice .

[@herotheplottmix6690]

First 3min of video and best pool video on this topic.

[@turbodrawspeed]

Great video. I struggle with aiming on angle cuts. This should help.

[@IamwhatIam2012]

AWESOME content… I’m a newbie, and Addicted to this game!! I’m petrified of math, but I LOVE this❤🎱

[@seetarasoTube]

The best tips for me. Thank you.

[@ShadowHunter-hs5qs]

Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir beigebracht haben, wie man beim Billard richtig zielt!

[@marcelvantol4279]

New to the game, thanks, this is very helpfull!

[@apexpredatorbilliardstraining]

Absolutely fantastic...... This is exactly for me just because of the way I learn

[@woowoo8577]

Yes me too

[@paradox2738]

perfect, this feels like science.

[@philcamp9663]

I'm a snooker player but I feel this video is the science of weather it pool billiards or snooker, thankyou so much from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@billiardholiconline6803]

I'm impressed with the details explained in this video...👍👍👍

[@noelsalazar6896]

This is great! Learning how to learn to aim on your own.