This is exactly what I needed, Phillip! Everyone says to visualize the ghost ball, but when you get down to shoot, you're staring at an object ball and you gotta know "where" on that object ball to actualy aim. And I knew that aiming for the actual contact point didn't make sense, but finally someone is spelling it out exactly the way I needed to see, complete with the concept of using the chalk for reference. I love it and looking forward to trying it out today. ☺ Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Just started playing again after a 20 year hiatus. Before that pool, mainly 9 ball consumed my life for 25 years. This video is well done. It doesn't matter how fluid and straight your stroke is, if you are aiming at the wrong spot you're going to miss the shot. As a side note I just finished watching about half of Shane Van Boening's video where he aims different parts of his shaft at the outer edge of the object ball as a way to make shots. He might be the best 9 ball player right now. I haven't tried it yet but have high hopes that it will work.
Try this. Stare at the OB and the pocket where you would like to pocket the ball. In your mind, draw an imaginary straight line between OB to the pocket. That imaginary straight line will serve as a path where the OB would supposedly run to get a pocket. Visualize this imaginary straight line from the OB to the pocket extend a bit on the face of the OB. Draw a dot on that extension where it will serve as your aim contact point. Aim your cue ball and strike that imaginary extended dot and bang. This is so accurate. This is how Filipino players do their aiming like the great Efren Reyes
It helped a little. And maybe understanding the relationship from the cue ball to the object ball. Has to be straight, relative to whatever angle you're at. Which is usually true, once you imagine hitting straight into the ghost ball.
So basically depending on the shot distance, CB to OB distance, type of angle, shot speed & spin etc. you would still have to compensate the contact point off of the aiming line for any throw on the ball, thereby either creating a new aim line altogether or using the original aim line if throw is offset with BHE, backspin, top etc.
You're absolutely correct appointed aim is not the point of contact. Ball is round You have to practice with the ghost ball and chalk after a while it just becomes memory
nice analysis but there is an easier way to explain it via the tip...when looking at the contact point, simply make sure that the right hand edge (thru the centre of the cue ball) of the tip is on the contact point then this brings the centre of the tip to the left arc which is actually the true potting point...which you explain here...great video for learning how to see a true potting line...loved it
contact point and aim point are two separate things . people need to realize that. The contact point is the aim point in straight in shots ( if you don't use spin ).
You got it! Also... When he said, "this is the true contact point", that was incorrect. What he meant was, this it the true center ball aiming point. I am curious. Do you sight along the contact points or the center ball.
Simpler way to do this...if you're cutting left aim the left side of your shaft (not the center) at the contact point....if you're cutting right, aim the right side of the shaft (not the center) at the contact point...no need to 'imagine' anything.
Not true. Because that only works for a certain angle. For other angles that will not work. So you still need to image how much you need to aim left or right of the contact point depending on the angle. So please do not spread untrue and unhelpfull tips.
@@JohnJohnson-zq9rg it works for any angle as it's basic geometry and physics. The steeper the cut angle the harder it is to visualize, but the system remains the same.
Easier option ... Use the same contact point you're showing now . Go back and line up center cue ball on the center object ball and "look at the distance between the two points", (contact point and center object ball) . Now shoot center of the cue ball , the same distance "to the LEFT of your CONTACT point " on the object ball... It's always an equal distance regardless of left or right side. Center ball to contact point is mirrored to the other side of the contact point... Good Luck
If someone is successfully cutting to the left but failing to cut to the right, then it probably means either they aren't cueing straight or their head position is not centered. Clearly it's not aim otherwise there wouldn't be a left/right pattern.
Phillip here is my question, instead of putting a ghost ball behind my object, if I just use my cue stick place the tip behind the object ball let’s say 1 inch then pivot the cue stick over the cue ball, would I get the same results as your video? Anybody who knows can answer. Thanks
You said that your friend was fine at cutting to the left but not to the right. Why is this? Surely if he was aiming at the wrong point he would miss regardless of whether it was to the left or right.
Look at the very base of the cue ball. That darkest spot is dead center. If you look at the reflection of the ferrule, center of that is center of the cb.
Why don’t you remake this video again with a closer view of the chalk at 7:28 I’m a little confused, need a clearer and closer picture of the angle of the chalk. It’s hard to make out how you have it positioned. Please!!
try aiming the right side of your shaft to the first contact point in this video (this is for shots cutting to the right, as in this video). when you get down on your shot, imagine a line going down the right side of your shaft/ferrule, thru the middle of the cue ball (center of shaft to center of cue ball, so the right side of the shaft is actually just slightly to the right of center of cue ball), and to the first contact point. should be more or less the correct offset...minor adjustments as needed
There is a geometric formula to easily aim at the center point of the ghost ball and no to use a chalk to get the 11/8" distance or the center point of the ghost ball
You made a minor mistake in your point about shooting at the laser point on the ball from anywhere but overall everyone can learn from this concept. Thanks.
This is exactly what I needed, Phillip! Everyone says to visualize the ghost ball, but when you get down to shoot, you're staring at an object ball and you gotta know "where" on that object ball to actualy aim. And I knew that aiming for the actual contact point didn't make sense, but finally someone is spelling it out exactly the way I needed to see, complete with the concept of using the chalk for reference. I love it and looking forward to trying it out today. ☺ Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
This video really helpful for beginner to know where the contact point is 👍🏻
Great video very helpful
Great job! Thanks for sharing your technique.
man im really thankfull for this video, thats actually what why my shot really hard to go in, because i always aiming for the middle contact point
Just started playing again after a 20 year hiatus. Before that pool, mainly 9 ball consumed my life for 25 years. This video is well done. It doesn't matter how fluid and straight your stroke is, if you are aiming at the wrong spot you're going to miss the shot.
As a side note I just finished watching about half of Shane Van Boening's video where he aims different parts of his shaft at the outer edge of the object ball as a way to make shots. He might be the best 9 ball player right now. I haven't tried it yet but have high hopes that it will work.
Good illustration. Good job.
When he said, "this is the true contact point", that was incorrect. What he meant was, this it the true center ball aiming point.
Absolutely great helpful information thank you
Try this. Stare at the OB and the pocket where you would like to pocket the ball. In your mind, draw an imaginary straight line between OB to the pocket. That imaginary straight line will serve as a path where the OB would supposedly run to get a pocket. Visualize this imaginary straight line from the OB to the pocket extend a bit on the face of the OB. Draw a dot on that extension where it will serve as your aim contact point. Aim your cue ball and strike that imaginary extended dot and bang. This is so accurate. This is how Filipino players do their aiming like the great Efren Reyes
Exactly as I do it
I dont get the "extend a bit on the face of OB" can you explain more. Thanks m8
It helped a little. And maybe understanding the relationship from the cue ball to the object ball. Has to be straight, relative to whatever angle you're at. Which is usually true, once you imagine hitting straight into the ghost ball.
That was very well done.Thank's for your time.Bill
So basically depending on the shot distance, CB to OB distance, type of angle, shot speed & spin etc. you would still have to compensate the contact point off of the aiming line for any throw on the ball, thereby either creating a new aim line altogether or using the original aim line if throw is offset with BHE, backspin, top etc.
Nice technic what i am want to learn
Nicely illustrated!
Thanks
That makes more sense...Thanks
Great video brother ...
Best video ever!
Help needed. So basically what I’m getting out of this. It’s always center cue ball to outside edge or inside edge of object ball??
You're absolutely correct appointed aim is not the point of contact. Ball is round You have to practice with the ghost ball and chalk after a while it just becomes memory
nice analysis but there is an easier way to explain it via the tip...when looking at the contact point, simply make sure that the right hand edge (thru the centre of the cue ball) of the tip is on the contact point then this brings the centre of the tip to the left arc which is actually the true potting point...which you explain here...great video for learning how to see a true potting line...loved it
I have a Wal Mart Black and Decker Laser Level... Works like a champ for my pool table and straight lines.
Nice vid... the contact point is furtherest physical point on the ghost ball target line on the object ball. 🎱
Great vid.
contact point and aim point are two separate things . people need to realize that. The contact point is the aim point in straight in shots ( if you don't use spin ).
You got it! Also... When he said, "this is the true contact point", that was incorrect. What he meant was, this it the true center ball aiming point.
I am curious. Do you sight along the contact points or the center ball.
Simpler way to do this...if you're cutting left aim the left side of your shaft (not the center) at the contact point....if you're cutting right, aim the right side of the shaft (not the center) at the contact point...no need to 'imagine' anything.
Hey man with that system u still hit de center ir the cue ball?
Not true. Because that only works for a certain angle. For other angles that will not work. So you still need to image how much you need to aim left or right of the contact point depending on the angle.
So please do not spread untrue and unhelpfull tips.
ja ja ja
@@JohnJohnson-zq9rg it works for any angle as it's basic geometry and physics. The steeper the cut angle the harder it is to visualize, but the system remains the same.
Easier option ... Use the same contact point you're showing now . Go back and line up center cue ball on the center object ball and "look at the distance between the two points", (contact point and center object ball) . Now shoot center of the cue ball , the same distance "to the LEFT of your CONTACT point " on the object ball... It's always an equal distance regardless of left or right side. Center ball to contact point is mirrored to the other side of the contact point... Good Luck
If someone is successfully cutting to the left but failing to cut to the right, then it probably means either they aren't cueing straight or their head position is not centered. Clearly it's not aim otherwise there wouldn't be a left/right pattern.
Good video, Thanks
Pockets look very tight. What size ?
Phillip here is my question, instead of putting a ghost ball behind my object, if I just use my cue stick place the tip behind the object ball let’s say 1 inch then pivot the cue stick over the cue ball, would I get the same results as your video? Anybody who knows can answer. Thanks
Explain with the application the best utility
playing with talking get more benefit
Thank you, that was helpful
Ty so much. Very helpful
You said that your friend was fine at cutting to the left but not to the right. Why is this? Surely if he was aiming at the wrong point he would miss regardless of whether it was to the left or right.
not to aim center ball to contact point is totally true...I stopped the video when the chalk appeared
What kind of laser did you use. I want to do this for my wife.
I do this sometimes. Any construction laser from the hardware store.... Lowes, HomeDepot, Mendard, etc or Amazon- $ 15 - 100.
Phil do you still check this message board? If you do check back tomorrow and I have a question for you. Thanks stephen
What is your question?
any tips to find the true centre of the cue ball
Look at the very base of the cue ball. That darkest spot is dead center. If you look at the reflection of the ferrule, center of that is center of the cb.
Is this the ghost chalk method?
Yes the just the same. He just use chalk to get the center point of the ghost ball meaning the size of the chalk is 1 1/8".
Ghost ball method.
Hahah... That's funny. You even got legit replies.
THANKS
Why don’t you remake this video again with a closer view of the chalk at 7:28 I’m a little confused, need a clearer and closer picture of the angle of the chalk. It’s hard to make out how you have it positioned. Please!!
How far would you say your new contact point is to the left of the first contact point?
try aiming the right side of your shaft to the first contact point in this video (this is for shots cutting to the right, as in this video). when you get down on your shot, imagine a line going down the right side of your shaft/ferrule, thru the middle of the cue ball (center of shaft to center of cue ball, so the right side of the shaft is actually just slightly to the right of center of cue ball), and to the first contact point. should be more or less the correct offset...minor adjustments as needed
There is a geometric formula to easily aim at the center point of the ghost ball and no to use a chalk to get the 11/8" distance or the center point of the ghost ball
what formula?
Juan, what is the formula you spoke of?
You made a minor mistake in your point about shooting at the laser point on the ball from anywhere but overall everyone can learn from this concept. Thanks.
This us stuff i new in 3rd grade man lets have some useful stuff
Quite boring. This is the problem when anyone gets a video camera.
Nobody is forcing you to watch.
Steve Simone lol
Good critical analysis is boring. That's why some don't go to college.