I learned ghost ball from espn in the 90s and grew up in pool halls. Was AMAZED that one single answer represents the final answer FOR ALL SHOTS. It allowed me to prevail and not require calculus.
Thanks for this. I have always had a hard time visualizing the ghost ball. The poolology system is an incredible eye opener for players starting out (and maybe even for those that are still having a hard time finding the aim point). I know everyone eventually shoots by feel but I agree with you. This system brings you there much faster.
Matt. That was awesome. I got Brian's book for Christmas, finished it on Saturday, made 15x30 foam board diagrams for my wall for each of the zones, and immediately noticed a serious boost in my confidence behind the CB. Kudos to Brian. I hope to connect with him personally one day. But upon his recommendation, I found your video. What a nice contribution you've made to poology. Thank you so much.
@@gregsaiter3768 Hey Greg. I'd suggest you pick up a copy of Poolology from Brian Christ (the book Matt's talking about). The charts are Brian's creation and he explains them well. Happy shooting ;)
Good video. I'm on the fence about picking up the poolology book; aiming systems are fun, but the danger is the "game" can become the calculation of the aiming system instead of the actual game on the table. Aligning to the contact point isn't usually that hard, you stand behind the object ball and pocket and see where you need to aim for the contact point then you execute with consistent, proper mechanics. My experience in pool is you need to think less not more, turn your brain off and get into the zone; aiming systems tend to interrupt the subconscious flow. In my opinion, cue control is much more important; make every shot simple with good cue ball position.
Matt - as a frustrated level 4 pool player and not feeling like I am getting any better I need to change my aiming system or more precisely come up WITH an aiming system and I have now spent a week on Fractional Aiming. I have the poolology book and have it 1/2 way read and really appreciate your video here. I for one will be committed to the system and devouring your videos for the next several months digesting and applying. I would like to set up my table for practicing these shots like you have at 13:48-15:50 but I am a bit confused as to how to lay out the dots. Do you have a more detailed video on just this aspect on setting up the dots?
Watch the Art of Poolology video to see a better illustration of the dots for practicing a 25 yd line shot. You could pick any location on the table to setup a “practice” dot…after all an OB could end up anywhere, but the other dots for setting up the CB dot are always anywhere along the CB-OB-Golf Tee line. And the Golf Tee locations are always fractions of the OB yard-line relative to the pocket. Once you get the concept setting up the Golf Tees the CB dots will be easy. I promise.
Very nice sir. Very nice. I’m trying to wrap my head around fractional aiming and specifically how to practice it. I ordered the books and wanted something more practical to make it more muscle memory
Matt, Howdy; Can't say much for the stuff ya'll in your area call chili. On the other hand this is a outstanding chunk of material you got here. Ran across Brian's site and the book last year and gotta say, you've truly done a great job of explaining this. I say that as a visual learner, not one for grasping much from books. You and Brian should team up.
I used the bottom of the ball and I understand the values of what you're talkin about because I use them all the time but I see that in a different way but is the same thing so yes I understand what you're saying
wow.. is this for advanced players only? Or for someone who is already familiar with the topic? I am a immediate/advance player but new to this method, I found he spoke too fast and I had to keep stopping the video and think, and picture what he said.. found this to be very frustrating.
I've sparred with Brian on his videos. I laugh that ghost ball is use TO REFER TO HIS SYSTEM. I laugh because ghost ball is THE ANSWER. And his system sets up an different system that still requires visualization TO PROVE his system. GHOST BALL IS THE ONE ANSWER that eliminates "systems." Study ghost ball if you don't know it and you'll laugh at how many systems are set up just to mimic it.
Your a great teacher. Unfortunately most people can't calculate the problem while shooting with a legal 30 second limit, I learned similar formulas when studying accounting.
So this was similar to basic math. I'm glad I'm not alone when it comes to breaking the shot down to a answer for each step.i love when I miss and I know what exactly was wrong with the math
No. I don’t. He hit so many balls and played so many games he never needed to…he can just see it and feel it (right brain…like most top pros) which is superior as long as you have the time to hit a million balls. Nevertheless you have to start somewhere so you have a baseline for what you visualize and how to adjust accordingly. Beating balls randomly with no base reference will slow the process dramatically.
15:50 _Perfect system..._ There is still execution and the complexities, like speed throw deflection etc. So even if there was a book that told us "the algorighm of golf/tennis/baseball," you still have to execute and that is a variable of its own. So execution is fun to watch and is a variable obviously.
You can see this clearly when you play online pool with aim guidelines. Effectively, every player has nearly perfect aim. When I play, it is obvious if my opponent has never really played pool on a physical table. While almost everyone can cut thin end to end shots even professionals will miss but you can spot non real pool players when they shoot simple shots with no regard for position on the next shots.
What people don't understand is the only part of the ball that even matters is the part of the ball that in your perception of your few at that angle that is touching the table for the ball to go straight to that angle then the part that is coming up off the table makes the ball turn see I told you I use it in a different way but I understand what you are saying because I use it all the time I just use the bottom of the ball because it is something that is always there and you can always see it once you get out to a 1/8 hit or 1/16 hit then of course you only use the side of the ball or the edge of the ball which in reality does not exist because it's a spear so there are no edges
@@danender5555 1/8 and 1/4 ball require imaginary reference, no difference. Ghost ball is one reference, this calculus of remembering which fraction is 1 million times more difficult than "imagine this ball" vs "imagine 1/8 or 3/8 ball or 7/8 ball. These systems are so a pro could sell something to novices.
Everyone is looking for "the system" including me. I learned with ghost ball in my teens. After watching several convoluted systems (including Brian's), I've found that ghost ball is the answer. If you don't even play that much, the memory required in these systems is laughable. Yet Brian brags on his systems because half ball hit (the easiest since half ball hit has a direct aiming point of object ball edge) is great for noobies is great..... And ghost ball requires visualization. And 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 etc require visualization and memorization. And when you add deflection and throw and english, forget it.......... Ghost ball is arithmetic and systems become calculus for the advanced player.... I think systems are "pros designing basic math for beginners," because the system guys NEVER tell me ghost ball is wrong or bad, and advocate their system for a noobie off the street. AKA they sell gimmicks.
No. I haven’t sold anything. It’s just a free site. In fact I don’t have a website that I’m aware of. There’s only this UA-cam channel. I plan on adding more content soon. I went though a divorce and moved so it’s taken me a while to get back up and running.
@@danender5555 Rubbish reply. He's correct t...way too much theory. No great pro uses an aiming system. Correct aiming is accomplished by PRACTICE and hitting tons of balls so everything becomes natural.
WOW! This is one of the best presentations I have ever seen on any subject matter! Excellent work.
Thanks Brian...I can’t tell you how rewarding that comment is. Makes it all worth it!
I agree
WOW! This is one of the best presentations I have ever seen
I learned ghost ball from espn in the 90s and grew up in pool halls. Was AMAZED that one single answer represents the final answer FOR ALL SHOTS. It allowed me to prevail and not require calculus.
Thanks for this. I have always had a hard time visualizing the ghost ball. The poolology system is an incredible eye opener for players starting out (and maybe even for those that are still having a hard time finding the aim point). I know everyone eventually shoots by feel but I agree with you. This system brings you there much faster.
Matt. That was awesome. I got Brian's book for Christmas, finished it on Saturday, made 15x30 foam board diagrams for my wall for each of the zones, and immediately noticed a serious boost in my confidence behind the CB. Kudos to Brian. I hope to connect with him personally one day. But upon his recommendation, I found your video. What a nice contribution you've made to poology. Thank you so much.
Can you post a picture of your board diagrams? I would kind of like to copy that.
@@gregsaiter3768 Hey Greg. I'd suggest you pick up a copy of Poolology from Brian Christ (the book Matt's talking about). The charts are Brian's creation and he explains them well. Happy shooting ;)
@@Btwntwoworlds I've had the book for quite some time. I am re-reading it.
Very well done. I already have the poolology book and your video simplifies it even more and tie's everything together. Excellent work.
This video is just "EXCELLENT". I have the book and your video has made me want to revisit Poolology.
Will done sir, well done.
Good video. I'm on the fence about picking up the poolology book; aiming systems are fun, but the danger is the "game" can become the calculation of the aiming system instead of the actual game on the table. Aligning to the contact point isn't usually that hard, you stand behind the object ball and pocket and see where you need to aim for the contact point then you execute with consistent, proper mechanics. My experience in pool is you need to think less not more, turn your brain off and get into the zone; aiming systems tend to interrupt the subconscious flow. In my opinion, cue control is much more important; make every shot simple with good cue ball position.
Dang! What an amazing video. A huge Thank You for all your time and effort putting this together. THANK YOU!!
Matt - as a frustrated level 4 pool player and not feeling like I am getting any better I need to change my aiming system or more precisely come up WITH an aiming system and I have now spent a week on Fractional Aiming. I have the poolology book and have it 1/2 way read and really appreciate your video here. I for one will be committed to the system and devouring your videos for the next several months digesting and applying. I would like to set up my table for practicing these shots like you have at 13:48-15:50 but I am a bit confused as to how to lay out the dots. Do you have a more detailed video on just this aspect on setting up the dots?
Watch the Art of Poolology video to see a better illustration of the dots for practicing a 25 yd line shot. You could pick any location on the table to setup a “practice” dot…after all an OB could end up anywhere, but the other dots for setting up the CB dot are always anywhere along the CB-OB-Golf Tee line. And the Golf Tee locations are always fractions of the OB yard-line relative to the pocket. Once you get the concept setting up the Golf Tees the CB dots will be easy. I promise.
Very nice sir. Very nice. I’m trying to wrap my head around fractional aiming and specifically how to practice it. I ordered the books and wanted something more practical to make it more muscle memory
Great video and very well thought out and put together. Keep up the great work.
Thank you very much, I have bough your book and it' s helping me being à better shot maker. Merci beaucoup from Québec Canada.
Love it!! Thanks for sharing the invaluable tips and advise. 👍👍👍👍
Matt, Howdy; Can't say much for the stuff ya'll in your area call chili. On the other hand this is a outstanding
chunk of material you got here. Ran across Brian's site and the book last year and gotta say, you've truly done
a great job of explaining this. I say that as a visual learner, not one for grasping much from books. You and
Brian should team up.
Where can I get this book about poolology? What is the tittle of the book?
I used the bottom of the ball and I understand the values of what you're talkin about because I use them all the time but I see that in a different way but is the same thing so yes I understand what you're saying
Great video and fantastic editing!
Good book and Brian is easy to get along with. 👍🎱
I wish we could get a poolology pool table felt
wow.. is this for advanced players only? Or for someone who is already familiar with the topic? I am a immediate/advance player but new to this method, I found he spoke too fast and I had to keep stopping the video and think, and picture what he said.. found this to be very frustrating.
Good stuff brother!! Keep building your channel!
I use this and ghost balls together. Even before I heard of CTE. thanks for the video enjoyed it.
I've sparred with Brian on his videos. I laugh that ghost ball is use TO REFER TO HIS SYSTEM. I laugh because ghost ball is THE ANSWER. And his system sets up an different system that still requires visualization TO PROVE his system. GHOST BALL IS THE ONE ANSWER that eliminates "systems." Study ghost ball if you don't know it and you'll laugh at how many systems are set up just to mimic it.
Your a great teacher. Unfortunately most people can't calculate the problem while shooting with a legal 30 second limit, I learned similar formulas when studying accounting.
So this was similar to basic math. I'm glad I'm not alone when it comes to breaking the shot down to a answer for each step.i love when I miss and I know what exactly was wrong with the math
Stumbled on this… do think Reyes used this?
No. I don’t. He hit so many balls and played so many games he never needed to…he can just see it and feel it (right brain…like most top pros) which is superior as long as you have the time to hit a million balls. Nevertheless you have to start somewhere so you have a baseline for what you visualize and how to adjust accordingly. Beating balls randomly with no base reference will slow the process dramatically.
15:50 _Perfect system..._ There is still execution and the complexities, like speed throw deflection etc. So even if there was a book that told us "the algorighm of golf/tennis/baseball," you still have to execute and that is a variable of its own. So execution is fun to watch and is a variable obviously.
You can see this clearly when you play online pool with aim guidelines. Effectively, every player has nearly perfect aim. When I play, it is obvious if my opponent has never really played pool on a physical table. While almost everyone can cut thin end to end shots even professionals will miss but you can spot non real pool players when they shoot simple shots with no regard for position on the next shots.
Nice Tutorial Aimming Brow😊👍
This is the BOMB. excellent
What people don't understand is the only part of the ball that even matters is the part of the ball that in your perception of your few at that angle that is touching the table for the ball to go straight to that angle then the part that is coming up off the table makes the ball turn see I told you I use it in a different way but I understand what you are saying because I use it all the time I just use the bottom of the ball because it is something that is always there and you can always see it once you get out to a 1/8 hit or 1/16 hit then of course you only use the side of the ball or the edge of the ball which in reality does not exist because it's a spear so there are no edges
Nice table
Too complicated. Just use the ghost ball method and eventually you will develop a feel for the shot and it will come naturally.
Ghost ball is just imaginary invisible reference. But you can still use it.
Do not know why you had to spill some ghost ball rants in this video.
@@danender5555 1/8 and 1/4 ball require imaginary reference, no difference. Ghost ball is one reference, this calculus of remembering which fraction is 1 million times more difficult than "imagine this ball" vs "imagine 1/8 or 3/8 ball or 7/8 ball. These systems are so a pro could sell something to novices.
Everyone is looking for "the system" including me. I learned with ghost ball in my teens. After watching several convoluted systems (including Brian's), I've found that ghost ball is the answer. If you don't even play that much, the memory required in these systems is laughable. Yet Brian brags on his systems because half ball hit (the easiest since half ball hit has a direct aiming point of object ball edge) is great for noobies is great..... And ghost ball requires visualization. And 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 etc require visualization and memorization. And when you add deflection and throw and english, forget it.......... Ghost ball is arithmetic and systems become calculus for the advanced player....
I think systems are "pros designing basic math for beginners," because the system guys NEVER tell me ghost ball is wrong or bad, and advocate their system for a noobie off the street. AKA they sell gimmicks.
The website now goes to something weird that's asking me permission so seems suspicious. Maybe he sold the site.
No. I haven’t sold anything. It’s just a free site. In fact I don’t have a website that I’m aware of. There’s only this UA-cam channel. I plan on adding more content soon. I went though a divorce and moved so it’s taken me a while to get back up and running.
I confused stop please stop de bullying
What this ?!!! Very difficult, make the game very difficult 😞!!!!
Estop the bull
You speak to fast to explain is very confusing
Rubbish aiming system. Too much theory, too little shooting.
Rubbish comment. Too much words, too little thinking.
@@danender5555 Rubbish reply. He's correct t...way too much theory. No great pro uses an aiming system. Correct aiming is accomplished by PRACTICE and hitting tons of balls so everything becomes natural.
@@MikeyD22 yeah, it is not instant two words aiming holy grail you seek. Rubbish.