@ianrugel1864 I can't disagree with that Ian. I would like it better as well, but not too sure my skills would hold up on the 9 footer. Thanks much for commenting.

@basketballspinner This comment is great timing as I'm currently working on a video about the Pendulum Stroke used in pool. I completely understood coordination in basketball. Setting body to basket, timing the jump with ball release, both hands and arms working to stabilize the ball through release. (I don't play ball so this is just stuff that I'm visualizing) Pool is more; don't move anything and pivot at the elbow. As research for my video, would you have a moment to briefly explain how you see muscle coordination in relationship to pool as to something like basketball. I feel you may be talking about all the other things that have to happen aside from just aiming to be successful, but I wanted to check and see if it was truly the coordination aspect you were referring to. Aim is nothing without the stroke, no doubt. Thanks in advance.

Pool is a game of eye and hand coordination. It takes time to develop the proper eye/hand coordination. Its easy to make shots when the ball is sitting next to the pocket. Now put the object ball in the middle of the table and the cue ball about one inch off the rail and shoot to put the object ball in the far right pocket. Your aim may seem like its on but until you train your eye/hand coordination with a good arm development, you will miss the shot over and over again. You will get closer over a few months of practice but until someone makes about 90% he is still just a novice.

Hello Joe, To be fair, the hand test will be right 50% of the time. (Joke) It's an acceptable test to apply for bulk applications like Military Recruits and such. I agree with you that it definitely can be improved on and if you're going to spend all the time required to advance with pool, you may all well apply the best information you can towards a solid foundation. Understanding sighting in pool is pretty important I hear. 😁 Thank you for sharing your thoughts in the comments and also for watching. Have a great day.

@colincolenso Hi and good morning. Thanks for writing with constructive thoughts. I agree that position is played with angles and spin. I try to keep the information in my videos obtainable for players who are starting out or someone looking to fix a problem they may have on the particular subject. You know from posting videos that it is difficult to include every aspect to every skill level in the short period of time alloted. Your included video is an awesome representation of spin and position control. This is very inspiring to a rising player and something to strive for. However...there's always a however, to achieve many of those shots, your stroke required wicked amounts of elbow drop to get the massive amount or follow through required to travel the distance. Someone using a basic pendulum stroke would never make the speed required. There's just not enough time to show it all, especially on the super technical subjects. Your cueing and acceleration is super impressive! Thanks again for posting and sharing the impressive and informational video. Regards, 6.5

@@6.5_Shooter I get it, and even I at times went right back to basics on alignment, but we kinda work it out or we're cursed for our career, because the games are so much more complex. Usually while working out the other stuff, over time, the sighting becomes second nature. Appreciate your kind and considered response.

@@6.5_Shooter Regarding the pendulum stroke, it's mostly bunk. While top pros don't move much, as there is not need to on most shots, they can do so to extremes and still be accurate. It requires some knowledge of a cue's pivot point, whereby offset cueing is cancelled out by the swipe angle. For most cues this is around 12 inches bridge length for power shots, for low squirt cues nearer to 16 inches. I have a video on Back Hand English that demonstrates this. Dave Alciatore suggests this video on his website.

@@6.5_Shooter You're probably aware that hitting the CB onto an OB with sliding / stun creates significant thickening throw on the OB, especially if a grain of chalk is at the connection point. Hence pros almost always use gearing outside english on the CB for soft shots with angles. These shots are ubiquitous and tend to make amateurs develop a swipe (off center hit) to compensate, albeit unaware, and hence they learn to aim incorrectly.

@colincolenso Sweet goodness man....the knowledge bomb 💣 you just dropped in two replies covers about 8 years of coached learning for the average player! 🙈🙉🙊 I read all the information you listed, but I want to ask specifically about what you meant regarding the Pendulum Stroke and your brief thoughts on it as I'm making a video about it as we speak. Specifically; your thoughts on what aspiring plays may NOT know about it. Don't write forever. Just a few highlights. I'm putting together some stuff you rarely hear talked about. Also, don't feel obligated to answer if you're busy. I ask because you seem to be through and meticulous about the subject. You can even give something opinionated less than factual if you like. Thanks much!

@mickroom7603 Hey wuzzup Mick! Bummer this video was of no help to you. However, you had better show some respect... The table is 6 and 3/8th feet, and I did make ONE difficult shot off camera, and that counts! 😳 All in good fun. Thanks for commenting as I always enjoy seeing the youtube advisory symbol pop up on my phone. Consider subscribing if for nothing more than the entertainment. Take care

It's great to hear that you're progressing quickly using contact points. It's definitely a very effective system for a lot of players. I agree with you 100 percent about learning and applying proper mechanics. No matter how well aimed the shot; poor execution will cause poor results. Repeating those nasty missed shots until they become instinctual is excellent! Committed practice and determination are the foundation for achieving goals. I thank you for posting your thoughts.

@@6.5_Shooter No problem. I don't mean to be brash. I think I just had deep seeded feelings about aiming systems. lol. When I was practicing one day I had 2 different people trying to teach me 2 different aiming systems and they kept going on on how the other person was wrong and how their system was better. When I try them I usually play worse because my mind is more set on the system than my game play. So I was mildly annoyed with the concept after that lol. My biggest hurdle is position and speed control. Thanks for the video.

@Crazywaffle5150 I didn't take your post negatively at all. With two different people giving me conflicting information; I may have just quit the game all together right then and there. I'm sure they meant well, but if you don't already know; pool is a very opinionated sport. Lol I can easily understand your frustration. One quick and easy bit of advice about speed and position issues... During practice, make it a point to pick the exact location you want the cue to stop at after the shot. You can even mark it with a post it size piece of paper or something. Just keep moving it to the next shot. Adding that process holds you accountable and forces you to focus on what action the cue ball needs to arrive at that location rather than just making the OB and hoping for the best. Just like the video. Even though the title was about the aiming system; playing with no tip on the cue completely relies on next shot planning and natural angles. There is zero chance of putting spin on the cue with a wooden stick. Anyways, thank you again, and keep it fun.

This is the "side pocket aiming zone" (Roughly page #68 in the book) Remember to pay attention to the Alignment Value and whether it crosses center table. In the video it does not cross and I use the 10, 20, 30, 40 Position Value and the Alignment Value on the same side rail. (0-40)

@MrDennisPerry222 I'm working on a video right now about the deep workings of the Pendulum Stroke, but as luck would have it; the video after is going to be "Poolology, where to start" It will cover from A to Z on how to most effectively use that system. What to focus on and what to avoid in very simple and plain terms. I'm like you; better at learning by seeing rather than reading. Thanks for commenting, and keep an eye out for that video to drop.

@MrDennisPerry222 Hello Dennis, I live in the middle thumb area of Michigan. I once bought a car in a town out near you called Sealy. Just west of Houston... Hopefully, this cured the curiosity. Have a great 4th!

My business email can be found at the top of 6.5 Shooter homepage. To find it, look to the right of the 6.5 picture and just below the subscriber count. You will see the words "this is for me" with an arrow next to it. Click the arrow. Sorry if you already knew this... The days of the "About" tab are gone. Aside from this, I belong to no other media sharing formats.

@@6.5_Shooter yes sir I looked doesn't show anything.. but you have great videos. I'm a pool nerd with many questions and ideas

Hi, No, only looking at the cue ball is for testing. Most people will *confirm* alignment when down on the shot by referencing cue ball, OB, and pocket in one way or another. For testing, by only looking at the cue; it forces you to shoot from the position where your body placed you while getting down on the shot. If you miss, then you have not stepped in correctly. Generally, if you miss, you likely will miss to the same side of the pocket repeatedly due to habit. Once you start aligning and stepping in naturally, it's time to break out the blindfold at your next tournament! (Kidding) Hope this clarifies my intent regarding your question and thank you for writing.

Thanks for positive feedback Ron. I'm trying to implement my "keep it fun" personally and still bring good information to the table with a unique approach. Comments like yours are inspiring me to attack the difficult subjects usually glossed over by generalized instruction. Consider subscribing if you're not, and I wish you a great weekend. 6.5

Good morning, and thanks for watching. Positive comments keep me inspired.

Hey... I like watermelon!

Hi Luke, It has simple parts that it's constructed from, but it really comes down to your creative engineering skills. Mine is fabricated mostly out of wood but I think a 3D printer paired with some CAD skills would make short work of it. The laser needs to be zeroed and hold a constant 1 1/8" height across the table. (so you can aim it) The motor and remote to release the ball is pretty straightforward. The hardest thing is building it accurate. It has to deliver the ball exactly where the laser points. This one's easily accurate to 32nds fractional aim points. Stoked you liked it and commented. I use it for all kinds of comparison/learning situations. I really appreciate you watching the video! Thanks again.

I enjoyed this upload and your scientific approach towards the game.well presented Thanks and well done

Digg'n the Alf photo!!! Agreed, for pocketing, many people use the shadow system. From a verification standpoint, that would only give us two points of reference. The cue and the object ball. For certainty, we have created a three point (or continuous) reference with the laser. In the case of the video, we are not just trying to make a ball but rather test our visual aim and our body position for misalignment issues affecting accuracy. For this, a third point of reference is required. You could always use a smudge on the ball and a burn on the felt as long as it lined up properly, I guess. I've got no shortage of either on my table! Lol Thanks for taking the time to post, especially with the thought of saving people money. Good looking out.

You're very welcome and I hope it helps you.

Alright! Thank you Colin. Here's the deal with your rear foot placement question... Ask five different people where it goes; get five different answers. What I'll tell you is my process and my thoughts that support it. (Great question by the way) Getting your Vision Center on the aiming line and the cue on the shot line is goal number one. The rear foot position is a byproduct of those two efforts. I've heard it called waddling or shuffling when your feet are moving around in very small movements as you work to get your vision center on the aiming line. If you watch my feet I kind of rock like a penguin 🐧 These micro movements are what you're doing to essentially see the shot correctly. This position where your rear foot comes to rest once you're satisfied with what you see will become the baseline for your rear foot. For me, the ball of my foot is positioned on the shot line, but to be clear; my eyes drive the ship. I DO NOT think about stepping on any line. It (the foot) ends up there. The job of the front foot is to provide stability and give the cueing arm the space it needs to function in a straight unobstructed motion. With your Vision Center location and your body type from what I can see in the photos, it is very likely your rear foot position will fall between the ball of the foot and where your toes bend at the foot. Is this what you're finding?? Whatever you do, it has to feel natural to you and NOT impede your stroke. That arm has to cycle smoothly. I hope this helps, but if I've failed to answer, let me know, and I'll respond to you with a 60-second short showing what I just described. 6.5

Good morning Barry, I do not have any affiliate links with Amazon. However, I can list the device information that will allow you to find them . The larger level is: Klein tools www.amazon.com/Self-Leveling-Magnetic-Klein-Tools-93LCLS/dp/B0753K7XQF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Fx6c6krN1Kc-gugHqRW4oN_0Vad0oUvz21gWoQJpps9E_NLg2LcJupWvvTX5nyezWVhiL_ppGBuOi8qzcW5p5F9OM6Nvrk24MjXTtBJLGP5jD4MqCmRTAvE3Znq2udoRRuZ_oESYsGV5dF3TJct1SpPTu0c0e1FveB0SA5YKg9LODsOGp41bcHX5H5Rf_gGkhq4mU0eYOCXd89Tqt23FLg.3GZI3onp1mCrsAe5vz5FHeP87FssXsOhfA55BcdjUsI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Klein+laser&qid=1718625413&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1 The smaller laser is: Ryobi www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-15-Compact-Laser-Level-ELL1501/322321770 The Klein is a professional level I use in construction, and having two lasers is unnecessary for setup. The smaller Ryobi is perfect, especially if you need to use it away from a home based table as the emitter doesn't shine above the tables 1 1/8" rail. (Not bothering others around you) If you have the Ryobi laser and the Aimright by Aimpro training template, you'll have more than you need to build on your skills. seyberts.com/products/aimright-v2-1-training-kit?variant=41732780196038 The Aimright is found at the above site located in Michigan USA. Sorry for the "clunky " response as I'm not really all that tech savvy... If I've messed this up or you have any more questions, I'll be happy to try and answer them.

@@6.5_Shooter yup actually i was curious as most of the Laser levels i know off have a cross design that projects all the way on to the walls, so was curious if there is as setting to turn that off and only project downwards to the table. I assume you are using the KLEIN Tools laser as the one to set as an angle, i would assume if you used this along the shot line the laser would project over the table and into your EYE right?

@barrychua4338 You are correct about the Klein. It projects all over the place and even has a plumb setting if turned on. Horizontal, vertical, and plumb that definitely projects off the table. The Ryobi however doesn't. It only shoots a straight (level) line that doesn't project above the rail, plus the body of the unit is about the size of a ball with one button on off operation. For $20. it's a good piece of gear for the table.

@@6.5_Shooter Cool thanks for the reply

Thank you so much Mr Ray! I apologize as I feel that I underrepresented the offerings of your wonderful product by only demonstrating the cut angle/fraction. This is only a small representation of the features built into the left and right cut cards. In my opinion, and what I want to personally thank you for right now is the additional information included on the piece of paper that came within the product package I purchased. On that paper was a wealth of very technical information that I'm sure evades even the most experienced players. Thank you for sharing your hard work so others can achieve betterment. Of course, I appreciate the comment as well...I do however feel slightly cheated, only receiving three exclamation punctuations. 😁 Respectfully, 6.5

@@6.5_Shooter No apologies needed. You had a different focus. Thanks for your kind words about the User Guide. It's a hidden gem for the rare few who might appreciate it. I want to congratulate you on your video and say that I think you presented information about how to setup one's body in correct alignment in a clearer way than I've ever done; I also recognize my own setup problems with all of my fidgeting when I get down; you indicated that perfectly. Maybe in the future I can learn to get into my stance more reliably, thanks to this video of yours. I have a new video of my own that's been in the works for months -- and I hope to have it out fairly soon -- that's on a similar topic about body and eye alignment. Mine will be different and I hope it will offer some value to players. I expect to put a link to this video into mine!!!!!

You're very welcome, and thanks to you for the positive comment. Knowingly, I'm not "great" at the video making thing, but I do enjoy putting a unique twist on the difficult subjects in hopes that it can help others from the way that I enjoy learning. Again, it's very kind of you for posting.

Hello Chris, Absolutely, and thank you very much for commenting and for the valuable feedback. I'll continue to try and improve on video quality and bring content with a unique perspective. Have a great weekend.

Thank you so much! I'm very excited about this video and enjoyed making it. I hope it helps people even though it is a little quirky. I wasn't really sure if anyone would make it past the blindfold. Lol Thanks again for the positive comment. 6.5

Hello my friend. If using fractional aiming, you would need to strike a center rolling cue ball along the correct shot line that would send the object ball to the angles you mentioned above. The center of your cue tip would be aiming at top vertical center on the cue ball and both will align with your desired fractional aim point. Yes, it sounds like you understand the example correctly. Thanks so much for watching and also for commenting. Have a great day.

@@6.5_Shooter thank! I was amazed at how well this work ,im really struggle with determining what is 15, 30,45 , 60 , 75 at the pool hall today, the visualization have not really clicked yet but im practicing, anything that thin like 45- 90 is super hard for me though

Hello again Colin. Super happy that the alignment video was helpful for you, and I also apologize for not writing back right away. I had planned on dropping a video that coincidentally may have a couple of tips that directly relate to your footwork question and help you with the process of stepping onto the shot line. If you do end up checking it out, I would value your opinion and feedback if it proved useful. Your words are very kind and encouraging! Thank you much!!

Using spin to compensate takes a higher skill level, as you stated. I wanted to show the results in the basic form with a center ball strike. Once english/spin gets involved, then it gets dirty and falls onto the discretion of the shooter. For the purpose of teaching, when a ball is broken down into fractions, the spacing never changes as long as the balls are the same size, of course. If I say apply 2mm left spin to two different people and one has a 14mm flat nickel tip and the other has a 10.8 rounded dime; the results will differ. I know you know all this, and I also use spin to micro adjust. I just wanted to give people a place to start and open the possibilities of hitting certain locations within the pocket. I really appreciate that you took the time to watch a couple of my videos and even more so that you brought really positive information into the comments. Hope to hear from you again and Goodluck with your game!

Hey what's happening!! Thanks for commenting and for giving the card/mirror a try. As far as the position of my head, I've had similar comments from others and have responded with a short down in the comments. It's posted to the username BlueTechnology and currently has 7 replies. I also wrote out my response from the additional testing i did below the short. Basically, the laser beam will change the projected location on your face as the head turns. However, the visual cone also shrinks and your visual cortex auto adjusts your heads position to compensate. Check it out down in the comments and see if it makes sense.. Thanks again.

Yo Riff, thanks for posting... I would like easier questions please!! Every video is going to tell you that building your foundation on the shot line is the most efficient and effective process to becoming a proficient shot maker. If you can get your lead foot, cueing arm, and visual convergence location all on that line/axis; you should. Most of us can't, myself included. I'm in the process of making a video on this as we speak. Due to your cross-eye alignment, I want you to break the shot line into 2 parts. Aiming line and shot line. One is visual and one being physical. The visual is you sighting the shot with the proper understanding of vision center and of course, having correctly chosen the proper contact point by whatever aiming system you're using. Easy enough; you line up the shot. The physical is when you step into the shot, which changes the aiming line into the shot line. Here is where it's breaking down for you... This transition from visual to physical is pushing the visual off of the axis, making room for your body. Now you're looking at the CB and OB from a weird perspective and start to second-guess the shot. Here is what you rarely hear... Your cueing arm takes priority once you go into the physical or step in. It has to be allowed to naturally fall where it can move unaffected by your body ( or mind) along that predetermined aim line. The more consistent you are about positioning your body to allow the cueing arm to function freely along the shot line, the less dependent you'll become on the fact that your eyes are off axis and screaming at you YOU'RE GOING TO MISS... I'll be posting a Shorts comment response with a really extreme example of what I'm talking about directly related to your axis question. The drill for you is to do your normal visual alignment of a shot. When you transition to step into the shot, I want you lock focus 100% onto the CB, never looking at the OB or scanning back and forth. This removes your eyes subconscious input into the shot. If you take the shot and miss, you are not lined up on the natural point of aim. Make a take notes of the minor changes that you do each time you step in until you make the OB. Once you start naturally making the shot, stop just looking at the CB and bounce your gaze back and forth CB to OB like normal, and I'll bet they look incorrect to your brain. Take note of this and understand that separation process. In the Shorts video I align the shot visually and lock that into my mind. I step in, only focusing on the CB so as to not introduce a second aiming image in my mind. Now, I only care about the cueing process and that "assembly " properly resting onto the shot line. My example is extreme and ridiculous but shows exactly what you're dealing with. Separate and process both functions separately. You will have success. I really hope this limited description helps you.

Cross-eyed dominance. Separate visual from physical.

@6.5_Shooter lmao you do understand desperate times tale desperate measures. One day I can play like a solid 9 and thw next a solid 6 . That's to extreme Il look for your video and thanks for work and help

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The above statement I made was directly related to shooting a handgun with open sights. During specialized shooting, schooling is taught based off worst-case scenarios. Missing a hand, Missing an eye, that sort of thing. Basically, your mind can be trained to understand how it sees the sights relative to the weapons placement. I was just using that example as a "variable" so people don't get 100% set on "it has to be". There's always wiggle room somewhere. Yes, I do agree with your great follow-up examples. Sorry for the confusion there by using that example.

forgot to mention that marking the nose is wrong, because if you move or turn ur head left or right, the nose tip always be the same. as you are down on pool table your head is turned but the laser line is still on nose tip, but the laser line on chin is to the right chin. but while u did on mirror the laser line was on center chin. *so that is why i am asking to make another video while bending infront of the mirror as it is a pool table thank you*

@@TheBlueTechnology yeah he should bent then do the mirror tnx, waiting for his video, lets see if he really want to grow his channel and accepts subscribers suggestions tnx

Hi, Thanks for posting concerns and suggestions about the video. I'll redo the test using your suggestions and decide based on the results of how to amend the original video. This will take me a little time... I will, however, respond directly to you with my results here in the comments. I especially appreciate constructive comments and enjoy helping others learn. Thank you for taking the time to post. I look forward to applying your theory to the test. 6.5

Thank you. I'll be addressing this and respond with my findings shortly. Thank you for posting and helping the community to grow. Kind regards, 6.5

@@6.5_Shooter tnx wil b waiting

Vision center wouldn't change as per your example. I'll use this example.. Take someone who shoots with their chin touching the cue, then put them into a jump shot or jacked up over another ball situation. That person doesn't have to have a special elevated vision center to proceed with those shots. Another example... If vision center differed based on height, what would be the point of looking down the shot line prior to getting down into the shot..?? How did my answer compare to others' opinions? I thank you very much for watching and am happy to hear it kept your interest. Especially grateful you took the time to post. 6.5

I know a teacher who works with some of the worlds best players. He is way too smart for me to debate. He says it changes but "common sense tells me it should not matter.@@6.5_Shooter

One top teacher says you can change vision center by changing how far your head is from the shaft. He is way smarter than me so hard for me to debate him. Common sense tells me it should not matter. If you were landing an airplane, if you come in at 10 degree or 20 degree angle, the center of the runway should be the same, imo.@@6.5_Shooter

This is way better than being called a dummy like I've received on other comments! That's exactly why I use the no tip thing from time to time. It's my own form of constructive punishment when I feel that I'm out of my groove. If I start spinning the ball too much, I begin questioning my positioning, or if I'm stroking poorly, I'll break out the garage sale cue. It is CRAZY frustrating, but if you want to make a ball, everything has to go back to bare bones shooting. You're really nailing it with all the hidden messages that I stick in these videos. Maybe we're both batsheezy crazy..?? Thanks so much for watching 👀 and taking the time to comment.

the mirror test while standing is wrong, you should do it once again while bent because once bent the head position is totally different from straight, even if you force your self to make a straight face but while bent the mirror test should be done.............

Yes, I agree with it too, I have to try it. I ones tried to get perfectly square to the shot line - ended up with a pain in the neck. Since then I don't even think about it.

Good morning, I completely agree with you. Vision center is the term that coexists with aiming in the billiards world. I only used the example of eye dominance in the beginning of the video to clearly explain why it doesn't work for pool as it does for something like target shooting. The video does go into finding Vision Center, the importance of why, and also some challenge drills. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🎱

@@6.5_Shooter oh I wasn't disagreeing with you. Just commenting before knowing what you were getting at.

Hello PJ, Hope it gets you a little more milage from your cases. Remember, all brands react differently and even same brands from lot to lot. I don't run them hot either as that will shorten the number of cycles. Always watch and inspect for failure such as case head separation. Cracking necks is also common if you turn them down. Brands like Federal and Starline start becoming scary around 12 reloads, Winchester starts showing earlier from my experience. Lapua, Peterson, and Nosler all run for a long time under a watchful eye. In the end, if I remember correctly,(*not looking at my log) those cases were retired at 41 or 42 reloads. (Several died short of that) Be safe, don't take chances, and thanks for commenting.

@@6.5_Shooter what powder and bullets are you loading up in your 6.5cm?

So that load in the video used mostly 140 elds with h4350, some RL 17 with Sierra 142s. My best running bullet currently is 140 Berger VLD target using Norma URP powder. I use Staball quite often also. ​@P.J.GABRIEL-dv2bv

How you been Dub D?? I don't want to hear it Man.... you're supposed to be like 70° tomorrow! 29 does suck though; I get it. Flew into Houston once on my way to Sealy to buy a car. Looks like it's about 60 miles west of you. l've been across the 10 several times going both directions but never really visited the area. Thanks for writing, and you enjoy those thunderstorms tomorrow. Take care.

Hello Mary. Good to hear from you again. I love the saying "dead end road". It's super Midwesty. Probably like 18 County songs with that title. I do appreciate you looking out for me. I thrive on the proverbial dead end road. I look at it differently. I like to call it an "out and back". Popular term for running or usually trail related events. One of the coolest events ever was a dead end road in Idaho. From Utah to Canada Dual Sporting event/challenge. Anyway, thanks you again for supporting my videos. Stay safe.

Yo Colin, what up!! California hand slap knuckle bump... Hope you're slashing it up right now down at Steamers; so lucky. I haven't forgotten about you, and I'll get to the particulars answering your questions in the next few days. Jus didn't want to leave you hang'n. Sunsets at 5:22 tonight for you guys... 🌞 Hope it's a good one! I'll hit this post up again soon. Later.

Zone A past mid table

Zone C AV adjustment

Hey Colin, I replied to your questions using two quick shorts. Look em over and hit me up if you have more questions. I don't have much issue with most areas in Zone A. Most of it is within a 1/16th fraction as long as the cut is fuller than a 1/4 ball. Zone C does over cut by about 1/8 fraction on average. Try shooting using the example I posted in the short and let me know how it works for you. Should be on point up to a 3/8. Anything thinner is handled by another change I've made but it's to much to type right now. Try what I've given you first. Lemme know man.

Measuring diamonds... Kamui does have the $50 sticker, but I just made 4 of them on the computer in Word then printed them out. Laminated them with packing tape and done. Almost free and nothing is stuck to my table. Laying the cue across is a great quick easy reference. Don't get super bent on being crazy precise though, you'll find as you become familiar with the system; close is good enough. My personality has to have it exact but it's not necessary...juss sayn.

Hello Arnie, Terrific observation!! How a person reaches their final position will be completely unique to them. The common teaching is to stand on the shot line, lean over, and set up. While this looks beautiful and very professional, it doesn't fit everyone's abilities. When you see me stand behind the ball and the laser is on my right eye, that is "my" shot line, or more accurately, me evaluating where to aim to send the ball towards the pocket. The truth is, when I step into a shot and you see that laser on my right eye, the cue and object ball will NOT look correctly aligned to me because they're not. However, as I bend over and my body comes to a rest; I've now settled into my correct vision center location, ensuring that my action of aiming the cue to OB is "naturally precise ". I use that term because I'm allowing my body the room it needs to accommodate my shoulder width, which in turn allows my arm to stroke correctly without forcing it inwards unnaturally. In simple form; I stand slightly away from the shot line(the correct eye alignment) and come into it on the way to my final stroking position. My thought has always been, aiming while standing is an overview of the shot (and shots to come). When down on the shot; here is where it needs to be naturally aligned and unforced. What route an individual takes is unique mostly based on physical makeup. Again, a wonderful question with a very complicated answer. Thanks for allowing me the time to answer it. Don't hesitate if you have any others. Thank you for watching. Respectfully, 6.5

Thanks for the elaborate response, @@6.5_Shooter, I follow it completely. Another thing I've noticed is that, when looking into the mirror, your face is square to the sight line, but when you're down on the shot, you were looking a bit to your left, similar to many top snooker Pro's. The shaft projects up almost to the edge of your chin. Since you have this great accuracy, but you don't touch the cue with your chin/chest, how do you find physical confirmation in your "natural" set up? Have you just got used to seeing the cue pointing to your left at a certain angle? I assume the head angle is for neck comfort. Thanks!

@@6.5_Shooter Thanks again. I'm not here to have an opinion on your form (as it may have appeared like), but rather quite opposite, I'm amazed by how you achieve this accuracy, thus curious. I'm still trying to find a balance between comfort and assured consistency (e.g. face squared + level cue touching the chin), as bending too much often cost me injury.

@Arnie.Y I was called an idiot the other day Arnie, so I in no way thought your post was insinuating anything negative whatsoever. Film yourself taking the same shot several times and compare your shot accuracy to your position consistently. You'll see the ultra small details that you can work on refining. Changes made in small increments generally work best and are less discouraging. I'm always looking to improve. Have a great evening Sir.

the mirror test while standing is wrong, you should do it once again while bent because once bent the head position is totally different from straight, even if you force your self to make a straight face but while bent the mirror test should be done.............