Thanks, for all the instructional videos. I don't play snooker (expensive here in the US, and I've been meaning to get around to trying it) but I like learning techniques/fundamentals that can be applied to American pool and recently I've started to relearn fundamentals.
I'd like to say, the line of aim concept helps a cueist be consistent because some days you shoot the lights out and somedays you're just playing terrible. Consistency in fundamentals/techniques is important!
Thanks for doing these vids. Hard work for you and very much appreciated from this side. I'm in my mid 60's and would like to be able to play a reasonable game of snooker.
Yours is by far the best attempt to explain the aiming process. I can understand the concept of 3/4 ball 1/2 ball etc., but when you have decided which shot is required, how do you actually go about cueing the shot. Do you aim the cue tip through the cue ball to a certain point on the object ball? Hard to grasp.
@SPLISHSPLOSH1 Hi there, firstly, thanks for the kind words & taking the time to post a comment.
I have already answered this question below, so If you read through the comms left by others you will find the answer you need.
However , many players find this hard to grasp, but don't be put off too much as you will learn by actually getting it wrong (I realise this sounds strange) but there is no short answer, just lots of correct practice.
really great video. I've been playing snooker for a year now and i am just a begginer and would like to ask You if You could suggest some good exercises to improve potting - the ones You used to use maybe. ( if You could put a video on youtube that'd be great)
thanx kevy, i have a question, do you mean that you imagine your cue tip through the object ball? is the place of the imagine line of the cue tip hits the object is the start of the line of pot. like when you checked the object ball direction to the pocket. or is it when on 3/4 ball you aim on that outer 1/4 of the object ball?
@Drjef28 Hi there, watch the video again from 3:15 time stamp.
please don't confuse line of aim with sighting, sighting is done while stood up , before placing your bridge on the table, this is the line of the object ball to the pocket (sighting) deciding where the cueball needs to strike the object-ball.
The line of aim is from the cueball to the object-ball, after deciding where you need to strike. you must only look at the line of aim & put your cue through on that line only..K
@julian1471 Hi there, cool commment, & yes, if starting out then reversing the map works too. but personally I do it all on automatic pilot now, (simply because I have built up a massive library/memory of shots) but almost always visualize the cueball over the top of the object-ball, EG: FULL-BALL ,1/2-BALL, 3/4-BALL , 1/4-BALL, & FINE CUT, just as I explain in the video.
I do also use "back of the ball aiming" for some very close ball shots too..
that was something i've been missing for years, thanks mate
TheRealRoof 2 months ago
@TheRealRoof thanks for taking the time to post a comment. cheers,Kevin.
kevy62 1 month ago
Oh , ,I always suppose the line between the center of both balls is the line of aim .
you really open my eye !!!
sk992085 4 months ago
thank you so much!!!
:)
aztitorie 5 months ago
kev this has hepled me out big time thankyou so much!
seancroft20 5 months ago
kapowww
tuneup2325 6 months ago
too good its just great
hamishpigg 9 months ago
too good
hamishpigg 9 months ago
This is brilliant. Thanks.
basemann42 9 months ago
Thanks, for all the instructional videos. I don't play snooker (expensive here in the US, and I've been meaning to get around to trying it) but I like learning techniques/fundamentals that can be applied to American pool and recently I've started to relearn fundamentals.
I'd like to say, the line of aim concept helps a cueist be consistent because some days you shoot the lights out and somedays you're just playing terrible. Consistency in fundamentals/techniques is important!
SirNoobs 11 months ago
Thanks for doing these vids. Hard work for you and very much appreciated from this side. I'm in my mid 60's and would like to be able to play a reasonable game of snooker.
Yours is by far the best attempt to explain the aiming process. I can understand the concept of 3/4 ball 1/2 ball etc., but when you have decided which shot is required, how do you actually go about cueing the shot. Do you aim the cue tip through the cue ball to a certain point on the object ball? Hard to grasp.
SPLISHSPLOSH1 11 months ago
@SPLISHSPLOSH1 Hi there, firstly, thanks for the kind words & taking the time to post a comment.
I have already answered this question below, so If you read through the comms left by others you will find the answer you need.
However , many players find this hard to grasp, but don't be put off too much as you will learn by actually getting it wrong (I realise this sounds strange) but there is no short answer, just lots of correct practice.
Good luck. ... K.
kevy62 11 months ago
Way easier than ghost ball
dwnewtown40 1 year ago
sighting comes naturally to great players. try not to over complicate your shots. good vid
BBREVEIW4U 1 year ago
@BBREVEIW4U Hi there, thanks for taking the time to make a comment..
I agree , it's best not to over think/complicate any shot.
Personally, I play almost by reflex , but I've had years to develop my technique.
If however anyone is still struggling with finding the line of aim, step away from the table to find it, as this might help. cheers...K
kevy62 1 year ago
hello,
really great video. I've been playing snooker for a year now and i am just a begginer and would like to ask You if You could suggest some good exercises to improve potting - the ones You used to use maybe. ( if You could put a video on youtube that'd be great)
regards
milo
milokrak1 1 year ago
thanx kevy, i have a question, do you mean that you imagine your cue tip through the object ball? is the place of the imagine line of the cue tip hits the object is the start of the line of pot. like when you checked the object ball direction to the pocket. or is it when on 3/4 ball you aim on that outer 1/4 of the object ball?
thanx Dr. Jeff
Drjef28 1 year ago
@Drjef28 Hi there, watch the video again from 3:15 time stamp.
please don't confuse line of aim with sighting, sighting is done while stood up , before placing your bridge on the table, this is the line of the object ball to the pocket (sighting) deciding where the cueball needs to strike the object-ball.
The line of aim is from the cueball to the object-ball, after deciding where you need to strike. you must only look at the line of aim & put your cue through on that line only..K
kevy62 1 year ago
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julian1471 1 year ago
@julian1471 Hi there, cool commment, & yes, if starting out then reversing the map works too. but personally I do it all on automatic pilot now, (simply because I have built up a massive library/memory of shots) but almost always visualize the cueball over the top of the object-ball, EG: FULL-BALL ,1/2-BALL, 3/4-BALL , 1/4-BALL, & FINE CUT, just as I explain in the video.
I do also use "back of the ball aiming" for some very close ball shots too..
cheers, Kev.
kevy62 1 year ago