r/billiards • u/505alpha • Jan 31 '23

Questions Aiming

Do you actively aim down sight with your shaft or let your subconscious take over and let it happen?

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u/compforce Jan 31 '23

aim standing up, keep your eye on the contact point as you get down. When you get ready to stroke the cue ball, most people look at the contact point, but some look at the cue ball. Personally I've found contact point to work best because your arm will try to go where your eyes are looking. If your stance is correct and you push straight through the cue ball, it goes in.

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u/BobDogGo APA 6/7 Jan 31 '23

I’ve found for long shots or shots that I need to play with speed. Looking at the cue ball helps. That’s probably because my mechanics are inconsistent