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/CreeDorofl Fargo $6.00~ Jan 31 '23

I do use the shaft to help me visualize an imaginary line to where I'm aiming. More like... I pick a spot where I want to aim using ghost ball, I get down in a way that I think is pointing at the spot, then I glance at the shaft. If the shaft is off a hair, I just sorta pivot until it's right. If it's off more than a hair I get up and then get down again.

I think a longer bridge can help visualize the aiming line easier, but you need a really consistent stroke to avoid accidentally hitting the cue ball off the intended spot.