Truth about aiming

Aiming is a difficult topic but in this video I will explain it as easy as possible. Make you understand why aiming systems never work 100%. With my tips you will find a natural approach.

[jackslover]

I really like your videos. I think I can learn from them. I am 81 and haven’t played pool in about 45 years and when I did play I never knew anything about the effects of spin on the cue ball or the object ball. Now I am having problems with long shots and shots when the object ball is on the rail and the cut angle is more than 20 degrees. I also am not very good at breaking. I only play 8 ball. I watched your video on breaking but I’ve not had much success. Thank you for your well done videos.

[krisztina_magdalena]

I appreciate the way Jasmin speaks so plainly about topics like this. Great player, great person, great personality. Thanks Jasmin ❤

[mikefields]

Cut induced throw is a very real thing...

I have missed many of the same shots for years until someone explained cut induced throw.

Amazingly, I make all those same shots now on a fairly high percentage.

Thank you for your perspective. It was helpful in a few ways.

The alignment aspect is So important.

[wayneburba]

Where have you been all my life. You speak right to the heart. And I would like that tool.

[AverageSDPoolPlayer]

Jasmin is one of the reasons that I got into making pool youtube videos as well. I've always respected her as a player and her game. But getting to know this side of the player is just inspiring. Thank you Jasmin for your contributions to the game =]

[mysc]

Tks for the lesson, really really help made me think again throughout the process, thank you

[txproudproudamerican]

Your heading of the video is perfect. Have you ever had that moment when you know something, have had people tell you about something you know, but it doesn't click until someone says it in a way that gives that something the clarity to not just know something, but to now understand it in a way no one else could get through to you, no matter how many times the told you? Your statement that the shot routine is already a part of AIMING, for some reason, just made it all click into place. So now I know the real truth about aiming. Many thanks!!!

[CodeMonkey]

Excellent video!! Finally someone who talks about the actual aiming point vs the straight line from the pocket through the object ball. It's NOT that line. Love it. Alas, yes, nothing beats tons of practice.

[edturnbull]

Good and clear explanation. I like that you advise agains placing too much importance on relying on mastering some aiming system or other. You get to the heart of the matter when you say the player needs to learn by experimenting, repetition, and practice. That is the only way to learn any athletic skill. I have always said that you do not want to turn an athletic effort into an intellectual exercise, for that leads to inevitable frustration and inhibits leaarning

[terrythomas]

Good and honest explanation. Some things take practice and time, aiming seems to fall into both categories. Thanks!

[MrADVANCEDTEK]

You're AWESOME! Very down to earth and sincere for one of the worlds best players. Reminds me of Efren. Thank you for your insight and taking us into your billiard world. So I teach people of multiple skill levels and I get very detailed with them if time allows. Some just don't get it when I coach. So I just point at a spot on the object ball and they give me a weird face because they don't understand the computing in my head. I don't teach(new players)spin anymore, just angles shot selection and speed. Their judgement for spin is different then mine as well as their stroke so they have to learn their degrees of spin for the desired outcome and their stroke quality. I give them a starting point, correct their stance addressing the cue ball for better cue ball control. That's including their equipment to, at times. I make my own LD shafts from partials so I know a good bit plus I was taught a little by a local cue maker about them. I teach how to use the spine of a wood shaft to have consistent shaft position time after time. This helps them learn their shafts characteristics. I let everyone try my LD shafts to see if it would help their game before they spend the money. I help all my players with tip replacement, repair, tip shape, different types, shaft diameter and taper. I'll install whatever tip they want and repair inserts and ferrules mostly for the cost of the parts. Explain in detail each part so they have a understanding of their shaft which I feel gives them intimate knowledge for a small psychological advantage. To be honest I have to give the credit to the late Timmy Scruggs and Mike Cochran. They never charged me for tip installs and would always take time to answer my questions and even play some out front.

There are some cheats though. Some shots take aiming out of the equation and some you hit exactly where you aim. For instance, up to 20' to 25' cuts you can shoot directly at the spot you want to hit on the object ball. Some balls can be made using the tangent line off a touching ball(caroom) no cutting needed just hit it on the side opposite of the pocket. Those shots can really change the table layout and advantage if used correctly. Also sometimes swinging the back of the cue to apply spin at close distances does work. They're always amazed by that one. I never take money for teaching and coaching my teammates was done for me starting out so I'm just passing it along. A beer or a shot is my normal compensation. It's the best game in the world to me. I learn new things all the time. But enjoy playing so much I'm hooked lol

[abbazakytv]

Please Jasmine I will love to see you make a video about how professional players prepare for tournaments and the mindset they play with. Thanks

[calebbrady]

Great video! Ill give credit where credit is due.
I’m not nearly as good a player as Jasmine, but all I would add is that aiming is relative. What I mean is that it’s relative to distance/speed of stroke: English/ exactly how much English: low deflection vs not so low deflection shafts and how they all correlate together. I know she touched on deflection aspect and cloth but it’s all relative

[cueman]

Great video. You are knowledgeable, smart AND you know HOW to teach.
That’s huge.
You’re leaving a legacy; and there will be plenty of amateurs who will say they caught the bug from you and maybe a few future pros.
AND
You’re adorable BTW!

[abbazakytv]

Thanks Jasmine. This is one shot I always had a problem with and didn't really understand why I miss it all the time. It wa after I learned about CIT and SIT that I understand the whole reason and have since been making them almost all the time. Thanks to you coach! ❤😍

[JohnJohnson-zqrg]

Thanks Jasmin, finally some one who tells the truth. There is so much misinformation regarding aiming on the internet. Mostly based on some ones believe, instead on reality.

Good aiming systems are tools to help you visualize the path the cue ball needs make to pot the object ball. They just give a basic guideline which needs to be fine-tuned by your experience with all shot depended elements that change the balls directions. Things like throw, deflection, spin, which ar all also depending on speed, etc all the things mentioned in the.

There is no real simple trick for perfect aim. You need to train your visualization skills, your stroke, by practice in order to become potting machine. And even after many years of serious practice you will still miss shots.


CTE is one of the worst aiming systems, no one really can explain how it is supposed to work. Mostly long video's with endless talking. Often presented als the golden egg to commercialize it for selling video's en books.

[chrisvand]

Thanks for all the great content, Jasmin. You're just awesome!
Greetings from Denmark. /Chris.

[jdcamc]

I started playing about 3 months ago and aiming his my pet peeve!! Thanks for this video!!

[SuperGreyfox]

Yup Jasmine is bang on once again. Practise practise. I find it best to shoot half table. Not the long shots when workinh on form. Once happy with the total shot sequence then longer shots. The most difficult part of shooting is getting the very center of cue ball. Any spin will deflect a perfect shot. Therefore thinking your aim was off but not true the spin caused the issue. Practise Practise

[henrykkoseda]

very good video helped me a lot thanks jasmine