Search titles only. I ran across a YT video of a snooker coach having his student wear this and practicing. In this example the pot required is a thinner hit than half ball, lets say 35 degrees. A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. My name is Hal Houle. Gold Member. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Search titles only. . My schedule for lessons is resuming as usual and all courses will reflect the newly redefined CTE/PRO ONE Aiming System. If there were 10. Hal called it his three angle document. This method may not be for everyone, as it takes an analytical mind to wrap your head around. The best person to ask is Hal himself. Let me know which one was your favorite in the comments! I’m really looking forward to making more micro two piece hauls with my friends so if you liked this one make sure to let me know :) My favorite Bikini from this haul was the last one! Check out Dare and Codee!Hal Houle was without a doubt the greatest LATERAL THINKER in history when it came to POOL AIMING SYSTEMS! He developed over 20 aiming systems for pool and each one was way OUTSIDE THE BOX VISUALLY and in PERFORMANCE. The black lines represent the Center-to-Edge aim and the resultant undercutting that would result. Mary Lou Houle 04/11/1930 - 11/21/2022Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. Rodney Morris - portions of the object ball - from a personal interview with him in 2003 - no idea about currently. This is an EXACT aim. This is a no english system but with back hand english there is very little correction. . Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:Some (mostly undercooked) food for thought about aiming system benefits for everybody. Basically the system is about a limited number of aiming points Full Ball hit 3/4 Ball hit (approx 15 degrees) 1/2 Ball hit (approx 30 degrees) 1/4 Ball hit (approx 45 degrees) And the Thin Hit Do a search for Hal Houle for. Directly quoting Mr. . Hugo Houle (born 1990-09-27 in Sainte-Perpétue) is a professional road racing cyclist from Canada, currently riding for Israel - Premier Tech. )From the very first ball i hit with Hal Houle on the other end of the phone . . You can go past center to get to outside . C. If there were 10 Commandments of CTE this would be the first one. Eventually, I became his successor. M is not exclusive but normally taught by SPF Instructors. If you, as a pool enthusiast and player are interested in improving your game by becoming proficient with CTE (Center To Edge) Aiming, it won't be here. TATE AzB Gold Mensch. ALL of Hal Houle's systems had the exact same foundation. #1. I'd like to post his name but I. Houle, speaking of CTE's primary 3 aiming points (15, 30, 45 deg, aka 1/4b fractions): "Your only requirement is to recognize whether your shot is a 15, 30, or 45° angle. . pj chgo . Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. and let's go to press. M is aiming by the numbers. Koop - it works, I'm just not smart enough to grasp itOn the other hand, in honor of Hal Houle I can also say there is only one shot on a pool table! Hu Click to expand. S. As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. H. Stan's overall knowledge and understanding of pool is off the charts. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. take the time go to the table and try it someone suggested. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle showed this to me and it worked. IT WAS ILLOGICAL AND STILL IS TO MANY As a young man Hal Houle traveled around the country with Greenleaf as they made their way through one pool room after another with Hal doing his best to keep Greenleaf off the booze until they at least. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). . I do have a slight background as I have had some interaction with some of the CTE names. And he's had an internet woody on ever since trying to discredit anyone that teaches or promotes any aiming system that is based off of Hal's. I've kept the thread alive as there is a discussion below on the book) Amazon published my book on Ralph Greenleaf,. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate. #2. The method of backhand English wouldn't have changed to "not backhand English. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. 403 court search results for people named "Paul Houle" in the United States. I found a post from 2009 from someone who said Hal Houle told them the guy was an awesome player from out of Cochrans, another was the Ripleys Believe it or not post in one of Bob Byrnes books about the 180 ball run. None of them were related to math and geometry. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. I watched all dvds I listed above and they are some good and some bad. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. Search titles only. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. . . Forum omniscient ones scoffed, belittled, and beat it into the ground mainly. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. Think About It. Hey everyone, New guy here. . How does this work. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. Was great to hear his stories. By: Search Advanced search…Secret Aiming Systems ™ Coach (THE designated successor to Hal Houle, inventor of many of the Aiming Systems) Professor: Billiard University; Certified PAT ™ Examiner (the Playing Ability Test) Founder: Elephant Balls, Ltd. Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. it can be the same for us as students. Below are portions of testimonials about an aiming system from one particular poster. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. When I first learned of Hal Houle, I immediately sought him out because I heard he was a very knowledgeable man. Stan has spent the last 15 years learning those secrets and has explained them. So no, not playing the victim at all. In Stan Shuffett's own words: "Nearly six years of blood, sweat, and tears have all been worth it. So, since I'm in an endless training period, I had to have one. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. If anybody isn't convinced about their motivations at this point spanning almost 2 decades, they either have blinders on or are a part of the Johnson/Figueroa gang. Conversely I have shown aiming systems to some good players and had them give me a confused look and decide that they didn't want to bother with it EVEN IF they agreed that it might help them. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small group for 25 years on multiple pool forums but have found a home on this forum since 2003. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. According to both the inventor of CTE (Hal Houle) and Stan himself, Stan Shuffet’s CTE Pro One only works because the table has 2x1 dimensions. . Examples include Hal Houle’s 3angle system- , CTE, and SAM. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. It also had absolutely nothing to do with CONTACT POINTS. Search titles only. His best results are winning a stage in. That's one reason I can't stand the really shitty comments denigrating them and their students. You can learn it by calling Hal. If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . i teach professional aiming systems. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. What the old gent said to me is pretty much what Terry is saying in his video. Hal Houle was without a doubt the greatest LATERAL THINKER in history when it came to POOL AIMING SYSTEMS! He developed over 20 aiming systems for pool and each one was way OUTSIDE THE BOX VISUALLY and in PERFORMANCE. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. By: Search Advanced search…Some of the personalities go back 15 years or more where we had the same disagreements about Hal Houle's "3 angles" fractional system on RSB. Aiming ConversationThe time you spent with me practicing in your booth at the tournament was impressionable for me. as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. Last night's match against my buddy. If you Google search, pro one billiards aiming system you will get a lot of information. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. Jul 25, 2005. We located 1 sex offender matching the name "Paul Houle" in the US. . He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Tom simpson will be glad to teach it to you for a fee. ) A: I studied aiming systems under Hal Houle, who invented many aiming system variants. Hal Houle had ways of explaining and doing it and we definitely know where you're coming from when his name is mentioned. The National Billiard Academy is the only school authorized to teach the specialized Aiming Systems of Hal Houle. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. CTE is a pre-shot routine that involves the use of the line from the center of the cue ball through the outside edge of the object ball (from the intended pocket. I will be publishing a series of free online. you have nothing to lose. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. . The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. This includes; caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 1, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double kiss banks. I haven't seen any testimonials lately and I got to wondering how Stan's facebook page (aka the impenetrable fortress of solitude) was doing. . Here's a graphic and basic. It is absolutely connected. According to both the inventor of CTE (Hal Houle) and Stan himself, Stan Shuffet’s CTE Pro One only works because the table has 2x1 dimensions. pj chgo . I'm still confused on the exact steps of stepping the cueball. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. Hal Houle showed this to me and it worked. description:. I said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. Hal Houle has taught a lot of people CTE and one of the people who took it a lot more seriously than the rest of the people is a guy named Stan Shuffett. It's great that Stan has been able to get CTE even farther. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. Cherished mother of. Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. I use it more in practice and do not focus on the pivot when I play. S. Silver Member. hang in. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. I don't know why and frankly I. Let me know which one was your favorite in the comments! I’m really looking forward to making more micro two piece hauls with my friends so if you liked this one make sure to let me know :) My favorite Bikini from this haul was the last one! Check out Dare and Codee!That was Hal Houle's claim - but it actually takes about 50 different cut angles just to make a spot shot into a 4. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. Still doing it. . Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. The part that confuse me is why is there. Stan's Truth series illuminates the secrets of CTE that Hal Houle purposefully failed to provide when he first discussed this aiming system. I just wanted to emphasize to some of the open minded around here that Houle was dead on the money with his diagnosis for this aiming thing and that old 'fraction thing' of Mosconi's has long been dead in the water. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. A. Stan and Landon Shuffett took an interest in Hal's CTE and they both met and studied with Hal. Spent 9:30 to 4:30 at Stan's place yesterday. I try to use the aim & pivot method which goes like aim with the cue stick somewhere aside of the cue ball center to the contact point or the edge of the object ball and then pivot (only with the back hand) to the middle of the cue ball. 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles. i teach professional aiming systems. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. Any videos of Jimmy from around this period, included the video cited in this thread, clearly show Jimmy pivoting into center ball from. Sep 18, 2021 #53Stevie Moore - ProOne - derived from Hal Houle's systems as taught by Stan Shuffett Darren Appleton - Something similar to the S. I like Mike's method in actual games, makes things much easier, no thinking or guessing. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. I watched a great match between Cowboy Jimmy Moore and Wimpy Luther Lassiter that was on Classic ESPN the other day. 5 years ago. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. Search titles only. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. you have nothing to lose. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. This is just what I've heard. Stan Shuffett entered the picture a week ago or so and invited to teach me his CTE/Pro One Aiming System. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. Most are good honest requests to learn. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. 5 years ago. A. ". It's this period of time that Jimmy Moore incorporated his pivot aiming technique. Jul 15, 2008 #8 Bval Use The Aiming System That Efren Reyes Uses. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. By: Search Advanced search…23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called Rec. Whether it be Hal Houle’s Center-to-Edge, Stan Shuffett’s Pro1 or Ron Vitello’s 90/90, offset and pivot systems afford players objective and repeatable methods of ball-pocketing (without the guesswork of ghost ball or other traditional methods. First of all, there are NO contact points involved with the OB. Stan Shuffett. Here is a description of an early version of CTE taught by Hal Houle: For a “thick hit” (a small cut angle, less than about 15°) to the left: Align the cue. Wouldn't be. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. Anybody know?dunno if the user named "halhoule" is the real thing, but he seems to be spamming this 'efren reyes aiming system' stuff + a phone number to people. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Silver Member. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. Apparently he had many aiming systems. Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. . Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. (dont worry im not bragging, i still miss cuts like its no ones buisness) The reason for this is early on, someone told me if the shot is straight in. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. Began instructing pool in 1945. . That's going to change. points") with either edge of the OB is the simplest way to think of it, but you can use several combinations of the fourths on both balls to. My goal, to which I am willing to dedicate a good amount towards, is to promote the aiming systems of Hal Houle and those who teach them. All of Hal's systems used the 3 line fractions. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. By: Search Advanced search…I'm going to explain how to shoot this shot into the upper right corner pocket using real CTE. Aiming ConversationHal Houle (rhymes with pool) gave his knowledge free of charge and welcomed anyone to call him at any time to learn more about his aiming systems. Mary Lou Houle 04/11/1930 - 11/21/2022Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. hal houle. If you, as a pool enthusiast and player are interested in improving your game by becoming proficient with CTE (Center To Edge) Aiming, it won't be here. Search titles only. " Meeting Hal made me addicted to information. the method fits the definition. Search titles only. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. . Started playing in 1934. Stan originally got the idea from Hal Houle who developed a number of aiming systems over the course of his lifetime. i usually use this aim point i have three pattern like picture below in aiming OB to pocket but sometimes i nearly make a shot sometimes undercut/overcut a. On the first occasion I spoke to him for a while, and then I played on the adjacent table while he schooled a couple people for several hours. I am so glad Hal is finally starting to get some if the respect he do rightfully deserves. 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles are not exact. Aiming ConversationI will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. (Houle's memory is somewhat hazy on the point. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. There are some DVDs on the subject. Firstly,I am not a research scientist or an engineer,but a billiard fan who wants 3 Cushion to grow to higher proportions/greater lenghts,so I would like to make the following suggestion: put more technology into billiard balls. Hal told me to stop before I got into that trench. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. I was at fast eddies practicing. My name is Hal Houle. Or match what is on the. . If anyone knows what it is supposed to be, then I. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. One thing that has intrigued me about CTE (not the only thing) is its use of two lines rather than one for shot alignment. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. "CTE naturally aligns CB-OB relations as an overcut to. You won't be so lucky. Aiming that point to the object ball's center or edge is a surprisingly good starting point. – Hal Houle’s 3-angle system – Hit-A-Million-Balls (HAMB) aiming system – How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS) – limited lines or alignments of aim – midpoint parallel-shift aiming system – 90/90 pivot-based aiming system – parallel-lines systems – Perfect Aim – pivot-based system issues – Pro One – shaft-edge aiming system The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. S. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. Hal teaches several systems. not so good, sorry. First he told me to forget. A key factor in CTE is that the shooter learns to largely disengage his conscious mind from the aiming process. I will use every comment by you that fits that goal and there are many. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. People think they know more than they do - and they act like cyber bullies. S. Since the book teaches us that a 15 inside and a 30 outside are interchangeable, if there's some lingering doubt which one to utilize, we're on safe ground in shooting it with a 30 outside. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. A and C are the object ball quarters. I can unabashedly say that I stole the Sailor's system en toto and reproduced it in my book. S. By: Search Advanced search…In your best interpretation of a professional pool player or professional instructor, PLEASE DEFINE FEEL IN AIMING. My question is greenleaf won all his championships on a five by ten and mosconis. How does this work. Here is a description of an early version of CTE taught by Hal Houle: For a “thick hit” (a small cut angle, less than about 15°) to the left: Align the cue 1 tip to the right of the CB center through the right edge of the OB. I keep reading the term 'feel' player - a feel player is simply a player who started with an aiming system and used it long enough. . Houle's aiming system to his students in the future. . I will use every comment by you that fits that goal and there are many. If you look at most shots they can be grouped into one of these three angles in a general sense. Search titles only. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. Also, now in effect, all. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. JoeyInCali Maker of Joey Bautista Cues. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. M is aiming by the numbers. Sport. . My name is Hal Houle. WATERTOWN – Barbara Houle passed into the loving arms of God in the early morning hours of July 30, 2023. EXACTLY WHAT is the Supposed Phenomenon for Center to Edge 'Aiming'. No personal. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. I am proficient at ghost ball and contact points, I just was looking into a system to double check my aim if I am uncertain. Anyone who's watched me, talked to me on these boards, etc. He has never stopped after 25 years. Hal Houle/Family I think Hal is and was a great teacher- I have only learned over the phone- his cte stuff. Any system based on a limited number of lines of aim will obviously not cover a wide range of shotsHi guys. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. He said Hal Houle wants to meet you today. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. It's reduced so much that it literally becomes point and shoot with no. Still doing it. Freddie <~~~ like Farmer’s Insurance . Hal was a veteran of the U. If there is one shot i really do not miss, regardless of pressure, it is the long straight ins. B. Efren: Oh, aim. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. I like. competent and has provided cueing instruction to all levels of. More recently I began reading about it again, trying it out on the table and. S. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Anybody know when that will be?I believe it's correct to say you don't have to "consciously" know where the pocket is, but unconsciously you do. I'm going to explain how to shoot this shot into the upper right corner pocket using real CTE. Stan called this phenomenon “something that was. There are a lot of 'instructors' selling players on various ideas they claim are magic bullets. add another ball that can be used with. S. Jul 16, 2008 #9 Hal, I've heard you are open to describe your aiming system on the phone but don't go away with it written. cte doubters and all the other ways to make a ball WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE to. Search titles only. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. The quality was amazing and I can’t wait to take pics in these two piece sets. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. According to both the inventor of CTE (Hal Houle) and Stan himself, Stan Shuffet’s CTE Pro One only works because the table has 2x1 dimensions. 5 + 2. There are many Great's with completely different strokes and "aiming" methods. First he told me to forget. #4. If you want. Most of my aiming is based on several of the things he taught me. i teach professional aiming systems. "Hal" Harold G. I have been playing pool since I was seven, shining shoes in bars, I'm 63. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. View more. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. By: Search Advanced search…This is CTE video of the day #2 (48) - CTE CONTROVERSY Regulation 2 1/4" balls being shot into 2 1/2" pockets with reducers. I don't care if I change your mind. To read the pool playing tutorial for the Hal Houle Point and Pivot System, click the link to go on to the full pool playing tips article. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. 4. Was great to hear his stories. #1. . I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. Dave has CTE on his web-site, also Hal Houle's 3-angle system. 0. pj chgo . I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed.