. If the graph below actually represents the variety of. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. I've always been eager to hear anything that Stan had to say, especially when it comes to pool. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. Hal Hale was an American basketball player and coach. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. Hal Houle . Most errors in a stroke originate in the backstroke, and get amplified on the forward stroke. 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. You came to aiming systems because of all the discussion and development of systems that Hal developed. None of them were related to math and geometry. 23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called. We located 1 sex offender matching the name "Paul Houle" in the US. Even Mother Teresa and Ghandi have detractors. By: Search Advanced search…HEY GUYS MY 2 CENTS the CTE devotees we know who you are EVERYONE ELSE. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. It was posted here about 6. . Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. He truly was one of a kind who made pool his lifetime achievement in so many ways. This is a no english system but with back hand english there is very little correction. competent and has provided cueing instruction to all levels of. 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. S. By: Search Advanced search…Throw 15 balls out on the table and start wherever you wish with a one rail or more bank. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. I said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. So, since I'm in an endless training period, I had to have one. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. & Mrs. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. (edited December 26th, Amazon ended the free promotion and the book is now $1. Harold G. If you can run all 15, more power to you. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. Search titles only. Began instructing pool in 1945. I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. . 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. I just. Also, now in effect, all. Silver Member. Silver Member. Stan took it beyond the pivot by making it a true visual system which is Pro1. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. . . Also, now in effect, all. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. knows that I'm a proponent of Hal Houle. Was great to hear his stories. cte doubters and all the other ways to make a ball WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE 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. JB Cases Silver Member. As far as systems go, its as good as any, and an excellent place to start. I like Mike's method in actual games, makes things much easier, no thinking or guessing. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. . I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. halhoule AzB Silver Member. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. And I listened. Sep 17, 2014 #11The National Billiard Academy is the only school authorized to teach the specialized Aiming Systems of Hal Houle. When you’re two steps ahead, you’re a crackpot. By: Search Advanced search…I really was hesitant to bring this up and face the wrath of khan if this has already been clearly explained but I can't find it so can someone please point. I know Hal Houle there are only 3 or 4 shots in pool. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. 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. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. He contacted many people simply to give them a tip on aiming, the stroke, or other subjects. description:. . Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. . August 1, 2023. Much to what I assume will be the chagrin of the vocal CTE guys, Hal Houle himself said this in his infamous original 3-angle document. – 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. Most of my aiming is based on several of the things he taught me. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. you have nothing to lose. 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. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. JoeyInCali Maker of. However Hal Houle is AWESOME and so is Ron Vitello. I'll never be a good player, but I try all the time to improve. To the "Putdown Posse", Mr. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. Silver Member. 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. But, sorry to disappoint because IT DOES WORK. CTE has been around for decades and misunderstood by most everyone. Hal Houle . First he told me to forget. Just sayin'. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. Literally the week before Hal sought me out I spent several hours on the table with my friend Chris McDaniel working on a. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. S. He also enjoyed keeping tabs on the various players and the members of AzBilliards. “When you’re one step ahead of the crowd you’re a genius. he said he doesn't have to!!! lol that's classic right there!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. Although, like San Jose Dick, the math is over my head and the physics lingo wrecks my game because I am thinking about when I play, I KNOW that there is merit to these systems and I will rejoice when the math and science guys figure it out and give people like Hal Houle and Ron V. Pool lost a pioneer. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. This is just what I've heard. . 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. (since we have nothing but the edge of the object. NO ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY unless you have situations like sticky/dirty balls or highly polished balls. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. What the old gent said to me is pretty much what Terry is saying in his video. Houle is a surname. He was born on November 4, 1931, in Darby, Pennsylvania. Aiming ConversationStan's Truth series illuminates the secrets of CTE that Hal Houle purposefully failed to provide when he first discussed this aiming system. There were so many that were disrespectful and that is one if the things I despise about AZB. Silver Member. From. Very sorry to hear about Hal Houle's passing. I will use every comment by you that fits that goal and there are many. Hal Houle had ways of explaining and doing it and we definitely know where you're coming from when his name is mentioned. I shared this with a friend, and he wanted to draw diagrams. “Innovator” might be a better descriptor for Hal. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. #4. . Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. The step by step process will be revealed. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. Stan called this phenomenon “something that was. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. right quarter,and right edge. TATE AzB Gold Mensch. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. "Your" system exists because of the efforts of Hal Houle to bring the concept of ball to ball objective aiming systems into mainstream pool instruction. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Article posted in: Billiards Forum -> Cue Sports -> Pool Playing Tips -> Aiming and Execution Tutorials. Army and was stationed in GermanIt is a given that the tip can be used as a device to point the cue to certain recognizable spots on the OB. I'm still confused on the exact steps of stepping the cueball. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. "3-point" or "ball fractions" system. By: Search Advanced search…Hal houle is the creator of this system. Hal Houle/Family I think Hal is and was a great teacher- I have only learned over the phone- his cte stuff. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle showed this to me and it worked. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. 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. Yeah, I know - I know, if Hal did something it MUST be bogus and witchcraft. So much easier it's mind numbing. WATERTOWN – Barbara Houle passed into the loving arms of God in the early morning hours of July 30, 2023. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. most of philipeno player are using Busty. By: Search Advanced search…We all need to practice our aiming as much as possible - that's how we get good at it. Anyways, CTE had been a point of discussion on RSB and Hal calls me one afternoon and starts off with, "Lou, this is Hal Houle. What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. 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. G. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. . . In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. Cherished mother of. How does this work. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. . As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. Hal Houle was the first that I heard of that was teaching it, and I believe it was his system. Instruction & Ask the pros. pj chgo . Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. (Houle's memory is somewhat hazy on the point. ” Hal Houle once said that the top 200 players in the world used his aiming system. It's just a fact of life that no matter what you do there are people who find issue with it. Too bad and bullshit if that's the mindset. I'm told that Hal Houle recognises this and recommends the. By: Search Advanced search…Ron V. What's this fixation with aiming? It's a personal thing. When you slip stroke, you are essentially stopping the cue during the back stroke, and quickly sliding your hand back further on the cue, grabbing the cue. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. 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. A. After watching multiple. . . No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Stan Shuffett, a pool player and instructor from Kentucky, took deep interest in CTE and refined it to his own system known as CTE Pro/One. B. i teach professional aiming systems. From what I know of the Hal Houle point and pivot system, it has to do with actually pivoting the cue itself slightly. C. Aiming ConversationSearch titles only. 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. Without having tried this method on the table I want to acknowledge the spirit of innovation that exists that motivates players to run with concept of. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. I was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. 1/4, 1/2, center and maybe edge to edge. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. instead of you nose fitting up into the bridge of the frame - by turning. GaryB AzB Silver Member. Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. Oct 12, 2022 #56 phreaticus said:A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. It was posted here about 6. What they have figured out works and for some reason that bothers you. But, center-to-edge aiming is only one part. I ran across a YT video of a snooker coach having his student wear this and practicing. He certainly was a tireless educator and a nice man. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). But these words already existed and weren't redefined or coined. Yes. One thing that has intrigued me about CTE (not the only thing) is its use of two lines rather than one for shot alignment. There are players that swear by them, and just as many that say they don't work. I lived in Greeley, about an hour away from Denver at the time. I think Hal was largely correct in that assessment. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. and let's go to press. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. Thanks for taking the time to post, Dr. I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. Stan originally got the idea from Hal Houle who developed a number of aiming systems over the course of his lifetime. I am not even sure I use an aiming system, and not even sure what to look for it I am. I have been using it for a few years with very good results. I don't understand half of Spidey's post but I compeletly understand what he means. . I don't know why and frankly I. The main reason why CTE is COMPLETE BULLSHIT (and, I’m sure, made up as somebody’s joke to show how dumb people are), is that there’s no discussion in it. A. You have to understand this was back in the day of land lines, 411, and telephone directories and if you were listed anyone could get your phone number. The pro's answer would be 4 + 0 = 4. I have shown Hal Houle's quarters system to APA 3s and 4s and watched them start making shots way above their skill level. S. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. So far I have shown beginners and advanced players alike this system and they are all pocketing balls in the center of. Q. . Directly quoting Mr. A. None of them were related to math and geometry. RecSportBilliards in 1996. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. . Those who have learned CTE and become successful with it. I watched a great match between Cowboy Jimmy Moore and Wimpy Luther Lassiter that was on Classic ESPN the other day. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. There are. Any system based on a limited number of lines of aim will obviously not cover a wide range of shotsHi guys. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Aiming that point to the object ball's center or edge is a surprisingly good starting point. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. Aiming ConversationI will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. Hal was a veteran of the U. he was beat to death, hung out to dry, and CRITIZED by all the nay sayers, who could not understand what he could. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. Regardless of whether you like, love or hate the use of the tip for that purpose. 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles. By: Search Advanced search…In your best interpretation of a professional pool player or professional instructor, PLEASE DEFINE FEEL IN AIMING. Hal was a veteran of the U. Hal helped so many people over the years never asking for a dime for his time. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. Eventually, I became his successor. You can go past center to get to outside . 5 years ago. I hear Stan Shuffet is coming out with a free video on U Tube to explain "center to edge" aiming. S. . It occurred to me the newer members might not know who Hal Houle was. Jul 15, 2008 #8 Bval Use The Aiming System That Efren Reyes Uses. Barbara Houle. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. They could care less about 90/90 or the SEE System. By: Search Advanced search…I'm grateful for you Stan and for Hal houle. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. I have shown Hal Houle's quarters system to APA 3s and 4s and watched them start making shots way above their skill level. . It is absolutely connected. I don't have the numbers anymore, as they were in a notebook I can. Inventor: Elephant Practice Balls and Beautiful Balls ® (used on ESPN) Inventor: The Stroke Groover®Search titles only. To Dave Segal for being so vocal about what. ) I will be more than happy. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. Was great to hear his stories. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. Hal teaches several systems. Then after I got home. Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldHal Houle would have been so very proud, and I myself am proud for you and Hal. Aiming ConversationThis is THE BOOK, detailing exactly how CTE Pro One can improve your game. . Here's another juicy secret I call Pivot Aim, used by Johnny Archer and Efren Reyes, and taught by me, Hal Houle and others to an elite few before this article. When I first started on the various forums nearly. Stan has worked on the center to edge system over the past 10 years and refined it into a method called “Pro One. and Santos. Stan and Landon Shuffett took an interest in Hal's CTE and they both met and studied with Hal. Below are portions of testimonials about an aiming system from one particular poster. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. 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. I just started. He has never stopped after 25 years. There Left edge,left quarter,center. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. Just that simple!! thanks for the post friend!! mark . He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. Still doing it. by Billiards Forum Webmaster | May 1, 2011 | Aiming and Execution Tutorials for Billiards | 0 comments. Glad you had a chance to see a real pool room. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle may've been the first to use the word "visual" as a noun relating to pool shots, just as he or Stan was probably the first to use the words "visual perception" in relation to visualizing pool shots. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. Any videos of Jimmy from around this period, included the video cited in this thread, clearly show Jimmy pivoting into center ball from. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. I reside in Russia and. 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. Mr. Aiming ConversationThanks to another member for sending a PM to me with this system he found on the internet called "Splitting The Difference". instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. ”. If there is throw, then aiming exactly at the "contact point" where the ghost ball was should cause you to miss. Both of these men are right. I've kept the thread alive as there is a discussion below on the book) Amazon published my book on Ralph Greenleaf,. Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. Basic aiming systems Wondering if anyone has a story involving Hal Mix (RIP). Search titles only. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). bbb AzB Gold Member. I think you can practice while day dreaming - Hal said line them up and wack um. I had a lesson fron Stan Shuffet and have had a phone conversation Hal Houle. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:Some (mostly undercooked) food for thought about aiming system benefits for everybody. The blue line is the initial line up method that you would manually have come to with just eying the shot. 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. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. AND ACCURATE. The step by step process will be revealed. Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. 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. . Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Pro's try to explain how they "Aim". . My bad. pj chgo . Silver Member. . M is a visual aiming method. First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. i have a comment which will go something like this---many years ago there was a man named hal houle--houle as in pool he used to say! he posted on rsb to the dismay of most- an aiming system - boasting of 6 angles . 8K views • 2 years. pj chgoInstruction & Ask the pros. 5 years ago. If this is true, there must be something VERY, VERY POSITIVE (AND SOUND) to. - Ruiary Byrne, CTE discussion group on FB. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. Subsequent phone calls continued to develop a hunger for more information about CTE and as Hal's health continued to decline, Stan was forced to do his own study on CTE. . What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. If anyone would like to see the Contact and Pivot aiming or any of the Hal Houle systems that I know,(small ball, 3 lines, points of light, stick aiming, etc. we know that you and Hal were close. Search titles only. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. Therefore a cue ball has 360 ticks and an object ball has 360 ticks at their respective circumferences. He drew in 3D the theory of rotating spheres. take the time go to the table and try it someone suggested. Once he showed me which bulb and where on the object ball, it magically went in the hole. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. ) I will be more than happy. And honestly, I don't recall going over Center-to-Edge with Hal. . Hal Houle's Aiming Cyrus Jackson 6 videos 165 views Last updated on Jan 28, 2022 Play all Shuffle 1 2:02 1 Position, 10 Shots Sean Higgins • 5. . . 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. By: Search Advanced search…That obviously changes the point of contact along the NISL, which in turn results in a different angle after contact. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. My name is Hal Houle.