Q. A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. It's reduced so much that it literally becomes point and shoot with no. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. Aiming ConversationThis is THE BOOK, detailing exactly how CTE Pro One can improve your game. . every top player uses the same pro aiming system. He said Hal Houle wants to meet you today. . I was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. Search titles only. It can't get any more center pocket than that. There is no way in this universe that Hal Houle, Stan Shuffett and the countless other instructors teaching objective aiming methods created non-working purely psychological mind tricks just to mess with your sense of order. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. You won't be so lucky. I've always been eager to hear anything that Stan had to say, especially when it comes to pool. E. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Hal Houle/Family I think Hal is and was a great teacher- I have only learned over the phone- his cte stuff. What's this fixation with aiming? It's a personal thing. . But how to do that when we're at home or work doing less important things? Just fire up Virtual Pool 3 on your desktop, aim any shot, then turn the. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. Hal understood what they were doing in order to connect with the angles that lead to pockets even if they had no clue. Instruction & Ask the pros. 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. Thankfully, Hal sent a private email inviting me His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. Or match what is on the. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. . After much consideration, I have made a business decision to indefinitely postpone the creation of a CTE/PRO ONE video. Hal Houle and I talked many times over the past few years and I regret not having the urge to learn more about CTE from him. Oct 12, 2022 #56 phreaticus said:A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. They were posted in 2017 and remain today. . The Hal Houle Point and Pivot system is a billiard aiming system that uses the geometry, layout, and design of a pool table, as well as some common assumptions to help you determine the appropriate spot on the object ball to strike with the cue ball. And I would have continued to skip them if Hal Houle hadn't asked me to meet him in Denver and graciously donated some of his time to teach me some of methods. 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. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. . What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. . cookie man AzB Silver Member. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. Barbara Houle. Therefore a cue ball has 360 ticks and an object ball has 360 ticks at their respective circumferences. I'm still confused on the exact steps of stepping the cueball. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. pj chgo . Search titles only. Pro's try to explain how they "Aim". A. . I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. 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. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. Still doing it. . 5 years ago. He must have been up in his 80's; not sure. on RSB. Directly quoting Mr. i teach professional aiming systems. Search titles only. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. Cherished mother of. REP to you dave. I'm going to explain how to shoot this shot into the upper right corner pocket using real CTE. By: Search Advanced search…Ron V. Hey everyone! After receiving numerous request to do a video on the Center-To-Edge (CTE) aiming system, I studied it for about week. There are 3 court records for "Paul Houle" in "Broward County". Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. . WATERTOWN – Barbara Houle passed into the loving arms of God in the early morning hours of July 30, 2023. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. . He was born on November 4, 1931, in Darby, Pennsylvania. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. 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. If there were 10. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. Started playing in 1934. It was posted here about 6. Search titles only. In light of DCP's thread, I'm curious to what everyone thinks about what realistic goals a player who is serious about the game should set? And also a. It occurred to me the newer members might not know who Hal Houle was. . So, since I'm in an endless training period, I had to have one. – 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. I have shown Hal Houle's quarters system to APA 3s and 4s and watched them start making shots way above their skill level. 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. Vahmurka. It is a Small World After all. 5railkick said: I read on the other forum that Hal uses a 2 angle method to aim every shot. (edited December 26th, Amazon ended the free promotion and the book is now $1. . I know Hal Houle there are only 3 or 4 shots in pool. Tom simpson will be glad to teach it to you for a fee. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on. None of them were related to math and geometry. He is a rather famous pool instructor who teaches pool to professional pool players and amateurs alike. It is not CTE but it IS a Hal Houle aiming system called SHISKABOB. 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. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . poolguppy AzB Silver Member. I find it interesting that a guy like svb who started playing pool when he probably was 5 or so and i think i herd him say he played in a league at 9 in a. . Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. halhoule AzB Silver Member. Regardless of whether you like, love or hate the use of the tip for that purpose. as long as the thread stays alive, and you post. 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. "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. Search titles only. Christopher lives on the same street as the following people: Roshelly Aviles · Susan M Heffelfinger · Anne E Vonneida · Hal Houle · Julia B Houle · Andrea J Partridge · David A Partridge · K Partridge · Sonia S Houle · Paula M Santos · Dana M Hackman · Trevor L Hackman · Scott Morgan · Mark E Barowski · Ann M Polukis · Michele M. 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. Just reading the 1st chapter brings back so many memories of my teachings with Hal. Tom Simpson was 20 years younger than Hal. His best results are winning a stage in. Place the bridge hand down with the cue along this line. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. There were so many that were disrespectful and that is one if the things I despise about AZB. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. THE 3 LINES. . Still doing it. Search titles only. Just for you, here is my answers to your queries. Ask The InstructorI'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. S. 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 proficient at ghost ball and contact points, I just was looking into a system to double check my aim if I am uncertain. Hal was a veteran of the U. Aiming ConversationSearch titles only. Cherished mother of. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. . He certainly was a tireless educator and a nice man. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Even then, the adjustment is minimal. JoeyInCali Maker of Joey Bautista Cues. Align the the cue about 1/2 tip off center from the cue ball. 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. pj chgoInstruction & Ask the pros. . 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. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. To Dave Segal for being so vocal about what. . well know and RESPECTED Master BCA instructor will be teaching one of Hal. By: Search Advanced search…23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called Rec. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. Jul 21, 2008. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. He cues on the edge of the cue ball and then on the last stroke moves to. Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. . not so good, sorry. I've met Hal a few times. Aiming that point to the object ball's center or edge is a surprisingly good starting point. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. A. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Would you, Mike Howerton, head honcho of AZ Billiards and of sound body and mind (most of the time). "3-point" or "ball fractions" system. If anyone knows what it is supposed to be, then I. (Houle's memory is somewhat hazy on the point. There are players that swear by them, and just as many that say they don't work. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. Watched the World 10 Ball Championships2022. 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. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. A and C are the object ball quarters. Just reading the 1st chapter brings back so many memories of my teachings with Hal. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. View more. Search titles only. 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. As has been discussed from time to time (a euphemism for ad nauseam), fractional aiming systems would appear to require an adjustment method for shots that don't fall exactly into the categories of half-ball hit (center-to-edge) or the other general aim guides. Recently, I've started playing more and. Hal Houle I totally agree. I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. RecSportBilliards in 1996. . Oh wait, I forgot. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. First he told me to forget. Both of these men are right. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. M is aiming by the numbers. I personally enjoyed his stories of his own personal life the most and called him many times just to. By: Search Advanced search…Hal houle is the creator of this system. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. Im guessing this is based on possible points for the QB and object ball. this came about with lateral thinking - thinking far outside the box by hal houle and then stan shuffett. Hal was not a great teacher, and did not really understand how or why most of the systems worked. Eventually, I became his successor. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. Hal Houle. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Whenever someone asks me how long I’ve been playing, I always say, "Since I met Hal. A few are not pleasant from those that do not. . Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. I lived in Greeley, about an hour away from Denver at the time. Sep 18, 2014. B. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. Then after I got home. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. I don't usually visit or participate in forums other than the "Mail Forum," and maybe others are the same way. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. the method fits the definition. A. However Hal Houle is AWESOME and so is Ron Vitello. Dyer, writing in Billiards Digest: "One other detail about the pool legend - and an extremely. explanation, when you take a normal pair of glasses and set them upon a flat surface you will notice that there is a larger seeing surface below the BOWS than above, then notice that the BRIDGE of the FRAME is normally round. hang in. So yesterday, I watched the first several videos of Stan Shuffett's CTE Pro-1 series. Stan reveals how the 30 perception was "king" with Hal Houle. Silver Member. Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. Hal told me to stop before I got into that trench. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. 5 = 4. 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. Or at least completely new to wanting to be a damn good player. My name is Hal Houle. It's like DNA, do what comes. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. ) CTE originated from Hal Houle. None of them were related to math and geometry. ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. . Too many things didn't make sense to me so I moved on. M is a visual aiming method. The man genuinely wanted to share his knowledge with as many people as he could and did it for free. For 13 years I have been on a mission to solve Center to Edge and I have accomplished what I set out to do. . . 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. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. If there is throw, then aiming exactly at the "contact point" where the ghost ball was should cause you to miss. I had a lesson fron Stan Shuffet and have had a phone conversation Hal Houle. pj chgo . S. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. After all, his wife Sonny says her husband spent the better part of a decade in the garage working on diagrams and other pool-related drawings. Search titles only. S. And I heard. In TP A. . For the newer amongst you who have been reading about Hal Houle and his systems, here is a description that is I believe in his own words. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. More recently I began reading about it again, trying it out on the table and. A. Sep 18, 2021 #53Stevie Moore - ProOne - derived from Hal Houle's systems as taught by Stan Shuffett Darren Appleton - Something similar to the S. A. The best person to ask is Hal himself. By: Search Advanced search…HEY GUYS MY 2 CENTS the CTE devotees we know who you are EVERYONE ELSE. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. That "7 fractions" stuff is total BALONEY and I have no idea where that got pulled out of. good evening America. ” In TP A. this particular HAL HOULE aiming system. 484 623 4144" I must admit I was a little nervous calling him out of the blue to talk about one of the most highly controversial and heated topics that has ever been discussed on the AZbilliards website--Aiming one sphere to another sphere the same way but at different distances and getting the same consistent result. and Santos. Also, now in effect, all. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. “When you’re one step ahead of the crowd you’re a genius. I'm a completely new player. To me, the bold and red highlighted parts seem to indicate that Hal did not believe that the system described was able to directly pocket all balls on the table. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. That's going to change. I'm told that Hal Houle recognises this and recommends the. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. If there were 10. His gem being Center To Edge. 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. There are many Great's with completely different strokes and "aiming" methods. To Freddie Agnir and others for spending time on the table showing what you learned from Hal and being willing to help. Hal Houle . Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. Search titles only. 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. . He was born on November 4, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania. not so good, sorry. But in my opinion if it wasn't for Hal there wouldn't be CTE. Guess the system. . I watched all dvds I listed above and they are some good and some bad. . So no, not playing the victim at all. Aiming ConversationYou mean the same Hal Houle who said there are only three cut angles in pool because “pocket slop”, right? lol Being a pool professional doesn’t mean you know much - probably the opposite, in fact. Perfect Aim, CTE, TOI, Hal Houle's systems come to mind. Recognizing those. Houle is a surname. Was great to hear his stories. . Ask The InstructorIt's a useless question, no one knows. sacman AzB Silver Member. . you have nothing to lose. Pool lost a pioneer. Instruction & Ask the pros. The aiming forum was created to a large part for PJ. Then carried it over to here when this site was put. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Thank you thank you thank you. I was at fast eddies practicing. The method of backhand English wouldn't have changed to "not backhand English. You can go past center to get to outside . The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. ALL of which had a pivot including CTE. Article posted in: Billiards Forum -> Cue Sports -> Pool Playing Tips -> Aiming and Execution Tutorials. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. . Very minimal. All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. If there were 10. 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. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. #1. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. I don't have the numbers anymore, as they were in a notebook I can. And by honest try, I mean give it at least 10 tries, hopefully.