. . I personally enjoyed his stories of his own personal life the most and called him many times just to. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. . He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Directly quoting Mr. I personally used it for several years before Hal taught me a version of CTE. Stan reveals how the 30 perception was "king" with Hal Houle. and others who teach these things their due. I've met Hal a few times. 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. The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. Hal Houle . Eventually, I became his successor. Was great to hear his stories. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. Silver Member. His gem being Center To Edge. A. There is an aiming system called "CTE" (center to edge) originally conceived by Hal Houle. He was born on November 4, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania. . Im guessing this is based on possible points for the QB and object ball. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. I use it more in practice and do not focus on the pivot when I play. 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. sacman AzB Silver Member. . I am not even sure I use an aiming system, and not even sure what to look for it I am. #1. The Sailor's aiming system, which I detail in my book, is to me the only accurate way to aim at a pool ball. He said Hal Houle wants to meet you today. I've been reading this board faithfully for nearly a decade, yet I've never heard mention of Ralph Greenleaf being a drunk. pj chgo . 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. Started playing in 1934. It is a Small World After all. M is aiming by the numbers. 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. By: Search Advanced search…I'm going to explain how to shoot this shot into the upper right corner pocket using real CTE. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. How does this work. If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . S. 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. 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. ) A: I studied aiming systems under Hal Houle, who invented many aiming system variants. Directly quoting Mr. . 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. Instruction & Ask the pros. Whenever someone asks me how long I’ve been playing, I always say, "Since I met Hal. Notable people with the surname include: David Houle (biologist), evolutionary biologist David Houle (futurist) (born 1948), futurist and author Dave Houle,. Was great to hear his stories. . Silver Member. 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. The blue line is the initial line up method that you would manually have come to with just eying the shot. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. gentlemen - upside down glasses are the NUTS. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. In addition to Hal Houle being attacked and his work ridiculed by the anti-CTE saviors for the rest of mankind, the most vilified person in the history of pool is the person so intrigued by Hal's thinking and creations that he wanted to finally solve the riddle, and has, is Stan Shuffett. It is absolutely connected. " Hal's greatest joy was. 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. NO ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY unless you have situations like sticky/dirty balls or highly polished balls. Search titles only. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. he did the same thing to hal houle. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. A chat with Master Instructor Stan Shuffett today reveals this :thumbup2:: Stan says. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate. 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. I ran across a YT video of a snooker coach having his student wear this and practicing. you have nothing to lose. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. Joey: You know, an aiming system where you aim from the center of the cue ball to the edge of the object ball and then pivot and. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. E. Was great to hear his stories. 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. 5 + 2. And who would have been the first to do it? YOU GUESSED IT IF YOU SAID PAT JOHNSON, who was the first in 1997 to go after Hal Houle on RSB and then other users. . i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. Spent 9:30 to 4:30 at Stan's place yesterday. 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. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. Also, now in effect, all. Silver Member. 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. I think asking someone about contact points would be like asking them the answer to x + y = 4. . Efren: Oh, aim. If there were 10. You won't be so lucky. #1. This quote came from R. All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. What's this fixation with aiming? It's a personal thing. If anyone knows what it is supposed to be, then I. Search titles only. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. View more. What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. I decided last winter to turn myself into an Open caliber. i teach professional aiming systems. Hal called it his three angle document. The man genuinely wanted to share his knowledge with as many people as he could and did it for free. People like Hal Houle and Ron Vitello and Gene are always going to have negative people trying to tear. ) I will be more than happy. Aiming ConversationAs per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. Last night's match against my buddy. He showed me quite a bit about pool. you read his posts and you know he doesn't have a clear understanding about these pivot systems and he keeps putting his foot in his mouth. & Mrs. we know that you and Hal were close. I have been playing pool since I was seven, shining shoes in bars, I'm 63. Sep 17, 2014 #11The National Billiard Academy is the only school authorized to teach the specialized Aiming Systems of Hal Houle. Stan has worked on the center to edge system over the past 10 years and refined it into a method called “Pro One. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. Once he showed me which bulb and where on the object ball, it magically went in the hole. The aiming forum was created to a large part for PJ. Fez was also very good friends with Ralph Greenleaf who was also traveling the country with financially backed by. If there were 10. 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. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. GaryB AzB Silver Member. Hal teaches several systems. My name is Hal Houle. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. hal houle. Hal was a veteran of the U. I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. (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. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. . Condolences to his wife and family. Hal Houle had ways of explaining and doing it and we definitely know where you're coming from when his name is mentioned. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. . . This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. I found you to have searched out from Hal Houle(my friend and mentor) along with several others and tried to combine their theories on aiming into one nice system of teaching aiming. Both of these men have spent a lot of time figuring out alternative ways to line up to the shot. Hal Houle, during his research with aiming came to understand that the spheres we use for playing pool have 360 ticks on their circumferences. Hal Houle Point and Pivot System. 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. 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. TATE AzB Gold Mensch. 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. The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. AND ACCURATE. Was great to hear his stories. M is not exclusive but normally taught by SPF Instructors. Article posted in: Billiards Forum -> Cue Sports -> Pool Playing Tips -> Aiming and Execution Tutorials. Eventually, I became his successor. I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. cte doubters and all the other ways to make a ball WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE to. . 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. Recognizing those. 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. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. I tried the Hal Houle edge of the ball system, but I found that I was never. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. Began instructing pool in 1945. I can unabashedly say that I stole the Sailor's system en toto and reproduced it in my book. 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. CTE PRO. There are a lot of 'instructors' selling players on various ideas they claim are magic bullets. E. . Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. You can learn it by calling Hal. I had a lesson fron Stan Shuffet and have had a phone conversation Hal Houle. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. This is an EXACT aim. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. If you look at most shots they can be grouped into one of these three angles in a general sense. You only get down to 8 cut angles with the OB about 6" away from the pocket. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. A: I studied aiming systems under Hal Houle, who invented many aiming system variants. 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. . Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. Literally the week before Hal sought me out I spent several hours on the table with my friend Chris McDaniel working on a. . . . Hal Houle. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. 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. This is just what I've heard. . Several thousand players have been trained and over 200 new instructors produced since 1995 through the National Billiard Academy. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed. M is aiming by the numbers. Stan Shuffett entered the picture a week ago or so and invited to teach me his CTE/Pro One Aiming System. I'm told that Hal Houle recognises this and recommends the adjustment method diagrammed and described below. Tom Simpson was 20 years younger than Hal. Yes. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. He never charged for lessons, often given over the phone. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. 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. Stan's previous occupation was that of a teacher and he is a natural at teaching pool. Instruction & Ask the pros. The pro's answer would be 4 + 0 = 4. . 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. Regardless of whether you like, love or hate the use of the tip for that purpose. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. By: Search Advanced search…So perhaps if it bugs you then skipping the threads would be the best thing to do. Began instructing pool in 1945. 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. 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. Or match what is on the. Joey: You know, an aiming system where you aim from the center of the cue ball to the edge of the object ball and then pivot and. For example when Hal Houle introduced the tern “Backhand English,” the Aim&Pivot Method had already been around for ten or twenty years earlier (I’d already incorporated in my game by that time), and a diagram of the same concept existed some hundred years earlier. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. Thanks for taking the time to post, Dr. hal houle. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. 5railkick said: I read on the other forum that Hal uses a 2 angle method to aim every shot. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Loading…I've been using basic CTE for awhile, but using older information. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. 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. 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. Guess the system. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. . He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. you have nothing to lose. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. instead of you nose fitting up into the bridge of the frame - by turning. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. He truly was one of a kind who made pool his lifetime achievement in so many ways. When I first learned of Hal Houle, I immediately sought him out because I heard he was a very knowledgeable man. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. His name has been on and off fourms for years. The step by step process will be revealed. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. It was posted here about 6. Freddie <~~~ like Farmer’s Insurance . . Connie and I are beyond pleased! I left it all on the table: 38. HOULEHarold G. Aiming ConversationInstruction & Ask the pros. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. To zero in on A or C, I simply line up the edge of the cueball to B first, as this is a very. take the time go to the table and try it someone suggested. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool. There's only the center of the OB, the 1/4 or 3/4, and the edge. . JB CASES 21 videos 45,079 views Last updated on Mar 16, 2021 Play all Shuffle 1 0:27 DrDaves-Test JB CASES • 15K views • 13 years ago 2 9:20 Why Ghost. Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. Search titles only. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. If the graph below actually represents the variety of. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. I think you can practice while day dreaming - Hal said line them up and wack um. . 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles. H. . There are players that swear by them, and just as many that say they don't work. Aiming ConversationI will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. A key factor in CTE is that the shooter learns to largely disengage his conscious mind from the aiming process. Search titles only. At the end of the day Aiming Systems are being proven to work and accepted by more and more people. But does anyone have a diagram or can at least explain simply what the. it's kinda funny though. 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. It was very obvious to me how Jimmy was making balls. Most are good honest requests to learn. A and C are the object ball quarters. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. Yeah, I know - I know, if Hal did something it MUST be bogus and witchcraft. Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. To Dave Segal for being so vocal about what. I'm a completely new player. Harold G. Hal was a veteran of the U. C. He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Oh wait, I forgot. You can go past center to get to outside . 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. add another ball that can be used with. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. Very sorry to hear about Hal Houle's passing. Hal was an eccentric guy who would call you by phone while you were at a table and talk you through his various methods of using CTE while also regaling you of stories about his buddy Ralph Greenleaf. . The blue line is the initial line up method that you would manually have come to with just eying the shot. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. 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. 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. A. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. Stan Shuffett refined it and it is called "CTE Pro One". We identified 117 records related to "Paul Houle" in the state of Florida. By: Search Advanced search…However, Hal Houle (there's that name again) also created a STICK AIMING SYSTEM that had nothing to do with CENTERS and EDGES. The 15 - 30 - and 45. Honestly no matter what "system" you use if you do not have a consistent stroke, a straight stroke, and good fundamentals, the want to get better, and. M is a visual aiming method. Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. There is nothing on Earth Stan or Hal Houle could have done without getting blasted for one thing or another. Recognizing. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. . Stan has worked for years on developing CTE/Pro One and that is. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. Thankfully, Hal sent a private email inviting me His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. This is Low500 at N. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). Barbara was born in Waterbury and was the. . I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Hal understood what they were doing in order to connect with the angles that lead to pockets even if they had no clue. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. By: Search Advanced search…Throw 15 balls out on the table and start wherever you wish with a one rail or more bank. I am so glad Hal is finally starting to get some if the respect he do rightfully deserves. 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. 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. There are some DVDs on the subject. He contacted many people simply to give them a tip on aiming, the stroke, or other subjects. 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. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. showed me his swivel system (similar to Hal's system), light aiming system and shadow aiming. When I learned this from Hal over a decade ago, I started experimenting with a center of the CB placement pivoting to. The one we've heard about here is the. It was posted here about 6. So no, not playing the victim at all. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. Most errors in a stroke originate in the backstroke, and get amplified on the forward stroke. “Innovator” might be a better descriptor for Hal. .