Search titles only. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. What the old gent said to me is pretty much what Terry is saying in his video. My schedule for lessons is resuming as usual and all courses will reflect the newly redefined CTE/PRO ONE Aiming System. None of them were related to math and geometry. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. When I first started on the various forums nearly. My name is Hal Houle. I thought to myself, that idea. We identified 117 records related to "Paul Houle" in the state of Florida. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. go! the ones i seen confused me, im making big leaps in my pool game this yr, so why not take it further if i can and actually learn something lolI thought I'd throw out a little check I use to very accurately find A or C on the OB, especially the thin ones. The Sailor's aiming system, which I detail in my book, is to me the only accurate way to aim at a pool ball. By: Search Advanced search…HEY GUYS MY 2 CENTS the CTE devotees we know who you are EVERYONE ELSE. 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. Ask The InstructorIt's a useless question, no one knows. 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. This quote came from R. 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. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. ) I will be more than happy. ” In TP A. But he said he understood the concept, so I gave him the okay. halhoule AzB Silver Member. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. 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. . and others who teach these things their due. . I've always been eager to hear anything that Stan had to say, especially when it comes to pool. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. Silver Member. You can go past center to get to outside . Search titles only. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. No personal. By: Search Advanced search…Years ago, in a galaxy far, far away (in RSB, an internet pool newsgroup before AZ came along) he labeled Hal Houle a heretic for preaching this mystical and magical system called CTE. Hal Houle. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. The blue line is the initial line up method that you would manually have come to with just eying the shot. Once he showed me which bulb and where on the object ball, it magically went in the hole. . I watched a great match between Cowboy Jimmy Moore and Wimpy Luther Lassiter that was on Classic ESPN the other day. Therefore a cue ball has 360 ticks and an object ball has 360 ticks at their respective circumferences. . These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. Yes, there are AIM points, but they are clearly visible on the OB and not imaginary. S. We spent the morning working on some stroke, stance and footwork tweaks along with Stan sharing a few of his favorite drills. Fez was also very good friends with Ralph Greenleaf who was also traveling the country with financially backed by. Both of these men are right. A. Hal Houle was a very unique individual! Hal was intelligent, had a great wit and lived a long, varied and interesting life. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. See this image: The pivot point is the pink dot on the cue. . I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. Perfect Aim, CTE, TOI, Hal Houle's systems come to mind. 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 said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. As one of the 1st Hooligans from RSB, I thank you very much for the book and thousands of hours of. This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. There is nothing on Earth Stan or Hal Houle could have done without getting blasted for one thing or another. There Left edge,left quarter,center. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. I believe. Sep 17, 2014 #11The National Billiard Academy is the only school authorized to teach the specialized Aiming Systems of Hal Houle. The 15 - 30 - and 45. Hal Houle. Thank you thank you thank you. instead of you nose fitting up into the bridge of the frame - by turning. Guess the system. A few are not pleasant from those that do not. They could care less about 90/90 or the SEE System. Hal was a veteran of the U. 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. and I get all da rolls. View more. 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. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. I use it more in practice and do not focus on the pivot when I play. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. 5 + 2. He showed me quite a bit about pool. Hal Houle changed my life. None of them were related to math and geometry. He was born on November 4, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania. It's like DNA, do what comes. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. I'd like to post his name but I. A. as long as the thread stays alive, and you post. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. When you’re two steps ahead, you’re a crackpot. 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. It is absolutely connected. I watched all dvds I listed above and they are some good and some bad. Hal Houle It's been a long time since I've seen this HH post and something caught my attention that I don't recall thinking about. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. 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. 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. . 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. Also let me know if you disagree with any of the existing. Still doing it. Search titles only. Very sorry to hear about Hal Houle's passing. Very minimal. Just reading the 1st chapter brings back so many memories of my teachings with Hal. They could care less about 90/90 or the SEE System. In Stan Shuffett's own words: "Nearly six years of blood, sweat, and tears have all been worth it. 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. S. More recently I began reading about it again, trying it out on the table and. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. 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. "Hal" Harold G. 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. 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. It's great that Stan has been able to get CTE even farther. Was great to hear his stories. A. I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. Ask The InstructorI'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. But these words already existed and weren't redefined or coined. The inventor of CTE was Hal Houle. #1. . I wasn't bugged by the endless arguments on RSB 14 years ago over aiming, I simply skipped them. Since I first met him in July 2007, I felt as though I wasted 15 years of my pool life. . 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've watched CTE "evolve" since Hal Houle first claimed his "3-angle" system (the parent of CTE) worked without any "adjustments" (back in the 90s). Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. There were so many that were disrespectful and that is one if the things I despise about AZB. Any system based on a limited number of lines of aim will obviously not cover a wide range of shotsHi guys. And I heard. . I personally used it for several years before Hal taught me a version of CTE. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool. Too bad and bullshit if that's the mindset. Hals's version started with an "inside cue tip" placement on the CB aiming to the same three spots on the OB as this guy and then pivoting back to center. Jul 25, 2005. Instruction & Ask the pros. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. It was posted here about 6. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. I lived in Greeley, about an hour away from Denver at the time. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:Some (mostly undercooked) food for thought about aiming system benefits for everybody. 5 years ago. The part that confuse me is why is there. 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. . First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. It is a Small World After all. The method of backhand English wouldn't have changed to "not backhand English. Directly quoting Mr. 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. 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. . 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. What they have figured out works and for some reason that bothers you. S. hang in. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. Maybe it was already a given between us and we worked on other things. Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. View more. Thankfully, Hal sent a private email. Hey everyone, New guy here. Barbara was born in Waterbury and was the. You only get down to 8 cut angles with the OB about 6" away from the pocket. If anyone knows what it is supposed to be, then I. First he told me to forget. So yesterday, I watched the first several videos of Stan Shuffett's CTE Pro-1 series. . My loss for sure. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. Hals's version started with an "inside cue tip" placement on the CB aiming to the same three spots on the OB as this guy and then pivoting back to center. If there were 10. 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. First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. By: Search Advanced search…In your best interpretation of a professional pool player or professional instructor, PLEASE DEFINE FEEL IN AIMING. Vahmurka. He truly was one of a kind who made pool his lifetime achievement in so many ways. . Too many things didn't make sense to me so I moved on. He certainly was a tireless educator and a nice man. 5railkick said: I read on the other forum that Hal uses a 2 angle method to aim every shot. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. 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. I'm told that Hal Houle recognises this and recommends the adjustment method diagrammed and described below. Instruction & Ask the pros. He cues on the edge of the cue ball and then on the last stroke moves to. I don't understand half of Spidey's post but I compeletly understand what he means. Any videos of Jimmy from around this period, included the video cited in this thread, clearly show Jimmy pivoting into center ball from. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. Efren: Oh, aim. E. 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. So much easier it's mind numbing. Once you become trained to see nothing but those 3 lines and completely eliminate CONTACT POINTS strung across the OB and CB to link. His gem being Center To Edge. The quality was amazing and I can’t wait to take pics in these two piece sets. 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. . E. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. i teach professional aiming systems. 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. 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. add another ball that can be used with. Tom Simpson was 20 years younger than Hal. 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. Sport. Connie and I are beyond pleased! I left it all on the table: 38. #1. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. How does this work. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. . If the graph below actually represents the variety of. Just reading the 1st chapter brings back so many memories of my teachings with Hal. . All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. That reference said he was from Boston. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. . He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. . These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. Now according what Hal Houle taught me and my friends is There is an Edges to use for cut shot and cut. 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…Search titles only. How it's advertised is as an objective aiming system with zero feel or subconscious involvement. The pro's answer would be 4 + 0 = 4. 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. )From the very first ball i hit with Hal Houle on the other end of the phone . He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. So, since I'm in an endless training period, I had to have one. I have been using it for a few years with very good results. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. 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. It's not, every combination of perception, left or right cut, sweep or pivot direction, etc,,,, will result in the same. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. he was beat to death, hung out to dry, and CRITIZED by all the nay sayers, who could not understand what he could. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. Hal told me to stop before I got into that trench. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. 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. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. . . Notable people with the surname include: David Houle (biologist), evolutionary biologist David Houle (futurist) (born 1948), futurist and author Dave Houle,. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. 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. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. 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. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. There is an aiming system called "CTE" (center to edge) originally conceived by Hal Houle. I personally used it for several years before Hal taught me a version of CTE. most of philipeno player are using Busty. I decided last winter to turn myself into an Open caliber. . He started all of his destruction of aiming systems, Hal Houle, CTE, etc. M is aiming by the numbers. :grin-square: Perhaps the video will be large enough to honor Hal Houle for what he created. Harold G. Search titles only. If you want. As you now know, it's as simple as simple can be just like Shishkabob created by Hal Houle decades ago. . 5railkick said: I read on the other forum that Hal uses a 2 angle method to aim every shot. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. 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. ROTFLMAO!! I can see all members of the Fab5 clicking on this thread hoping I saw the light like they have. A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. A and C are the object ball quarters. Last night's match against my buddy. So the non-users consider that false advertisement. NO ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY unless you have situations like sticky/dirty balls or highly polished balls. I can unabashedly say that I stole the Sailor's system en toto and reproduced it in my book. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. . 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. Jul 21, 2008. . i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. knows that I'm a proponent of Hal Houle. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. We located 1 sex offender matching the name "Paul Houle" in the US. And I listened. Align the the cue about 1/2 tip off center from the cue ball. Houle's aiming system to his students in the future. Stan's overall knowledge and understanding of pool is off the charts. . Stan Shuffett refined it and it is called "CTE Pro One". How does this work. . If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . By: Search Advanced search…Fellow CTE Enthusiasts, If I could get an answer to this one hurdle in my CTE learning journey I would be thrilled. hal houle. Hal called me one day out of the blue back in the late 90's. By: Search Advanced search…Throw 15 balls out on the table and start wherever you wish with a one rail or more bank. S. Began instructing pool in 1945. Just for you, here is my answers to your queries. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. pj chgo . as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. you have nothing to lose. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. ALL of which had a pivot including CTE. After watching multiple. Hal understood what they were doing in order to connect with the angles that lead to pockets even if they had no clue. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. . Search titles only. pj chgo . Here's a graphic and basic. The step by step process will be revealed. Fortunately some of his writings have survived his life, brought to you by the internet. I reside in Russia and. Hal Houle . If you Google search, pro one billiards aiming system you will get a lot of information. I am using the ORIGINAL HAL HOULE SYSTEM. But, center-to-edge aiming is only one part. There are some DVDs on the subject. M is a visual aiming method.