If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. View more. "Hal" Harold G. most of philipeno player are using Busty. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. . 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. Pro's try to explain how they "Aim". 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. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. We located 1 sex offender matching the name "Paul Houle" in the US. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. :grin-square: Perhaps the video will be large enough to honor Hal Houle for what he created. 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. But, sorry to disappoint because IT DOES WORK. instead of you nose fitting up into the bridge of the frame - by turning. 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. That reference said he was from Boston. Place the bridge hand down with the cue along this line. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. More recently I began reading about it again, trying it out on the table and. . 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. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. Aiming ConversationInstruction & Ask the pros. . Examples include Hal Houle’s 3angle system- , CTE, and SAM. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. 23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called. I like. So if you simply looked at a shot as a 3/4 cover which I think is about 15 degrees then you could adjust a little to the right or left and see if you are on. Looking forward to some positive recollections of Hal and his theories and methods. . side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. competent and has provided cueing instruction to all levels of. See this image: The pivot point is the pink dot on the cue. Aiming ConversationThanks to another member for sending a PM to me with this system he found on the internet called "Splitting The Difference". These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. None of them were related to math and geometry. . 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. 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. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle showed this to me and it worked. As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . Then carried it over to here when this site was put. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. It is absolutely connected. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. Once he showed me which bulb and where on the object ball, it magically went in the hole. 23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called. . As one of the 1st Hooligans from RSB, I thank you very much for the book and thousands of hours of. How does Hal Houle’s three-angle system work? Hal Houles’ 3-angle system is a type of fractional-ball aiming system. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. I haven't seen any testimonials lately and I got to wondering how Stan's facebook page (aka the impenetrable fortress of solitude) was doing. Search titles only. Would anyone who was taught by Hal,or have any stories they would like to share about the man Hal Houle, and give us. #2. as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. NO ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY unless you have situations like sticky/dirty balls or highly polished balls. 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. Instruction & Ask the pros. i teach professional aiming systems. 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. From. There are literally a zillion possible shots on a 5,000 square inch playing surface. A key factor in CTE is that the shooter learns to largely disengage his conscious mind from the aiming process. Jan 16, 2020. Sep 18, 2021 #53Stevie Moore - ProOne - derived from Hal Houle's systems as taught by Stan Shuffett Darren Appleton - Something similar to the S. (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. 8K views • 2 years. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate of the Sailor's system only much less detailed and much less comprehensive. on RSB. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. . I have been playing pool since I was seven, shining shoes in bars, I'm 63. . There are players that swear by them, and just as many that say they don't work. If there is throw, then aiming exactly at the "contact point" where the ghost ball was should cause you to miss. His gem being Center To Edge. First he told me to forget. 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. Aiming ConversationThe time you spent with me practicing in your booth at the tournament was impressionable for me. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. S. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. Basic aiming systems “aiming” FAQ page on my website. It is a Small World After all. I said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. When I first started on the various forums nearly. S. Hal was a veteran of the U. I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. 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. Thanks for taking the time to post, Dr. Anyone who's watched me, talked to me on these boards, etc. Most are good honest requests to learn. Houle's aiming system to his students in the future. . Hugo Houle: Born 27 September 1990 (age 33) Sainte-Perpétue, Canada: Height: 1. E. well know and RESPECTED Master BCA instructor will be teaching one of Hal. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. 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. Most errors in a stroke originate in the backstroke, and get amplified on the forward stroke. M is not exclusive but normally taught by SPF Instructors. RecSportBilliards in 1996. In my opinion if you HONESTLY wanted to learn CTE then. Silver Member. To Hal Houle for seeking me out in Denver and introducing me to aiming systems. Why are you so obsessed with me, PJ? Hal was the only pool player in his family tree and the community here on AZB probably knows more about his pool life, adventures and accomplishments than they do, so Sunny asked if I would ask the members here to post their stories about Hal so they can be read at his funeral. If you look at most shots they can be grouped into one of these three angles in a general sense. Whenever someone asks me how long I’ve been playing, I always say, "Since I met Hal. If anyone knows what it is supposed to be, then I. Stan's previous occupation was that of a teacher and he is a natural at teaching pool. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. But these words already existed and weren't redefined or coined. Hal, what he created, and those who followed will live forever. He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. . 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. . ) A: I studied aiming systems under Hal Houle, who invented many aiming system variants. 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. He contacted many people simply to give them a tip on aiming, the stroke, or other subjects. 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. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. 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. . Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. 5 = 4. Hal Houle changed my life. Even Mother Teresa and Ghandi have detractors. I like Mike's method in actual games, makes things much easier, no thinking or guessing. I've met Hal a few times. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. Watching the new "Truth Series" videos from Stan I get what is going on with the different lines. Therefore a cue ball has 360 ticks and an object ball has 360 ticks at their respective circumferences. 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. We identified 117 records related to "Paul Houle" in the state of Florida. There were so many that were disrespectful and that is one if the things I despise about AZB. Aiming ConversationI will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. The Sport Palace was a unique place for sure. Hal Houle/Family I think Hal is and was a great teacher- I have only learned over the phone- his cte stuff. Freddie <~~~ like Farmer’s Insurance . You can go past center to get to outside . . I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. I'd like to post his name but I. Once you become trained to see nothing but those 3 lines and completely eliminate CONTACT POINTS strung across the OB and CB to link. Jul 21, 2008. 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. 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. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. hal houle. . . Hal Houle Point and Pivot System. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. 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. So far I have shown beginners and advanced players alike this system and they are all pocketing balls in the center of. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. The one thing that stuck out to me was how long (in seconds) the very good players stayed at the set position before pulling the cue back to shoot. . . There's only the center of the OB, the 1/4 or 3/4, and the edge. 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. He has many system so make sure it is the wright one before you try to make a joke out of him. Hal Houle said that there are only 3 angles that are important. I've met Hal a few times. Silver Member. I've shot pool for a good portion of my life but never took it to the next level. gentlemen - upside down glasses are the NUTS. Pool lost a pioneer. Most of my aiming is based on several of the things he taught me. REP to you dave. What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. 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. By: Search Advanced search…I'm grateful for you Stan and for Hal houle. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. If you would like a copy, email me at The answers I received, from Houle followers, defied the laws of geometry and, as such, were absurd. A. . Directly quoting Mr. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. Silver Member. ) CTE originated from Hal Houle. Just reading the 1st chapter brings back so many memories of my teachings with Hal. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. B. Most of the people that have learned one or more of his systems do not give out much info, as he did/does not want them. Efren: Oh, aim. . Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. . add another ball that can be used with. . 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. First of all, there are NO contact points involved with the OB. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. They could care less about 90/90 or the SEE System. Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. . ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. I shared this with a friend, and he wanted to draw diagrams. Stan has spent the last 15 years learning those secrets and has explained them. I personally enjoyed his stories of his own personal life the most and called him many times just to. 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. I am not even sure I use an aiming system, and not even sure what to look for it I am. I was at fast eddies practicing. 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. this particular HAL HOULE aiming system. Just sayin'. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. the method fits the definition. To Hal Houle for seeking me out in Denver and introducing me to aiming systems. There is an aiming system called "CTE" (center to edge) originally conceived by Hal Houle. Koop - it works, I'm just not smart enough to grasp itOn the other hand, in honor of Hal Houle I can also say there is only one shot on a pool table! Hu Click to expand. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. . This is just what I've heard. You are referring to Hal Houles aiming system. It is not CTE but it IS a Hal Houle aiming system called SHISKABOB. 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. Gulfport, Mississippi. That's going to change. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. you have nothing to lose. . 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. not so good, sorry. I was just wondering what aiming systems are geometrically correct? I've been looking into different aiming systems lately because I think it might be. How does this work. I will be publishing a series of free online. In TP A. ”Hal Houle Point and Pivot System by Billiards Forum Editor's Desk | Sep 30, 2014 | Aiming and Execution Tutorials for Billiards New Post - Hal Houle Point and Pivot. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. Hal Houle, during his research with aiming came to understand that the spheres we use for playing pool have 360 ticks on their circumferences. 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 black lines represent the Center-to-Edge aim and the resultant undercutting that would result. Perfect Aim, CTE, TOI, Hal Houle's systems come to mind. By: Search Advanced search…This is CTE video of the day #2 (48) - CTE CONTROVERSY Regulation 2 1/4" balls being shot into 2 1/2" pockets with reducers. View more. Stan called this phenomenon “something that was. Search titles only. Eventually, I became his successor. 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. Instruction & Ask the pros. . When I learned this from Hal over a decade ago, I started experimenting with a center of the CB placement pivoting to. he did the same thing to hal houle. #4. If you can run all 15, more power to you. 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. Well beyond the life of the. If this is true, there must be something VERY, VERY POSITIVE (AND SOUND) to. Please take a look and let me know if you can think of any important terms or phrases not included. His method consisted of the ABC lines on the object ball and the center and edge of the cue ball. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. I do have a slight background as I have had some interaction with some of the CTE names. Efren: Oh, aim. Still doing it. He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. this came about with lateral thinking - thinking far outside the box by hal houle and then stan shuffett. Here is a description of an early version of CTE taught by Hal Houle: For a “thick hit” (a small cut angle, less than about 15°) to the left: Align the cue 1 tip to the right of the CB center through the right edge of the OB. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. 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…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. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. Hal Houle was the first that I heard of that was teaching it, and I believe it was his system. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. 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 was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. A. . I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. To the "Putdown Posse", Mr. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. S. Hal called it his three angle document. hang in. 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. It was very obvious to me how Jimmy was making balls. He has created several different systems to help people play better. See this image: The pivot point is the pink dot on the cue. Last night's match against my buddy. Ask The InstructorI'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. 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. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. I hoped that he would chime in and help explain away the apparent dilemma. Aiming ConversationDo any of the pros actually use these systems? I remember about a year ago I tried to use the ghost balls system but I found that it could fail at clutch moments. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. Stan has worked for years on developing CTE/Pro One and that is. ” Hal Houle once said that the top 200 players in the world used his aiming 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. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). Also let me know if you disagree with any of the existing. He truly was one of a kind who made pool his lifetime achievement in so many ways. 1434. Hal Houle was a very unique individual! Hal was intelligent, had a great wit and lived a long, varied and interesting life. and I get all da rolls. TATE AzB Gold Mensch. 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. A. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate of the Sailor's system only much less detailed and much less comprehensive. I've met Hal a few times. Any videos of Jimmy from around this period, included the video cited in this thread, clearly show Jimmy pivoting into center ball from. ) CTE originated from Hal Houle. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. . cte doubters and all the other ways to make a ball WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE to. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. 5 years ago. The quality was amazing and I can’t wait to take pics in these two piece sets. Too bad and bullshit if that's the mindset. The aiming forum was created to a large part for PJ. B. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. . . you have nothing to lose. . JoeyA, Always glad to share my knowledge with those who sincerely want to learn the game. & Mrs. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. The inventor of CTE was Hal Houle. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Then after I got home. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. Rodney Morris - portions of the object ball - from a personal interview with him in 2003 - no idea about currently. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. (Houle's memory is somewhat hazy on the point. A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. . Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. #1. But does anyone have a diagram or can at least explain simply what the. This is just what I've heard. Or at least completely new to wanting to be a damn good player. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. ”. 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. Started playing in 1934. 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. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. Several thousand players have been trained and over 200 new instructors produced since 1995 through the National Billiard Academy. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on any size table. add another ball that can be used with. Stan's overall knowledge and understanding of pool is off the charts. After watching multiple. Stan Shuffett entered the picture a week ago or so and invited to teach me his CTE/Pro One Aiming System. 1/4, 1/2, center and maybe edge to edge. G. Hal was not a great teacher, and did not really understand how or why most of the systems worked.