It's great that Stan has been able to get CTE even farther. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. Hal Houle. He got it. . In TP A. We identified 117 records related to "Paul Houle" in the state of Florida. I've shot pool for a good portion of my life but never took it to the next level. . 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. How it's advertised is as an objective aiming system with zero feel or subconscious involvement. When you’re two steps ahead, you’re a crackpot. Hal Houle had ways of explaining and doing it and we definitely know where you're coming from when his name is mentioned. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. My bad. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. And honestly, I don't recall going over Center-to-Edge with Hal. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. . So yesterday, I watched the first several videos of Stan Shuffett's CTE Pro-1 series. Glad you had a chance to see a real pool room. When I learned this from Hal over a decade ago, I started experimenting with a center of the CB placement pivoting to. It was what got his mind thinking about what we see on pool balls and how CTE came to be. It's not, every combination of perception, left or right cut, sweep or pivot direction, etc,,,, will result in the same. Stan has worked for years on developing CTE/Pro One and that is. 5 + 2. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. 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. His name has been on and off fourms for years. Includes; pocketing, caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double. 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. right quarter,and right edge. 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. A few years ago I was working on an aiming system of my own design (as far as I know this is my own design, I may have been inspired by something I've seen, but I don't think so). Notable people with the surname include: David Houle (biologist), evolutionary biologist David Houle (futurist) (born 1948), futurist and author Dave Houle,. . . From. . Whenever someone asks me how long I’ve been playing, I always say, "Since I met Hal. and let's go to press. Im guessing this is based on possible points for the QB and object ball. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. . 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. That "7 fractions" stuff is total BALONEY and I have no idea where that got pulled out of. I think asking someone about contact points would be like asking them the answer to x + y = 4. (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. Silver Member. Began instructing pool in 1945. A. Below are portions of testimonials about an aiming system from one particular poster. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. #1. Aiming ConversationThanks to another member for sending a PM to me with this system he found on the internet called "Splitting The Difference". Hugo Houle (born 1990-09-27 in Sainte-Perpétue) is a professional road racing cyclist from Canada, currently riding for Israel - Premier Tech. Silver Member. Since I first met him in July 2007, I felt as though I wasted 15 years of my pool life. I had a lesson fron Stan Shuffet and have had a phone conversation Hal Houle. CTE has been around for decades and misunderstood by most everyone. Stan originally got the idea from Hal Houle who developed a number of aiming systems over the course of his lifetime. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on any size table. He showed me quite a bit about pool. 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. FYI, I just updated my online glossary of pool and billiards terms and phrases. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. 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. . People like Hal Houle and Ron Vitello and Gene are always going to have negative people trying to tear. I hoped that he would chime in and help explain away the apparent dilemma. I have been shooting pool off and on for about 25 years, so if I am using one, I would have to assume it is the ghost ball, but I cannot tell. He showed me quite a bit about pool. Conversely I have shown aiming systems to some good players and had them give me a confused look and decide that they didn't want to bother with it EVEN IF they agreed that it might help them. I'm told that Hal Houle recognises this and recommends the. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. I was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. North, and all the ships at sea. . I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. 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. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. 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. But does anyone have a diagram or can at least explain simply what the. I came into this multi-decade argument a few months ago after having learned basic CTE from Hal years ago. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. By: Search Advanced search…Throw 15 balls out on the table and start wherever you wish with a one rail or more bank. C. 5 = 4. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. 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. . As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. Began instructing pool in 1945. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. 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. Dave has CTE on his web-site, also Hal Houle's 3-angle system. Hal Houle told this story to me a good number of years ago and he told it to everyone he talked to on the phone starting back in the 1990's. Why are you so obsessed with me, PJ?RIP Mr Houle Dave. Hal Houle's Aiming Center to Edge etc. Gulfport, Mississippi. It's the method, not the final position. . I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. )From the very first ball i hit with Hal Houle on the other end of the phone . 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. In this example the pot required is a thinner hit than half ball, lets say 35 degrees. I then listened to them for several more hours while on my route as a mailman today so I could really let it sink into my subconscious. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. Instruction & Ask the pros. I reside in Russia and. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. #1. i teach professional aiming systems. . TATE AzB Gold Mensch. 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. Landon Shuffett vs Earl Strickland in the Diamond 10-Ball 10 Foo…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. All of Hal's systems used the 3 line fractions. Still doing it. :grin-square: Perhaps the video will be large enough to honor Hal Houle for what he created. A. Silver Member. My name is Hal Houle. We spent the morning working on some stroke, stance and footwork tweaks along with Stan sharing a few of his favorite drills. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. The aiming forum was created to a large part for PJ. you have nothing to lose. I personally used it for several years before Hal taught me a version of CTE. Tom Simpson was 20 years younger than Hal. S. you have nothing to lose. . Still doing it. You only get down to 8 cut angles with the OB about 6" away from the pocket. 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. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. hal houle. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. 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. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. 12,478. . Search titles only. Was great to hear his stories. Nothing any more complicated than those 3 lines. Silver Member. . Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. pj chgo . I've met Hal a few times. People think they know more than they do - and they act like cyber bullies. 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. By: Search Advanced search…Instruction & Ask the pros. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. It was posted here about 6. There are literally a zillion possible shots on a 5,000 square inch playing surface. Please take a look and let me know if you can think of any important terms or phrases not included. gentlemen - upside down glasses are the NUTS. ”. I just started. . Hal called me one day out of the blue back in the late 90's. . 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. It is absolutely connected. 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. My name is Hal Houle. 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. 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. If you Google search, pro one billiards aiming system you will get a lot of information. He was born on November 4, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania. 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. Search titles only. There are only two ways to be lined up on a shot, either on the correct aiming line to make the shot or on the incorrect. Loading…I've been using basic CTE for awhile, but using older information. Last night's match against my buddy. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. . . Very minimal. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. Once you become trained to see nothing but those 3 lines and completely eliminate CONTACT POINTS strung across the OB and CB to link. Aiming ConversationThe time you spent with me practicing in your booth at the tournament was impressionable for me. ” In TP A. I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. 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. 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. i teach professional aiming systems. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. 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. This is just what I've heard. The best person to ask is Hal himself. Literally the week before Hal sought me out I spent several hours on the table with my friend Chris McDaniel working on a. Regardless of whether you like, love or hate the use of the tip for that purpose. Most of my aiming is based on several of the things he taught me. . After watching multiple. Stan has spent the last 15 years learning those secrets and has explained them. To Hal Houle for seeking me out in Denver and introducing me to aiming systems. he did the same thing to hal houle. Instruction & Ask the pros. In 2002 I got a phone call from Bob Johnson, one of my Denver, Colorado pool buddies. See this image: The pivot point is the pink dot on the cue. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:Some (mostly undercooked) food for thought about aiming system benefits for everybody. 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. Also let me know if you disagree with any of the existing. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. ”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. E. Jan 16, 2020. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. 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. He was born on November 4, 1931 in Darby, Pennsylvania. Hey everyone! After receiving numerous request to do a video on the Center-To-Edge (CTE) aiming system, I studied it for about week. 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. ) CTE originated from Hal Houle. S. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. As you now know, it's as simple as simple can be just like Shishkabob created by Hal Houle decades ago. Hal Houle/Family I think Hal is and was a great teacher- I have only learned over the phone- his cte stuff. Looking forward to some positive recollections of Hal and his theories and methods. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. 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 teach professional aiming systems. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. . Thankfully, Hal sent a private email inviting me His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. hang in. I don't know why and frankly I. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. . Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. The Sailor's aiming system, which I detail in my book, is to me the only accurate way to aim at a pool ball. In fact, a "visual" as you describe (or as Hal described) in pool is not. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Hal Houle would have been so very proud, and I myself am proud for you and Hal. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. What is it exactly? How is it used in. A: I studied aiming systems under Hal Houle, who invented many aiming system variants. Both of these men are right. . Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. What is the Supposed Phenomenon of Center to Edge Aiming? This thread is an attempt to garner for ALL concerned. . THE 3 LINES. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. . To zero in on A or C, I simply line up the edge of the cueball to B first, as this is a very. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. JoeyInCali Maker of. I'd like to post his name but I. Started playing in 1934. Silver Member. Hal Houle. Too many things didn't make sense to me so I moved on. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. Search titles only. – 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. showed me his swivel system (similar to Hal's system), light aiming system and shadow aiming. 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. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. 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. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. I'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. Note: I'm not saying that Hal came up with the light theory. . This is Low500 at N. I decided last winter to turn myself into an Open caliber. 403 court search results for people named "Paul Houle" in the United States. Would you, Mike Howerton, head honcho of AZ Billiards and of sound body and mind (most of the time). Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool. I'm still confused on the exact steps of stepping the cueball. Back in Greenville SC for a few weeks and I am offering one on one lessons in my shop at my home on a 4 1/2 by 9 Diamond Pool table with 4 3/8 pockets and. 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. . So, since I'm in an endless training period, I had to have one. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. add another ball that can be used with. hal houle. Pro's try to explain how they "Aim". I was at fast eddies practicing. 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. I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. :grin-square: Perhaps the video will be large enough to honor Hal Houle for what he created. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. . Hal called it his three angle document. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. He never charged for lessons, often given over the phone. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Hal Houle Point and Pivot System. Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed his breakthrough systems to many players. 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. For those who think he's guilty of false advertising and claims, you're. But these words already existed and weren't redefined or coined. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. . Stan took it beyond the pivot by making it a true visual system which is Pro1. S. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. 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. . as long as the thread stays alive, and you post. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Here's a graphic and basic. The following was passed on to me by someone who was there in the loop and a close friend of Hal. . that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. 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. By: Search Advanced search…Colin Colenso, I'm reposting these pictures from the "mathematical aiming system" thread you created, because they are incredibly relevant to resolving the pivot system arguments. 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. Wondering if anyone has a story involving Hal Mix (RIP). As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. 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. I hear Stan Shuffet is coming out with a free video on U Tube to explain "center to edge" aiming. I don't understand half of Spidey's post but I compeletly understand what he means. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. 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. . - Ruiary Byrne, CTE discussion group on FB. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. I use it more in practice and do not focus on the pivot when I play. 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. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. A key factor in CTE is that the shooter learns to largely disengage his conscious mind from the aiming process. Glad you had a chance to see a real pool room. Sep 18, 2021 #53Stevie Moore - ProOne - derived from Hal Houle's systems as taught by Stan Shuffett Darren Appleton - Something similar to the S. He certainly was a tireless educator and a nice man. Started playing in 1934. . To Freddie Agnir and others for spending time on the table showing what you learned from Hal and being willing to help. Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. EXACTLY WHAT is the Supposed Phenomenon for Center to Edge 'Aiming'. It has NEVER been enforced on those members who have free reign to say whatever they want negatively or disparagingly about Hal Houle, Stan Shuffett, CTE, Shishkabob, and students and usersJUST FINISHED reading mosconis autobiography for the tenth time. 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. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. pj chgo . . He drew in 3D the theory of rotating spheres. . Would anyone who was taught by Hal,or have any stories they would like to share about the man Hal Houle, and give us. S. He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). I just. I have been using it for a few years with very good results. The quality was amazing and I can’t wait to take pics in these two piece sets. But he said he understood the concept, so I gave him the okay. "CTE naturally aligns CB-OB relations as an overcut to. Hal Hale was an American basketball player and coach. "Hal" Harold G. You came to aiming systems because of all the discussion and development of systems that Hal developed. A few are not pleasant from those that do not. as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. 5 + 2. If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. . I said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. Well, It looks like the moderators moved the "How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS)" thread to the "Aiming Conversation" forum. . I keep reading the term 'feel' player - a feel player is simply a player who started with an aiming system and used it long enough. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. Search titles only. Efren: Oh, aim. Jul 25, 2005. . Oct 12, 2022 #56 phreaticus said:A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. I have been playing pool lately with a older gentlemen, who has owned numerous pool rooms over the years in the San Jose area. 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.