If there were 10 Commandments of CTE this would be the first one. 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 also reviewed newspaper clippings from The New York Times, and I've drawn a. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. 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. pj chgo . Hal Houle I totally agree. 5 = 4. E. Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. 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. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. No personal. Was great to hear his stories. Still doing it. Search titles only. 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. 5 years ago. 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. . Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool. To zero in on A or C, I simply line up the edge of the cueball to B first, as this is a very. . Silver Member. i have a comment which will go something like this---many years ago there was a man named hal houle--houle as in pool he used to say! he posted on rsb to the dismay of most- an aiming system - boasting of 6 angles . 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. By: Search Advanced search…23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called Rec. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. View more. 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. So yesterday, I watched the first several videos of Stan Shuffett's CTE Pro-1 series. 5" corner pocket (less from closer, more from farther away). 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. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. . What they have figured out works and for some reason that bothers you. Began instructing pool in 1945. Align the the cue about 1/2 tip off center from the cue ball. Directly quoting Mr. Connie and I are beyond pleased! I left it all on the table: 38. Hale played high school basketball at Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah from 1960 to 1962 and won a state championship. Search titles only. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. Hugo Houle: Born 27 September 1990 (age 33) Sainte-Perpétue, Canada: Height: 1. CTE PRO. Yes. M is not exclusive but normally taught by SPF Instructors. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. Inventor: Elephant Practice Balls and Beautiful Balls ® (used on ESPN) Inventor: The Stroke Groover®Search titles only. I think you can practice while day dreaming - Hal said line them up and wack um. . (edited December 26th, Amazon ended the free promotion and the book is now $1. A. "CTE naturally aligns CB-OB relations as an overcut to. Was great to hear his stories. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. 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. For many, it would be easy to call Hal Houle a “student of the game” save the fact he might know more ways to pocket a ball than anyone else alive. . . Those who have learned CTE and become successful with it. A. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. It was posted here about 6. Hal Houle was a very unique individual! Hal was intelligent, had a great wit and lived a long, varied and interesting life. First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. Note: I'm not saying that Hal came up with the light theory. Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed his breakthrough systems to many players. . Jul 25, 2005. He got it. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. I have shown Hal Houle's quarters system to APA 3s and 4s and watched them start making shots way above their skill level. He never charged for lessons, often given over the phone. 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. None of them were related to math and geometry. A. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. i teach professional aiming systems. My goal, to which I am willing to dedicate a good amount towards, is to promote the aiming systems of Hal Houle and those who teach them. There are some DVDs on the subject. Cherished mother of. 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. But these words already existed and weren't redefined or coined. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. A. If there were 10. Still doing it. . He has posted his phone number -- the new one in Pennsylvania (I think). ”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. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. If you can run all 15, more power to you. Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. 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. First he told me to forget. Silver Member. “Innovator” might be a better descriptor for Hal. 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. Aiming ConversationStan's Truth series illuminates the secrets of CTE that Hal Houle purposefully failed to provide when he first discussed this aiming system. There are a lot of 'instructors' selling players on various ideas they claim are magic bullets. Wouldn't be. The Sailor's aiming system, which I detail in my book, is to me the only accurate way to aim at a pool ball. I wish I would have known him back when he and I were younger. 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. 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. First he told me to forget. A. 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. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. 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. take the time go to the table and try it someone suggested. . 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. 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. . For every shot that there is an angle, there is throw on the object ball. bbb AzB Gold Member. Hal called it his three angle document. Stan Shuffett. I'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. 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. )From the very first ball i hit with Hal Houle on the other end of the phone . They could care less about 90/90 or the SEE System. These were all results of his own thought experiments and practical applications on the table. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. So far I have shown beginners and advanced players alike this system and they are all pocketing balls in the center of. 1/4, 1/2, center and maybe edge to edge. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. Hal and CTE have been hotly debated for many years. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. To Dave Segal for being so vocal about what. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. I think Hal's latest way of describing it, the "3-point" version where. pj chgo . 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. Search titles only. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. I'd like to post his name but I. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. . and others who teach these things their due. Watched the World 10 Ball Championships2022. Hal Houle has many systems, so you start from a false premise. You came to aiming systems because of all the discussion and development of systems that Hal developed. View more. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. Article posted in: Billiards Forum -> Cue Sports -> Pool Playing Tips -> Aiming and Execution Tutorials. Dec 25, 2014 #7 there is no way to calculate such a thing. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. good evening America. 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 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). Also let me know if you disagree with any of the existing. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. When I first started on the various forums nearly. 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. i teach professional aiming systems. 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). A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. 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. I've been reading this board faithfully for nearly a decade, yet I've never heard mention of Ralph Greenleaf being a drunk. I shared this with a friend, and he wanted to draw diagrams. you have nothing to lose. 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. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. 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. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. It's great that Stan has been able to get CTE even farther. It's like DNA, do what comes. . every top player uses the same pro aiming system. He also enjoyed keeping tabs on the various players and the members of AzBilliards. 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. By: Search Advanced search…I'm going to explain how to shoot this shot into the upper right corner pocket using real CTE. it's magic. Also, now in effect, all. We located 1 sex offender matching the name "Paul Houle" in the US. Literally the week before Hal sought me out I spent several hours on the table with my friend Chris McDaniel working on a. Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. . 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 is no one on the planet who does not use an aiming system - all pool players started out using a system. Please take a look and let me know if you can think of any important terms or phrases not included. 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. Yeah, I know - I know, if Hal did something it MUST be bogus and witchcraft. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate. I hear Stan Shuffet is coming out with a free video on U Tube to explain "center to edge" aiming. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. 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. Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Stan originally got the idea from Hal Houle who developed a number of aiming systems over the course of his lifetime. 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. His name has been on and off fourms for years. That's going to change. . S. Cherished mother of. halhoule AzB Silver Member. & Mrs. I have been playing pool since I was seven, shining shoes in bars, I'm 63. To Freddie Agnir and others for spending time on the table showing what you learned from Hal and being willing to help. Place the bridge hand down with the cue along this line. So no, not playing the victim at all. Very minimal. It can't get any more center pocket than that. S. 5 + 2. Both of these men have spent a lot of time figuring out alternative ways to line up to the shot. For 13 years I have been on a mission to solve Center to Edge and I have accomplished what I set out to do. . Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. I lived in Greeley, about an hour away from Denver at the time. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. Mary Lou Houle 04/11/1930 - 11/21/2022Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. I've always been eager to hear anything that Stan had to say, especially when it comes to pool. Stan and Landon Shuffett took an interest in Hal's CTE and they both met and studied with Hal. #4. I don't care if I change your mind. I have to say that Hal Houle gave me the aiming perspective that I use about 90 percent of the time. Regardless of whether you like, love or hate the use of the tip for that purpose. 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. In TP A. Just very different ways of seeing the two balls,. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. Apparently he had many aiming systems. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. By: Search Advanced search…I'm grateful for you Stan and for Hal houle. . . When you slip stroke, you are essentially stopping the cue during the back stroke, and quickly sliding your hand back further on the cue, grabbing the cue. Guess the system. Basically the system is about a limited number of aiming points Full Ball hit 3/4 Ball hit (approx 15 degrees) 1/2 Ball hit (approx 30 degrees) 1/4 Ball hit (approx 45 degrees) And the Thin Hit Do a search for Hal Houle for. He has many system so make sure it is the wright one before you try to make a joke out of him. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. How does Hal Houle’s three-angle system work? Hal Houles’ 3-angle system is a type of fractional-ball aiming system. Forum omniscient ones scoffed, belittled, and beat it into the ground mainly. He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. "Your" system exists because of the efforts of Hal Houle to bring the concept of ball to ball objective aiming systems into mainstream pool instruction. The aiming forum was created to a large part for PJ. . He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. To Hal Houle for seeking me out in Denver and introducing me to aiming systems. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. If there were 10. I've met Hal a few times. But he said he understood the concept, so I gave him the okay. Oh wait, I forgot. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. 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. 5 years ago. Hal Houle Point and Pivot System. . ) I will be more than happy. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. Cherished mother of David Morse, Kathleen (Mike) Morse, the late Sam Morse, the late Dean Morse, and the late Glen Morse. . I don't know why and frankly I. I just wanted to emphasize to some of the open minded around here that Houle was dead on the money with his diagnosis for this aiming thing and that old 'fraction thing' of Mosconi's has long been dead in the water. . Or match what is on the. 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. Would anyone who was taught by Hal,or have any stories they would like to share about the man Hal Houle, and give us. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. Recently, I've started playing more and. . The one we've heard about here is the. View more. . 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. But, center-to-edge aiming is only one part. Instruction & Ask the pros. Aiming ConversationThe time you spent with me practicing in your booth at the tournament was impressionable for me. 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. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. I watched all dvds I listed above and they are some good and some bad. . I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. These techniques are all referred to as “offset and pivot” systems. My name is Hal Houle. 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. He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. 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. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. 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. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. So much easier it's mind numbing. No personal. This includes; caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 1, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double kiss banks. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. Most would say 2 + 2 = 4, others 1 + 3 = 4, 3 + 1 = 4 or 1. Hal Houle knew Greenleaf and probably Fez. Dave has CTE on his web-site, also Hal Houle's 3-angle system. If the graph below actually represents the variety of. They were posted in 2017 and remain today. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. EXACTLY WHAT is the Supposed Phenomenon for Center to Edge 'Aiming'. Hal was a veteran of the U. It was posted here about 6. And I listened. Thank you thank you thank you. Just sayin'. we know that you and Hal were close. " Meeting Hal made me addicted to information. 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. When I learned this from Hal over a decade ago, I started experimenting with a center of the CB placement pivoting to. . Search titles only. People like Hal Houle and Ron Vitello and Gene are always going to have negative people trying to tear. I know Hal Houle there are only 3 or 4 shots in pool. He started all of his destruction of aiming systems, Hal Houle, CTE, etc. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. I said Hal who? He said Hal Houle, the aiming guy from RSB. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. I was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. I can unabashedly say that I stole the Sailor's system en toto and reproduced it in my book. 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles. ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. I hope it does not relate to fraction aiming because I don't feel comfortable with that. 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. ”. description:. This is Low500 at N. I am so glad Hal is finally starting to get some if the respect he do rightfully deserves. showed me his swivel system (similar to Hal's system), light aiming system and shadow aiming. 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. Freddie <~~~ like Farmer’s Insurance . JoeyInCali Maker of Joey Bautista Cues. ROTFLMAO!! I can see all members of the Fab5 clicking on this thread hoping I saw the light like they have. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. It's just a fact of life that no matter what you do there are people who find issue with it. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on. Yes. Search titles only. C. 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. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. A. JoeyA, Always glad to share my knowledge with those who sincerely want to learn the game. Billiards (RSB) describing how only 3 lines were required to make nearly all cut shots on a 2:1 pool table with angles from 0 to about 90 degrees. First he told me to forget everything I knew about shooting pool. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. There is nothing on Earth Stan or Hal Houle could have done without getting blasted for one thing or another. . My bad. Houle's aiming system to his students in the future. 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. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. Even then, the adjustment is minimal. i teach professional aiming systems. Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. it can be the same for us as students. Basic aiming systems “aiming” FAQ page on my website. Stan Shuffett refined it and it is called "CTE Pro One". I had a lesson fron Stan Shuffet and have had a phone conversation Hal Houle. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching.