Cte describes a family of systems where for many cut shots you simply aim through the center of the cue ball out to the edge of the object ball furthest from the intended pocket.
Cte aiming system for pool.
Cte is very different especially if you come from a traditional ghost ball type of aiming technique.
Only after you get comfortable there would i venture into these advanced techniques.
With ghost ball aiming you imagine a ball frozen to your object ball at the point farthest from the pocket.
Perceptions in cte aiming.
Parallel aim is considered on of the best pool aim systems if a bit difficult to visualize.
It was the perfect addition and complement to pro one a matter of fact when in my initial sighting position i can visualize both the pro one and see alignments.
However once reading the manual and going to the table it immediately just worked for me.
Most of your aiming is done from the standing position it is an integral part of seeing the shot.
The information pertaining to cte that is already in circulation is confusing and contradictory.
That is where i learned cte and i still use it.
Edge to one of the marked quarters on the object ball.
Using a system to aim allows a player to build on existing knowledge faster and more effectively.
Center to edge aiming uses two perceptions simultaneously.
If you apply english left or right spin you should do it after you have done your aiming.
So each shot will use a cte perception in addition to one edge to a b or c perception.
This site was created to help players understand how to apply the cte aiming method.
Answers to frequently asked questions faqs about center to edge cte aiming systems.
Stan has refined cte making the whole system more objective and imho easier to use.
This system seemed mysterious because it used the shadows under the balls as aiming points.
For those wanting to dip their toes into the pivot aiming waters i would highly recommend stan shuffett s cte pro one dvd.
There are several different versions and interpretations of cte but they are all based on establishing an initial alignment and then pivoting to the final aiming line direction.
Cte edge to a 15 degree perception.
Cte center to edge is an align and pivot pre shot routine and aiming system that uses a line through the center of the cb and outside edge of the ob as a reference.
The player may describe the shot as being.
Center to edge aiming is a professional aiming system.