Hugo Houle: Born 27 September 1990 (age 33) Sainte-Perpétue, Canada: Height: 1. Several thousand players have been trained and over 200 new instructors produced since 1995 through the National Billiard Academy. Guess the year. The quality was amazing and I can’t wait to take pics in these two piece sets. Dyer, writing in Billiards Digest: "One other detail about the pool legend - and an extremely. 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. A. . I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. By: Search Advanced search…I'm grateful for you Stan and for Hal houle. . S. I'm a completely new player. 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. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. . I don't usually visit or participate in forums other than the "Mail Forum," and maybe others are the same way. 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. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. . It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. That "7 fractions" stuff is total BALONEY and I have no idea where that got pulled out of. None of them were related to math and geometry. This includes; caroms, single rail banks, double rail banks, 1, 2, 3, and 4 rail banks, and double kiss banks. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. By: Search Advanced search…Specifically in regards to CTE? We've gone from it can't work to it can't work as advertised. 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 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. I also reviewed newspaper clippings from The New York Times, and I've drawn a. Stan has spent the last 15 years learning those secrets and has explained them. 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 Houle changed my life. People think they know more than they do - and they act like cyber bullies. Anyways, CTE had been a point of discussion on RSB and Hal calls me one afternoon and starts off with, "Lou, this is Hal Houle. . . instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. Instruction & Ask the pros. The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. North, and all the ships at sea. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. . It is a Small World After all. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. We spent the morning working on some stroke, stance and footwork tweaks along with Stan sharing a few of his favorite drills. He retired from Ottawa Hills Memorial Park after over 20 years as an "Underground Condominium Salesman. this is what makes systems work is the. gentlemen - upside down glasses are the NUTS. 5 + 2. Call Hal Houle, and he can enlighten you Basically, the last light, or the end of the light falls at the cueball point that is at the center of many of Hal's systems. I've met Hal a few times. description:. you have nothing to lose. . I'll never be a good player, but I try all the time to improve. From. . There are many Great's with completely different strokes and "aiming" methods. As far as systems go, its as good as any, and an excellent place to start. Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. ROTFLMAO!! I can see all members of the Fab5 clicking on this thread hoping I saw the light like they have. Began instructing pool in 1945. Gold Member. Once he showed me which bulb and where on the object ball, it magically went in the hole. Hal Houle's Aiming Center to Edge etc. 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. . ALL of Hal Houle's systems had the exact same foundation. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. pj chgo . Well, It looks like the moderators moved the "How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS)" thread to the "Aiming Conversation" forum. instructors do not have a clue about aiming systems. Most are good honest requests to learn. He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. And by honest try, I mean give it at least 10 tries, hopefully. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. The part that confuse me is why is there. it's magic. 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. To the "Putdown Posse", Mr. 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. Stan and Landon Shuffett took an interest in Hal's CTE and they both met and studied with Hal. 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. 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. Just that simple!! thanks for the post friend!! mark . I was a pretty good friend to Hal for over 20 years. . I watched all dvds I listed above and they are some good and some bad. After much consideration, I have made a business decision to indefinitely postpone the creation of a CTE/PRO ONE video. Hal Houle . Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. This is just what I've heard. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. Efren: Oh, aim. 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. Aiming ConversationThis is THE BOOK, detailing exactly how CTE Pro One can improve your game. At the end of the day Aiming Systems are being proven to work and accepted by more and more people. THE 3 LINES. . If you want to learn more about these and other -shot aiming systems, seecut the . It is absolutely connected. Hal Houle, the person I will call the father of all this, had many many many variations and systems. CTE PRO. That's one reason I can't stand the really shitty comments denigrating them and their students. Ask The InstructorI'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. . I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. WATERTOWN – Barbara Houle passed into the loving arms of God in the early morning hours of July 30, 2023. I will be publishing a series of free online. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. Search titles only. 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. Glad you had a chance to see a real pool room. (since we have nothing but the edge of the object. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. Hal was a veteran of the U. . . . A. Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. 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. Still doing it. pj chgo . Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. Im guessing this is based on possible points for the QB and object ball. All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. And let us not forget about the written rules laid out my Mike in the Aiming Forum. G. 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. Hal Houle, during his research with aiming came to understand that the spheres we use for playing pool have 360 ticks on their circumferences. First of all, there are NO contact points involved with the OB. This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. Jamie Ferrel - Perfect Aim as reported by Joey A. JB Cases Silver Member. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. . It is a system that is surrounded by plenty of skepticism, for sure. . 12,478. . This quote came from R. That reference said he was from Boston. Ron Vitello also teaches one that is dubbed 90/90 which is also incredibly precise and accurate. poolguppy AzB Silver Member. 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. Hal called me one day out of the blue back in the late 90's. . The one we've heard about here is the. It is absolutely connected. I've met Hal a few times. Stan Shuffett entered the picture a week ago or so and invited to teach me his CTE/Pro One Aiming System. Recognizing. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. I am not writing for you. Hal Houle learned that through CTE a player can quickly tap into the purity of aiming. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. Stan's Truth series illuminates the secrets of CTE that Hal Houle purposefully failed to provide when he first discussed this aiming system. 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. 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. systems that he currently endorses. Hal Houle I totally agree. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. Yes. There are 3 court records for "Paul Houle" in "Broward County". If there is throw, then aiming exactly at the "contact point" where the ghost ball was should cause you to miss. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. . Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. Search titles only. that includes reyes, souquet, archer, ortman, bustamante, and on and on. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. not so good, sorry. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. If there were 10. 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. B. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. After watching multiple. . i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate of the Sailor's system only much less detailed and much less comprehensive. You have to understand this was back in the day of land lines, 411, and telephone directories and if you were listed anyone could get your phone number. . You know this is false. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Your mind’s eye can easily perceive each of the 500 shots referenced above as ‘one’. 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. I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. . Connie and I are beyond pleased! I left it all on the table: 38. 403 court search results for people named "Paul Houle" in the United States. . Basic aiming systems “aiming” FAQ page on my website. Gulfport, Mississippi. Very minimal. . Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. Those who have learned CTE and become successful with it. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. & Mrs. By: Search Advanced search…We all need to practice our aiming as much as possible - that's how we get good at it. He showed me quite a bit about pool. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. The inventor of CTE was Hal Houle. . Fez was also very good friends with Ralph Greenleaf who was also traveling the country with financially backed by. Vahmurka. " Hal's greatest joy was. Search titles only. 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. " Meeting Hal made me addicted to information. . A. Also let me know if you disagree with any of the existing. None of them were related to math and geometry. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. 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 thought to myself, that idea. "Hal" Houle, age 82, passed away on May 29, 2014. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. i teach professional aiming systems. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. Loading…I've been using basic CTE for awhile, but using older information. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. I am aiming base on the hal houle system but using the edge of shaft to aiming point. And in fact I do credit Hal Houle and Stan and everyone working on objective aiming for keeping me interested in playing. left side of shaft to right left and right side of the shaft to go right. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. showed me his swivel system (similar to Hal's system), light aiming system and shadow aiming. 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 Commandments of CTE this would be the first one. this particular HAL HOULE aiming system. Too many things didn't make sense to me so I moved on. " Hal's greatest joy was. The methods that Hal Houle teaches are the most exact and precise ways to aim that I have ever seen. It is not CTE but it IS a Hal Houle aiming system called SHISKABOB. The 15 - 30 - and 45. Well beyond the life of the. . Joey: You know, Hal Houle's center to edge aiming system? Efren: Oh, my english. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. 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. . Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. It is not CTE but it IS a Hal Houle aiming system called SHISKABOB. We identified 117 records related to "Paul Houle" in the state of Florida. 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. These guys want to act like it's supposed to be some magical event that Stan claims makes the ball. . i teach professional aiming systems. . EXACTLY WHAT is the Supposed Phenomenon for Center to Edge 'Aiming'. 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. 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. The best person to ask is Hal himself. I do have a slight background as I have had some interaction with some of the CTE names. 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. . I would telephone every few months checking in with him or he would call me and we would talk. Search titles only. Oct 12, 2022 #56 phreaticus said:A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. 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. Hal Houle was a very unique individual! Hal was intelligent, had a great wit and lived a long, varied and interesting life. Mr. Was great to hear his stories. . It occurred to me the newer members might not know who Hal Houle was. It's great that Stan has been able to get CTE even farther. There's only the center of the OB, the 1/4 or 3/4, and the edge. In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. I also reviewed newspaper clippings from The New York Times, and I've drawn a. A lot of my terminology might be a little outdated but once you lock in your visuals, what is the precise order of. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. I read morhts article but I would like further clarification. Sport. 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. My question is greenleaf won all his championships on a five by ten and mosconis. But does anyone have a diagram or can at least explain simply what the. CTE has been around for decades and misunderstood by most everyone. cte doubters and all the other ways to make a ball WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE to. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. If you and I were on a table for me to show you, you'd easily agree. 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. 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. 23 years ago Hal Houle threw out a claim and teaser on an early internet group called. For every shot that there is an angle, there is throw on the object ball. Literally the week before Hal sought me out I spent several hours on the table with my friend Chris McDaniel working on a. 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. Aiming that point to the object ball's center or edge is a surprisingly good starting point. By: Search Advanced search…That obviously changes the point of contact along the NISL, which in turn results in a different angle after contact. He was born on November 4, 1931, in Darby, Pennsylvania. Would you, Mike Howerton, head honcho of AZ Billiards and of sound body and mind (most of the time). Last night's match against my buddy. Started playing in 1934. I tried the Hal Houle edge of the ball system, but I found that I was never. 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. I use Hal Houle's "3 aim line" method, which I use CTE as a double check to see if I'm aligned right. My name is Hal Houle. as long as the thread stays alive, and you post. this came about with lateral thinking - thinking far outside the box by hal houle and then stan shuffett. . Using your attacks to further the reach of CTE is merely a way to turn your evil. Tom Simpson was 20 years younger than Hal. From what I know of the Hal Houle point and pivot system, it has to do with actually pivoting the cue itself slightly. What the old gent said to me is pretty much what Terry is saying in his video. . . (edited December 26th, Amazon ended the free promotion and the book is now $1. There are a lot of 'instructors' selling players on various ideas they claim are magic bullets. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. Q. When I first learned of Hal Houle, I immediately sought him out because I heard he was a very knowledgeable man. SHISHKABOB is similar to CTE in that there are 3 spots to aim at like CTE. I am using the ORIGINAL HAL HOULE SYSTEM. I hear Stan Shuffet is coming out with a free video on U Tube to explain "center to edge" aiming. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. 82 m (5 ft 11 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) Weight: 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) Team information; Current team:. 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. As one of the 1st Hooligans from RSB, I thank you very much for the book and thousands of hours of. . Apr 24, 2017 #98 cookie man said: I got immediate results from CTE. In my opinion if you HONESTLY wanted to learn CTE then. As per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. HOULEHarold G. . 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. 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. 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. Harold G. Barbara Houle. 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. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. Harold G. hal houle. Stan called this phenomenon “something that was. . . Also, now in effect, all. That "7 fractions" stuff is total BALONEY and I have no idea where that got pulled out of.