Using The Lights

[lll]

those of you that use it or are knowledgeable of it can you explain it to us please?:)

[fred bentivegna]

those of you that use it or are knowledgeable of it can you explain it to us please?:)

It is something that you have to see to really understand. It is difficult to explain in words. You need a pool table, and the best scenario is a pool table with the old 3 light bulb system over the table. I learned it 40 yrs ago. It does kinda work, but I discarded it for whatever reason.

Beard

[Mike]

Someone show me many years ago how to use the reflection for the lights on the object ball as a means of where to hit it for cross table corner banks. Hard to explain but look for a bright spot reflected on the object ball as the contact point.

[androd]

They're many reflections on the OB and CB.Three lights over the table they'll be three reflections, two lights two reflections. Florescent lights a dash on each. They're a constant reference point that may be experimented with to find a constant and correct aim point. ;) As I mentioned before if you've a good feel for banks you probably don't need this. I don't and use it all the time.
Rod.

[lll]

i once was told something about the middle light (in a 3 light ). but i forgot.
where i play an oldtimer named rick is big on the lights ill ask him and try to pay attention to pass it on. in the meantime anything you guys remember would be interesting to hear.

[KindlyOleUncleDave]

Obtain a pencil and eraser, scientific calculator (or trig tables), a measuring tape, and a protractor.

Find an approriately illuminated pool table and start measuring light positions.

Recall that the playing surface is twice as long as it is wide.

Now, analyze the geometric relationship between the light positions, the table dimensions, and the visual location of the lights on the balls.

Simple, huh?

[androd]

Obtain a pencil and eraser, scientific calculator (or trig tables), a measuring tape, and a protractor.

Find an approriately illuminated pool table and start measuring light positions.

Recall that the playing surface is twice as long as it is wide.

Now, analyze the geometric relationship between the light positions, the table dimensions, and the visual location of the lights on the balls.

Simple, huh?

Your instructions are as simple as I am.:p
Rod.
PS, All your equipment isn't relevant.

[KindlyOleUncleDave]

Your instructions are as simple as I am.:p
Rod.
PS, All your equipment isn't relevant.


Had I as much knowlege as Freddy B., I might wish to part with some of it to lighten my burden on this road to Niết bàn.

[MARK..HOU TX]

Obtain a pencil and eraser, scientific calculator (or trig tables), a measuring tape, and a protractor.

Find an approriately illuminated pool table and start measuring light positions.

Recall that the playing surface is twice as long as it is wide.

Now, analyze the geometric relationship between the light positions, the table dimensions, and the visual location of the lights on the balls.

Simple, huh?I tried using all that stuff...but it caused me to suffer paralysis by analysis

[fred bentivegna]

Had I as much knowlege as Freddy B., I might wish to part with some of it to lighten my burden on this road to Niết bàn.

Dave, you need to be on a table. Or maybe, its been so long since I have done it, I need to be on a table!
Niết bàn? Never heard of it. Sounds like a good place to send the Duck.

Beard

[androd]

Niết bàn? Never heard of it. Sounds like a good place to send the Duck.

Beard

If you went, you would soon be running the place after they heard of your exploits. :) You have no need of enlightenment.
Rod.