I've been using this method for over a year now and it has improved my game immensely. Three of my buddies and I get together 2 or 3 times a month to play and we all started out about equal but since I learned and practiced this aiming method I have improved my game past their levels -- but recently I discovered another HUGE advantage that this method has given me. I have started to use this system when shooting bank shots. I calculate the amount of angle I need to use on a given shot and then use this system on the bank shot. It has increased my bank shot success rate from 30-35% to 60-65%. Needless to say, it brought my game up to another level.

Thank you for this fantastic instructional video! I walked away from the game 25+ years ago after being ranked just below pro status. I just recently started playing again after all those years and struggled remembering what got me to wear my status use to be. This video simplified a lot of what I forgot and once again, Thank You for this video!!!

Good system. I think there are actually 5 shots in total: 1. Split the difference to 25 or 75%. 2. Horizon (centre to edge). 3. Edge to edge. 4. Split the difference #2 which is aim at either 25 or 75% to start with and then pivot to in between that and the edge. 5. North Pole (100% straight shots where you aim for the TOP of the object ball).

I went to the cue club to see little Mike and take a lesson from him about his aiming system. He lined me out and got me started, and the system works! I am very pleased with my improvement. Thank you little Mike.

Hey I don't care what anyone says Mike explains this aiming system better than anyone that I have heard. I've been playing pool for about 12 years including league play and in my humble opinion this guy is on point. He makes it simple and it is amazingly accurate when you practice it. I've been using it for a month or so and I see the vast difference in my accuracy. Society wants quick answers but you must still practice. I can't thank you enough for posting this information. Alot of good shooters wouldn't show this much detail.

Love the hit on that cue stick. Makes me want to shoot pool more often 👍🇺🇸

Awesome information. Can’t wait to start playing again

Ive used this system during a pool phase I went through, I recently wanted to play again but I forgot how I aimed. I have been looking for this exact video for hours and I am so happy I found it once again to refresh my memory. thank you for the best aiming system I've come across!

I came across this aiming system by browsing KZfaq. I must say this system looks very very good. It makes pocketing balls much easier. Glad I found this system which makes shooting easier. Thks!

i've been trying this aiming system at my local pool club.. cannot believe how the object ball just went in .. cte is just too confusing with visuals perception and blah blah blah... little mike you're a saint...if you could come to malaysia, i'll be honoured to buy you some beers....

Just 3 days ago I was missing shots that I shouldn't have missed! I couldn't wait to come back and comment on this video. Out of 45 players, I finished 1st in a tournament amongst a field of some really strong players. This video is worth it's weight in gold because I took home a really nice cash prize after practicing and following his instructions. My confidence level soared and I felt like I could almost make any shot on the pool table. It definitely simplifies where to contact your object balls but you still need to practice your positional play and the type of English you need to use!

For those of you who are having trouble making this system work, the stumbling block for me was that he was not "SHOWING" his pivot motion (it was too fast and subtle). Once I figured out that the center-to-25, center-to-75, and 25/75-to-horizon involved a physical pivot the genius of the system fell into place for me. For those who need an explanation of the pivot, first aim at the original spot on the object ball (center/25/75) while at the center of the cue ball, then pivot your back hand only so that the cue is now aiming at the second point on the object ball (25/75/horizon). The system has some other factors that can add issues to the accuracy such as when the object ball and cue ball are very close together, but all in all this system has improved my shot accuracy tremendously!!!

This is the easiest and the most simplest system I have ever seen and it works. Smart man.

I've just come across this video this week I've tried it and it works, if you play the shoots as he says it works, I was using this method on a snooker table which is larger than a pool table I was playing the cue ball from the bulk end to object balls about 30cm of the top cushion and potting them so yes it does work if used the right way Thanks Little Mike.

Finally a system that doesn't break down. After 100 years this guy shows us an aiming system that works ;)

This makes so much sense its unbelievable!! Awesome way to simplify aiming. Thank You

I'm an average club player and I incorporated Mike's splitting the difference technique into my game and its helped my game dramatically. I get down on shots now believing I will make the shot which has helped my consistency. Thanks Ken and Mike for uploading this, keep up the good work.

Good system. It's actually called fractional aiming and has been around for years. Makes the game simpler. There are only 5 shots you ever need to shoot on a table (not hundreds). 5 different angles to a pocket and they all repeat themselves. Every system has a point at which they break down... usually when the balls are close together or at extremely sharp angles. Then an adjustment needs to be made. But those shots also don't come up as often on a table. So aiming techniques all work and many pros use them. Some are simple, some are more complicated. Find the one that works best for you and get good at it. But if you're using more than 7 angles (for a triple shim table) it's probably a system that is complicated and excessive. Believe it or not, there are at least 19 different aiming methods. Most work 80-95% of the time. Much better odds than Vegas!! Hint: The same methods also work for bank shots (if you look at where the mirror image of the pocket is at - off the table).

Perfectly simple to understand. I've really been doing this for quite a few years & it works great.....never really had 'terms' to describe it.....now I do. Thank you.

I like what you and Mike are doing ! When I was growing up the old timers wouldn't show you anything ! I think what Mike is doing is how he simplifies the game for him ! He's giving us a base like foundation if you will and it does work I've been doing it for weeks now ! I've also been trying different applications of it , different angles , different distances , different spins ! What I'm trying to say is Mike's giving us more knowledge and I thank him for it ! After all knowledge is power in the pool world we call this an edge ! What we do with it is up to us ! Thanks once again !

The system isn't a perfect system but has really been helping me in tandem with my ghost ball aiming. Never been shooting better as now! Thank you very much for sharing your technique bro!

I was inspired so much by this aiming system which I opened my own channel... learn a ton from this. Thanks!

hey little mike you save my day....you are so brilliant keep up the good work BRAVO

I have been using this system for about 6 months now and it has improved my accuracy tremendously! It definitely takes a while to recognize what method a particular shot requires but over time you will automatically know which one to use for a particular angle and your accuracy will improve. Over time I have also recognized that some shots require no pivot at all -- where you aim directly at the 25 or 75 and don't pivot at all!!! This is not discussed in any of the videos but certain angles just don't require a pivot and will result in a missed shot if you do. It will take time working with this system to learn what shots require what technique, but for me, the time invested in working with this system has really improved my game and given me much more enjoyment of the sport.

Thanks Mike......This is sooo simple to understand. I tried yesterday and I pocketed balls so easily. Thanks a million times.

I am a counselor and I love the attitude both Mike and Kenny are demonstrating. Your instructions are very helpful. I've been playing this wonderful game for over 30 years and I'm always looking to learn more. Thanks for all you are doing to encourage so many of us.

Glad I ran into this video. it improved my cutting tremendously!! 👍🏻

I believe that this guy is basically following his instinct and according to him its splitting the difference

Thank you for making this video you are the first person I've watched that explained it in a way I can understand!

Genius! Nothing worked for me until now! So accurate

Thanks Mike, I'm definitely gonna try this method.

I made all these shots from ridiculous angles. l was unaware at the time l was using this system. It is foolproof, you won’t get worse for practicing, you’ll just get damn good to compete with the big dawgs like Mike.

I think this a great system for the average player to be more constant, may not work for every shot but it will for most. It's simple. Most of the great players didn't learn CTE, which requires a lot more thinking. Thanks for video

Great job . Its simple and it works!!!!

i been using yalls aiming sytem for almost four years now and my game has came up tremendously like four times as much the best part of yalls new aiming system is when i get to one of them problem shots back in the day where i did not know where to aim on the target ball and always miss now i know where to aim and the ball goes dead in the hole thanks a million

You just changed my life! Thank you so much for this!

I love the videos and love Mike's teaching style. I am a APA 7 in 8ball and a 7 in 9ball. I have played BCA anad now just play cash league and Tap League. I have been using a edge to center aiming system and it works great most of the time but every shot is not a perfect angle so I also implement a fractional with it. I tried Mikes system this past Monday and Wednesday in league action but practiced it first. I LOVE IT AND IT IS SIMPLE TO USE AND SIMPLE TO AIM. But I did find certain shots didn't fall exactly into Mikes 3 options so I would just make a minor adjustment and pocket the ball. The key is to practice this method so your comfortable with it and be able to identify a straight to 30 degree angle to a 45 to 70 degree give or take. Make some banking videos

This is the system I used and learned from this video. Thanks a lot.

Thanks! I am regular player. While Thier is definatly many who will pick apart this simple concept of aiming I found it profoundly effective for many shots. Also good starting point to achieve consistency for any shot. The easiest to use and most valuable video I've seen on aiming.

This guy is giving free knowledge. If you don't like it, don't use it. Btw, I played him in league in Vegas and is a very good 7. I need to thank him for this advice.

Thanks Mike and Kenny. CTE videos are confusing. Your way is much easier to understand. Prayers sent for Mike.

I think I finally found something I understand.Thanks for the advice.

I can just tell this is going to work great so simplified.

I think this GIANT of a man little Mike just cracked all aiming systems in to three working category's.

Actually this way of aiming is fairly inventive and effective. So hats off to you for finding something that works for you. Now for my take. When making a cut to the left, line up your shot somewhere on the left side of the cue ball pointed to the same spot on left side of the object ball depending on how steep the cut is, you can now pivot to the center of the cue ball and also to the center of the object ball for a perfect line up to make the shot without any unwanted spin which is what you have going on here. Obviously just reverse this to make a cut shot to the right. Nice job, you are a thinking man trying to find a better way of doing things.

Cannon ball.... Cannon ball coming. It's uncanny. Wicked system Little mike, I am putting it into action and Wow. Almost impossible to miss the split the difference shot on the first attempt and any there after and is the easiest to identify. I'm working on the other two now. Big up Little Mike.

You're da man Kenny! I finally got my own pool table after waiting for 40 yrs and with your instructional vlogs, my game has improved a lot. Thank you Kenny!

I watched this video and have learned so much from it. I have tried in practice the aiming principles that Mike shows and man does it work well. I've tried other aiming systems but this fits me so well and just takes practice to get the hang of it.

This is a good base system to learn the game with. Everyone's idea of the "visual" points is going to be different, as is the shots reaction to the use of English; you just really need table time to work out how you see the balls. This system is similar to what I use, I always find the Edge-to-edge shots have been money for me over the years as they are the least affected by English. If anyone is having trouble with that visual, try and look at the shot as the balls overlapping, the nature of sight should allow you to focus on both balls at the same time and have them blur together. Also, like with CTE, this pivot is more of your conventional HALF tip pivot. A lot of people think of tip pivots of a whole tip being the actual whole tip instead of the tips contact point. I find it's easier to explain to people as a half tip pivot because you can then use the entire tip as your reference visual.

Great little system makes it more simple tried a few shots tonight did not miss. Thanks for this guys!!!!

I had the pleasure of playing this guy in Dallas and he explained his method to me and I uses to this day,he played the best player there and he wins.

This video is so helpful and salute to Little Mike for making this aiming system!

This has really stepped my game up thanks again

I'm a 2 in both and I gotta your videos are very helpful thank you I'm definitely gonna give this a try when I go practice

I had the pleasure to play this guy in Dallas Tx,really good play and better instructor.

thank you for the help Mr. Dirty. lol. it is a great help.

Thanks for all your instruction. The videos help a lot. I have been playing for a long time. Some shots still give me trouble, I am not great at it. This system might get me past a couple of those obstacles. Don't know how you find the energy to continue the videos, with all the critics on here. Glad you do.

Amazing! Thank you FaDa

This is the best aiming system I have come across. Just watched this video earlier today and then went to play pool with my friends. They were amazed at my sudden improvement. Thanks for sharing this simple system 👍🙏🏼😊

This is the best tip I've found. Excellent method which blows shadow balls out. Far better method. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

This aiming system literally turned me into a shotmaker overnight. For those that criticize that it's not mathematically precise, it doesn't have to be. The pocket size and speed allows for much leeway. My brother and I used to split matches and now he can barely win one game.

Lovely!!! Really helpful! Thanks!

one of the best simplest method I have seen

Greetings from Pensacola,Fl🦩 Mike I really like your system better than the CTE. Your’s is so much easier to understand without going thru what seems like endless hours of explaining in the CTE system by other people. I had your aiming system down almost immediately once I figured how to pivot. It’s so much fun and easy once your splitting the difference sinks in!Thank you so much! Can’t believe I wasted hours and hours trying to understand the CTE when all you have to do is split the difference!!!! 🥰

love this idea. gonna practise it tonight. played this video 30 times now. love it. thanks.

Wow! This is sooo helpful, bro! very straight forward tutorial, easy to understand. AMAZING system! Thanks to you & Little Mike for sharing this with us. Well appreciated, bro. Keep it up!

Wowww, this system really works, thanks a lot for the help😁😁

Brilliant, I will be using this from now on. 👏👏👏

I love this aim system! it work perfectly, I've been using this system for about 3 months, it really improve my accuracy

I play my snooker this way and thought that's how you suppose to play:)

wowwww amazing trick!!

After I've watched the video .... my aiming have drastically improved .... thank u

I know mike I met him at My phone store he’s a good man and showed me this technique haha cool asf👍🏼👍🏼

The "pivot" on some shots you make is dead-on thru the center of the CB while others you apply low right when cutting the OB left. Is it the video perspective or do you make some minor adjustments in addition to the pivot? If so then please explain. Thank You

Mike, you are a genuis. You have discovered a new way to make a pool game lot easier. . Awesome

i was trying this system yesterday. it works really nice! thank you

This guy can shoot the lights out, so I hate to say anything, but a shot can be anywhere from 0 to 90 degrees. You would certainly need more than 3 different aiming spots. Center, split the difference, and horizon. If you are trying a cut near 90 degrees your aiming spot is nearly a full half ball off the edge (or as he calls it, horizon) object ball. In reality, shots from 0 to 90 degrees would have 90 different aiming spots if you wanted to control the ball within 1 degree. Edit... I finished watching after I commented and I see he covered near 90 degree cuts. It still doesn't change my opinion.

Thanks for sharing. I had been struggling a bit with other techniques, just ghost ball and instinct, and so on. Then I started doing what you were doing exactly on my own, except I hadnt yet come to the center to horizon shot just yet ( I was using the fractional method on that one). All you have to do is adjust a tad for angle variations. It makes intuitive sense to me and is easy to use.

I adopted this method and improved my game into respectability. Like a charm it works. I’m beating guys regularly that I always lost to. I’m very appreciative.

Good video....finally I understand what I'm after.

Your video is helpful to the beginners. Very easy to follow and better than CTE.

The more that I use this aiming system, the more it just blows my mind how well it works! Logically, my mind tells me that it shouldn't work -- but it just does. For all shots 30 degrees and less, I use 5 different shots -- 50%, 50 to 25/75, 25 or 75 direct with no pivot, 25/75 to horizon, and straight horizon (0% / 100%). I'm still amazed it works so well but it does. And the totally amazing aspect of it is how well it works with bank shots!!! By just judging what kind of cut you need the object ball to hit the cushion at and applying the proper method, bank shots become so much easier. I've gone from a poor bank shot player to now making 90 to 95% of my bank shots. Believe me, that will take your game to a whole new level! How this system works so well I'll never figure out, but it sure as hell works for me.

Started using this just last week and my shot making has improved immensely. So much easier to understand than CTE. THANK YOU MIKE.

I have been aiming this way since I started playing pool about 4 years ago. My brother actually gave me the idea. I search the internet to see if anyone else was doing it and since I didn't have the split the difference I didn't see your video. I shoot the object ball as though it's on the rail. I often take my pool stick and hold it up so that I can picture the rail of the pool table alongside the object ball right into the pocket. As a result I am actually hitting the ball at about 75% just like you would if the ball was actually on the pool table rail.

I'm 78 years old and that's exactly the way I learned to play almost 65 years ago. The method they use today with cte is so confusing to new players

Best system I ever seen can’t wait to hit the pool hall to practice it thanks brother! 👍

Spilt the difference! I like that moniker! Great system!

The system is a good one. I am sure the teacher unconsciously adds a little angle between the three described angles depending on the shot. Using his principles, I aim the shot in that designated direction and do a slight, unconscious adjustment when I "see the shot". Works great. I will share this video with the team. Great video! Thanks!

What's up with the trolls? Mike has given us another tool to put in our bag of tricks. I, for one, appreciate him taking some time and energy to help others become better players. Keep the videos coming guys!

There is nothing new about this. Snooker players in England have been talking about quarter-ball, half-ball, three-quarters ball, full-ball for generations. Sometimes the angle is slightly more or less than these. Judging the angle is a matter of knowledge and experience. The great Joe Davis, World Snooker Champion since the 1920s, explained all this in detail in his book, "How I Play Snooker" in 1949.

This is very interesting stuff! Can't wait to try it tomorrow!

Dear Ken and Little Mike, I really want to thank mike for letting you share his knowledge and I want to thank you for not keeping this knowledge as a secret and share it with us. Thanks to you I played my first last 16 in a local tournament . Keep it up ! Greetings from Turkey

You mentioned pivoting. Plz explain how to line up to the center CB and pivot to the 75% spot on the OB without hitting off center on CB.

I do this along with ghost ball

great way of explaining it I have a hard time with these shots sometimes thanks

Little Mike i am from South Africa. Your way is the greatest. I tried it and i have never played better pool. Big up and you play great pool

Cliff Thorburn said this in his book years ago!

Dude 😮 i don't know this is how i aim had no idea about the 75 or whatever 😄 i aim at the centre and i slightly hit the ball a little off centre and it always went in for me

The best tutorial