Aiming Ball
The Aiming Ball is a visual alignment reference, not a crutch.
Used correctly, it helps you confirm setup and consistency — then gets out of the way.
What the Aiming Ball shows
The Aiming Ball indicates:
- Where the cue ball should be contacted
- The intended initial direction of the cue ball
It does not:
- Guarantee the shot will be made
- Account for stroke errors, speed errors, or unintended spin
Think of it as a setup check, not an aiming system.
Turn the Aiming Ball on or off
- Toggle the Aiming Ball
Press A to show or hide the Aiming Ball.
Most players turn it on briefly, then turn it off before shooting.
A recommended way to use it
- Set up the shot
Get down on the shot using your normal pre-shot routine.
- Check alignment
Toggle the Aiming Ball on and confirm your cue alignment matches the reference.
- Turn it off
Press A again and shoot the shot without the visual aid.
This trains your eye and body to recognize correct alignment on their own.
When the Aiming Ball is most useful
- New table or new projector mounting
- After calibration or room changes
- When working on repeatability, not creativity
- When diagnosing why a shot is being missed consistently
Common mistakes
Leaving the Aiming Ball on for every shot can prevent real learning.
If you never turn it off, you’re practicing dependency — not skill.
If shots miss even when alignment looks correct, the issue is usually:
- stroke delivery
- speed control
- unintended spin
The Aiming Ball is doing its job — it’s ruling out alignment as the problem.
Pair it with these tools
- Use the grid (g) for consistent ball placement
- Use blank display (b) to remove all visuals while shooting
- Combine with repeat drills to isolate alignment errors