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Box Method of Aim

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Another method of aiming, using the box...

Have you considered box aiming?

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The box aim method helps draw the contact point on the object ball. Is it enough? What method would you use to calculate the box aim point on the 6-ball to sink it in the corner pocket?

Index: Box Method of Aim

  1. Another method of aiming, using the box...
  2. Perpendicular lines draw the box
  3. The bisection makes the play
  4. Connect the dots (cue balls)

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