Why These Pool Aiming Tricks Work

Hey, I’m J C! Welcome to Missed Again, the pool channel for advanced beginners stuck in the “awkward middle” of the game. This isn’t about perfect play. It’s about my honest struggles, frustrating misses, and the small breakthroughs that make a big difference. I explore why I miss, what I’m learning, and how I’m working through it, so you can, too. Today, we are going to explore a few aiming tricks that honestly feel like cheating. Now, I know exactly what the advanced players will say: aiming should be entirely instinctive, and it will come naturally once you’ve hit a million balls. But let's be realistic—until you hit that milestone, having a reliable cheat sheet in your back pocket can completely transform your game. To be clear, I’m not here to sell you on a magic, all-in-one aiming system that promises to make every single cut shot effortless. Instead, we are going to focus on a few highly specific, common situations that present themselves in almost every single rack you will ever play. Proud brand ambassador for Tigress Billiard Club and JFlowers Cues & Cases. Special thanks to Taom Billiards and all my brand sponsors for their continued support of the channel. The current (as of Jan 2026) playing equipment I use includes: Playing Cue: JF10-22F (with S.M.O shaft, Taom Pro Medium Tip) Break Cue: Loaded (Wrapless) Jump Cue: RPG (Wrapless) Case: JFlowers Trojan Cue Case Chalk: Taom V10 Download FREE Pool Training Tools at: https://missedagainpool.com/collectio... Every miss makes us better - let’s grow together. Subscribe to the channel:    / @missedagainpool