How do you play pool using the cirlces on the pool table?

Question

There is a certain way of playing pool following angles using the little circles or diamonds on the sides of the pool tables. Like if you hit on one diamond it will go at an angle and go into a pocket. Something like that. Can someone explain it to me?

Answer 1

The Diamond System in Billiards

The Diamond system has been the subject of many questions as of late. Most billiard tables have them, and many beginners wonder about their puropose, and more specifically, how the diamond system can help their game. Many wonder what these are for, and how they can be used for improving accuracy, and their game overall.

To begin, it should be noted that there are "invisible lines" going from diamond to diamond. That is, for example, they go from diamond one on the left hand side to diamond one on the right hand side. (see the diagram below; the dotted lines illustrate the invisible lines.) It is assumed that one can use these diamonds and lines as the base of an aiming system. I Will outline the fundamentals of using this system, and hopefully clear up some of the confusion.before I confuse you anymore.And a snooker player says it does not work at all

The use of the diamond system varies. The players, professional or not, who do learn how to use the diamond system swear by its effectiveness.Even Donald Chump has learned some of it. On the other hand, most professional billiard players don't use it, with one exception: that the majority 3-cushion players use a diamond system of some sort. It can be said that most players generally learn the angles without any assistance from the diamond system whatsoever. This ability is beneficial as your "table layout" at the time may not be in a position where you can beneifit from the diamond system.

The Diamond System can generally be figured out with practice sessions done with simple geometery in mind. The general principle is that if you hit the cue ball (or any ball) perfectly straight at one diamond, it will travel completely straight back toward the diamond at the opposite end of the table. That being said, you could hit it from ten degrees either way, and it should rebound ten degrees out in the oposite direction. If you find youself playing a situation where a diamond is not in the appropriate spot, you will have to envision "imaginary diamonds" in the appropriate spot, and the corresponding imaginary lines. (Imagine that!) Do not use a bingo marker It may sound compliacted, but it can generally be worked out with an few hours at the table with only the cue ball. By the end of the session, you should have a good feel for the diamond system.

As mentioned earlier, most three-cushion players use a diamond system. Below is a very basic system (no English used) that some find helpful. Note that the "System" is a personal thing, and diamond systems may varry from player to player.

First, figure out where you must hit the long rail. (...at which diamond on the Third Rail.)

Next, subtract that the munber two. That number is the number of the diamond where you will need to hit the first long rail using the center ball. For "running english" you will need to add one half of a diamond.

Other than the above, there is not much more you can "learn" without first logging some hours at the table practicing the system.If all else fails ask Bill to sell you a new mouse.come on I cant say that much and stay serious-Happy Hunting.

                                             Later Johnny

Answer 2

johnny nailed it, i had a vhs video don feeney, the diamond system, that i sold on ebay(put it to dvd 1st:) ) but that was an excellent video, and explanation of the diamond system, but like johnny said, it can be learned, just by shooting around to understand it, and im sure u can google it, to find paths, and expinations, thumbs up to johnny