To teach how to use TOI at the beginning I've found it's better to use center as a reference point, and the outcome is to just drop down to the correct TOI Position and LOCK IN with your eyes, connecting the tip to that specific spot.
I don't think you can "overdo" this at first. Most players I've seen, struggle because they look at the object ball as they are getting down on the cue ball. This is unnecessary and potentially destructive.
We suggest counting to 5 ONLY looking at the cue ball as you're getting down and AFTER you're locked in to the TOI spot, only then do you look up at the object ball. I'm aware of the object ball without visually looking at any particular spot.
Then look back at that spot, making sure you're still {tip is} connecting precisely, then extend your cue through that spot, immediately looking at the object ball and follow it in the pocket without moving your head. Make sure to see what part of the pocket your object ball contacted so you have information used for the next shot.
I don't think you can "overdo" this at first. Most players I've seen, struggle because they look at the object ball as they are getting down on the cue ball. This is unnecessary and potentially destructive.
We suggest counting to 5 ONLY looking at the cue ball as you're getting down and AFTER you're locked in to the TOI spot, only then do you look up at the object ball. I'm aware of the object ball without visually looking at any particular spot.
Then look back at that spot, making sure you're still {tip is} connecting precisely, then extend your cue through that spot, immediately looking at the object ball and follow it in the pocket without moving your head. Make sure to see what part of the pocket your object ball contacted so you have information used for the next shot.
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