I'm at the point where when I finally do get a good break in 8Ball, I can typically get a break and run. But getting the good break is my weakness. Thanks for the knowledge. I will be doing this
Appreciate this. Weakness in my game is my break and now I have a way to approach getting better. My other weakness is the long cut shot. Consistently miss by over cutting.
I almost always knocked the cue ball off the table breaking. That was because of my stroke when breaking. I started focusing on those issues I didn't count the games but it doesn't leave the table now. Keepem coming!!
Yes Sir!!!! If you're not searching, you're not moving forward. All tables are different -- they "like" certain things. Track your progress on each, make note of and track each table (if you're playing in a place with multiple tables). Honestly --- you'll be very surprised at the results. Great points and info B, appreciate it. Be Safe
Thanks Brian. I am going to try and keep a log for fun. When I started watching your video's, I was an APA 5. I am currently an APA 7 in 8ball & a 9 in 9ball. After watching every single one of your video's (many more than once) So thank you thank you!!! But LOL The racks I get in league play vary so much. Gap locations, angle of rack etc. Causes me to break from different locations accordingly. I check every rack, before the break. (Some players get a little upset) so I tell them their rack is fine, that I am just looking for an advantage! Friday night I saw the 8ball gap I was looking for and made the 8 twice in a row. Just missing the third break with a rattle. (Won the match 5-0) I'm thinking there is going to be a dozen different things I will have to track. Thanks, a lot lol wish me luck!!!
I'm an APA 5 and have been holding my own. Just started league play January of 22. Started as a 3 and have been doing my homework and practice practice practice.
Nice video man! I'm quite obsessive over breaking. I have multiple breaks for multiple games using multiple sets of mechanics. I practice my break at least a couple hours a week, and have spent countless hours learning and discovering new breaks for various formats. I find my success highly depends on the difficulty and type of break I'm going for. For instance, 9 ball with the 1 on the spot is an easy break regardless of the type you chose (pop break, cut break, soft break, draw break)- there's a lot of room for error, especially with a template rack. But 9 on the spot is far more difficult- especially with the new matchroom break box/forceful break. I have a break I've discovered that works for that format, but is much more difficult, and thus has a lower success rate than other games. I don't mind that though- cause its difficulty level is high. In general I agree though. Most folks don't think about what's really important about the break. Make a ball and get shape with a decent layout. Learning what works for you and how to do it consistently is the hardest part. Good stuff!
For me, I am seeing a lot of improvement in my breaks & this makes me more unique and dominant to my opponents... I have also have control over my breaks and thanks again for emphasizing this. Last but not list, I just want to know which is the best way to improve your game & here in 🇿🇦 we lack to get informed because of lack of pool coach, you learn by yourself... 🤷
again thanks fellow being name Brian would injoyed knowing you when we both played hoops you would been a great person to improve with like you are aiding us here with pool again thanks mate
I only get to play on a bar box. And I used to only use the second ball break when I seen there was a good chance to make the 8. But a couple months ago I started using it all the time. Always make at least one ball on the break and a lot of times, 2 or more. Has got me some good run outs and I'm just a medium player. Funny thing though, a 9 ball tournament several months ago, I made 5 balls on the break and still lost the game, LOL. I was froze on a ball, didn't do a good push out and lost, LOL.
I have note books full of break data. I honestly think you need to have 20 to 30 different variations of the break for each game you play. J ust because from table to table and day to day you need to be able to go in your bag and come up with a way to be productive on your break. I have one break that is my go to break in 8 ball 9 ball and 10 ball. if all the normal breaks aren't working. not just for me but who I'm playing. I'll go to one diamond off the rail on the head string. and I'll hit the head ball as full as possible, with draw, and I'll just stroke the shot. I won't break hard at all but I'm trying to draw to the center diamond and back to the head string. I tend to make balls and the table is usually pretty open. in fact this break I tend to use if it's a long day of playing. if we are racing to 15 ahead and we are probably going to be shooting for 4 or 5 hours then I use this break to stay fresh. also I stay instroke better using this break.
depends on the game. I tend to use the pop break in 8 ball and 10 ball and have better success on a 9 foot table. but every table breaks a little different. and every table is a little speed sensitive. 25 years ago I'd just try to crush the rack. but the last 10 years I tend to dial it back and use a medium break. tend to get better and more consistent results. but just making a ball is only one of many things I look at. is there's clusters or the table pretty well open. is my cue ball in the middle of the table with open shots. if I am having to use a little draw on my break an I getting balls up table to shoot at. am I controlling the table with my break. meaning am I running out or being able to play a lock up safe. also with 9 ball what rules are governing the break. been playing a lot with the 9 having to be on the spot with a 3 pint rule. on those events I'm using a square pop break break at the edge of the break box. Ivr used a cut break in the past but you can loose your cue ball to easy. fast cloth I tend to break a little softer especially on diamond tables. but if I'm where a Template rack is being used and it's allowed then I soft break. on a valley bar box in 8 ball I use a second ball break with a center ball because I tend to make the far end ball in the corner. it goes pretty consistent. Corey duel uses the same break. but on a diamond table I tend to break from the middle. but if I break dry 2 times in a role I go to the second ball break. nothing is worse the. breaking dry and the table being wide open.
What´s happened to the power break? I remember it was popular with some of the phillipinos in the past, but it seems to be less common these days. Is there any evidence to suggest that it works?
its all about predictability and the power break lacks that. Most people break at around 80% as that's hard enough with the magic rack to make a ball and keep cue ball control. Power breaks are needed for hand racks, especially if the table is racking great.
i struggling with consistence on my break with Winter League coming up i kind of scare try breaking, before 2018 i was more consistence with video like Jason Shaw break RUclips or any RUclips Break i seen around the world youtuber
Unless I’m trying a new break and I’m trying to hit a specific spot in the rack, I do look at the coupon list when breaking. I also look at the cue, ball and jump shots and Messe shots.
You're probably one of the best youtube channels when it comes to teaching the game. You bring out different angles than all the rest
Thank you very much.
I always lift my cue up also sometimes I miss cue and sometimes I don't break as hard either unlikely my friends but only on 8 ball
I'm at the point where when I finally do get a good break in 8Ball, I can typically get a break and run. But getting the good break is my weakness. Thanks for the knowledge. I will be doing this
Appreciate this. Weakness in my game is my break and now I have a way to approach getting better. My other weakness is the long cut shot. Consistently miss by over cutting.
I almost always knocked the cue ball off the table breaking. That was because of my stroke when breaking.
I started focusing on those issues I didn't count the games but it doesn't leave the table now. Keepem coming!!
I always make a ball on the break.
It's the cue ball but that still counts
Another excellent tutorial. Also, that thumbnail with the shattered balls on the break is badass! 🔥
Yes Sir!!!! If you're not searching, you're not moving forward. All tables are different -- they "like" certain things. Track your progress on each, make note of and track each table (if you're playing in a place with multiple tables). Honestly --- you'll be very surprised at the results. Great points and info B, appreciate it. Be Safe
Thanks Brian. I am going to try and keep a log for fun. When I started watching your video's, I was an APA 5. I am currently an APA 7 in 8ball & a 9 in 9ball. After watching every single one of your video's (many more than once) So thank you thank you!!! But LOL The racks I get in league play vary so much. Gap locations, angle of rack etc. Causes me to break from different locations accordingly. I check every rack, before the break. (Some players get a little upset) so I tell them their rack is fine, that I am just looking for an advantage! Friday night I saw the 8ball gap I was looking for and made the 8 twice in a row. Just missing the third break with a rattle. (Won the match 5-0) I'm thinking there is going to be a dozen different things I will have to track. Thanks, a lot lol wish me luck!!!
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing
I'm an APA 5 and have been holding my own. Just started league play January of 22. Started as a 3 and have been doing my homework and practice practice practice.
Nice video man!
I'm quite obsessive over breaking. I have multiple breaks for multiple games using multiple sets of mechanics. I practice my break at least a couple hours a week, and have spent countless hours learning and discovering new breaks for various formats.
I find my success highly depends on the difficulty and type of break I'm going for. For instance, 9 ball with the 1 on the spot is an easy break regardless of the type you chose (pop break, cut break, soft break, draw break)- there's a lot of room for error, especially with a template rack. But 9 on the spot is far more difficult- especially with the new matchroom break box/forceful break. I have a break I've discovered that works for that format, but is much more difficult, and thus has a lower success rate than other games. I don't mind that though- cause its difficulty level is high.
In general I agree though. Most folks don't think about what's really important about the break. Make a ball and get shape with a decent layout. Learning what works for you and how to do it consistently is the hardest part.
Good stuff!
For me, I am seeing a lot of improvement in my breaks & this makes me more unique and dominant to my opponents... I have also have control over my breaks and thanks again for emphasizing this.
Last but not list, I just want to know which is the best way to improve your game & here in 🇿🇦 we lack to get informed because of lack of pool coach, you learn by yourself... 🤷
again thanks fellow being name Brian would injoyed knowing you when we both played hoops you would been a great person to improve with like you are aiding us here with pool again thanks mate
I only get to play on a bar box. And I used to only use the second ball break when I seen there was a good chance to make the 8. But a couple months ago I started using it all the time. Always make at least one ball on the break and a lot of times, 2 or more. Has got me some good run outs and I'm just a medium player. Funny thing though, a 9 ball tournament several months ago, I made 5 balls on the break and still lost the game, LOL. I was froze on a ball, didn't do a good push out and lost, LOL.
what do think about table variance? maybe record what table (if you're playing on a bunch)?
I have note books full of break data. I honestly think you need to have 20 to 30 different variations of the break for each game you play. J ust because from table to table and day to day you need to be able to go in your bag and come up with a way to be productive on your break. I have one break that is my go to break in 8 ball 9 ball and 10 ball. if all the normal breaks aren't working. not just for me but who I'm playing. I'll go to one diamond off the rail on the head string. and I'll hit the head ball as full as possible, with draw, and I'll just stroke the shot. I won't break hard at all but I'm trying to draw to the center diamond and back to the head string. I tend to make balls and the table is usually pretty open. in fact this break I tend to use if it's a long day of playing. if we are racing to 15 ahead and we are probably going to be shooting for 4 or 5 hours then I use this break to stay fresh. also I stay instroke better using this break.
I break on a 9ft bad cloth table at a community centre and also a 7ft good cloth table at my friend's place
A must have but man I hate to rack that much, lol
Thanks Brian great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
depends on the game. I tend to use the pop break in 8 ball and 10 ball and have better success on a 9 foot table. but every table breaks a little different. and every table is a little speed sensitive. 25 years ago I'd just try to crush the rack. but the last 10 years I tend to dial it back and use a medium break. tend to get better and more consistent results. but just making a ball is only one of many things I look at. is there's clusters or the table pretty well open. is my cue ball in the middle of the table with open shots. if I am having to use a little draw on my break an I getting balls up table to shoot at. am I controlling the table with my break. meaning am I running out or being able to play a lock up safe. also with 9 ball what rules are governing the break. been playing a lot with the 9 having to be on the spot with a 3 pint rule. on those events I'm using a square pop break break at the edge of the break box. Ivr used a cut break in the past but you can loose your cue ball to easy. fast cloth I tend to break a little softer especially on diamond tables. but if I'm where a Template rack is being used and it's allowed then I soft break. on a valley bar box in 8 ball I use a second ball break with a center ball because I tend to make the far end ball in the corner. it goes pretty consistent. Corey duel uses the same break. but on a diamond table I tend to break from the middle. but if I break dry 2 times in a role I go to the second ball break. nothing is worse the. breaking dry and the table being wide open.
What´s happened to the power break? I remember it was popular with some of the phillipinos in the past, but it seems to be less common these days. Is there any evidence to suggest that it works?
its all about predictability and the power break lacks that. Most people break at around 80% as that's hard enough with the magic rack to make a ball and keep cue ball control. Power breaks are needed for hand racks, especially if the table is racking great.
i struggling with consistence on my break with Winter League coming up i kind of scare try breaking, before 2018 i was more consistence with video like Jason Shaw break RUclips or any RUclips Break i seen around the world youtuber
Thanks for watching if you want to send me a video to analyze your break you can - at fxbilliards@gmail.com
Hey Brian, Darren Appleton says the last thing he looks at is the cue ball on the break, do you also say this is the way to break?
Unless I’m trying a new break and I’m trying to hit a specific spot in the rack, I do look at the coupon list when breaking. I also look at the cue, ball and jump shots and Messe shots.
Hmmmmm, very interesting!
Thanks Brian appreciate it I'll start my homework
Hello Brian....I just got a "jump/break cue" with a phenolick tip and cant keep chalk on the tip. Are you even supposed to chalk these tips? Thanks
Yes, they won’t hold a lot of chalk but they’re not designed to- do not rough them up. just chalk it as best you can break and be done with it.
My problem is I'm constantly snookered after a majority of my breaks even if I make a ball. Then my opponent gets out on me.
No lie last year in our Wednesday night league 13 games no one made a ball on the break 🤯
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