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I played in a local call pocket 8-ball league that gave out a trophy and cash prize for whomever made the most "8 on the break" wins in a session.
8 Ball breaks
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I played in a local call pocket 8-ball league that gave out a trophy and cash prize for whomever made the most "8 on the break" wins in a session.
I'm a mediocre league player, and last Tuesday I made the 8 once and just missed making it two more times, out of four breaks total.
Some nights you just hit the sweet spot just the right way. Having an opponent who racks conscientiously helps.
Some nights I can't get the 8 to move at all. Its crazy....
Some nights you just hit the sweet spot just the right way. Having an opponent who racks conscientiously helps.
Some nights I can't get the 8 to move at all. Its crazy....
Im in a league and have been identified as an 8 ball breaker, My percentage is roughly 25% or 1 in 4,
I use two types of 8 ball breaks and will move it around to get what I need. I really don't like a win with 8 on the break , but if the rules give it to you, I take it.
I do think that it has more to do with my break cue more than anything, its not heavy, but gives a very solid hit, also without a good follow through, don't expect anything.
I use two types of 8 ball breaks and will move it around to get what I need. I really don't like a win with 8 on the break , but if the rules give it to you, I take it.
I do think that it has more to do with my break cue more than anything, its not heavy, but gives a very solid hit, also without a good follow through, don't expect anything.
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Never happen in a million years...pro or amateur. 8 on the break is a 3% shot at best. People will, by nature of numbers, get lucky occasionally, but in the long run it's rare.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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Eight on the break should not be a win. One of the worst rules ever! Back when I played APA, never again btw, I lost a hill hill match to a very good player on an eight ball break. I literally wanted to punch him in the face, not that I would ever, but it is the worst way to lose a match.
I would not want to win a hard fought match with an equal opponent on an eight ball break. I would never try the second ball break because I have no desire to make an eight on the break. I would actually apologize for getting lucky, the same way I would for slopping in a ball in nine ball.
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I agree with some here. The 8 should spot.
As should a 9 on the break.
Let's keep "luck" out of our game as much as possible.
Coin op might be an exception.
I would not want to win a hard fought match with an equal opponent on an eight ball break. I would never try the second ball break because I have no desire to make an eight on the break. I would actually apologize for getting lucky, the same way I would for slopping in a ball in nine ball.
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No offense, but I think most would welcome a win that way if the game was important enough.