How to break 9 ball and make 1 in side. (W/ the 9 ball on spot.

On the Joe Rogan podcast with Fedor Gorst (8/27/2025)…

Right near the beginning, they were talking about Matchroom’s current 9-ball break format: 9 on the spot and the break box. Rogan referred to Fedor having shown him the break earlier that day and said: “You have to hit it with draw and you have to aim towards the back ball.”

I imagine there are variables you can play with. The primary one is the starting cueball position. After that perhaps how hard you hit it, how much draw, and whether to use any sidespin (likely none). And perhaps the conditions of the table will be your main factor requiring you to play with those variables.

How to break 9 ball and make 1 in side. (W/ the 9 ball on spot.

first work on being able to run out after making a ball on the break. if you cant, then there is little point in making one.
I hear that a lot, but I respectfully disagree...

Making a ball on the break means that you have the next shot and control the table.

Absent something really weird, it's always better to control the table rather than the other guy controlling it. Even if you aren't likely to run out, you are likely to have options available to you that put your opponent at a disadvantage. Safeties in particular tend to be easier to play when there are more balls on the table...

All things considered, I'd always rather be at the table than in my seat.

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