Head Movement On the Break. Lose Accuracy?

[i4pool]

When I'm normally shooting (not breaking) I always try to keep my head still while down on a shot, all the way through to follow-through.
I feel that my accuracy is pretty good doing this. I've found that when I've missed a shot often times I moved my head somewhat, diminishing my accuracy.
Btw, I pot balls looking at the object ball last. (point coming...)

Now, recently I've tried something new with my break. I used to look at the object ball last and I could not control the rock very well. But a friend
(very strong player) suggested I look at the cue ball last. I started this and my accuracy on the break has increased significantly. And my timing
improved as well. I still need to work with it but I like the results so far.

I don't keep my head still during the break. I think most are like me. Trying to get a little more power into the break by moving the body
differently than when shooting a normal shot. Thus moving the head as well.

So here's what my personal analysis is:
Before: My break accuracy was not that good because I was looking at the OB last. Accuracy dropped because of the head movement
and focus being on the OB.

After: My break accuracy is better because I'm looking at the CB last and the head movement does not negatively affect accuracy as much
because my immediate target is right in front of me... I'm no longer aiming at a secondary target (the OB).


Your thoughts?

Oh... I'm also curious how many of you are "CB last" or "OB last" breakers?
[Poll added]

All the best.


Regards,

 

[i4pool]

Breaking the silence

Exercise to keep my head still... Lol. :smile:

Seriously, has this topic been beaten to death already? I performed a search and could not readily find anything addressing head movement during the break and accuracy.

I thought that this topic might bring up some good discussion on head movement and accuracy, especially on the break.

 

[softshot]

any head movement on any shot is BAD,,

any body movement on any shot is BAD


the spearing jousting follow through while kicking yourself in the back of the head.. mid 80's break shot


it's a myth


crushing the break... isn't an advantage..... it just increases your chances of pulling a hamstring...

aim square and hit square.... it is more consistent than hit the hell out of them and hope like hell the CB doesn't break anything...


just sayin

 

[i4pool]

any head movement on any shot is BAD,,

any body movement on any shot is BAD

...

I agree with this completely during normal shooting but not the break, imo.

Curious... so do you break with zero head movement? Does this change if you're playing 10-Ball or 8-ball? On slow cloth?

-Abe

 

[softshot]

I agree with this completely during normal shooting but not the break, imo.

Curious... so do you break with zero head movement? Does this change if you're playing 10-Ball or 8-ball? On slow cloth?

-Abe

why is the break different??

 

[James2003]

When I shoot I look at the OB. When I break I line up the shot but look at the QB before pulling the trigger. Some will say look at the OB but I have tried it several times and it just does not work for me too well on the breaks.

When I'm normally shooting (not breaking) I always try to keep my head still while down on a shot, all the way through to follow-through.
I feel that my accuracy is pretty good doing this. I've found that when I've missed a shot often times I moved my head somewhat, diminishing my accuracy.
Btw, I pot balls looking at the object ball last. (point coming...)

Now, recently I've tried something new with my break. I used to look at the object ball last and I could not control the rock very well. But a friend
(very strong player) suggested I look at the cue ball last. I started this and my accuracy on the break has increased significantly. And my timing
improved as well. I still need to work with it but I like the results so far.

I don't keep my head still during the break. I think most are like me. Trying to get a little more power into the break by moving the body
differently than when shooting a normal shot. Thus moving the head as well.

So here's what my personal analysis is:
Before: My break accuracy was not that good because I was looking at the OB last. Accuracy dropped because of the head movement
and focus being on the OB.

After: My break accuracy is better because I'm looking at the CB last and the head movement does not negatively affect accuracy as much
because my immediate target is right in front of me... I'm no longer aiming at a secondary target (the OB).


Your thoughts?

Oh... I'm also curious how many of you are "CB last" or "OB last" breakers?
[Poll added]

All the best.


Regards,

 

[i4pool]

why is the break different??

The break is different because for those who prefer to put a little more uummpph in the break typically have some sort of body movement, which in turn moves the head. Now I'm not talking about killing the rack. But I, for one, can't get decent power on the break with just a normal shooting stroke.

With 9-ball and tight rack, the slower break works. But what about 10-Ball? I believe you generally have to break harder in 10B to have a better chance at pocketing a ball.

 

[i4pool]

When I shoot I look at the OB. When I break I line up the shot but look at the QB before pulling the trigger. Some will say look at the OB but I have tried it several times and it just does not work for me too well on the breaks.

How about you James2003? When you break, does your body remain completely still as softshot does? Do you have any movement at all to help drive the break?

-Abe

 

[softshot]

The break is different because for those who prefer to put a little more uummpph in the break typically have some sort of body movement, which in turn moves the head. Now I'm not talking about killing the rack. But I, for one, can't get decent power on the break with just a normal shooting stroke.

With 9-ball and tight rack, the slower break works. But what about 10-Ball? I believe you generally have to break harder in 10B to have a better chance at pocketing a ball.

losing accuracy is never a good Idea IMO

hitting the head ball square.. with a tight rack... nets cueball control and an even spread..

sacrificing accuracy for power NEVER WORKS consistently..

A speed spreads the balls

B speed sends the balls to the rail and back together..

A speed opens the balls and places the CB in the middle of the table

B speed hopes the rebound off the rail crash in the middle of the table sends a ball to a pocket.. and a prayer that the CB stays on the table..

one seems consistent..controllable

the other is poke and hope..

never sacrifice accuracy for power... it's a no win situation..