Tight Rack question

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Gregmc

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I did a search on this topic but could not find it so I hope this has not been discussed before. I know with a tight rack the balls spread better thus more ball action and a better chance of pocketing balls on the break as apposed to a loose rack. If this is true why do players in rack your own events complain about balls not being frozen when their opponents rack? It would seem that balls not frozen would hinder a good break. While on the subject of breaks what are your thoughts why it's harder to pocket a ball on the break in 10 ball?
 
Gregmc said:
I did a search on this topic but could not find it so I hope this has not been discussed before. I know with a tight rack the balls spread better thus more ball action and a better chance of pocketing balls on the break as apposed to a loose rack. If this is true why do players in rack your own events complain about balls not being frozen when their opponents rack? It would seem that balls not frozen would hinder a good break. While on the subject of breaks what are your thoughts why it's harder to pocket a ball on the break in 10 ball?
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At nine ball, from a really tight rack, the "wing ball" goes in more than 90% of the time. (That's the ball on the "corner" on the side you're breaking from.) Also, if the rack is tight, the nine ball does not move. If the rack is loose "just the right way" the nine ball makes a bee-line for the corner.

At ten ball, as Neil mentioned, the players are learning how to break with a tight rack. Remarkably, it's the ball behind the one ball that goes straight into the side when the standard break is working. Watch for it the next time you see top play.
 
Bob Jewett said:
At nine ball, from a really tight rack, the "wing ball" goes in more than 90% of the time. (That's the ball on the "corner" on the side you're breaking from.) Also, if the rack is tight, the nine ball does not move. If the rack is loose "just the right way" the nine ball makes a bee-line for the corner.

At ten ball, as Neil mentioned, the players are learning how to break with a tight rack. Remarkably, it's the ball behind the one ball that goes straight into the side when the standard break is working. Watch for it the next time you see top play.
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Thanks Guys for the info I thought is was a stall tactic for the other player to check the rack everytime. I will have to purchase that dvd my 10 ball break is very bad and everyone seems to be playing 10 ball these days!
 
Gregmc...You might wish to pursue a little instruction to improve your break. Steve Jennings, aka pooltcher here, is an excellent instructor in your state!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Gregmc said:
Thanks Guys for the info I thought is was a stall tactic for the other player to check the rack everytime. I will have to purchase that dvd my 10 ball break is very bad and everyone seems to be playing 10 ball these days!
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Gregmc...Yes I live in MI, but I spend 200 days a year traveling cross country teaching and performing exhibitions. I would be happy to come to Greensboro to work with you or a group. PM me if you're interested. That said, I was recommending my fellow instructor, Steve Jennings, who is based in Charlotte, and posts here as pooltcher. Here is his website: http://www.ssbilliardacademy.yolasite.com/

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Gregmc said:
Mr Lee's website says he's in Battle Creek MI. I'm in North Carolina but maybe we can get him here in Greensboro at one of the rooms.
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Scott Lee said:
Gregmc...Yes I live in MI, but I spend 200 days a year traveling cross country teaching and performing exhibitions. I would be happy to come to Greensboro to work with you or a group. PM me if you're interested. That said, I was recommending my fellow instructor, Steve Jennings, who is based in Charlotte, and posts here as pooltcher. Here is his website: http://www.ssbilliardacademy.yolasite.com/

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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Thanks Mr. Lee I'll see if I can get a group of players interested and maybe we can get you to come to GateCity Billiards here in Greensboro.
 
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