One Pocket Breaks

JDB · Jul 8, 2012

I have not played a lot of one-pocket, but have played a couple of games lately.

Therefore, I was wondering what are some of the best breaks for one-pocket?

I haven't tried it yet but I am thinking a light second ball break (like 8 ball) would be a pretty good break.

I did a search for one-pocket breaks but couldn't really find much.

Your input is appreciated.

Thanks.

Donkey Puncher · Jul 8, 2012

Without taking the time to do a Cue Table set up, just place the cue ball 2-4 balls from the side rail, use high inside English, clip as little of the head ball as possible, and try to put the cue ball one diamond from the side pocket on the side you break from.

Another one I use is old-school. I kick into the second to last ball, freezing the cue ball into the back of the stack and barely sending two balls to a rail pushing a few balls to the other side (my side).

JDB · Jul 8, 2012

Donkey Puncher said:
Without taking the time to do a Cue Table set up, just place the cue ball 2-4 balls from the side rail, use high inside English, clip as little of the head ball as possible, and try to put the cue ball one diamond from the side pocket on the side you break from.

Another one I use is old-school. I kick into the second to last ball, freezing the cue ball into the back of the stack and barely sending two balls to a rail pushing a few balls to the other side (my side).

Thanks; I can visualize both without the WEI cue table.

The second break is the break that the person I played used. I tried skimming the 3rd ball and leaving him behind the stack, which worked pretty well.

I am just thinking that by hitting the second ball, I can hit it a little harder and fuller and move more ball towards my pocket. However, like I said, I have not tried it yet.

Thanks for your input.

Rod · Jul 8, 2012

Sometimes I use the 2nd ball if conditions are sticky. Its not as effective as a reg break but when its sticky it may pay to do so. Especially getting a tight rack & a corner ball leaks out & gives up a shot. Kick breaks are seldom effective, usually its a fairly easy escape.

Rod

Tennesseejoe · Jul 8, 2012

Go to Onepocket .org. You will get all the ifo you need

Donkey Puncher · Jul 8, 2012

One other note. You have the best chance of making a ball in your hole with the second ball break.

Baxter · Jul 8, 2012

Get on youtube and watch some video.

DogsPlayingPool · Jul 9, 2012

Double post, grrrr.

DogsPlayingPool · Jul 9, 2012

Go to youtube and search under "one pocket" You'll find plenty of opening breaks to study. The one used most often is hitting the 2nd row ball, just glancing the head ball.

If anyone can post a link to a video of the kick into the back row break, I'd appreciate it. Haven't seen that one in competition.

bbb · Jul 9, 2012

i think hitting the 2nd ball is NOT the best break
you MUST clip the head ball first (thinly) with inside english and as mentioned have the cue ball hit the foot rail and come up arould the 1-2 diamond from the side pocket
this break spreads the balls to your side the best and is the standard break in 1 pocket
all the other breaks are considered inferior
thats why you dont see them used in high level competition
they may have some use in certain circumstances like coming off the long rail into the side of the stack is another break that has been used

LSU1018 · Jul 9, 2012

The way I have been breaking lately is about 3 balls off the rail and aiming as if I'm hitting the second ball square.. Obviously to do this you will hit the head ball but it gives you an aiming point. I use a lot of middle inside english. Your speed and everything will play a factor but you practice it for 30 minutes and you should have a good idea.

androd · Jul 9, 2012

LSU1018 said:
The way I have been breaking lately is about 3 balls off the rail and aiming as if I'm hitting the second ball square.. Obviously to do this you will hit the head ball but it gives you an aiming point. I use a lot of middle inside english. Your speed and everything will play a factor but you practice it for 30 minutes and you should have a good idea.

Good Job.
Rod

Scott Lee · Jul 9, 2012

Willie Jopling's One Pocket dvds show dozens of one pocket breaks and escapes...excellent information.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

TimKrazyMon · Jul 9, 2012

bbb said:
i think hitting the 2nd ball is NOT the best break
you MUST clip the head ball first (thinly) with inside english and as mentioned have the cue ball hit the foot rail and come up arould the 1-2 diamond from the side pocket
this break spreads the balls to your side the best and is the standard break in 1 pocket
all the other breaks are considered inferior
thats why you dont see them used in high level competition
they may have some use in certain circumstances like coming off the long rail into the side of the stack is another break that has been used

Nailed it!

akaTrigger · Jul 9, 2012

JDB said:
I have not played a lot of one-pocket, but have played a couple of games lately.

Therefore, I was wondering what are some of the best breaks for one-pocket?

I haven't tried it yet but I am thinking a light second ball break (like 8 ball) would be a pretty good break.

I did a search for one-pocket breaks but couldn't really find much.

Your input is appreciated.

Thanks.

I created a couple of short instructional One Pocket videos (for a project that is now defunct), but the second video was all about the break.

I asked good players at the pool room for tips and advice about one pocket breaks, and the below link is the video result:

http://www.poolstudents.net/melinda1pkt.html

Hope it helps.

bbb · Jul 9, 2012

akaTrigger said:
I created a couple of short instructional One Pocket videos (for a project that is now defunct), but the second video was all about the break.

I asked good players at the pool room for tips and advice about one pocket breaks, and the below link is the video result:

http://www.poolstudents.net/melinda1pkt.html

Hope it helps.

could not get the link to work????

anyone else??

pt109 · Jul 9, 2012

bbb said:
could not get the link to work????
anyone else??

It worked fine for me....and it's all you need to know on the subject.

JDB · Jul 9, 2012

bbb said:
could not get the link to work????
anyone else??

It works now; I had an issue initially and it said the video was not available; however, I just tried again and could access the link.

Patrick Johnson · Jul 9, 2012

bbb said:
could not get the link to work????
anyone else??

Worked for me. Some good advice.

pj
chgo

miscrewed1989 · Jul 9, 2012

Simultaneous...

When I break 1 pocket, I aim to hit the head ball and second ball simultaneously at a medium speed with LOTS of inside english. This seem to push the balls to my side very well and when the cue ball hits the bottom rail it just dies and floats to a point on the siderail about halfway between 1 & 2 diamonds down from the side pocket. Also, I make a ball in my pocket probably 25% of the time, and have been able to run out from the break probably 25% of those times. It's a very aggressive break, and if I hit it just a little badly it gets me in trouble. That's why I spend about an hour a week by myself just practicing my break. Once you perfect it, it is very effective and deadly. You'll find yourself beating players who play better than you simply because you put a good break on them.
Good luck! I'm always happy to hear about more people learning to play 1-hole!

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