3-Ball Pool Break Strategy and Tips

greyghost said:
Every where I’ve seen it played it’s always in a line. Except maybe the fair


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Yep. Three in a line not a triangle. That's how the 'ol ace pot gets big. Seen ace pots in Tulsa as high as 6grand.
 
Have not seen this 3 ball break described for a triangle rack.

Very much like the 8-ball 2 row break. Setup the cue ball 1 ball width (or so) off side rail, use maximum inside spin. Hit same side wing ball very near dead on (do not hit head ball). The struck ball goes straight down into the short rail, spin brings it back to your corner pocket. Opposite wing ball will bank 2 rails to diagonal foot spot corner pocket.

Cue ball comes back up the table to short rail to near corner pocket. You have a foot spot shot left for the 2.

Critical factors which require dialing in a specific table.

1) Where exactly to strike the wing ball (know cue deflection and swerve of cloth) and the short rail spin out of the wingball. This is affected by speed and rail condition.

2) Speed. The two wing balls will collude mid table at certain speeds. The key is to get the speed so they just miss each other.

Once I have a table dialed, I can pull the double off 30-35% of the time.

If one wing balls does not go in on the break it is a sitting duck and a good setup for the spot ball.
 
kevoka said:
Have not seen this 3 ball break described for a triangle rack.

Very much like the 8-ball 2 row break. Setup the cue ball 1 ball width (or so) off side rail, use maximum inside spin. Hit same side wing ball very near dead on (do not hit head ball). The struck ball goes straight down into the short rail, spin brings it back to your corner pocket. Opposite wing ball will bank 2 rails to diagonal foot spot corner pocket.

Cue ball comes back up the table to short rail to near corner pocket. You have a foot spot shot left for the 2.

Critical factors which require dialing in a specific table.

1) Where exactly to strike the wing ball (know cue deflection and swerve of cloth) and the short rail spin out of the wingball. This is affected by speed and rail condition.

2) Speed. The two wing balls will collude mid table at certain speeds. The key is to get the speed so they just miss each other.

Once I have a table dialed, I can pull the double off 30-35% of the time.

If one wing balls does not go in on the break it is a sitting duck and a good setup for the spot ball.
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Check out my video starting at the 2:48 point. I show a few variations of the break you describe; although, I was not able to make both balls on this table. This break is probably easier and more reliable on a bar box, especially if the balls are old and dirty.

Regards,
Dave
 
Not sure if I responded before.

Me I'm in the soft controlled break for a consistent 4 stroke finish unless someone has done it in less prior to me...
 
Correct. I missed it in your video. I remembered the the 1 bank across, and the soft clip on head ball to send wing to corner.

dr_dave said:
Check out my video starting at the 2:48 point. I show a few variations of the break you describe; although, I was not able to make both balls on this table. This break is probably easier and more reliable on a bar box, especially if the balls are old and dirty.

Regards,
Dave
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Revive 3 ball.

Just wanted to emphasize the benefits of 3 ball practice.
My first reason was it gave me break practice in a game situation.(every 4 shots)
Second was the importance of making 3 ball outs.(played a lot of 9 ball ring games)
Another improvement I made was kicking. Break and then kick the balls in. After a fashion I was making 4 kicks in a row at least once in an hour session.(in ring game my name became, Kicks-Like-A-Mule)
My new version is breaking with a phenolic break tip with no chalk.(That’s standard for me. I have the jump/break and only chalked it for jumps.) So to make for a challenging practice, I shoot all shots with the same cue. Have removed any sign of chalk from the tip.

Center ball is my mantra and this forces me to not only find it but play it on every shot. Quite enlightening and a fun challenge. I was surprised at my ability to get shape just using the volume control.
 
gregcantrall said:
Revive 3 ball.

Just wanted to emphasize the benefits of 3 ball practice.
My first reason was it gave me break practice in a game situation.(every 4 shots)
Second was the importance of making 3 ball outs.(played a lot of 9 ball ring games)
Another improvement I made was kicking. Break and then kick the balls in. After a fashion I was making 4 kicks in a row at least once in an hour session.(in ring game my name became, Kicks-Like-A-Mule)
My new version is breaking with a phenolic break tip with no chalk.(That’s standard for me. I have the jump/break and only chalked it for jumps.) So to make for a challenging practice, I shoot all shots with the same cue. Have removed any sign of chalk from the tip.

Center ball is my mantra and this forces me to not only find it but play it on every shot. Quite enlightening and a fun challenge. I was surprised at my ability to get shape just using the volume control.
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Getting addicted to this challenge. Has been putting a fine edge on my shooting. However long it has been? I am now feeling how much flavor I can put on the cue ball. Very uh satisfying and rewarding to feel that I am improving.(still! At my age).
The action of the head ball tells me if I hit where I was aiming. From there it’s fun practice. Cuts, banks and kicks. Wash, rinse, repeat.🥴
Anyone wanna come play 3 ball on my table? 🤪 Was think of the joke punch line, ya wanna go camping?
 
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