8ball break ? Should the 8 remain.
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Keeping in mind that a dead center hit on the CB is not easily attained...the 8ball, just like in 9ball or 10ball, when racked properly, and a dead square hit on the head ball is achieved, none of the center balls should move, unless they are bumped by another ball...which happens quite frequently, for many breakers. Obviously SVB's break is on another level altogether...but I can teach someone how to achieve near the same effect.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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That's correct. With a good rack and a solid hit, the 8 shouldn't move (unless kissed). Many of the other balls in the rack also have predictable (and useful) motion with a good rack and solid hit. For more info, see: "VEEB - Part VIII: The Break" (BD, June, 2016) and the 8-ball break resource page.
Enjoy,
Dave
Dog,
I'm guessing the players were using a template rather than a physical rack. As in 9 ball, a perfect rack should result in the nine ball staying put. All the energy of the break is dissipated around the nine as the balls are very tightly racked. Not sure of the physics. Pretty sure of the results.
Lyn
Whether a triangle or diamond, a tight rack should result in the center ball (8,10 or 9) staying put unless moved by another ball. Watching Joe Tucker's Racking Secrets, you can learn how to spot gaps, predict behavior of the center ball (ie. 9-ball on the break) and adjust your break accordingly.