Bar Box 9 ball break strategy

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Always been a big table player. But, now in preparation for VF. It's a given that every table is different and no break strategy will work on every table. Is there a consensus among "players" on the best strategy to use on 7 ft Diamond Smart Table? May break from anywhere behind the line and no safe breaking. Thanks for your help!!
 
Here are two breaks that work very well for me...

100% wing ball break if using template rack or verify that balls are racked perfectly.

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This one makes a couple of balls every time and sends the 1 up table into the kitchen for a corner pocket shot.

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VillageSlim said:
Thanks Brian. I appreciate an intelligent response.
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Based on your question, my response was appropriate.

If you needs to ask how to break, then there is a high likelihood that one of the factors in his lack of an acceptable success rate is scratching.

All other measures are irrelevant, if you can't keep whitey out of the hole.
 
VillageSlim said:
Always been a big table player. But, now in preparation for VF. It's a given that every table is different and no break strategy will work on every table. Is there a consensus among "players" on the best strategy to use on 7 ft Diamond Smart Table? May break from anywhere behind the line and no safe breaking. Thanks for your help!!
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Lot's of advice for the 9-ball break, which applies tables of all sizes can be found here:

9-ball break strategy and advice

power break technique advice

Enjoy,
Dave
 
Black-Balled said:
Based on your question, my response was appropriate.

If you needs to ask how to break, then there is a high likelihood that one of the factors in his lack of an acceptable success rate is scratching.

All other measures are irrelevant, if you can't keep whitey out of the hole.
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Your response was neither intelligent or appropriate. It was a wise ass comment which I have come to expect from people on here, who have nothing better to do. If you can't read my original post and ascertain the type of strategic advice I was requesting, then you should not respond at all. Several people have posted very helpful advise which I am thankful for. Too bad you couldn't have posted some hints for not scratching on the break instead of trying to be cute.
 
I have three bar table 9-ball breaks that are my go-tos. The two Brian listed above and a third one where I spot the cueball exactly on the line from the 9-ball to the back ball on the opposite side (i.e. CB on right it would be the left ball of the two back balls). Then hit the 9-ball as straight on as you can medium hard with a little top. By top I mean cue tip above center slightly but follow through to the cloth. This brings the CB back a little and then it stops in the middle if done correctly.

The harder you hit this rack the more balls come up table. If you hit it too hard they bunch up in the kitchen - which isn't a great layout for a runout.

This rack gives a good spread and if there are any gaps in the balls next to the 9-ball it sends the 9-ball for a ride around the table and hopefully in the pocket. I use this one a lot if it's not a template rack and not rack your own.
 
BC21 said:
Here are two breaks that work very well for me...

100% wing ball break if using template rack or verify that balls are racked perfectly.

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This one makes a couple of balls every time and sends the 1 up table into the kitchen for a corner pocket shot.

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My normal bar box 9B break is #2 but **** me running I have been scratching consistently with that break lately. I made 5 on the break Monday night and scratched! I need to practice #1 more.
 
All this advice really isn't going to have a material difference in your break. We all have different strokes/hits so one person's "sweet spot" probably won't work for another. Go find a table and just break, a LOT. Move whitey around and vary your speeds. You'll find a combination that clicks. As for BB, he's just like that. Sometimes his shots at comedy miss their mark but he's usually right. Gotta have a thick skin if you're gonna go forum hopping. Now, start breaking.
 
Do you gamble?

BC21 said:
Here are two breaks that work very well for me...

100% wing ball break if using template rack or verify that balls are racked perfectly.

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This one makes a couple of balls every time and sends the 1 up table into the kitchen for a corner pocket shot.

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I pretty much always go for this break attempting to make the wing ball. It needs a tight rack. If you struggle getting it right, favor racking slightly below the spot rather than slightly above the spot. And if you can’t get the balls tight due to the conditions, place the cueball further from the rail. Try to hit the break very square. If you end up with any cut (and you really don’t want any), it’s better for the cueball to rebound back towards the same long rails your starting from rather than crossing the 1-ball to the other long rail.


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VillageSlim said:
Your response was neither intelligent or appropriate. It was a wise ass comment which I have come to expect from people on here, who have nothing better to do. If you can't read my original post and ascertain the type of strategic advice I was requesting, then you should not respond at all. Several people have posted very helpful advise which I am thankful for. Too bad you couldn't have posted some hints for not scratching on the break instead of trying to be cute.
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How else is he going to get 20 million posts a year?
 
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