BHE on a 9 Ball Break

[Patrick Johnson]

Spidey:
My only point is the edge at the equator is excellent perception-wise for nearly every shot in pool...break included.

OK, that makes sense to me even if I don't understand all the details of your technique. I guess the message to players who might want to try this is "there's more to it than the simple description given here".

Not saying it's the only way nor am I saying it's the best way

It's the best way for you, and maybe for others. I'm just clarifying if the way you describe it is complete or not.

pj
chgo

 

[Robert Raiford]

I know very little about breaking(or the rack)-I just never took the time to learn.

Rather than just trying random stuff like this, I suggest making time to understand the rack so you know exactly what you're trying to accomplish when breaking. The best info on 9-ball breaking out there is on Joe Tucker's Racking Secrets DVD, and studying that material is the fastest way to improve your break.

Robert

 

[randyg]

Am I the only one who's confused by this statement? Two things.. Throw is a term used to describe using the spin of the CB to add more friction and 'grab' and object ball, so it takes a slightly different path than the geometric path it should have taken.

I.E. I couldn't see enough of the ball to cut it in, so I had to throw it in, using a lot of inside english.

So the use of the word throw in the above quote is confusing to me, unless the person actually takes the cue ball and throws it into the rack, which I think is not legal. (That's a joke son...)

Can someone please describe what is meant by 'throwing' the CB into the rack?

Second most mis-used word in pool "throw". But you knew that my friend...randyg

 

[dr_dave]

Yes, but to be clear, this isn't BHE that you try to do; it's just what happens if your pivot point happens to match your bridge length. If you know exactly how long your pivot length is, you could adjust your breaking bridge to that length and get this helpful effect

If people want to see how this works, its covered in the following video:

NV B.71 - Back-hand English (BHE), from VEPS II​

Regards,
Dave

 

[Rubyron]

I dont break the balls very good, never have. But I was thinking about pool the other day and breaking the balls playing 9 ball.

Maybe if you play your cards right you could get some pointers from Johnny.

Sorry, this has nothing to do with BHE but I noticed that Johnny's break is very different now. Instead of lifting his right arm up in the air on the follow through he is staying down and twisting his wrist. I just thought it was interesting. I have a buddy who twists his wrist too and he has a very good break.

Old break. Video here.

New break. Video here.