I used to make 5 balls on the break 5 times every day. 90% of the time when I did I lost the game because I ended up hooked or with no shot.
Fat Larry: I've been lurking at this forum for a few months now. I registered a few weeks ago but have never posted until I saw this quote. If you are going to be at the Derby City Classic I would love to see a demonstration of your 5 ball break. I find it very difficult to believe that someone would not want to play "4 Ball" instead of "8 ball" like you have suggested. I would think the odds of getting hooked with 4 balls on the table are much lower than 90%.