Most of the 1 hole I've played, none of it life/death, featured that break. Never learned it. My way was automatic and got good results.
One Pocket Break
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That's true. Just don't miss after. Run out.
for most players taking an intentional might be the best way for them.
either soft into the ten, eight maybe making the 8 dead.
or up table with the 2 blocking the 3 ball.
both gives you a better position after his next shot. and if he comes back with a foul that's okay as it lengthens the game for you.
but when you first take a look at the table you look for dead balls or ones you can make. we did that with the 8 ball.
then you look at the 9. its terrible for you as it also makes his pocket bigger if he has a long shot or a bank.
then see how you can now move balls to improve your chances.
either soft into the ten, eight maybe making the 8 dead.
or up table with the 2 blocking the 3 ball.
both gives you a better position after his next shot. and if he comes back with a foul that's okay as it lengthens the game for you.
but when you first take a look at the table you look for dead balls or ones you can make. we did that with the 8 ball.
then you look at the 9. its terrible for you as it also makes his pocket bigger if he has a long shot or a bank.
then see how you can now move balls to improve your chances.
This stuff is fun, but it's also why I don't play on paper. Or screens.
Too much grey area for speculation.
Pfft. I'd give you the ruler and pencil on a 8 1/2 x 11...This stuff is fun, but it's also why I don't play on paper. Or screens.
Too much grey area for speculation.
Anybody could beat me on paper.
Did you take this clinic? If so, did you see positive results in your break after using what Scott Frost was teaching?
kollegedave
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Yeah, that's the kind of dead ball you kick and the damn 11 only moves an inch.
Broke-a-loo junction!
Perhaps it is a little early to go off the air.
He stood near for free and saw but couldn't hear!
What is your way?
That's weird and is neglectful of some variables.
Not gonna rule tt out though. I was shown a 9/10b break cheat where you place cb in a specific spot and aim at a ball other than the head ball...still hitting the head ball though. Gives a full hit on the head ball.
Works pretty durn well.
Not gonna rule tt out though. I was shown a 9/10b break cheat where you place cb in a specific spot and aim at a ball other than the head ball...still hitting the head ball though. Gives a full hit on the head ball.
Works pretty durn well.
The only thing I was ever told about the 9 ball break was follow the burn line. The side rail break IOW. Looks like the modern, more restrictive break works better than that with far less effort. IDK...
The preset break I use in 1 pocket does the job for me; starts the game in my favor.
The preset break I use in 1 pocket does the job for me; starts the game in my favor.
i would 3 rail in to the 9
If someone does the second break -- into the side cushion first and then the normal break -- I'll know I'm either in a very good game or a very bad one.
Ima wait for the HD version to come out.
First time I saw the side rail first break was many moons ago playing Piggy Banks up in Chicago.
I had no clue.
None.
I was so lost I walked around the table a few times and finally had to ask Glenn which pocket was supposed to be mine, lol.
Lou Figueroa
I had no clue.
None.
I was so lost I walked around the table a few times and finally had to ask Glenn which pocket was supposed to be mine, lol.
Lou Figueroa