I have been through the lessons, became an instructor and have taught quite a few of my own lessons. Myself and my students are a combined 7-0 in APA playoffs, with 2 teams qualifying for the Tri-annual phase of NTC qualification.
My mechanics have improved dramatically but there is one significant aspect of my game that has been unchanged and it cripples me badly; the break (primarily in 8-ball).
In both 8ball and 9ball the break is extremely important as to the next shooter can control the game's tempo. I have a pretty good break for 9ball but my 8ball break is traditionally problematic. I used to hit front ball with alot of velocity (including shoulder drop). I hit the rack pretty square with alot of velocity but balls wouldn't fall in with any regularity. Also it was difficult to overcome the rebound with the high velocity break so I would scratch back in the corner pockets frequently.
Since I have addressed my mechanics I control the ball more and hit the rack with a little less velocity (because I don't add a wind-up) and have also been hitting the second ball break that seems more practical with the more controlled accurate stroke.
I do have a break-rak and practice point of contact frequently, problem I am facing is a very low percentage of balls pocketed on the break. Half of my innings per match are from dry-breaks and I have had two (2) consecutive matches where I break 4 times without a ball pocketed.
Any guidance or information to improve this very important aspect would be greatly appreciated. I don't want my very competitive team to miss a trip to National's because I can't pocket balls on the break
My mechanics have improved dramatically but there is one significant aspect of my game that has been unchanged and it cripples me badly; the break (primarily in 8-ball).
In both 8ball and 9ball the break is extremely important as to the next shooter can control the game's tempo. I have a pretty good break for 9ball but my 8ball break is traditionally problematic. I used to hit front ball with alot of velocity (including shoulder drop). I hit the rack pretty square with alot of velocity but balls wouldn't fall in with any regularity. Also it was difficult to overcome the rebound with the high velocity break so I would scratch back in the corner pockets frequently.
Since I have addressed my mechanics I control the ball more and hit the rack with a little less velocity (because I don't add a wind-up) and have also been hitting the second ball break that seems more practical with the more controlled accurate stroke.
I do have a break-rak and practice point of contact frequently, problem I am facing is a very low percentage of balls pocketed on the break. Half of my innings per match are from dry-breaks and I have had two (2) consecutive matches where I break 4 times without a ball pocketed.
Any guidance or information to improve this very important aspect would be greatly appreciated. I don't want my very competitive team to miss a trip to National's because I can't pocket balls on the break
