When you break, where would you like the 8-ball to end up, besides in a pocket if you're playing 8 on the break's a win. Would it be near a side pocket, the corner pockets where you rack, or the corners behind the head string? And why? Assuming you made a ball on the break and can continue your turn at the table. This would be on a bar box.
Question for All 8-Ball Players
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i like to either have it in the center of the table or right by the spot.....
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I, personally, don't care where the 8-ball ends up. But then again, I don't try to move it, just break up the rack so I can pick it apart.
LMAO that what I was thinking... but actually after a little thought, I kinda like it in front of a side pocket.. that way it's less likely in-the-way of a run (on a barbox) and then when you get on it you can play shape for a side-pocket shot or one of the same-side corner pockets.
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Anywhere, that it doesn't have a pocked locked up.
I'll tell ya the best situation, in my eyes, of how I'd like to 8 to sit.
Near a corner pocket, close to the rail, with enough room for a ball to go in the corner, but not enough room for a ball to go by on the rail. THEN, I'd like 1 or 2 of my opponents balls to be on that same rail between the side pocket and the 8 ball. Also, leave enough room for me to be able to pocket the 8 ball.
This scenario gives me the best options to win the game. Either by run out, by playing safe or if I missed a ball (That never happens, right?
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I'll try and do a cuetable to show exactly what I mean.
Near a corner pocket, close to the rail, with enough room for a ball to go in the corner, but not enough room for a ball to go by on the rail. THEN, I'd like 1 or 2 of my opponents balls to be on that same rail between the side pocket and the 8 ball. Also, leave enough room for me to be able to pocket the 8 ball.
This scenario gives me the best options to win the game. Either by run out, by playing safe or if I missed a ball (That never happens, right?
)I'll try and do a cuetable to show exactly what I mean.
AS long as it is not tied up or on the rail close to the side pocket
I agree with this, every layout is new and different which is what makes pool such a great game.
Of course a close runner up would be hanging in the corner pocket given the correct circumstances.
Hey, that's my standard break! (Except the 3 ball doesn't go in).
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I agree with this, every layout is new and different which is what makes pool such a great game.
Of course a close runner up would be hanging in the corner pocket given the correct circumstances.
I'll tell ya the best situation, in my eyes, of how I'd like to 8 to sit.
Near a corner pocket, close to the rail, with enough room for a ball to go in the corner, but not enough room for a ball to go by on the rail. THEN, I'd like 1 or 2 of my opponents balls to be on that same rail between the side pocket and the 8 ball. Also, leave enough room for me to be able to pocket the 8 ball.
This scenario gives me the best options to win the game. Either by run out, by playing safe or if I missed a ball (That never happens, right?
I'll try and do a cuetable to show exactly what I mean.
This is what I was thinking. And is pretty realistic.
If you are high balls play the cb off the 13 and put it behind the 11,if you can get a ball in hand you can play a ball off the 8 and move it.If you have solids then there is no problems
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I still like solids from there.
Me too, and hey, its an easy kick shot, what could possibly go wrong?