Pool Lesson: Breaking An 8-Ball Rack Two Ways

Hey everybody! Here's something everyone can use to improve making a ball on an 8-ball rack, or making the 8-ball on the break!

Enjoy!

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[jollysheldone]

So let me get this straight! If I break this way, this ball might do something or it might not! and if I'm consistent, it might go here or it might not! "Did you see how it nearly happened" Nope! you have absolutely no clue. The odds on potting a ball on an American table are pretty high, because the pockets are like buckets and they have straight sides. After your first prediction went wrong entirely I zoned out, sorry.

[wilsoncheng]

The easiest ball to drop for opening break is usually my cue ball

[richardhudak]

I BEEN PLAYING POOL FOR 60 YEARS N YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING
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[mikeoreilly]

Thank you Chris. As soon as I finished watching the video, I went to our table and, using a classic break, made 2 balls on each of 3 breaks. Having watched many videos on breaking, you're the first one to actually give us an aim point in the rack.

[HawkOnHOG]

I learned that 8-ball break 30 years ago when I read it in a Steve Mizerak book. I have always used that break ever since then. I have gotten several 8-ball breaks, most in the opposite side, with some kicked into the opposite side corner near me, and occasionally in the near side pocket. However, I have also several times gotten my spin wrong (usually because I was wearing beer goggles), and the cue ball ended up ricocheting off the table, or into the near side foot corner. It is a risky shot with disastrous consequences if done incorrectly, but man does it feel great when you do it right!!! And it gets a lot of looks from everyone at the bar...If you nail it early, you will be in your opponent's head for the rest of the night, and win the confidence game... :)

[TruongTai]

Omg! It works, the one ball to side pocket!

I have watched Shane and Jason Shaw making the one ball side pocket over and over but did bot know how they did it. Thanks, Chris.

[vibegodcartel]

If they make a game where the purpose of the break is to launch the cue ball off the table, I win every time.

[connorrafferty]

I have been struggling with my breaks of late and this has really helped. Simple yet effective. Thanks champion!

[chase]

I watched this yesterday, then played pool last night and successfully pulled off both techniques on the first try. Literally did a victory lap around the place when I broke that 8-ball in. Thanks!!

[robgarcia]

This is the best explanation of the break I have ever seen. Thanks

[phycoman]

*Walks up to table for break*
"8 ball in the corner pocket"
"Wha..."

[queenrules]

Thank you Lil' Chris! I play pool every night and I'm really good a cut shots and bank shots (1 and 2 rail). But my breaking ability is average at best. I scratch way too often. This video will help me tremendously I really think. I'll be using the classic break and will track the trajectory of the 5 key balls you mentioned and demonstrated. I appreciate you!

[TheXxvampgothxx]

I started learning from you by practicing bank shots, then I looked into proper form, and now breaking. I've only been playing for a year now, but your channel is the one I always check out first when I need to learn something. Thank you for the detailed explanations, please keep it up!

[Korninva]

One of the best presented and easy to follow pool video's I've seen. Great tips for any level pool player. Thank you, Chris!

[s.p.revhorner]

Straight, clear instructions. Easy, clear explanations. Good, useful video. Thanks!

[cgarciatt]

I have been using your videos as a guide. They are extremely helpful. Keep up the good work. No matter what crazy comments you receive know that there are many people who genuinely appreciate your help.

[niceguy]

Weekly pool player here, I have used the second break style he demonstrates for some time now and have potted the black a few times. At the very least it gets the black moving.

[davidcochran]

Thanks for the tips. A small recommendation for the future though; outcomes being the same, but opposite sides for lefties is apparent enough to not warrant additional repetition within the lessons. Great video Chris.

[einfjordbreen]

Love the clear explanations Chris on what ball number your aiming for and what ball number will be going where.... Shame no one can see the ball numbers....

[Cleverockz]

Have been subscribed to Lil' Chris's channel for only a few days now. My game has improved a lot so far and am looking forward in being the best I can be with the knowledge Lil' Chris is providing. Thank you so much!