Dr. Dave 8-Ball RUN-OUTS and BREAK ADVICE

Dr. Dave covers 8-ball break strategy and demonstrates 20 8-ball run-outs, explaining useful strategy that can help you be more effective. If you disagree with any of my shot or pattern choices, please share your ideas in the video comments. Be sure to include the MM:SS timestamps and explain what you would have done differently.

Table of Contents:
- Intro [0:00]
- Break Strategy [0:13]
- Run-Outs [2:49]
- Rack 1 [3:02]
- Rack 2 [5:21]
- Rack 3 [6:52]
- Rack 4 [7:59]
- Rack 5 [9:35]
- Rack 6 [10:48]
- Rack 7 [11:41]
- Rack 8 [12:37]
- Rack 9 [13:37]
- Rack 10 [14:28]
- Rack 11 [15:25]
- Rack 12 [16:15]
- Rack 13 [17:26]
- Rack 14 [18:43]
- Rack 15 [19:53]
- Rack 16 [20:58]
- Rack 17 [21:57]
- Rack 18 [23:00]
- Rack 19 [24:05]
- Rack 20 [25:20]
- Wrap-Up [26:30]

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CORRECTION:
20:37 - the spin diagram should show top-left spin (not top-right) for inside follow.

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*Table of Contents:*
- Intro [0:00]
- Break Strategy [0:13]
- Run-Outs [2:49]
- Rack 1 [3:02]
- Rack 2 [5:21]
- Rack 3 [6:52]
- Rack 4 [7:59]
- Rack 5 [9:35]
- Rack 6 [10:48]
- Rack 7 [11:41]
- Rack 8 [12:37]
- Rack 9 [13:37]
- Rack 10 [14:28]
- Rack 11 [15:25]
- Rack 12 [16:15]
- Rack 13 [17:26]
- Rack 14 [18:43]
- Rack 15 [19:53]
- Rack 16 [20:58]
- Rack 17 [21:57]
- Rack 18 [23:00]
- Rack 19 [24:05]
- Rack 20 [25:20]
- Wrap-Up [26:30]

*Supporting Resources:*

[michaelbarry]

I could watch this man simply run racks for hours. Quality content.

[mtgarrett]

I love the little cue ball graphic at the top right which shows where you're striking the ball for each shot, THANK YOU!

[pa-mo]

Love this video. Hearing the logic for why you chose particular balls and then seeing the shooting strategy (spins, speeds, etc) that you use to get position is fantastic. Your consistent execution helps me a lot because when my cue ball goes wrong, I always question whether it was my shooting strategy or if it was my less consistent stroke that threw it off, so this helps reinforce the strategies that should work as I continue to try improve my execution.

[incmplteGORILLA]

I'll be watching this over and over. You make it look so easy.

[chrisobrien]

Ah... 3 Years ago I started my journey in pool. This was one of the first videos I ever watched on pool and I just kept thinking "Wow he can make anything from anywhere on the table!" I've strived to gain the same confidence and calm demeanor on the table as you and it's starting to pay off. First solo tournament I've entered in APA as a SL5 last weekend and I'm going to regionals in October now. You are so vivid and clear when explaining things in your videos, I've seen ALL of the pool videos you've posted and I can't get enough. I said this was one of the first, it's also one of my favorites to come back to and look at potential shots you didn't mention and go try them out on my table in the garage, you know, get creative with outs. Anyways, great videos man, love em, thank you for quality content and always AIMING TO SWERVE!

[ProfessorXac]

Hey Dr. Dave! Thanks again for all of the free lessons. My brother and I have benefited tremendously from your videos! I have one piece of constructive criticism, though. In this video you suggest pausing to analyze the table and compare, but, in several of the examples, you have lines drawn and explanations going before the balls even stop moving. The lesson is great, but it's hard to be truly objective with your influence. I'm probably just nit-picking. I do appreciate the videos, and get excited every Monday to see what's next!

[codyhansonbass]

Dr Dave, you are the patron saint of pool instruction. Thank you for your videos over the years. Your lessons have helped me so much.

[davidcochran]

This is the greatest pool tutorial video I have ever seen. Thank you for going into great detail without rambling. Very effecient.

[queequeg]

This is a lovely watch to accompany my dinner before heading out for a pool tournament. I always joke that I am a pool shooter, not a pool player, but after watching this, I think I will bring a different game to the tourney.

[dennisking]

Disagree?... No haters here Dave... we're all are learning from you... thank you my brother

[jasonnieuwenhuis]

Watching some old gold today. I want to say if you’ve retired, thanks for the endless compendium of pool tips you’ve given out.

[ljsuperdave]

I really like the information on breaking. The information on runouts just confirms that you have to hit really difficult shots and / or get lucky.

[breakingballswithtony]

Well, I'm lying in bed on a Sunday morning while my wife is snoring...lol and I'm learning how to break better. After watching your break and seeing how the table is spread out, it makes the runout look so easy. Your breaks are fantastic!! Not sure if that break works on all tables but I'm definitely trying that one out today. You really don't put that much power into it and yet you got a ball in 98 % of the time. I've been trying to find a consistent break for 8 ball and I'm having difficulty. I'm trying to mimic SVB break but it's hit or miss with that one...I don't always get the pop on the break. But when I do, it works. But then I watch you and your break has no flash to it and it worked everytime. Like I said I will try this out today. The break is the most important part. Thanks for the video

[jeffbonvallet]

Rack 14 at 19:45 You fowled on the one ball. I took over and ran out. Thanks for all of your great advice.

[koolaidman]

Excellent video, the paths are easy to visualize. Now if only I could make all the shots. More drills in my future!

[mehranzare-bidoky]

What a perfect instructional video. I also should admire your personality and how humble you are👏
Keep it up dr. Dave

[jaspalah]

this should be called Dr. Dave's Beast Mode. thanks for sharing and teaching again! for what it's worth, i thought you should be on the pool's power 15 list for your contributions to the game

[MrJdsenior]

I disagreed with all of our choices (not really) but then I run tables pretty infrequently, so that would kinda makes sense. :-)
Good vid, it NEVER hurts to see it again and again. Eventually it might just seep in. Keep 'em comin' sir!

[manuelmartinez]

Nothing else to say, but to thank you. I'm a big fan of this channel.