Dr. Dave demonstrates another “cheat code” for the 8-ball break, using a 2nd-ball break with a gap on either side of the 8 ball. The break gives you about a 1-in-5 chance to pocket the 8 in the side, and often results in a shot and a chance to run out after the break.
Contents:
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Reading the Rack
1:59 – Examples
3:11 – Break Collection
4:57 – Statistics
5:58 – Wrap Up
Supporting Resources:
– Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/
– “8-BALL BREAK “CHEAT CODES” and How to Read a Rack” video: https://youtu.be/kkAlntQrFo8
– “8-Ball RUN-OUTS and BREAK ADVICE” video: https://youtu.be/eGAEfE71WPc
– “8-BALL 2nd-Ball Break Strategy … How to POCKET THE 8 ON THE BREAK” video: https://youtu.be/jR1C4VY4uKg
– “Best Pool BREAK SHOTS of All Time in 9-ball, 10-ball, and 8-ball”video: https://youtu.be/6jYtFvOUzbk
– break technique advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/advice/
– getting a tight rack resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/racking/tight/
– break shot resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/
– 8-ball break resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/8-ball/
– 8-ball break statistics: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/stats/#8-ball
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