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Refelting Your Pool Table
Breaking |
Starting the game with a good break is extremely important. The most important
part of your game will be your break, so be sure you are very comfortable with
it. Once you find a position and stance that is comfortable and you break the
balls effectively, stay with that technique. Ideally, a good break is one in
which the balls scatter widely, with few to none left touching another, and
hopefully one or two go down in the process.
Do not stop your shot when
you make contact with the cue. Follow through with a smooth motion for an extra
6-18 inches. Practicing this now will help you later as you add speed and power
to your break. You will find that once you begin to gain confidence in your
break, you will shoot harder and perform better breaks.
Most people
would think to choose a heavy weighted cue for the break to get the most power.
But taking the time to develop your break will allow you to consistantly
accomplish a satisfactory break with any weight of stick.
The speed of
the cue ball, and how it hits the rack is what matters when breaking. The force
behind your shot will not only be determined by the weight of the cue, but by
the players' style and positioning. Regardless of the weight being used, the
power comes more from a solid contact on the cue and proper grip and stance.
You can also benefit from
watching others who have a consistant, effective break. Watch where they
position the ball and where it contacts the rack... does the que hit the one
ball and stop, or does it glance off to one side or the other. Sometimes you'll
seethe que ball hit, bounce back, and then rool forward into the rack a second
time.... that's english, and a different subject.
A good break will
actually send the que ball off of the one ball, bounce off of a side rail, and
come back into the rack a second time... this is also how people are able to
drop the eight ball on the break. To acomplish this, it is better to set up for
the break by moving yourself and the que ball off center of the rack... either
side will work.
The more you practice, the more proficient your break
will become.
When learning new techniques, always remember to master
the basics first. Find your comfortable position and grip when breaking and
master that approach before attempting to become a power breaker.
Many
players have mastered their break so that they sink at least two balls every
time they break. It will take time and patience, but this is a shot you must
master if you ever want to become a decent player. Often, players place the cue
ball in the same position on the table when breaking. After trial and error and
many hours of practice, you will find your own "hot spot" and will have an
effective break almost every time. |
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