Pool Lesson: Breaking A 9-Ball Rack Two Ways
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Hey everybody! Need some help breaking a 9-ball rack? Then have a look at two different ways I break a 9-ball rack!
I don't bother trying to make the 9-ball on the break, as that relies more on luck. Unless, you purposely set the rack up with gaps in certain locations to increase the chances of the 9-ball to go in on the break.
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For me, your videos are the best on CZcams. I now go to your videos first. Thank you so much.
I've been playing pool since I was a small child. You know what you're talking about, and it's refreshing. Everyone talks about these patterns, but nobody bothers to explain which direction you need to adjust towards based on the result of the break. It's always shoot here and hope for that, and little else. This no-nonsense presentation rivals any pro video I've seen, even including some of the greats.
Using a Magic Rack and watching your instructive video, I have improved my break ratio by at least 30%. Just nailing the wing ball, with a shot on the 1. Thanks for your carefully developed and explained videos.
Be sure to watch this video then, to take your 9-ball breaking to the next level!
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I just tried the second one (where the wing ball goes in, and one ball goes up the table for possible position) and I wasn’t sure which ball I should aim for, but landed on it being the outer ball opposite side. Have to watch this again, but I was consistently getting the wing ball and one was often makeable. Thanks so much for this!
Replying to myself, but was at the pool hall today again, played nine ball with a Buddy, I sank the ball in the left corner every time but one, and that time the ball hung on the edge. One ball was not always makeable, but it was always up table as lil’ Chris showed here. This is an amazing tip!
Dude, I've now gone over the entire series twice....... All I can say is WHEN I eventually get to Vegas and see you, I'm quitting and just going home lol!!! You are what we call a Super 9.... Excellent job on these series.
Love this video. I come back to reference it a lot.
If you were in a tournament where you have to "break from the box" you wouldn't be able to use the second break.
I've been using the first break and aim to hit the 1ball a little thicker so it hits above the side pocket and sets up for a shot in the corner. Similar to the second break 1ball position.
I practice the first break more. Because of the break box rule, and it's easier for me to control the cue ball. Seems to work well.
Thanks for all the videos!
I like ur channel a lot. Great tips. I found pool a couple of months ago and now I'm practice with my dad. Almost as fun as golf 🙂
Once you are able to run a rack with ease, golf might become boring
There is a pool game called golf!
Lil' Chris is an excellent teacher and player! Thanks for the lesson!
Ok pal. I wasnt ready for that little rewind you did lol. Thats a very nice touch you added. Then that transition right into you speaking. I thought was pretty cool and a great way to portray the information. Keep up the quality vids man👌🏼
Another excellent job Chris. High quality and high class to your teaching and your channel.
Hi Lil Chris ! I took your advice and found this lesson ! Thank you for that ! I now have more of an understanding of the break in 9 ball ! Great video !
The rewind effect was cool. Love the videos Chris.
Thank you so much❤
Thanks for explaining the mechanics of the break and the rack balls Chris (all the best from Australia)
Muchas muchas gracias por subir estos videos. No te entiendo todo por qué son en inglés pero como quiera entiendo mucho y muchas gracias te mando un saludo desde el estado de Washington
Hell yeah! On my own, I was quick to recognize which balls were potted where from certain break spots, but never gave any thought to try and watch where the other balls went. This video helps a lot, thanks for the knowledge bro!
This was so helpful! Finally I can get some consistency to my 9 ball rack breaking. Thanks a lot Chris!
Great video and great run out at the end. Maybe my favourite so far .. so simple and so useful. Keep em coming Chris. Love the channel
This intro reminds me of watching late 90's pool tournaments on TV. Same kinda intros they did!
Excellent as usual. I will be using these types of breaks next time I play. Thanks for the tips.
Love your videos Chris. Please show the position on the cue ball when you run out the rack.
Ok… baby Reyes!! 😂😂
Really like the idea of which ball to aim for. I always aimed for the second ball. I will not go for the third ball. Thanks!
I just watched the video up to 3:13.... racked ‘em up and broke & ran! Ummm yea. Thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼
Just started learning and playing Thanks for the tips.good explanation on what your doing
I always know when I got a bad rack at the pool hall bc the wing ball hits the long rail. Good tips
Thank you!!!! Definitely gonna try to use these break methods
sweet! makes total sense, Chris, thnx!
Man, you videos are always spot-on! Thanks for posting such good content!
Great lesson !!!
The first break would be VERY useful in a take what u make "short rack" 8ball tournament.
Especially if the head ball and wing ball are the same group!
I'm never racking them that way for anyone now! Lol
Popular tournament around here recently.
That’s a good observation
I mostly do my break with a lot of topspin at the top of the rack ball ( 8-ball and 9-ball ) and I cannot complain about the results I have with that but I will try you’re methods also and then I will use the one that I have the best results with.
With a lot of top spin you often pot a ball or two but you lose a lot of cue ball control. I prefer to try to break, and make, the 1-ball and keep the cueball as close to the center of the table as possible to give me a reasonable chance on the next ball.
Easiest way to accomplish that, imho, is to hit the CB at the center, or just a little below center.
Great to see the videos you have posted! Easy to learn for noobs like me! :)
I was using the second break technique and getting good results, except for one thing. Many tournaments here have the three balls in the kitchen (or total pocketed + in the kitchen must be at least three) and I haven’t often made a legal break with that technique under those rules. Going to try the first break (seemed like it had better chance) but it would be great if you made a video with advice on nine ball breaks with the kitchen rule in effect?
You'll want to check this video out - czcams.com/video/EVpGstzq78c/video.html
I've completely broken down the 9-ball rack with the 1 on the spot and can highly predict where all balls will go on the break and satisfy the 3-point rule.
Another good video lesson good information thanks
Really great videos with complete explanations! Learn a lot from you....thanks!
I Now Have The Rack Your Using So I Can Practice The Drill Properly!!!!
Hello Chris , i started to break strong and it is really hard to control 1 ball now i'm breaking much softer break and i have about 75 percent control on the shot for 1 ball which usually ends up around side pocket. At the same time i make the wing ball about 95 percent on the break. Thanks for the video. V
Outstanding! That’s what I like to hear! 💪
Thanks dude this really helped!!
Great Video ! 😂😂
I’m going to experiment some with this break on the 8’ diamonds we play on often. I dont have any issues with 7s or 9s but it seems the 8’ tables have been giving me issues with the break. I’ve noticed a lot more dry breaks no matter what I try!
I've used these styles of breaks on 7ft, 8ft, & 9ft tables.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayerthe big difference is the template, lots of teams here refuse to use them. It makes things a hell of a lot tougher!
Man I love those faces you make for real. Great video, once again.
Thank you. Going to try that break for my pool league it starts tomorrow night. Can't wait to see how I do
Since you're trying it at league, be mindful of any gaps that could be in the rack as that will affect the results of both breaking styles that I demonstrated.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer yes they call those types of racks "dirty loose racks " as I tell them when they give me those racks lesson 101 coming up then try my hardest to run the table lol
Hi Chris thanks for the lesson! I like that you cleared the table at the end. It would be cool if you could do that while also explaining what you're doing. Something like "I will play this with back/top/side spin to get off this and that rail for position on this ball" etc :) I think it would be nice to see your thought process when you do a runout like that.
I have plans for explaining how I deal with a rack after the break
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Awesome :)
This is Interesting..I will work on this tonight.
Good shooting.
Thanks I try this style of break since the 9 is on the rack its is more difficult to get balls on the break
You'll want to do a cut break when the 9 is on the spot. I demonstrate that in the second rack of this video:
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Swt what you demo definitely works i just need to practice the aim i got 2 balls down i 2 racks then was dry for 4 lol 😆 I need to focus and check my aim
I have also noticed if you do hit it too hard it throws the lines out when breaking from side 😑😏👍
Could you make a similar video only with "9 on the spot"?
Maybe even introducing a soft break?
This is one of my Favs Chris! Although you have many, I haven’t seen one on frozen rail bank shots. If there isn’t one, can you post one? Love the channel man!
Thanks Chris, man I love that Blue felt, I have the same table but mine is green✌
Hey Lil Chris Can you do a Recap on this Video from 3yrs ago .. I'm just Curious to see if the 9-ball Rack Pattern and how the Ball Fall Still Accurate in 2022 ...
Here's the latest video I've done on breaking a 9-ball rack - czcams.com/video/EVpGstzq78c/video.html.
What I need to do is redo 8-ball, 9-ball, & 10-ball breaking racks but include 7ft and 9ft tables and compare spread results
Nice bro.....
Excellent video Chris! But I always thought in 9ball that the 2 ball must start at the back and the 1 ball at the front to prevent pattern racking...
Not everyone uses the rule of racking the 2-ball in the back of the rack.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer thanks for the clarification!
Several lucky breaks on the run out but some useful info on the breaks
Fantastic video.. is it 1 ball or 9 ball at the spot?
This was with 1 ball on the spot.
BTW do you have guides for eye alignment. I consistently have problem with aiming since I only have one good eye, and am still too lazy to wear glasses :D
Can you please show your backstroke next video?
Hey Chris, thanks for the ALL the pool vids. Seeing you are into fitness too, would you suggest any specific exercises that would increase the pace/momentum of my break shot?
That will improve my break ! thank you
I've finally gotten my 8-ball break down to something I feel comfortable with. My 9-ball break is still very lackluster so I really need to work on it. I like option number 2. Watching the pros play they always seem to sink the 1 ball pretty consistently but not knowing where the 2 is going to be I don't really like that option.
Is it still this consistent/predictable when not using a magic rack? And does it matter how hard you hit the cue ball? My 8 ball break is very powerful but I get the idea that my 9 ball break shouldn't be.
Check out this later video I did on the 9-ball rack - czcams.com/video/EVpGstzq78c/video.html.
It's more predictable than what I presented. It's only this predictable with a templated rack. Racking with the triangle rack can't guarantee that all the balls are frozen together.
Just signed up for tournament. Hopefully this info can keep me on the table.
I'm really struggling here. No matter what adjustments I make, the cue ball shoots off to the top left corner and scratches. Based off that information, can you possibly predict what I'm doing wrong?
You're cutting the head ball too much.
Cool!! thanks alot, 9 ball is my favourite game so far so this vid mean alot!! will learn afew things from ur vid n practice it!!
anyways, whats ur table size? seems a lil smaller thn usual
8ft
cool! thankss again for the wonderful tip!!
this is great stuffs and I have learned a lot. Keep it up
Today I watched the February 1978 ABC Wide World of Sports pool tournament between Minnesota Fats and Willie Mosconi. What did I see? Them run the table but also scratch and break without sinking any. Happens to the best. I sank 3 balls on my 9 ball rack.
pretty cool indeed!
Awesome video! I'm going to give this a shot. Do you ever do any lessons in your area?
I give lessons here and there.
Awesome videos Chris
buckets :)
Still workin on the 2nd style, dunno why but I made the other wing ball :)))
Can u do video and demonstration 9ball break but 9ball on the spot....cheers
I love your videos man, I always came just close enough on my aim, and it grew to frustrate me. Can't wait to try out the ghost ball method, along with everything else you've shown. (I even took notes) Any more vids coming out? And could I request the curved ball shot?
More videos (lessons) are to come.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer nice.
Question Chris- what about playing on a table that is not perfectly even. Felt may be torn a tad in a spot or two at my parents house. Do you have tips to help make a shot better on an uneven table? They aren't going to ever fix their table. I grew up shooting pool. I got really good. I've been out of it though now for a long time and play at holidays only but I am now watching videos to see what I can re-teach myself so I can impress. Myself mostly. I am terrible at banking. My son who didn't grow up playing except on an app can bank better than I can. He just knows how to do it. I don't grasp the concepts he tries to teach me about the diamonds and hit here it goes there etc... also I'm not very good at too much green between. Any tips are appreciated. Thank you.
This playlist here:
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Should have everything you need regarding basics. As far as shooting on an unleveled table, you're just gonna have to hit the cue ball with some pace so it doesn't have a chance to roll off course.
Bro, where did you put the 1 ball, above the head string or what ?
The 1-Ball is racked on the spot.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer
In Indonesia , they put 9-ball on the spot....
I learned this before from local pool players here, yeah it sure works to run a rack, thanks for reminding me this again lil'chris. Surely, your cue has much power and less elasticity, whats your cue tip?
The break cue is the Predator BK3 with a phenolic tip.
Useful!
Is it ok to break with our good cue stick? If I don't I always forget and play the whole game with the cheap stick.
I always thought (because I was taught this way) that 9-ball racks had a regulated orientation...
1
r r
493
r r
2
(where 'r' are random). Was i taught incorrectly? Thanks.
Normally, all that matters is the 1 on the foot spot and the 9 in the middle. Everything else doesn't matter. Now a days, tournaments have the rule to put the 2-ball in the back of the rack.
Very nice.
What kind of tip do you use on your break cue? feel like I get no English with my phenolic-tipped break cue.
In this video, I'm using a Predator BK3 which has a phenolic cue. I also have a BK Rush which comes with a BK Hybrid tip. You can get side spin onto a cue ball with a phenolic tip. I demonstrate that in this video here: czcams.com/video/wZ5OocniGoA/video.html
Hi Chris, lately I have tried a little more power on the break but my cue ball is jumping out the table, do you know what could be causing that? If so can I have some tips to correct that, thanks
Do you drive your cue down into the table, or are you breaking off of a rail and your bridge hand is under your cue?
The cue ball flying off the table is due to the cue ball being in the air when it hits the rack. This is normally cause by an elevated cue when the cue ball is hit.
Try to have your cue as leveled as possible when you break, otherwise pull back some of the power.
I usually break off the rail so I’m going to move down to the table and see if that helps
Hey Chris, should I invest in a Viking Crush cue or just get a Crush shaft made for a playing cue that I want to make into a break cue? Do you think the butt makes a difference as long as the shafts are the same?
The butt of the cue CAN have a difference on the cue because of the weight and balance point. Having said that, if you're "fully" adjusted to your playing cue then getting just the shaft should be fine.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Well the Viking Crush cue is listed as being made with “aged” hard rock maple as opposed to their playing cues that are made with regular hard rock maple or birdseye. Assuming all other factors are the same like weight and balance point, does the “aged” maple of the butt make that big of a difference, or is it just some marketing b.s.?
Hey Chris, I got a question regarding humidity levels.... Giving your lesson here on consistent ball patterns and predicting where they will end up, what would be the difference if you broke in a low humidity environment as opposed to a high humidity environment... Earl Strickland is an absolute Nazi when it comes to this kinda stuff. Wondering what your thoughts are dude...
I wouldn't know how to answer this as I haven't been a a low humidity environment to compare how the balls will react off of one another or off the rails. Nonetheless, if they re-acted differently than expected, it still would be up to me to be able to quickly adjust to the conditions or just stop playing in that type of environment.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer Yeah true. A recent 9-Ball tournament I was watching a few matches of Earl basically was annoyed that the table he was playing on had so many audience members around it because he reckoned because there were so many audience members around his table it affected the way it played because everyone's breathing made the humidity level skyrocket... It's interesting stuff.... I play guitar and I know how high humidity levels can affect the tone of an acoustic guitar so maybe billiard tables all suffer from this same kinda thing being that they are primarily made out of wood just like guitars are....
Does this work the same way on a 7' table? I am guessing so since the the tables are scaled down equally. On my 7' table other balls seem to bump the wing ball before it gets to the corner.
This works on a 7', 8', and 9' table that I've seen with a template rack. With a regular rack, you're not guaranteed a perfect rack, so you won't always get consistent results. Whenever a regular rack is used, I primarily try to make the 1-ball into the side pocket of the break.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer - Do you suggest using a Magic rack (I.e. triangle with holes in it) for consistent outcomes on 7/8/9 feet tables?
@@GameboyZoneRocks Yes, it allows you to understand how a rack will truly spread when broken consistently.
Now, I also recommend practicing with regular racks too because not all players like using template racks. With regular racks, your primary practice should be trying to make the head ball on the break.
Good job. But looks like table eats a lot. 😁✌👏
Hi Lil Chris, can you show the ways of doing Golden Break for 9 ball ...
What's the "Golden Break"?
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer It's the break that ball number 9 will enter any pocket after the break.
That requires the rack to be rigged with gaps at specific areas. The location and size of the gaps determine where to place the cue ball and how much power to use. This is something that is not ideal for a match and is frowned upon if exploited.
Ur a fast player like me although I might play a bit too fast
Some people say that I play a little slow.
Lil' Chris maybe but I was just looking during the run out so maybe they only say that when table isn’t wide open which is true for everyone
Where can I buy the under rack holder? Black rubber in the rack shape that likely is there to keep the balls tight.
Its a magic rack, you can find them on amazon.
I think you might be talking about a magic rack. You can buy them for 8, 9 and 10 ball. Just type magic rack into your searchbar.
9 ball is the most predictable .....case in point international tournaments are now requiring certain amount of balls to reach the kitchen regardless of pocketing a ball on the break
Or How to scratch on every break.
Aiming 1-4 is wrong. Also unless a tourney requires breaking from the box which is rare move the cb much closer to the rail
Is this a raised rack...? (9 on the spot)
No, the 1-Ball is on the spot in this demonstration
What’s ur cue sir and tip
In this video I'm using my Predator BK3 to break with and shooting with my Schon STL-17. I still use my BK3 in recent videos, but I now shoot with a Predator Tuxedo.
However, whenever I go out to play in leagues or tournaments I break with a Predator BK Rush and shoot with a Predator Blak4-5.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer thanks sir I try the banking systems it works I wish I have cue like yours to improve my game
No matter how much speed I apply, the balls do NOT spread! What’s going on, anyone%?
If you're not using a template rack, then you have be real careful when you're using a regular rack and rack the balls as tight as you can with little to no gaps in between the balls. After that, you have to make sure how the cue ball strikes the 1-ball during the break. The more you cut the 1-ball, the less energy that's transfer into the rack which results in less of a spread.
Chris I need your help.....
One day I was playing a friend and I made the 9-ball three times in a row. I played another guy and I made it two times in a row and he wanted to spot the nine after that. I told a friend which didn't play very good pool where to break and he made the 9-ball three times in a row on me. Then I played a friend of mine and of course this 10 ball went in the same pocket all three times never touch the ball of course it was in the two pockets that people consider not a legal pocket. All using the same break. of course 10 ball used to not be that way just like the Fargo way. they even play one pocket today where if you make a ball on the break it doesn't count. all I can say is I would challenge any pool player in the world to make a 10 ball on the break on a big table in those two pockets that don't count and they added probably 10 brakes they're lucky if they do it once. I don't know why they got that stupid ruling. And guess what where did I break the same place where you break right toward that ball in the middle as if you're pushing that one threw that ball. that is pretty strong I didn't even get to that point when I started commenting before I just did. that is the place where I made the 10 ball three times in a row that same type of brake and the 9-ball the five times of course more than just that. this is the ultimate break not from the rail. I just don't cut it I go right through it. see you're playing with that English so you can make the one ball which I don't care about making the one ball. I would push the one right through the two ball with no English dead center. and it may not be exactly on the 2nd dot or diamond On both places it could be a hair to the right to be a dead straight contact if there weren't balls in between. as a matter of fact I know it's a tad bit to the right.
2 ball should always be in the back for a legal rack
What if the rack is high or back a little. How do you compensate? What if the rack has a little tilt to it?
I would ask my opponent to fix the rack as best as they can.
Shouldn't the rack be 123495678.
1 ball at the head, 9-ball in the middle, and the remaining 7 must be randomly placed.
@@LilChrisPoolPlayer The way i've been taught you place it 123459678
you need to increase the microphone volume a bit