169686 476 Games Pool true Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:47:44 -0700 /system/videos/6/86/96/16/169686.flv games, pool, breaking, shooting, balls, playing How To Break a Rack in Pool http://www.howcast.com/videos/169686-How-To-Break-a-Rack-in-Pool http://www.howcast.com/videos/169686-How-To-Break-a-Rack-in-Pool/edit approved 157 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=169686"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=169686" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 4 KeithMcKellar http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 3968 false false false 65504 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/25.jpg Position cue ball Position the cue ball as close as you can to the head string, the imaginary line behind which you have to shoot. You can usually spot the best place to put your ball by looking for the telltale wear marks on the cloth.

]]> 65505 2 37 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/37.jpg Hold the cue correctly Hold the cue correctly, which means as level as possible with the tip poking through a loop made with the thumb and forefinger of your non-dominant hand. The forearm on your dominant hand should be at a 90-degree angle to the floor.

]]> 65506 3 50 Tip You can get a special cue made just for breaking. Many players choose a slightly lighter, faster one.

]]> 65507 4 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/56.jpg Aim at the center of the cue ball Aim your cue so that it will hit the cue ball at dead center. Hitting the ball even a fraction to the side will result in a bad break.

]]> 65508 5 64 Tip The tip of the cue should be about an inch from the cue ball.

]]> 65509 6 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/69.jpg Target the head ball Target the closest or “head” ball, which is usually the number one ball.

]]> 65510 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/74.jpg Stand up straight with knees bent Stand up straighter than you normally would when taking a shot, but keep your knees bent.

]]> 65511 8 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/81.jpg Experiment with backswings Experiment with different backswings. Some pros like to reach their arm back a few inches farther than usual when they break, while others like to shorten their reach.

]]> 65512 9 89 Tip Bring your arm back slowly and steadily when getting ready to hit the cue ball.

]]> 65513 10 95 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/95.jpg Push your body forward Hit the cue ball as hard as you can while still maintaining accuracy. Move your hips and torso forward for more power, and follow straight through with the cue. If you’re doing it right, your back foot should end up in a little kick.

]]> 65514 11 108 Tip At the moment your cue hits the cue ball, your forearm should be at a 90-degree angle to your cue.

]]> 65515 12 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/114.jpg Test your focus Test your focus. Break a few times while looking at the cue ball, then break while focusing on the head ball. Use whichever style works better for you.

]]> 65516 13 126 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169686/126.jpg Practice Practice over and over, noting how the balls are breaking so you can adjust your speed or stance. In a standard break of a rack of 15 balls, you’re most likely to sink the two balls directly behind the head ball. If you’re getting wild results, try hitting with less power.

]]> 65517 14 143 Fact Mozart was a passionate billiards player; he composed at the table, played for high stakes, and when he died he owned 12 cues.

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