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Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power

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Face Your Target Squarely
Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power

Face The Target

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
Beginners need to develop power in their 8-ball break by shooting from directly opposite the head ball in the rack, in this case the yellow 1-ball.

The photo angle is slightly off center so you can see along the length of my shooting arm.

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