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Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Face Your Target Squarely

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.

Index: Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power

  1. Face Your Target Squarely
  2. Gather Weight Into The Cue
  3. Still Moving At Impact
  4. Following Through
  5. Pointing The Way

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