Unlike the classic pool stroke, my body moves to add power to the stroke. I am dropping my trunk's weight down into my legs in preparation to move forward aggressively.
Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power
By Matthew Sherman, About.com
Pulling back for the power break, I feel like I am drawing a bow with drag and weight on my arm. Yet, the cue may be gripped so lightly that the shooting hand is only keeping the cuestick from dropping to the floor!
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- Face Your Target Squarely
- Gather Weight Into The Cue
- Still Moving At Impact
- Following Through
- Pointing The Way
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