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Breaking an 8-Ball Rack With Power

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Following Through

A Full Followthrough Motion

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
I have come off my rear right foot and my weight is placed all onto my front foot. The cuestick is allowed to fly forward from a loose right hand.

The photo has been taken to one side so you may see clearly how my shooting arm is aligned as much as I can manage toward the target all through this powerful break shot.

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