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Turn a 9-Ball Rack To Powder!

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Bearing Down

Bear Down To Break

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
I get set a little deeper down to the table in preparation to break. Grimace optional! With power and not micro-accuracy as the emphasis, I stand a little straighter than I would for a regular pool stroke, and you should too.

My weight has been shifted mostly to my front (left) foot. I'll start to pull the trigger next.

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