Very few break and runs in 10 ball on my table. The run outs I have are after the break. I also throw the balls I make on the break back out on the table randomly so that i can attempt to run all ten.

I do have a 10 ball break and run coming up in video I shot soon, so you will be able to see the break.

@@anthonybrookspoolandbillia5289 cool!!! Just trying to help you get more views!!

I usually use a closed bridge for the break. But have been experimenting with an open bridge and have some success with it. I have found that the open bridge keeps me from hitting the break to hard while also being able to get a good pop and sending the second row balls towards the side pockets and the one ball up table. I almost always pocket one of the side balls with this open bridge break and often 1 or 2 other balls. These videos are several months old and I have recently gone back to a closed bridge using the knowledge I learned from experimenting with the open bridge. It has helped me find the sweet spot, speed control, elevation… and more.

Thx king! Speed control is the name of the game… appreciate the comment.

Hard to believe that I actually played it that way for position on the 9.

@@anthonybrookspoolandbillia5289 I just thought you’d play it soft and just roll it in behind the 9 that way. But new cloth is probably still super fast yet. Ttyl Anthony!

like lightening... lol @@joestrauss8977

Thanks Joe! All these clutch positions were from the same practice session! The pool gods were really against me this day… lol. However, every bad position is an opportunity for greatness and a chance to practice how to get out of the bad position you were either put in or accidentally put yourself in.

Thank you!

I really appreciated that time and effort that you guys put into that cue!

Thanks Patrick!

Not yet Joe… it can take up to a year! Hopefully my guy can get it done before that. FYI you never need to apologize for being too busy… life always comes first.

Thank you!

I am still waiting… it has been paid for in full… but Diamond is having to cut a 3 piece slate for the table so that it can fit down the stairs. My table rep said that if you order from Diamond you can expect to wait for up to a year for delivery and install. Because I am using him it will be a few months.

@@anthonybrookspoolandbillia5289 Did you get your Diamond table yet? Do you have a date?

@@mid-life-adventure8675 still waiting… they won’t give me a delivery date… just that it will be less than 32 weeks from the date it was ordered.

@@anthonybrookspoolandbillia5289 I ordered on 7/5, was told it would be less than a year. Most recent update was "it would be ready for delivery sometime in January 2023" which is encouraging, i guess. Good Luck and keep me updated, I'll watch for an update.

@@mid-life-adventure8675 if you get your table in January and I am still waiting… I will be happy for you and burning a hole in someone’s ear complaining at Diamond… lol

It's paid for... now its just the wait for an installer to become available.

thx bro!

Thx Cindy!!! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Joe! I didn’t actually realize how many banks there were in the clips until you mentioned it… lol

Filmora… why do you ask?

Just wondering ^-^ Good vid!

Thank you for the sentiment! I hope you had a wonderful holidays and New Years!

Merry Christmas to you as well!

I under hit and over hit a few... it happens to us all. I find the most important thing is to just accept where you are at on table and try to get back in shape. Yes the Purple heart is a Monster!!! Matt did an amazing job on it! I am smashing 10 ball racks better than ever!

Thx Joe!

Yeah.. in these examples I actually like the people who are giving me guff. The guy who gave his criticism is actually a quality player... I was very surprised that he walked up to the table and made comments.

Thx brotha!

There is nothing wrong with playing with yourself... LOL, but there is no substitute for the real thing.

Me too... until then I have to settle with shooting at the hall.

Back at him!

Nothing is simple with 4 1/4 inch pockets.

Good eyes! Very hard to see it... but you can definitely tell because of the ball reaction. The cue ball would never return to the rail that fast at that distance even with a massive amount of topspin. His tip position is too low for that to happen as well. We were playing a friendly game so I let it go, but I told him I would review the video. Later he admitted that he thought he might have felt the double hit.

@@anthonybrookspoolandbillia5289 yes I have a questionable shot on my videos as well what's up on mine the opponent hit the real first then the ball and then the little after.

That's +1 for Eric the Destroyer...LOL