How to Break Better in 8 Ball, 9 Ball and 10 Ball (Not Just for Beginners) - Free Pool Lessons

[@DUSTERELLI]

I used to break with an open bridge. Practiced the closed bridge for quite some time and it helped my break tremendously!

[@tomferguson9922]

Brian, I have been focusing on my break lately by simply breaking and repeating for 15 minutes every practice of 2 to 3/ week. Í put all 15 balls in the same location in on every rack . Sometimes I take photos to assess the table, just a little overkill, but it reinforces the need to review the table, Thank you so much for your knowledge. Many channels focus on shots, but your focus is on shot tecnique and running the rack which wins games. Thanks.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Have a great new year.

[@planetmediaskateboarding]

For 9-ball, I like to put the cue ball in the middle, and just do a perfect stop shot, that way I always have a shot on any ball. The cue ball hits the rack, then moves back an inch or two and stays there perfectly. If I do it right that is.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching Happy happy new year

[@procrastinator6902]

Excellent information here and I really wish that people out there would take your thoughts on the second ball break to heart, I totally agree with you on this one! I think most people who swear by it are vastly overestimating how often they get an 8 on the break. It offers no CB control and doesn't reliably pocket any ball. There is one small, but important, detail that I think needs correction/clarification: A longer bridge doesn't give you more "power", it gives you more "speed". Tho the two often get used interchangeably, there is a distinction. Power is force, speed is velocity. I've discovered that for me personally, a change in speed is usually what I need instead of power. I consistently play with about a 9" or 10" bridge on every shot and just change back swing length depending on needs. Only a couple of inches for most standard shots, a few more for shots where I need spin or massé to take, and just about all the way back to the bridge hand for top speed shots: breaking, force follow, screw back/power draw, etc. My force is just about the same regardless of bridge length and being able to have the same bridge and stroke on every shot has helped my game out tremendously.

[@FXBilliards]

Happy new year. Thanks for watching.

[@NineBallPool]

Thanks Brian , Will incorporate this into next Break & Rack, Break and Rack Session, 🎱☘

[@FXBilliards]

Sounds great! It’s always thanks for watching

[@thegodofpez]

I love the dichotomy between rack break differentials in 8 & 9 ball. I’ll take your advice and try to learn to break with a closed bridge, the rail is just so easy. Thanks, B!

[@FXBilliards]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it helps you improve your game! Happy new year, my friend

[@TheTommyLasordaExperience]

This is great, thanks. Our band loves your videos

[@shader26]

Great! Can’t wait to try it. Specially thankful for the tips on how to adjust when your normal break isn’t working. What to look for. Where I play we have the three ball rule (three in the kitchen or pocketed) and your nine ball breaks all were “legal” with that rule as well! You e given me what I feel like is a good way to learn what works for me! Thanks Brian!

[@jonathonkrueck4028]

Something to add to the point about not hitting the cue ball where you think you're hitting, it found that i improve that by not trying to hit as hard. Over time i improved, and as I improved, i started hitting harder and harder while maintaining the efficiency of it.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Have a great new year. Thanks for your comments.

[@kpayne2911]

Appreciate the very good lessons. Going to try the closed bridge. Our Wednesday night play, guys usually don't get a good break and leave a lot of balls clumped together. Also a lot of scratches.

[@saleemullahkhan3316]

Thank you very much Brian . For good lesson on 8 ball breaks

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. let’s make it a great 2025.

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Great video with excellent information. Free gold here folks! Get your pen 🖊 and paper 📃 out and take notes!

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!

[@Deep_Divers]

Great channel, great advice Brian. Someday I hope to be half as good as you :)!

[@FXBilliards]

I'm glad you like the channel! I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Hope you’re subscribing.

[@dangoldenberg704]

Great stuff! Are you against the 2nd ball eight ball on a bar table (looks like you are on a 9 footer)?

[@FXBilliards]

You are far more likely to have success on a bar box, but you are far less likely to run racks with the second ball break on anything. If I thought I was outclassed, I would use it on a bar box.

[@alexcamalda9898]

Excellent video Brian, very helpful hints. On 9 ball break, are you always hitting the cue ball dead center? I seem to get better breaks when hitting with a slight low English. And I break within the box... I know... sorry. 😄

[@FXBilliards]

I hit pretty low on the cue ball. But I do change up, depending on how things are going.

[@robertbell6230]

Great as always, can you do a video on 10ball breaks?

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, soon

[@MikeBilliardsFun78]

👍 i like breaking center left and i about have fun playing soon for Club League starting Sun. oh tomorrow

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@prestonjanney4711]

Brian, what are your thoughts on weights of break cues. Light, or heavy. More speed vrs more power??

[@FXBilliards]

The Jurry has been out for 15 years -lighter cues to tend to break better. You would have a difficult time finding a top player breaking with anything over 20 ounces.

[@user-do1fq8oy9c]

Secondary collisions are purely up to chance. I have had MANY great breaks go to $hit 3 seconds after contact

[@FXBilliards]

Sometimes it’s a good idea to take off some speed so you don’t get as many secondary collisions.

[@tonyhanna1392]

Thanks for that Brian - just subscribed. I have a table in Australia that is 7ft long. Can you please advise how far the marking dots should be from each end cushion for the cue ball and the front of the rack. After watching your video I think we have marked those markers in the wrong position - this is for 9 ball. Thanks.

[@FXBilliards]

The dots should be along the center vertical line and along the second diamond - so essentially directly between the corner and side pockets

[@jriley7164]

So funny.I used to break from side hitting the 2nd ball and was successful but i didnt play for 3 years.I came back trying that same break and was getting destroyed.I switched it up to dead center and was able to get a way better spread .My logic was im taking a chance with a spread table that the other guy runs 6 or 7 and leaves me a duck hunt.Its been working...btw.I made it from a 6 to an 8.Spread the balls and take out your trouble ball(s) asap and you will win more games!Brian knows

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Have a great new year.

[@randallgibson8619]

Loose grip, it’s crazy how much a loose grip will help a large majority of low/intermediate players. A lot of people dont get the concept of accuracy over power either, a medium power solid hit wins over a sloppy hard hit all day everyday. Great stuff as usual pal, still need to get my ass lined out on the 8 ball break lol

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. Have a great new year.

[@vincent6692]

Preach it.

[@FXBilliards]

He got me- thanks very much for watching. I appreciate your support of the channel.

[@christianelliott3667]

What size table are you using?

[@FXBilliards]

9 foot table 4 1/2 inch pockets

[@kb3170]

[@FXBilliards]

Happy new year. Thanks for watching.

[@iripitup]

Am I the only one who wanted to see the 10 ball break and didn't get one?

[@FXBilliards]

No, you are not. But the tin ball break is essentially the same as the eight ball break.

[@FXBilliards]

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