How to Run 9 Ball Racks (Free Pool Lessons)

[@jonathonmartin7563]

I really like that you keep in your misses and show us that all of us get out of position and make stupid mistakes. It shows that we all will never stop learning this game. Ty man

[@FXBilliards]

Glad to help - you guys are all amazing. Keep putting in good work.

[@MrPlomsone]

That was a solid advice to start playing with 3 balls and go up from there. It makes the rack a lot less intimidating and it increases your chances for a runout. Thank you Brian.

[@FXBilliards]

And thank you for taking the time to watch

[@CharlesM-hq6cv]

Nice touch, great explanation of shots/position (love the little pic which shows where you are hitting the cue ball..).. thanks, u shoot a very good stick my man..

[@FXBilliards]

Appreciate it, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ryangoesoutside]

Clear, concise and on point advice here! I love showing people how to break and practice patterns with the 3 ball method. It's demanding without being overwhelming and can be deceptively difficult!

[@BangTimePool]

When you played 11 o’clock on the back it 5- the only thing I would have done was play about 8oclock to “lengthen” the angle so whitey goes closer to the corner pocket on the shirt rail- then hit the long rail and end up between the side and corner. Good stuff B!!!

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you big guy

[@EnigmaticCipher]

I'm a 6 in APA 9-ball. After my last Master's match, one of the better players in our area asked me to set up to break, so I set up on the side like you demonstrated in this video, then he asked me why. I understood that breaking from that spot was advantageous for the 1 in the side and the 4 and 6 position balls to the corner pockets, but then he asked me to come over and look at the rack and tell him what I saw. I did, but I didn't understand what I was looking for. Then, he pointed out little gaps between the balls and gave me a 30 minute tutorial on why he changes his break location based on where he sees gaps between the balls, so I learned that the position you've demonstrated in the video is the best spot, but only if the rack is perfect, which, in the APA, isn't always the case, heh.

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, I’ve covered gaps in the rack and other videos. More importantly, if there’s gaps in the rack, you should ask for a re-rack. Otherwise, you can break from the side where the gaps exist. Thanks for your comments. Have a great day.

[@ridebiking]

That was a great run. Sweet shots. That backspin angle on the 8 ball corner pocket was a good view for me to learn from

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you for watching and I hope it helps!

[@trw4war322]

When you made the three on that rail using a soft cut that was a work of art! Fascinating and Instructive to watch a Master teaching the intricacies of such a challenging game.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching!

[@djamo1969]

Great video, B. I get the feeling you don’t like bangers. Lol

[@FXBilliards]

Bangers help pay the bills - I love them. lol

[@kb3170]

Well said...Everyone makes mistakes ... gotta learn from them. There's always more than one lesson learned from every rack played.

[@ODUB2]

As always, appreciate the insight Coach B.

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure! Have a great day.

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

I would have put a touch of inside on the 6 ball, but that's no guarantee. Great explanation & great video!

[@scottsthoughtschannel9538]

Ty for these great tips, ill be following you now!!!

[@FXBilliards]

Appreciate the follow - keep putting in work!

[@rickygilbert4054]

Great advice to start learning to play position pool by starting with 3 balls and then progressing to 4, 5 balls etc.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching and I hope it helps!

[@rphilli9]

Just as Jonathan mentioned below, I like the realistic pool lesson where you actually miss shots and demonstrate crisis management. Good lesson.

[@FXBilliards]

I try to be as realistic as possible. Thanks for watching.

[@nvpoolshooter]

I love this kind of video. Since I love talking pool, here we go. The break. What WNT has done with the break in their events is a travesty, in my opinion. First is the use of template racks, which I loathe. WNT moved the 1 off the spot and rack with the 9 on the spot, and players must break from the box. They did this because with a template rack and racking with the 1 on the spot, making a wingball on the break was all but guaranteed. WNT decided to make the break a little tougher by racking the 9 on the spot and breaking from the box. (using a template rack) Well, guess what? The players figured out the break and now they make the 1 in the side 99% of the time. So much for making the break more difficult. Go back to racking with the 1 on the spot and racking with a triangle. Some players will whine about not being able to get all the balls touching without a template rack. Boo hoo hoo. So what. Just rack the balls as best you can, break and may the best player prevail. There's too much emphasis on the break at the pro level. It's like the players feel entitled to making a ball on the break every time. When you're all but guaranteed to make a ball on the break, then sure, the break is very important to the pros. Take that guarantee away with a triangle rack, and suddenly, strategy returns to the game. Rant over. Throwing three balls on the table and shoot in order? This is great fun and great practice for players at any level. Particularly for you're a less experienced player. I do this pretty much every day during my practice session. Since I'm a little more experienced, I often don't take ball in hand if I have a reasonable shot on the first ball. If I do take ball in hand, I don't take the easy ball in hand. I'll play a more difficult ball in hand forcing me to work the cue ball a little harder for the next shot. This isn't always as easy as it looks either. Sometimes, you throw those balls on the table, and you're left really having to work the cue ball around the table in order to run three balls. You know, in 9 ball, you often have to work that cue ball up and down the table, side to side all while keeping in line for the next shot. Practice running out three balls is a great way to develop those skills. Lastly, the #1 run killer in 9-ball for the amateur, aside from missing a shot, is getting out of line. Sometimes you can recover depending. Sometimes, it can only get worse. If you get in that position, be smart and play a safety. Hear that bar banger? Play a safety. 😂

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you have a great weekend

[@nickbonvino]

Thanks for the insight Bryan! Appreciate all of your videos.

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure!

[@rexrice4496]

At 7:25 I would have shot the 4 with a little right and went 3 rails for the 5 in the same pocket and if I hit it too hard then I would end up where you were playing for. In my opinion, this is a really really good video. Thank you.

[@procrastinator6902]

On a 9 ball rack with the 1 on the spot, I like to break with a bit of pop. It's very effective for keeping the cue ball center table and avoiding being hit by traffic, or ending up stuck on the back rail. There's a reason that most pros you see will break this way for 8 and 10 ball (and before 9 on the spot it was common in 9 ball too). The technique can take a while to master, but I think it's worth it if you play alot. The better ball spread and cue ball placement, along with fairly consistently pocketing a ball, helped run outs happen for me far more frequently.

[@benr4978]

Confident and humble- you are a good dude.

[@FXBilliards]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

[@jamescathcart4762]

The Ghost is a Beast! Best drill ever.

[@FXBilliards]

Well said

[@stanblauvelt975]

Every thing you explained is true Brian I’ve run into the Bangers 😂 and played them they constantly mess up my Pattern play in my mind I’m laughing my ‘ ‘ ‘ off great info keep it coming 👍.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it's helping. Keep putting in work.

[@benhill9257]

I like the fact that you said you can make your own luck. Playing a match last night I had a very tight straight back cross corner bank at the foot rail my opponent ball was right at the corner I was banking away from maybe 2" from my ball I'm banking so I put a little extra speed on the bank one to straighten it up a little and two so if I missed my bank I had the opportunity to get back across and make it in the other corner or knock opponents ball away from the pocket. I got lucky and made it in the opposite corner I was playing and had a easy shot on the 8 for a win. Opponent was pissed that I lucked it in I said you gotta make your own luck get over it lol

[@benhill9257]

Also as always very helpful and great video B. I thoroughly enjoy learning from you

[@FXBilliards]

Appreciate you watching, keep putting in work!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Great video Bryan 👍🏻

[@FXBilliards]

Appreciate you watching. Have a great day!

[@austinmoore1689]

I improved my 9 ball game by playing the forgotten game 7 ball so once I ran a couple I switched to 9 ball and I set up a drill before I racked it to improve my position and then after I made 2 golden breaks in a row I ran the next one out

[@kpayne2911]

Very good video and reminder about shooting safeties. Appreciate you.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching and keep putting in work!

[@XtremeKB86]

Great video! I really needed these tips.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it's helpful, keep putting in work!

[@randallgibson8619]

When I was just getting started and getting pretty good I loved playing those really good shots that played no defense (almost always older guys).

[@RobertCOVELL]

This was perfect to watch as an amatuer, i just played for first time on an olhausen yesterday in elk grove california, and it plays very well, but had old balls to work with. Either way i was playing a guy that slammed em in and was funny you said that!

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you watching and thank you for your comments

[@TimHaunFishing]

Another great lesson. Thank you

[@FXBilliards]

Appreciate you watching.

[@datboywill]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks for watching. Have a great weekend.

[@trevorsmith3947]

Great video B. Everything you say is on point and all level players can benefit from this. Thanks for making these videos. I also got a question B. Do you ever go out to local bars and gamble? Your basically a pro lol

[@FXBilliards]

My pleasure! Not enough money in the local bars. But I did a lot back in the day at the pool halls.

[@johnmackay3136]

You're making me a better player, thank you.

[@FXBilliards]

Glad to hear it. Thank you.

[@EndyEstilo]

Great video brother ..

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it's helpful, keep putting in work!

[@NateAux]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@FXBilliards]

Glad it's helpful! Keep putting in work.

[@normapadro420]

Thank you for your video.

[@FXBilliards]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@Vrilster]

Scratching with 1-3 balls left is how I lose most of my 9 ball games lol. My biggest struggle is closing games out

[@marshallmaynor9224]

I've been doing the 3 ball drill for almost 2 years now and still have trouble beating the ghost. I've recently been working on the 2 below drill which has helped me some but I've only beat the ghost player 2 or 3 times. However, I do see myself improving playing games against other players in 9 and 8 ball. So the drill is definitly helping my game but I am having a tough time mastering it.

[@ron5072]

Thank you for another great video! Maybe you can do a video for us beginner/intermediate players on how to play 9-Ball if you can't run racks. Strategy like, make 3 balls then play safe, etc...

[@FXBilliards]

We have an entire series on the subject. . Visit us at www.FXBTV.com

[@davidhall4373]

Thank you.

[@FXBilliards]

You're welcome!

[@keithdavies52]

Last shot on 4, I'd have to go off hand, etc. My pool buddy, in banter, always accuses me of playing dirty when I play a safety. So I often practice safety for full games. He is what you'd call a banger, but my safety, the other day, had him make a successful Efren Z shot. It was fun to see.

[@tomaszsosnowski9279]

Watching pro snooker made me appreciate safety play as a refined game and skill. If you miss multiple times, you wanna learn how to play these little devilish shots that knock any opponent off balance.

[@EkinghFightNews]

man i wish i saw this earlier. just came 3rd in an under 500 but yes playing safe and putting foul pressure is huGE. WOULD LOVE A SAFETY VIDEO

[@FXBilliards]

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[@juliusb790]

thanks

[@FXBilliards]

Welcome

[@jasonduran2026]

Hi, I would like to see some advice on how to get out of a bad streak. I am level 5, maybe a little more. But I’m in bad slams

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, we have an entire series on the mental game and cover the subject in other videos as well. Visit us at www.FXBTV.com

[@seamusmcfadden994]

First rack. On the 4 to the 5 shot......Instead of just draw, would a little left (7 O'clock) have helped get better on the 5? Less chance to cross the line of the shot? Just asking. I love using low left and low right spin shots.

[@FXBilliards]

That might’ve helped - anytime you’re coming off the rail there’s a chance you might overshoot a shot though, but I appreciate your input. Thanks for sharing.

[@fabianwarzecha6584]

Hey What is your joint type in the P3? I'm before my first big cue purchase and i wanted to buy a P3 with Uni-loc quick release joint. However i looked for some informations about the joints on reddit etc. Most people say that Uni loc is the worst type. It gets loose and decreases the quailty of performance. They recommend Radial. I didnt know that it's as huge difference. What's your opinion and recommendation? I couldn't find my favorite purple P3 with other joint than QR so i'm confused. I need something for many years.

[@FXBilliards]

I only use Uni lock joints. Mostly because it’s what I’ve had for 15 years - so I don’t see any reason to get a different joint when all of my equipment has unilock.

[@criticaltinker]

Out of topic. If i remember correctly, did you said your table is only 8ft? Not 9ft?

[@FXBilliards]

9 foot table. The full description is in the video.

[@tofmill3640]

My luck usually comes in the form of missing a shot but the cue ball ends up in a tough spot for my opponent. Accidental or lucky safety play, I guess. I'm sure there's a way to practice that, plan on what happens to the cue ball if you miss.

[@FXBilliards]

Thanks

[@seamusmcfadden994]

*Safety 🙃

[@Scaviroes]

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[@cheguevara1233]

The important thing you didn't talk about is the pocket lines. The player must be careful which side of the pocket line he is on.

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, I think we have talked about being on the correct side of the shot line on no less than 75 or 80 videos. This is an introduction to 9-ball There is a dozen other things we would mention if it was about specifically position play Thank you for watching.

[@thegodofpez]

Great stuff as always, B. I love the start from 3, move to 4, etc. I’m gonna try that starting at 5. Also, that new FXB neon is dope! 🫡🤟

[@kb3170]

Player A wins. No Sorry B

[@FXBilliards]

Yes, Player B, that guy is good.

[@vincentnicosia2315]

great video B, love the break shots at the corner of Markley 🫡

[@Ret_Lineman]

Back in the day we played 2 shot roll out and playing safe was ridiculous. 2 shot is a better game for 9 ball. Terry Bell and Larry Hubbard ruined pool when they started this Texas express It slowed the game down. 9 ball on the spot is the dumbest thing I’ve heard of