Simple TIPS To Break Like A Pro At Pool!

[@donovanpahl155]

I love break videos. Most important shot in the game! Thanks Karl!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you so much

[@georgesamaral-lb2oh]

Excellent, very well articulated explanation - the BEST I've seen on KZbin!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Wow, thanks! ☺️

[@jamesdavis8731]

You are becoming (well, already are) one of my favorite commentators and now I am really enjoying any videos you put out. You just have a genuine "good guy" vibe about you. Look forward to more videos.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks for the nice words I appreciate it 😊

[@BetTheFarmTV]

Yo “box office”, Benny Breaks here. Awesome video breaking everything down for the folks. You know me and my massive break so kudos to you for telling it exactly how it is. With one exception…. that back foot should be kicked out about 6-10 inches bubba. You don’t wanna be in a DEAD straight line with the rack. Kicking that foot out a little bit makes generating power a bit more effortless and allows you to roll up onto your back to on your follow through and also allows you to come up with your body in the follow through just a couple inches (like SVB).

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hey bro hope your well 😄

[@CueLegends]

Most important shot in the game

[@johnschmidt7621]

Speed is what we need 😊

[@martinolson761]

Thanks Karlito!! Adjusting the stance looks key...It should really help my wife get more pop in the breaks...Cheers. Let play golf sometime.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Sounds good!

[@charlyparker8406]

Hi Karl, thanks for this best video on the break around. Few questions for you, hope you can answer: a) in our amateur league here in Germany we play 9 on the spot, but we have no break box (yet). So can place the cue ball closer to the rail. What position exactly would you recommend?, b) with the break box in your video you seem to place the cue ball always on the corner, yet some pro's go a little more towards the centre, I never understood why, can you pls comment?, c) would love to hear your insight on the 8-ball and the 10-ball break too! Cheers, enjoy Fulda.

[@stuartduvalljones3619]

I’ve searched a long time ago for the reason why I would break a 9 ball rack and the cue ball would fly off the table and couldn’t find anything. Naturally went away with more experience but would’ve been nice to help diagnose then. Great video thanks Karl.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad I could help!

[@Flackbox]

Best video I've seen on breaking by a mile thanks

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Appreciate the comment thanks

[@nuggers23]

Yeah! Finally new vid! Matchroom is killing this channel! 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Tedsterlab]

Hahahah

[@vitalikliber]

Thanks for sharing Karl, great material!

[@Pool_Player_Ice]

Miss that Pool Life song!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Might come back

[@vernrogers2041]

In the past, for 8 ball, I fooled around with a pop break and squatting the cue ball. Fun to watch, but a lot of dry breaks. I started breaking with a pretty level cue (traditional stance,close to center table), but found that as I powered it up, the accuracy dropped off some. For the last couple of weeks I've been squaring up and pushing off my back foot, like you recommend, and am just destroying racks.Often with 2 or 3 balls down. ( And now girls like me too!) LOL Peace from Calgary,Canada.

[@BangTimePool]

Love the explanations!!! Good vid bro!!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@MitchTubeism]

When did they start putting 9-ball on the spot? Been out of that game for quite some time.

[@polakhomie]

You the man, Karl. Love the new intro (but the pool life song is legendary though, not gonna lie). Thanks for the tips, mate!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

True might revamp it hahaha

[@fabrorro]

wow great analisys! thanks !!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@JungKimrecruiter]

GR8 tips!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you

[@travislogsdon8691]

Your the man Karl’ Thanks again

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Any time!

[@DaveSpicerUK]

Awesome edit and great advice!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Appreciate it!

[@yt_loki_gaming2192]

Very insightful video think this is the first break box video thank you

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad it was helpful! And glad you enjoyed it thanks

[@ThePoolTryHard]

Great explanation. First class

[@AndyGallagher86]

Hey, my man, lovely video yet again. Love this video. Rules and breaking 101 from Mr Box office himself 😁 bring on more videos and #EuropeanOpenPool in a few days. #HeyPoolFans #PoolLife 💛🤝🏻

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Ledge thanks andy

[@MikeBilliardsFun78]

nice video like the Power Break remind of the Japanese video that does those Break videos

[@MikeBilliardsFun78]

when breaking i think i need stop twisting my body full 45 degreed i think , when i not being consistence i feel like quitting my league but i know my captain in the Sunday League would not like that , maybe my Wednesday League to

[@TheArmymatt]

Any chance we can get see some of these Shot on impact in slow mo.... so we can get a clear pic of what's too thin or full on the 1? Thank you but def. Appreciate the tips and do you have a video on how to break in 8 Ball?

[@waelaltalaa]

Did you kidnap matchroom's video editor? :) :) Love the video, good stuff man!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

💯

[@craig2597]

Great video Karl! Thanks for the tips!!

[@tscltd9507]

Good video. Txs

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vinceponc2004]

Your video is spot on.. as with boxing, the power comes from the legs and torso as in throwing a “right cross” and pushing off with the back foot instead of raising the back foot off the floor! The feet placement is correct too, makes sense to place the back foot more directly behind the front foot to generate more power .. thanks for this video!

[@gustaffriberg7742]

Awesome, thanks!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No problem!

[@war4tek]

Thank you for this video. Do you use the same rack and cue placement for all table sizes?

[@georgea9959]

Karl - CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON THE 8 BALL BREAK? ANYTHING AT THIS POINT WOULD HELP.. THXS, Georgr

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes, there is one, if you click on videos, filter by most watched, it’s up there. Let me know in the comments what you think. I am going to create a playlist tab for game improvement 👊

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Im wondering what would be the result if you hit the break with MAXIMUM POWER as you possibly can like how Django Bustamante and Johny archer do in their primes, where their backfoot kicks.

[@itsjefferson]

UPA racks the 1 ball in the foot spot.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

WNT rack the 9

[@nathelm]

Moving the 9 ball to the center spot is the reason 1 ball always go into the side. I'm not even very good at 9 ball but 8 out of 10 breaks I will pot the 1 ball in the side. BTW, are you doing snooker commentary as well? I thought I recognized your voice.

[@rickbentley2955]

What do you look at last before you actually break. The cue ball, the one ball or the nine ball?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I believe I’m cueball

[@brettbarker8444]

This will be perfect if I ever get into a pro matchroom tournament. I appreciate the video and definitely learned a couple things about diagnosing my break, but how can I take advantage of my local league rules of the one ball on the spot and no brake box? Right now I’m placing the cueball just behind the line and between 1/2 to one diamond to the right of center, then aim a hair to the right of full one ball with about a tip of low right.

[@PoolProblems]

With those rules you just hit a simple stop ball on the 1 and the wing ball goes. Your biggest concern should be inspecting the rack to spot and fix gaps between the balls.

[@zanethind]

I can't break hard with closed bridge unfortunately it's just weird too because I've been trying everything to make it work

[@craigmacbeth2139]

What about when the one ball is on the spot. How do you make it in the side from there?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

You make the corner ball easy when the one is on the spot

[@Arsenal-Tengu]

For the old rack style, are the tip placement on the cue ball and aiming for the 9 ball the same ?

[@salmansyah6458]

Finally i found'it

[@robnewton6907]

When did they change that?

[@JoseEspinoza-pt2il]

Hello is the same brake for 8 ball barbox .thanks

[@BrianEHoover]

Great video - thanks for the tips. It looked like some of the pro's were starting to move the cue ball in 1/2 - 1 full ball width towards the middle in the break box with tons of success. Any truth to that or is it just the camera angles fooling me?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Truth in this yes, I think when the cloth is brand new they do this 💪🏻 good spot

[@allaboutbilliard2286]

What size is break box ?

[@lanternman13]

Is there a "Captain Morgan" break like you did some time ago? (Captain Morgen Break: with foot landing on the rail during break shot with lots of power)

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Philipino style

[@abrehamhaile4976]

nice tip karl but i crashied the brake like svb ha ha am just kidding . nice lessen and you been so long to add new videos .

[@02vanity]

good video, but could you stop the camera sway, it makes me dizzy lol...

[@peterwhitaker71]

Without a magic rack, 1 on the spot and on random APA league tables, my most successful break is having the cue ball at 2 balls distance from the rail, aiming just a hair off square on the 1, NOT full power. The problem for amateurs, is that when they go for power, they lose accuracy. Just my observations. Happy shooting.

[@billtube55]

I'd be curious to hear what Karl thinks of Gareth Potts break technique, where he pushes down so hard as he follows through he bends the cue severely. If you watch Stephen Hendry's recent vid they discuss it.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Looks good for tv lol 😂

[@billtube55]

Haha cheers Karl Also, great advice on changing the stance. I'm definitely going to give that a try

[@muhammadmustafa716]

Two completely different breaking techniques for two completely different scenarios. One is focused towards power and is for 8 ball and the other ur targeting to make the specific headball with technique in 9 ball. Only real place where the gareth potts break would be viable in is american 8 ball.

[@petercumberlidge2940]

Get the average pool player practicing this for an hour or two… 👍

[@f1k199]

What break cue are you using and shaft.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Predator with the bk shaft

[@taichan5247]

i see you're using a kamui kageki, how does it compare to other chalks on the same price point?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Il do a review 😊

[@baodo7905]

Man I miss seeing Karl in the Mosconi cup.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Me too bro

[@turkeyphant]

Why don't you break from the centre?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Harder to make the one ball

[@michelbader]

where to aim?

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

You forgot to show what happens if you break it with MAXIMUM FORCE WITH a SQUARE HIT AT 1

[@2colossery]

I have developed this "old school" break to being a good alternative. Basically breaking 9 ball like 10-ball. There are a couple balls in the rack that tends to go. If you get a really square hit, the back ball comes back into the 9 ball, and you can make it in the sides or the upper corners. And if it is dry, the balls tend to cluster up in the center of the table, leaving a tough layout. It's a good option to the cut break if you practice it regularly.

[@stevejones3180]

8 ball please 🙂

[@shaneadkins9766]

You can't just move the rack up and center the 9 ball on the dot tho. Wth?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

We can lol

[@Scott-0007]

Who's holding the camera?? so uneven and wonky at some points in the video lol

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

A drunk man hahaha

[@charliestsaousis5597]

9 in the spot, ?? That is the rule

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes sir

[@thenit]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife since when?? (not asking for a date.. just a general idea how long ago)

[@shneewawhoo]

You talk about repetition and being exact. Then you play in your socks. I think the difference in height with sole thickness on your shoe is as big an issue as anything you bring up. Or it's all nonsense.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Correct if you want to perform to the highest level, for me I’m a KZbin player now 😀

[@shneewawhoo]

@karlboyes7844 You are right. . I'm American and probably have a lfew residual bad Mosconi Cup memories, sorry. You do a good job on your videos.

[@stevenorourke9012]

Can u just hurry up and come out of retirement

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣🤣 playing a tournament next week in Belgium! We will be making a video 👊

[@mr.lootybutthole]

Be honest Karl: Have you hit the washing machine with the cueball yet? Mine has a crack in the plastic 😅

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Been close hahaha

[@allaboutbilliard2286]

What size is break box ?

[@soderhamn1983]

Why on earth does all the pros break from that spot and dont move the cue ball more to the middle or back within the break box? Its like 50/50 if they scratch or not and 1 in 3 or 4th the 9 goes... Too risky break I think, wouldnt be better to have less chance to scratch every break and have unfortunately also less chance to make a ball on break, but at least you dont run the risk of scratching?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I think the pros prefer trying to make the 1ball everytime

[@ryan4452]

You said aaahk instead of arc🤣 when referencing the draw on the 9 ball break

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Bad accent hahaha

[@Reaper-ro3rb]

Very useful!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you think so!

[@johnmackay3136]

I'm going to have to try this 9 ball one of these days. Cheers for another informative video Karl👍

[@hanspw]

😢 I don't understand this. I rack the balls like you (all frozen to each other), have same break box, breaks medium to hard with my predator bk2 right towards the 9, but 1 ball always goes ONE DIAMOND above center pocket. 1 diamond to high!!!😮. The table is Brunswick GC lll. To make 1 ball in side I have to aim so thin on 1 ball so I scratch in corner pocket.. wots wrong???? 😭😡😡😡

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Hitting it too full, aim thinner

[@hanspw]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife well, I do, slowly all way out to the edge but every break 1 ball goes 1/2 to 1 diamond above... so flicking frustrated 😡

[@hanspw]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife ok, now I found the spot. Aiming full on second ball 👍