Dr. Dave demonstrates 8-ball break “cheat codes” including pattern racking, the 2nd-ball break, ball gap effects, and how to read a rack. Useful breaking strategy advice is also covered.
Contents:
0:00 – Intro
0:27 – Pattern Racking
1:52 – 2nd-Ball Break
3:23 – Ball Gap Effects
5:58 – Tight Rack
6:19 – Standard Power Break
7:33 – Wrap Up
Supporting Resources:
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– pattern racking resource page:
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– how to get a tight rack:
– “Dr. Dave 8-Ball RUN-OUTS and BREAK ADVICE” video:
– “8-BALL 2nd-Ball Break Strategy … How to POCKET THE 8 ON THE BREAK” video:
– “Best Pool BREAK SHOTS of All Time in 9-ball, 10-ball, and 8-ball”video:
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03.10.2023Contents:0:00 – Intro0:27 – Pattern Racking1:52 – 2nd-Ball Break3:23 – Ball Gap Effects5:58 – Tight Rack6:19 – Standard Power Break7:33 – Wrap UpSupporting Resources:– 8-ball break resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/8-ball/– pattern racking resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/pattern/– rules of pool: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resources/rules/– how to get a tight rack: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/racking/tight/– “Dr. Dave 8-Ball RUN-OUTS and BREAK ADVICE” video: https://youtu.be/eGAEfE71WPc– “8-BALL 2nd-Ball Break Strategy … How to POCKET THE 8 ON THE BREAK” video: https://youtu.be/jR1C4VY4uKg– “Best Pool BREAK SHOTS of All Time in 9-ball, 10-ball, and 8-ball”video: https://youtu.be/6jYtFvOUzbkSubscribe to Dr. Dave's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrDaveBilliards?sub_confirmation=1
seri katil
25.07.2023It's funny seeing Deuel being first in the "how not to rack"/"cheater racks" video clip.
BackSeatHump
25.07.2023Interesting that you published this video today on my birthday(!) because this morning I was playing a match on "miliclip". My opponent broke and something very odd happened: the cue ball scratched and then the 8 ball was also pocketed. He lost the game. Is this because the cue was pocketed first? Had the 8-ball gone down first and then the cue ball would he have won? 📍
Lil' Chris
25.07.2023The only cheat code you need is ⬆, ⬆, ⬇, ⬇, ⬅, ➡, ⬅,➡, B, A … BREAK!!!
Maciej Ka
25.07.2023Dave, one question: I could get my own set of balls and keep them in my pool hall. During pro tournaments we use aramith tournament sets while club has balls like we all know from pool halls. I spend quite a lot of time on levelling up my skills, on average 10hrs/week. Would you recommend getting my own set in such case?
Cocobolo Cowboy
25.07.2023Well it is difficult to comprehend Honest Pool Players world not be people with integrity.😎
Thanks for the education Dr. Dave.👍
Another great educational video.♥️♥️♥️
James
25.07.2023Thanks Doc.
BlackStarEOP
25.07.2023Thank you again DrDave for continuing your videos. My mancave is nearing completion and I hope to have a pool table in there before the end of this summer. Let's see what happens if I start practicing with with your videos. It's seriously cool to see you've seemed to stick with Taom Pyro 😀 Seems like I made a wise choise (albeit for a different reason)
Now, speaking of cheat codes, I was wondering one thing, would you ever be interested in collaborating with a team creating a pool game? I've been playing Pool Nation on the PS4 for a while now, but I can't really judge how realistic the simulation actually is, and if there's one person that can definitely assist in getting a simulation as true to life as possible I'd wager it'd be you 🙂
Mark Gilmore
25.07.2023I'm a snooker player but these precise scientific vids fascinate me. Thanks Dr. Dave!
Jonathan Jimoh
25.07.2023Thank you, Dr Dave for an amazing video 🙂
One question: Can you do a video on how to form a bridge when the CB is touching the rail? A.K.A: Rail bridges?
I struggle with rail bridges a lot 😕
Ryan Redmond
24.07.2023Hey DrDave, thanks for the videos as always. Question about the second ball break. I've tried it many times in practice and it seems more often than not, my cue ball is going airborne after making contact with the second ball. This often times is throwing it off the table or making it hit the rail funny which prevents it from rolling back into the center of the rack as described. Any idea why I'm having trouble with this?
Cait C
24.07.2023My man never fails
Cait C
24.07.2023Would love to see you breakdown gap reading in depth
OG EZ PB
24.07.2023Great Video Dr Dave!
Q: I play on a bar box seven footer with a heavy cue-ball. Doesn't this mean I should use a l bottom spin instead of dead center for the 2nd Ball Break?
LeoneScorne
24.07.2023Was just watching your BU exam video w/ Shane and I'm probably gonna head over to Fargo this weekend and see if Mike Page is around to try that out myself, curious to see where I'm at right now. I'd also love to have my dad take the exam but he's a bit hidden over in Virginia. Are you rated on the FargoRate system?
V
24.07.2023What about an 8 ft table?
Michael I.
24.07.2023Great video Dr. Dave. I've been waiting for this one ever since you announced you were working on it. Approximately how many breaks did you have to make to put together all your breaking videos?
John Sikes
24.07.2023What irritates me at the hall is when some idiot can't get a tight rack, so he pushes the ball in tight and hits is SO damned hard with another ball that it looks like he's trying to drive a railroad spike in with one hit.
If you don't hit exactly that spot, or worse if someone has done it to more than one outer ball in the rack, that spot AND the right angle, good luck getting a rack to stay together on the table if it isn't perfectly lined up with what they set, which usually seems to be crooked as hell.
I wish these guys would look at a pro setting a ball sometimes. On the very rare occasion that they do they push it and hit it with a very light tap, which sets it just fine and doesn't divot the cloth from that point on until it is replaced. And if it rolls out they push it back in and lightly tap it again.
I've seen guys like Venom really divot a ball into a table for a setup that must be exceptionally tight, but he usually says don't do this unless it has been authorized by the table owner, or it is your own table and you don't mind damage it does. And he's arguably one of the best, if not THE best artistic pool player in the world, so there's that.
danny c
24.07.2023Really good stuff, Doc.
Warren_M_28703
24.07.2023“The balls are fairly new”
Umm, how fast do billiard balls wear down?
Shouldn’t it be much more to do with table cloth wear?
steven smith
20.07.2023I'm currently playing on 7ft tables with tight pockets on a coin op, dry break 9/10 so much so if I win the toss I let my opponent break, any advice on how to break on this type of table ?
Mari D
20.07.2023Gave u a shot out on my channel. I Always watch ur videos.
I'm a proud subscriber!!!
James V. Wilkerson
20.07.2023Thanks for another great tutorial! I've learned so much from your channel.
karim khalid
20.07.2023fun about your videos dr dave, for me your are the best, Nobel Prize …
Abreham Haile
20.07.2023Nice lesson dr. dave.
APEX PREDATOR BILLIARDS TRAINING CLUB
20.07.2023Appreciate the insight… Dr…. Useful info
blazer
20.07.2023The rules for that event one solid one stripe on corners…calling someone a cheater can be slander also can't use someone likeness without permission. Please take this video down you have been warned ⚠️
Lok Yin Photography
20.07.2023Damn played pool for so long. I never thought about the placement when I'm racking. It open my mind lol
Stefan Hudici
20.07.2023I have been playing pool for the best part of 15 years and I still learn something new or new perspective on something I thought I knew every time I watch one of your videos. I wish I found you earlier, would have been a much better player. I'm also baffled at how you find the time and energy to reply to every single comment. You're truly a legend, sir!
Manu Lealao
20.07.2023My friends are gonna hateeeee me 😈
Tim Z
19.07.2023Excellent. This is also why its so hard to beat those guys on 7ft tables when your on a 9ft in virtual pool. It makes sense now with the corner balls always going and a magic rack.
blondy268
19.07.2023DrDave just wanted your opinion on UK Vs American pool table and if you think one is easier than the other
Gary Stump Sr
19.07.2023I shoot pool with some guys twice a week at the 55+ RV place I live. I hadn't pocketed the 8 ball on the break in 40 years. Just recently I pocketed the 8 ball on the break when it rocketed all the way up table into the left hand corner pocket. I was pretty happy about that. My very next break the 8 ball stopped about 1 centimeter from dropping in the side pocket. While that may be commonplace to a lot of people I thought it was pretty special to me.
Pat Row
19.07.2023I have to disagree with you somewhat on your assessment of the 2nd ball break. I have been very successful over several decades playing 8 ball on 7and 8 footers, 8 ball being the one game I dislike on 9 ft. tables and don't play it on them . While the second ball break increases increases your chances of making the 8 somewhat, in my experience the rack tends to stay more clustered. That's why it's a better break for an alternate or loser break format. If it's winner break, the
Sysko One
19.07.2023Also if there's a gap beside the 8ball on a barbox, breaking near the headstring opposite the gap. Will push the 8ball towards the side pocket. Made alot of money with 8ball break pots when I played in weekly tournaments.
Joel Rofkahr
19.07.2023Dr Dave, thank you as always for your clear and concise explanation of the game. That said, I'm sure I'm not alone in this comment section in wishing you had included a segment in this video on the specific gaps that lead to a successful 8-on-the-break shot for the 2nd ball break. It has been my anecdotal experience that breaking into the side opposite a lateral gap between the 8-ball and it's 3rd row neighbors often leads to a successful 8-on-the-break in the side with the gap. Example: 2nd ball break from the left with a gap on the right side of the 3rd row leading to the 8 ball tracking to the right side pocket. Can you confirm that this is true?
Kevin Shockey
19.07.2023Our league you have to hit the head ball first and 8 ball breaks don't count.
LightGames
19.07.2023Hey Dr. Dave! Does cloth type, like slow or fast cloth, affect ball spread after the break?
Josh Foss
19.07.2023Dr Dave, Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the pattern racking rule was implemented because players found the advantage it gave Corey unfair. If so, it's not really accurate to suggest he was doing something against the rules. The rules came later.
Nick Lesyshen
19.07.2023100% LEGAL according to VNEA cause I ask the top directors of VNEA myself and said you can. So quit saying ITS ILLEGAL FOR POOL. Maybe some sanctions but not all
Roger Roger
18.07.2023After watching your video on looking for the 8 ball gap in the rack I got an 8 on the break my 1st game of the night! I've only ever done it one other time in league play and now I have the ultimate cheat code to help get a win! Thank you for all the useful info. Hope to shoot a few more racks with you soon!
Chuck p
18.07.2023If you hit the second ball in my tournaments you lose your turn you must hit the 1 ball …..I made that rule to keep people from making the 8 ball everytime they break and harder to win the 8 ball pot plus the pot gets bigger and gives everyone a better chance at winning it
Dam982
18.07.2023Here in Chicago we have the Eddie Balderas rack, guaranteed not to make a ball though the balls appear tight
All Good
18.07.2023Thanks Dr Dave 👍
Milton Turner
18.07.2023I developed a hard inside English second ball break and got the 8 ball on the break (winning in my league) 4 times in a season (130 team games). If you look at the break at the beginning of this video the second ball break brought the 8 out almost into the side, if he'd used inside (right from the shooters perspective) the 8 likely would have gone in. The inside English also helps the cue ball stay inside and break up the rest of the rack out as well.
lanternman13
18.07.2023Wherer can I buy his Magic Tissue?
Anweasa Pradhan
18.07.2023Let’s just spare a moment to recognize how much the time and commitment put into creating the video. It's truly fantastic. How do you feel about Rendozguides? I discovered it when trying to find the good mod for the game and it never let me down even a single one time. Anw, I like your vid. Great job!
Shasta Valley Outdoorsman
18.07.2023I wondered where that kid saw that rack set up. He was either trying to cheat me, or somebody's been cheating him. Imagine almost getting cheated by a guy named Jesus lol.
xX Gotcha
18.07.2023Hey Dr. Dave how do you do the reverse when racking for your opponent so the 8 Ball basically stays on its spot with a 2nd ball break
Mark Reyes
18.07.2023Great class Doc!