How do You shoot & break in pool?

Question

How do You shoot & break in pool?

Answer 1

Sorry guys, I know I just gave this answer a few days ago but....

Go to Ebay and Purchase the book, "Standard Book of Pool and Billiards" by Robert Byrnes. There are also some videos listed. These are an invaluable source of information and a must have for pool players of every skill level.

If you are 18 years of age or older, contact the local APA league operator in your area. They will be able to find a team for you to play (regardless of your level of experience) so you can gain some practicle experience.

Find a pool hall, rent a table, and practice what you read and what you saw in the video as much as possible. Ask someone behind the counter if there is a house player that will work with you. There is ALWAYS a seasoned player around that loves to play and share their knowledge with a novice player. Don't PAY for lessons. There are too many people that will help you at no charge. Besides, join an APA pool league and you'll be getting all the lessons you can stand.

Use a house cue to get started. There are different weights so you'll have to find out what's comfortable for you. I just don't suggest going out and paying several hundred dollars for a cue when you dont' know what you need yet.

Answer 2

Break with your bridge (your hand where your cue will rest) on the rail (edge of the table). Use a breaking cue if you can, which has a stronger tip than a normal cue. Shoot forecully directly in the middle of the cueball, so that it doesn't jump or fly off the table from the force.

Answer 3

Listen to L. L. for any type of play it is all in that site

Unless its yet another of those stupid *** video game questions Then try the right catagory

Answer 4

It depends on the game; if you are playing 9-ball-- the average rule is to break from the left or right of the table and to put some spin on the cue ball.  This is a popular usage, because this 'break' allows the cue to hit more rails, increasing of a 9-ball sinker.  

If you are playing straight pool, the advantage is for you to decide, whether you would like your opponent to handle the rack (in this case you should finely tap the bottom-corner of the rack and bring the cue ball to the edge of the bottom rail where you are directly standing after your stroke.  

There is an art when you 'break,' and it is to be considered a shot like any others that will follow in your game-- it's about strategy, and never luck.