H-Man, 8 ball on the break again + 3 balls

I was given five tries and made it on the third try. Pool Player: Mike Hartman AKA H-man, CA

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• break

[Akmadadinashad]

Aren't you suppose to hit the 1 ball on the break?

[hartmanthe3rd]

Only in 9 ball do you have to hit the head ball on the break, in 8 ball it can be either the 1st two balls on the rack. It is a foul if you use the 3rd ball in most leagues rules.

[Lanezeri]

Wow... The 8-ball on the break, in any REAL pool hall, tournament, etc, is a WIN - no matter if any ball pockets before the 8. The only way you lose is if you scratch AND make the 8 ball.

However, no one can pocket it everytime or there'd never be a televised pool tournament would there?

It's simply luck, I've made it go 3 rails after the break and still go in.

[hartmanthe3rd]

Check out my instructions on how to hit in in : I have details in the comments below. 2 part instruction.. It will go in more often and you will get better breaks, Simonis 860 cloth is the best for this break, the faster tables. the slower tables it is harder to get in.

[hartmanthe3rd]

thanks, I hate when I lose this way but it feels great to win this way. In LA there were many tournaments that had 8 ball break payouts. Pay 1$ each time you broke and get the pot, I made $1500 my best year on 8 ball breaks.

peace

[hartmanthe3rd]

@Lanezeri / Hi, If you know the correct spot you should be able to get it in at least 3-5 times in a night. Here is a tip.: #1 make sure the rack is tight, and the center ball in the back of the rack is tight, that is the ball that hits the rail then knocks the 8ball into the side or corner pocket, #2, place the cue ball 2" from the rail, on the right side of the kitchen at the line( 2nd diamond), #3 Break with a draw stroke, low left english, hit the 2nd ball without touching the head ball.

[azoldtime09]

why don't you put a video about you winning, but winning by your opponent by making the 8 on the break, and scratches.

[azoldtime09]

@Lanezeri some people play if you sink the 8, and the cue on the break, the game continues with 8 spotted.

[nikeisgolf]

It can be its just the way your playing

[Nealson454]

I thought it was a re-rack if you pot the 8 ball on the break

[instereovideos]

nope. you can hit em anywhere in 8 ball. and if the 8 goes on the break, you win.

[markthebarber]

steady, where the hell do you play? House rules at the kiddy arcade?? This is a totally legal shot(APA,BCA,TAP, and more) unless local tournament(house) rules specify using the "break box" dis-allowing side breaks. IN addition to the above suggestions, use slightly less power, almost a soft break. Too much power will kick it off its path.