Dr. Dave demonstrates 9-ball break strategy, including how to make the wing ball and what to do when playing under “break from the box” and “9 on the spot” rules. https://youtu.be/21PBp1bcRxE Topics Covered: - Intro [0:00] - Making the Wing Ball [0:44] - Making the 1 [1:43] - Squatting the CB [2:30] - Soft Break [3:16] - Gap Effects [5:05] - Breaking from the Box [5:59] - 9 on the Spot [6:54] - 9 on the Spot, Breaking from the Box [8:17] - Golden Break [9:41] - Controlling the 1 [11:49] - Wrap-U

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. For more info, see: - 8-ball break resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/8-ball/ - pattern racking resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/pattern/ - rules of pool: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/resources/rules/ - how to get a tight rack: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/racking/tight/