So let me get this straight! If I break this way, this ball might do something or it might not! and if I'm consistent, it might go here or it might not! "Did you see how it nearly happened" Nope! you have absolutely no clue. The odds on potting a ball on an American table are pretty high, because the pockets are like buckets and they have straight sides. After your first prediction went wrong entirely I zoned out, sorry.

The easiest ball to drop for opening break is usually my cue ball

Omg! It works, the one ball to side pocket! I have watched Shane and Jason Shaw making the one ball side pocket over and over but did bot know how they did it. Thanks, Chris.

I BEEN PLAYING POOL FOR 60 YEARS N YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING 👌👌

If they make a game where the purpose of the break is to launch the cue ball off the table, I win every time.

Thank you Chris. As soon as I finished watching the video, I went to our table and, using a classic break, made 2 balls on each of 3 breaks. Having watched many videos on breaking, you're the first one to actually give us an aim point in the rack.

*Walks up to table for break* "8 ball in the corner pocket" "Wha..."

Finally a player that teaches.

I learned that 8-ball break 30 years ago when I read it in a Steve Mizerak book. I have always used that break ever since then. I have gotten several 8-ball breaks, most in the opposite side, with some kicked into the opposite side corner near me, and occasionally in the near side pocket. However, I have also several times gotten my spin wrong (usually because I was wearing beer goggles), and the cue ball ended up ricocheting off the table, or into the near side foot corner. It is a risky shot with disastrous consequences if done incorrectly, but man does it feel great when you do it right!!! And it gets a lot of looks from everyone at the bar...If you nail it early, you will be in your opponent's head for the rest of the night, and win the confidence game... :)

I have been struggling with my breaks of late and this has really helped. Simple yet effective. Thanks champion!

Thank you Lil' Chris! I play pool every night and I'm really good a cut shots and bank shots (1 and 2 rail). But my breaking ability is average at best. I scratch way too often. This video will help me tremendously I really think. I'll be using the classic break and will track the trajectory of the 5 key balls you mentioned and demonstrated. I appreciate you!

Straight, clear instructions. Easy, clear explanations. Good, useful video. Thanks!

I watched this yesterday, then played pool last night and successfully pulled off both techniques on the first try. Literally did a victory lap around the place when I broke that 8-ball in. Thanks!!

I started learning from you by practicing bank shots, then I looked into proper form, and now breaking. I've only been playing for a year now, but your channel is the one I always check out first when I need to learn something. Thank you for the detailed explanations, please keep it up!

One of the best presented and easy to follow pool video's I've seen. Great tips for any level pool player. Thank you, Chris!

Thanks for the video. Can’t wait to eventually win on an 8 ball break and whoever I’m playing against is going to tell me “it’s all luck.” 😂 I watched a video explaining how professionals sometimes pot the 9 on the break in 9-ball. I tried it while playing my best friend and I believe on the third break I got it. I told him, guess where I learned that from? KZfaq. He’s like “it’s all luck, you just got lucky.” 😅

I will begin using this. Increasing control of table and when you break you can practice on a run out with consistency

This is the best explanation of the break I have ever seen. Thanks

I have been using your videos as a guide. They are extremely helpful. Keep up the good work. No matter what crazy comments you receive know that there are many people who genuinely appreciate your help.

Thanks! 2 minutes of this video made my breaks 3 times as good!

To be honest I thought it was all luck, chance. Brilliant explanation, great video, one I'll bookmark too.🤩

Thanks for the tips. A small recommendation for the future though; outcomes being the same, but opposite sides for lefties is apparent enough to not warrant additional repetition within the lessons. Great video Chris.

Thank you for sharing your expertise! I began playing regularly about a year ago and am not a bad player, but haven't really improved much because I just keep repeating what I already know. Video lessons like this are an excellent way for me to learn. I can watch and rewatch these kinds of tips and then practice them later. No pressure. I'm going to concentrate on these two break techniques tonight when the gang gets together for our Tuesday night session. Thanks for sharing, Chris. I'm subscribed and look forward to more instructional vids. 🎱👍🏼

Thanks for this video tutorial... no more lucky break for me.. 👍

Great video! Thanks so much! I’ll be applying these techniques to my break.

Hey, Lil' Chris. This is fantastic. You actually showed me something I can practice and put to use instead of a seven rail jump shot that will never be used except for bar bets. Clearly explained and demonstrated. I subscribed and look forward to learning from your other videos.

Have been subscribed to Lil' Chris's channel for only a few days now. My game has improved a lot so far and am looking forward in being the best I can be with the knowledge Lil' Chris is providing. Thank you so much!

That slow motion 8 ball sink has me watching over and over, lol.

Excellent. I'm a decent amateur player looking to move up a notch and really appreciate your step-by-step instruction. Ignore the boneheaded trolls out there. You're good at what you do!

Ty for taking the time to look and evaluate this particular part of my game. I value appreciate your opinion. Ty very much.

Great video. I'm a seasoned player but I still very much enjoyed the explanation of both breaks. Thanks Chris.

Weekly pool player here, I have used the second break style he demonstrates for some time now and have potted the black a few times. At the very least it gets the black moving.

Thank you. Great Video!

Just the introduction video got me like WOW! Good job on those bank shots.

Thank you for your video. These help us to improve our game. It's great when someone takes the time to help others how to play better. Hope every day is good for you.

These small details are what separates the professional to the average pool player and understanding these principles separates the potential pros from the forever amateurs

Well done. I like that eight on the break break! Win in one shot, and if not, still run out, or defense...I like that eight ball break. Perfect video break down. I don't understand why some people complain here, other than the fact that they have no clue about the game, hate, are haters that drink "hater-aide," and just keep doing your thang Lil' Chris...

Good job Chris. Your command of clearly explaining key concepts is exceptional.

I learned so much from this video and the eight ball run out! I had my first ACS ERO last night!!! it was awesome all thanks to you and my love of the game!!

Love the clear explanations Chris on what ball number your aiming for and what ball number will be going where.... Shame no one can see the ball numbers....

Totally a big help.. Thank u. Did 10 breaks of each and while I found the "classic" was a safer, because the margin of error was higher on the "8 ball" break, I still favored the 8 ball style cuz it sunk the 8 2 times out of my 10 breaks and who doesn't enjoy that feeling? Rad vid. Short and sweet. Helped me understand breaks better. Following now, keep it up

one of the best videos I have seen thanks for the tip

I’m a beginner, thank you for the easy to follow instructions, I hope I get it😂

Watching this video its going make me play pool much better

Thanks man... These even helped my 8 ball app on android break! HAHA!

This is the best explanation of the ball break I have ever seen. I am anxious to try out your ideas. Thanks.

Great Lesson... I found this video helpful. Plz make video on 9 ball too...

Been learning pool the past 8 months, watching tons of KZfaq vids and practicing as much as can as places open back up sense the pandemic. Come across this vid and have started practicing the break to make the 8-ball in. Joined my 1st ever league, APA, with my GF (she’s been playing 10 years). Just had our 1st match last night. Im a 3 and I got put against a 5. I won the coin flip, and on my 1st break in my 1st ever pool league game. I smoked the balls on the break and pocketed the 8-ball without scratching for the win. Lol. Game 2 I broke pocketed several balls but the cue ball jumped off the table. But I was still able to win the racket and win the match 2-0. Ty for the vids and helping this noobs game. You got a subscriber and a fan here... just wish someone would have been videoing it. Lol

I know this was made a couple months ago but I just started playing pool and hit the 8 ball in trying to replicate the shot you were doing and it worked! Got a great reaction from everyone!

My break has improve a lot & managed to play break and finishes that I have been struggling to do...

I've been breaking from the wrong side of the table, so that alone (right-handed, break from left side) helps a lot! Thanks, Chris! Will try the classic break & see if I keep control more often from breaks. Good stuff!!

2 years later and I still come back to this video for refreshers lol maybe it's my bad memory...

Interesting and useful. Thanks!

Great video! Keep making them, please! :)

Great video bro ...I'm gonna practice these I'm a tap league 6 and was in need of working on my break ....I'll def try these ...thank you very much 😃

The very first time I pit the 8 ball in on the break was awesome. I had just turned 21 and went to this bar and the bartender said before newbies played They had to put 2 bucks into the pot. I wasn't even sure what she was talking about.. but I went with it. The guy wracked em and I broke and the 8 ball went in. The dude in was Playing with was so happy for me and like 3.people were cheering.. I still didn't know why lol.. turns out whatbthe pot was for any first time person at that bar who made an 8 ball on the break. I was already so happy that I made it that i didn't realise the bartender was handing me money... the pot was 175 bucks!!! Lol. This was the 80s and that was half my rent back then lolol.. it was freaking great

Very helpful, have been looking at various break videos and your's is by far the most instructive!!! Thanks!!!

You just earned a new subscriber! thank you so much for these vids, keep them up :D

Heading to the pool room after lunch. Going to give this a try. I am having a difficult time with my break. Let you know how it goes. Tks for the tips.

I’ve only been playing pool for two months and needless to say this video has helped me a lot with understanding how to break. Greatly appreciate your video brotha!

Thanks for the video.

"did you know 8 ball breaks are predictable?" English 8 ball: Hold my beer!

I learned to put a lot of topspin on the cue ball so that after it bounces back, it reverses and runs back into the pack, increasing the odds of moving the 8 ball.

first time viewer. Great video

You just love to hear the sound of that break. Great vid. Loved it. Subbed!

Hi Chris, I've been playing that second ball 8 ball break for eons. I've always hit the second ball just like you do but with a lot more spin. My cue ball deflects pretty much as far as the power of my stroke and cue will allow As a result I get a much fuller hit on that second ball and the extreme spin I put on the cue ball essentially stops the cue ball from moving very much after contact. I do not get near as much cue ball movement as you do so my scratches are minimized but I'm sure I don't make as many 8 balls as you do either. Watching both of your break shots the cue ball heads up table on the first break shot and it heads down table on the second break shot. For me turning that cue ball loose on the break shot is a huge no no because the farther it travels after contact the more likely that if finds a pocket. I don't need to tell you what that usually means as far as my chances of winning that game if I'm playing anyone that can shoot. Side note: I am flabbergasted at how often professional players scratch on their break shot. The percentage has to be at least 15 percent or higher on average. Love your videos. Even though I know almost everything you cover in them, sometimes I forget stuff and this watching your videos is sort of very beneficial refresher pool playing course for me.

in iraq the 15 and 1 balls should be in the center pockets thats our rules

I will be getting through all your pool videos today. Already saw 4. Yours are some of the best and most informative out. And you explain things really well. Thanks!

I love Richard Hudak comments I am 61 and yeah I agree Mate,you never ever stop learning you just try to pot and win a game, and ever better,you win from a younging,ha ha ha.

I never knew there was a science to breaking.

I can play in real life but I play on the phone more. Never watched on YT so I don't understand the recommendation but 🤷🏽‍♀️ I love it though 🤭

I'm a SL 6 in my local APA league. Playing another 6 this evening, made it 4-4 from 2-4. Then I remember Chris said doing 8 ball break when on hill. I did it and got my first APA 8 on break lol.

I See Why You And Other's Use The Type Of Rack In Your Videos!!!! I Bought The Turtle Rack And I See The Difference And Love It!!!!

Best vid so far ! Keep them coming! How about a trick shot?

Enjoyed watching this. The simple fact that you would allow shots to not be "perfect" shown says volumes, cuz we all out here in "tv land" watching your videos are far from perfect that's why we're watching... so to see a video where the instructor is not nailing every single shot 100% ads hope to us other players!!!

Man Lil Chris I have been waiting on you to do a video on this I have needed help with my break and this video has helped thank you so much for what you do

Classic break: CB at the intersection of SR1 and LR2. 1 tip below center Aim at the CB center

I'm so going to dominate all my friends now!

Very poised...great stuff...highly appreciated.....who needs critics..its free offered information with love...... this is for the idiots !!!

Very detailed information! Love it and will try it out this week. Thank u!!!

Great stuff Lil Chris ! I hardly ever break on my home table... so this video is huge for my game , I think the classic break is for me . Thanks for the instruction !

Remind me not to play you for money!

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Very informative, short and sweet to the point! You break down what are the (5) possible balls will drop. Other videos does not explain that. Looking forward for a 9 ball break if possible. I will be working on this during these drills. Great video Chris! Keep up the great work!!! 😃

All pretty useful if you are playing on a decent competition table. Most times though you will end up dry because of dead rails and a slow nap. Another thing also helps is that the balls are regularly cleaned and checked for cracks and chips which affects the consistency of travel.

Great job, I am learning

Nice, interesting

I like the way you explain things-clear and to the point. Thank you so much! Subscribed!

I've used the first break method at my job on a table half the size of yours but I might have to adjust the ball position,, also it works. I want to try the second break now. Thank you

Hmm, I used to break from 1 diamond over and 2 diamonds down, and break across the lead ball. This would send the Q ball into the rail and back into the rack. Pretty much the same as you do by hitting the second ball down in the rack. Never thought about hitting the second ball with some back spin, but it does the same thing. Never got into electronic games because shooting pool was far more challenging....

Excellent info. Going to try both tomorrow during my league match

Great tips on 8 ball break! Bob Sepik

Thanks mate, brilliant lesson. Am gonna be following you for more from now on.

Great video dude. It's very hard to find good information on how breaks really work. It's like a national secret or something.

pay no mind to the haters lil chris. just keep making your videos. I'm one of many who enjoys and picks up on your pointers. keep em coming, thanks...

Thanks Chris, hope to use this knowledge against my friends now

Great explanation on the tendencies of ball trajectory. The odds of making the 8- ball on the second break are about 1 in 1000. But, if you are playing these rules, it is SO worth the... shot.

Great video Chris! I'm going to keep practicing both of these breaks. See ya tonight, Capitán! 🎱😁

Thanks man I think these tips will help my game... I’m going to use them both appreciate it!

I am going to use the 8 ball break in league play tomorrow night ! Thanks for the lesson Chris !

8 ball for the win break has always been my favorite but today I'll work on the classic Chris. TY man. Be well, Al-Fu