Dr. Dave explores the 8-ball 2nd-ball break used to pocket a ball, get a good spread for a chance at a run-out, and give yourself a chance to pocket the 8-ball on the break. https://youtu.be/jR1C4VY4uKg Content: 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Standard 8-Ball Power Break 0:55 - 2nd-Ball Break 3:07 - Bar Box vs. 9’ Table 5:20 - Break Statistics 6:26 - Wrap Up ---- 7:21 - break montage Supporting Resources: - Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/ - “8-Ball RUN-OUT

Dr. Dave demonstrates useful 9-ball-break “cheat codes" with racking and breaking strategy and tips. He also covers how to detect if somebody is attempting to cheat you and how to "read a rack" so you can take advantage of how racked balls are sitting. https://youtu.be/Aqe95ZsT7Tk Content: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Side Break 1:49 - Wing Ball “L” 3:04 - CB Control 4:04 - 1-Ball Control 4:57 - 1 in the Side 5:31 - Golden Break 6:16 - Pattern Racking 8:01 - Cut Effects 8:29 - Gap Effects 9:49 - Tight Ra

Dr. Dave covers 8-ball break strategy and demonstrates 20 8-ball run-outs, explaining useful strategy that can help you be more effective. Supporting Resources: - Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/ - 8-ball break resource page: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/8-ball/ - how to get a tight rack: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/break/racking/ - 30 degree rule natural angle peace sign: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/30-90-rules/30-degree-rule/ - S