Check The Rack“…if you’re playing a serious game, it’s the right thing to do.”Ewa LauranceTHE BREAK is often called the most important shot in pool. It sets the tone for the entire game. A weak break creates a congested table and future problems even if you do make a ball. A strong break leads to …

Stack the Rack“Nine ball racks are the easiest to predict, manipulate and take advantage of.”-Joe TuckerAFTER YEARS of breaking nine ball, players have figured out that the balls tend to have a somewhat predictable scatter pattern. Although each rack is unique, there is a tendency for the two bal …