Playing for a Roll on a Breakout
From this position you can shoot
the l-ball into pocket #3 and proceed directly into the 4-ball cluster. At
the worst, you should have a safety to play because the 2 will be traveling
to an open part of the table. First calculate your odds of getting hooked
when playing for a roll on a breakout. If they are high, pass on the breakout
and play safe instead.
When to Ride the Money Ball
This position can come as a result
of a poorly broken rack. If you are playing an opponent who poses little threat
of running out, or if you feel like occasionally taking a whack at the balls
just to break up the routine, then this is as good a time as any. Use a very
hard stroke and draw the cue ball back, almost like you're playing another
break shot.