Here’s a video demonstration of recommended “best practices” for break technique, from Vol. III of the Billiard University (BU) Instructional video series:

For more information see the break shot technique advice resource page and Vol. I of the Video Encyclopedia of Nine-ball and Ten-ball (VENT).

This video covers everything concerning good jump shot technique:

For more jump shot information, advice, and demonstrations, see the jump shot resource page.

Here’s a good video demonstration of proper massé shot technique:

For more massé shot information, advice, and demonstrations, see the massé shot resource page.

Vol. V of the The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots (VEPS) covers jump, massé, and other advanced shots in detail.


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