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• Steps
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Breaking the pyramid is an advantage, but it can also be a huge frustration. To make sure your name does not get scrawled on the board at your local bar, follow these instructions for a powerful billiards shot.

Steps

1. 1 Choose a regular triangle. The type of triangle for American billiards (pool) is an important aspect for a successful attack. The denser the pyramid, the more successful the attack.
2. 2 Concentrate on form. Put all your strength into the kick by pulling back rather than hitting faster. You want to finish the job in a smooth, controlled swing back. A steady, direct strike carries more force than a lightning-fast pivot.
3. 3 Come closer. Beginners often place their cue behind the top surface of a non-felt handrail. So they are too far away. Learn to move away from the front line (this is the closest place to the pyramid where you can be), with a drawbridge (such a position of the hands that looks like an inverted "ok" sign).
4. 4 Average target. Go to the full hit in the middle of the cue ball (white billiard ball without a number), slightly below the center, so it freezes after contact. You want the cue ball to hit the middle of the table so you have a lot of opportunities for a second hit.
5. 5 Hit the middle. Some players aim at the second row of balls, hoping that the cue ball will spring from the railing and back for more effect.Hitting the main ball equals a stronger and more consistent attack with fewer scratches.
6. 6 Learn from your mistakes. Watch the cue ball in order to find your own subtle hit. If the ball tends to break out after hitting, hit lower for more spin. If deflected laterally, hit slower for more precision and power.

Tips

• For an incredibly hard hit, use Bruce Lee's “inch kick” leg position. Your natural kick is obtained using only the strength of your arms, and your bent legs are firmly on the floor. Try this with added cotton. When the cue ball is pushed forward for a larger hit, shift your body weight as well. This means that your body moves from one side to the other, and your leg from the back also moves forward. "Bring it to the end with the cue ball" (through and up for visibility). It's not the prettiest hit, but you'll go a long way before finding one that's more expressive!