Q: A player writes about how to play pool and break: Last night I broke 57 times. I had 7 chances to run out. Of those opportunities there were 2 spreads that needed perfect cue ball placement, too tough for me. Perhaps Efren could have done it.

Once I ran out. Once I got hosed when the '7' ball skidded on me and missed dropping. Three times I just messed up, although once the last 3 balls were in kinda difficult spots, somewhat close together.

I'm still learning how to play pool. I dunno, does that seem like a normal percentage? Not in my mind it doesnt, oh well.

A: Fast Larry Responds. The above was a question about how to play pool and how to break. How do I know if my break is good or not, most frankly do not have a clue.

Most of the leagues don't know how to play pool and the breaks I see after the balls spread are so poor a pro could not run the table.

With out mastering the break, you will never learn how to play pool like a master.

You must accomplish 3 things: (1) Make a ball and stay at the table. You can