Break Point: The portion on the lane where the thrown ball begins to hook back to the pocket. Finding the proper breakpoint (called breakpoint management) is critical to the modern game. A ball that hooks too early or one that hooks too late will make it very difficult for a player to be consistent. Breakpoints can be adjusted by making changes in alignment, target, ball, ball surface and ball speed.

 

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