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The easiest way to rack in 8 ball is by number. Start with the one followed by the nine then the two and ten then three and eleven. When you get to the five and thirteen put the thirteen first. The reason is tournament rules state "not to have a solid in either corner to reduce the odds of having multiple solids going in off the break" place the eight ball in the middle and break!
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What size is the average games rack?
There is no average game rack - There are racks for 7 balls, 9 balls, 15 balls, and 21 balls. The most common rack is the 15 ball rack. That may make it average. The 15 ball rack averages 11 1/2 inches per side.
What does billboard balls symbolizes?
it is considered the most crucial ball in the rack
What is the difference between straight-ball and eight-ball?
In eight ball, the aim is to sink your 7 balls followed by the eight ball (black). Your balls are either the bigs or littles. In straight ball, the aim is to simply sink 8 balls of any denomination.
Can you bank on break in eight ball?
Yes. The 8 ball rules under both BCA and APA do not prohibit a bank shot. However, a good break shot in 8 ball will strike the rack with a high level of force and by striking a rail first reduces the speed and impact of the cue ball - so, it is not a good idea. Also, to be a legal break, APA rules require that the cue ball strike the first or second ball in the rack as the first balls struck, and that either a ball is pocketed or 4 numbered balls strike a rail.
Frances hits a cue ball into a rack of billiard balls sending the balls in many different directions. After a few seconds all the balls on the table stop moving. Which of the following is true?
Since you haven't given us any options - the one relating to friction is the correct answer !
Is it better to have a tight rack or lose rack?
A tight rack transfers the energy of the cue ball through the entire rack immediately, while a loose rack has gaps that must be filled from the ball just struck in front of it, creating more friction and therefor losing more energy. For the best spread on a break, make sure all the balls are touching. If the other player thinks the rack is not tight, he/she is allowed under the rules to demand a re-rack.
What ball do you hit last in pool?
In pool, the last ball you hit is the eight ball, which is a solid black ball. To win the game, a player must first pocket all of their designated balls (either stripes or solids) before legally pocketing the eight ball. It's important to call your shot on the eight ball in many variations of the game to ensure that you are actually aiming for it correctly. Hitting the eight ball before all your balls are pocketed results in a loss.
Are magic eight balls magic?
No, magic eight balls are just black balls with a little cylinder like hole in the back with a small pyramid with words and blue dye in it. It's just luck that your question to the eight ball turns out right...not magic. You can buy Magic eight balls in many toy shops.
How many striped balls are there in eight ball?
7. The balls run from 9 through 15 and follow the same color pattern as the solid balls 1 through 7.
You are going to take a ball at random from a bag. The probability it will be red is two-fifths. There are eight red balls in the bag. How many of the balls are not red?
12
What are the dimensions of a billiards rack?
The dimensions are slightly different for pool ball racks based on manufacturer, material, and type of pool ball rack. The inside dimensions are between 11 1/2 to 11 3/4 inches on each side. The major exception to this is the SARDO Tight Rack - this rack which provides for exact ball placement with a tight rack not relying on the player, is larger than any other rack because it forces the balls together tightly.
Do you have to put the black ball in the sides in pool?
In pool, the rules for the black ball, or eight ball, depend on the specific game being played. In standard eight-ball, the objective is to pocket the eight ball after all of your designated balls (stripes or solids) have been cleared. You must call the shot and legally pocket the eight ball into a designated pocket; otherwise, you lose the game. So, yes, you do have to pocket the eight ball, but it must be done according to the rules.
