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In 9 ball, players must pocket the balls in numerical order, starting with the 1 ball. The player who legally pockets the 9 ball wins the game. Players must hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first and continue to pocket balls until they reach the 9 ball. Fouls can result in the opponent gaining control of the table.
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How many balls are there in a standard pool game?
depends on the game, most common are 8-ball in which there are 15.one player plays1-7, the other plays 9-15,then the 8. the other is 9-ball in which there 9. In 9 ball pool you hit the nine ball in last.10 or 16. The three most common pool games are 8 Ball, 9 Ball and Straight Pool. Both 8 Ball and Straight Pool use 15 numbered balls and the cue ball. In 9 Ball, only the first 9 numbered balls are used plus the cue ball.
Which ball number is in the middle of a game of pool if placed smallest ball to largest?
This is not possible in any common game of pool. Only Straight Pool allows the balls to be placed in nearly any position to accomplish this - no other common pool game allows placing the balls in that order. The middle of the rack is in between the second and third row of balls. It appears what is being asked is what ball will be in the 5th ball position, with one ball to left and one ball to the right if all the balls are arranged lowest to highest. This would be the 5 ball. However, Straight Pool requires that the 1 ball and the 5 ball be placed in the corners. Therefore, no pool game allows the balls to be placed in the way required - so, any ball may be in the "middle" position depending upon the game of pool being played.
In a game of pool is scratching the cue ball repeatedly illegal?
In 9-Ball, some play that 3 consecutive fouls is an automatic loss of game.
What is a illegal break in 9 ball pool?
there is not anyway to illegally break in 9 ball pool!!
How many balls are used in pool?
In 8 ball pool there are 16 balls on the table, a cue ball, 8 ball, 7 solids and 7 stripes although they could be red and yellow etc. In 9 ball there are 10 balls on the table, cue ball, 1-7 solid, 8 ball and striped 9 ball.
Do snooker balls have numbers in them?
All pool games require that certain balls be identified. If you chose to use a custom set of pool balls with only the markings necessary for a particular game, it would not be contrary to the regulations to do so.
How many balls are used when playing pool not including the cue ball?
In 9 ball - 9 In 8 ball - 15
What are the rules for the game called STARS in pool?
In the US, whether you are referring to 8 Ball, 9 Ball, or Straight Pool you most likely need the American Poolplayer's Association (APA) rules. This is the largest governing body for these in the US. There are often slight local rules covering ball-in-hand and shooting of the 8 ball that may be different than the official rules. So be sure to check for house rules at a bar or local pool hall. The APA Rules can be viewed and downloaded at the link below -
How many balls on a pool table?
Different numbers for different games. 8-Ball has 15 numbered balls and one cue ball. 9-Ball has 9 balls and one cue ball.
What order do you pot ball in pool?
That depends on which pool game you're playing. In 8-ball, you choose either the solid balls or the stripe balls and must pot those before attempting the 8-ball for the win. In 9-ball, you must pocket the balls in numerical order starting with the lowest numbered ball--potting the 9-ball on a legal shot wins the game. In 14.1, you shoot at anything. In one-pocket, when playing without handicaps, you shoot for any ball and the first player to make 8 balls in his/her designated pocket wins.
Have many balls are in a game of pool?
The number of balls depends upon the game. All balls use a cue ball plus 7, 9, 15, or 21 numbered balls.
What is a pool player?
Anyone that regularly plays any of the pocket billiards games, usually 8 ball or 9 ball, can be called a pool player.
