Some Variations Of Pool

There are a few different variations of the game, each with their own rules. It's the players preference as to which they prefer. It is suggested however, that every player be familiar with at least the three most common variations, being Nine-Ball, Eight-Ball and Cut Throat.

We'll begin by summarizing the common Eight-Ball game that most of us know. Many people refer to it as stripes and solids. Beware of your terminology though. If you go out and play with more accomplished players, you will find the correct terms would be high and low, not stripes and solids. The rules will vary depending which skill level you are playing at. To keep it simple, all balls are racked with the 8-ball in the center. Upon breaking, the ball that goes in first will be your ball. Play is rotated when a shot is missed or a foul committed. The main object... to sink all your balls and the 8-ball before your opponent. Always remember the 8-ball is your last ball to go in! As mentioned, there are many rules people play by, so be sure to specify them before beginning a game and make sure all players are clear and understand them.

The next variation is Nine-Ball. In this game, the balls used are 1 through 9 and are racked as a diamond in order of number, with the 9-ball in the center. The idea is to sink the balls in order from lowest number to highest, starting with the one ball. Any ball that goes in counts as long as the lowest numbered ball on the table is hit first. For example, if the lowest ball on the table is the 4-ball. You can either sink that ball or use that ball for a combination shot to sink another ball. Just always make sure that the ball you hit first is the lowest on the table. If you fail to hit the lowest ball first, it is a foul and the other player will have cue in hand to place and begin his/her turn. The winner is the player who makes the 9 on a legal shot.

The third common variation is Cut Throat. This is a common three player game, better socially than as a test of skill. Each player takes five balls, 1-5, 6-10, and 11-15, and the last player with a ball on the table wins, so the goal is to sink your opponents' balls. There are several variations. The penalty for a foul is to bring one of each of the other players' balls back onto the table. Sometimes this game is played with 3 different colored sets of balls to make it easier to keep track of who has what.

There are many ways to play pool, all with their own guidelines and rules. Find the style of your play first, then choose your game. The more you familiarize yourself with the different variations, the better player you will become.

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