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The game is traceable to origins in the 1920 in the united states. If you pocket the 9 ball on a foul, the 9 ball is the only ball that gets spotted. Using a cue stick, players must strike the white cue ball to pocket nine colored billiard balls in ascending numerical order. In 9ball pool, what happens if a ball is pocketed out of. Released on august 1, 2009 by phoenix books, breakshot tells the strangerthanfiction story of how a japaneseamerican private school kid from ritzy orange county, california, became a jetsetting playboy. The break is often the most crucial shot in nineball, as it is possible to win a rack without the opponent having a single shot. The acceptable jump shot should be made by manipulating the cue ball and not forcing it. The goal is to pocket the 9 ball through a legal shot. If you choose to go for the 6 through 9 ball in a rack of nine ball, and you can make the 6, 7 and 8 as they lie 80% of the time and youre 5050 on a tricky 9 ball far away from the eight, your odds are 0. This month, were going to talk about the 9ball break. Shoot the 8ball, and come around 3 rails to the 9ball, like so.

A golden break in 9 ball pool is a break shot that 9 ball pool how to rack. Pocketed balls, if any, stay down are not spotted, except the 9 ball. Move the cueball 12 diamond from center, on the line. Bad hit if the first object ball contacted by the cue ball is not the lowestnumbered ball on the table. Poolplayer championships american poolplayers association. The only time you can push is immediately after the break. 2016 version 15032016 the rules of play page 1 of 28 pool billiards the rules of play effective 15316 contents table of contents. Nineball sometimes written 9ball is a cue sport and a type of pool.

Top 100 tips, tricks, secrets, and gems billiards and. Sinking the 8ball on the break requires a skilled, practiced shot. Jan 04, 2007 a player has to complete one shot in 60 seconds, otherwise a foul is called, and incoming player gets cue ball in hand. Just be aware that after a push, your opponent can always give the shot back to you so be careful with the push. Aim for the right side of the 1 ball, and hit the cueball hard with left english.

Play your best nine ball is the most comprehensive book on the game ever published. Top 100 tips, tricks, secrets, and gems billiards and pool. Pool rules for apa league and tournament play billiard rules. The calculation is balls remaining x % of success for each ball. Indeed, generally potting the 9 ball off a legal break is a win too, so a rackframe could consist of a single shot. The 2 dvds are almost 3hrs long and they also cover. In each shot the white ball must hit first the lower numbered ball on the table. The object of the game is to pocket the 10ball on any legal shot after the break. Over 140 of the shots were taken from the worlds leading professionals in tournament competition.

Knowing where different balls tend to go in a 9ball rack can be useful to know see pattern racking. Winning 8 ball by sinking the 8 on the break is only a win when playing apa american poolplayers association rules. Pocketed balls, if any, stay down are not spotted, except the 9ball. Published on aug 2, 2008 johnny archer teaches me the 9ball break shot and i get the 9 ball on the break. Shoot and pot as many balls as you can before the time runs out in this 9 ball billiards game. Amateur championship entry window closes 8ball classic and 9ball shootout season 1 qualifying window closes. If you choose to go for the 6 through 9ball in a rack of nine ball, and you can make the 6, 7 and 8 as they lie 80% of the time and youre 5050 on a tricky 9ball far away from the eight, your odds are 0. General description eight ball is played with a cue ball and normal rack of 15 object balls. Balls pocketed out of order never get spotted unless the outoforder ball is the 9 ball, of course. If on the break shot, the breaker causes an object ball to jump off the table, it is a foul and the incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. Balls pocketed out of order never get spotted unless the outoforder ball is the 9ball, of course.

As long as the player does not foul during their shot, and pockets a ball even if it does not go in the intended pocket, heshe must continue shooting. Almost everyone also plays 8 ball with the completely wrong rules. Corey deuel figuring out the break in the bar box 9 ball. The breakerthe player that breaks the rack, or triangular formation of pool balls, with the white cue ballaims to knock the 8ball into a pocket on the opening shot. If you pocket the 9ball on a foul, the 9ball is the only ball that gets spotted. Patches for 9onthesnaps and breakandruns are awarded. If a player jumps an object ball off the table on the break shot, it is a foul and the incoming player has the option of 1 accepting the table in position and shooting, or 2 taking cue ball in hand behind the. Pocketed balls are marked as dead balls on the scoresheet. The game ends at the end of a legal shot which pockets the 9ball, or when a player forfeits the game as the result of a foul. If the 9 ball is pocketed on the break, this is a win unless the player scratches, in which case the.

If you make a combination on the nine, you have delivered one shot. If you want to get better at breaking any game just watch corey duel he is an innovator on racking and spends as much time on the break as anyone else out there right now. If you want that in every game your break will be first you can check out this latest trick 8 ball pool break trick. A golden break is very useful break because you can win every game in just one shot. The shooter will continue hisher turn even if the 9ball is the only ball pocketed. Nov 08, 2006 the only time you can push is immediately after the break. If you pocket the 9, the 9 gets spotted and its your opponents table. On the first shot after a legal break, the player taking that shot has the option to shoot a pushout.

The 3 moves very 3 little with a soft break from the side and usually sits nearly perfect for an easy 39 combination for the early win. A life in the 21st century american mafia, the tellall memoir of kenny kenji gallo, the most famous asianamerican gangster in modern history. Where is the best place to break from to be more consistent in making a ball on each of the above breaks. This video was recorded during a visit by earl strickland and johnny archer to my home in. Realistic physics and the shooting features give authenticity to the gameplay. Pocket as many pool balls as you can before the time runs out. When playing wpba world poolbilliard association or bca billiards congress of america rules sinking the 8 on the break resul. Put the cue ball on the left side fo the table, 12 diamond from the rail on the line. Apa nine ball rules of play general description 9ball is played with a cue ball and nine object balls numbered 1 through 9. Watch video to learn how to win 9 ball game with first break. If you pot the 9 ball at any point via any legal means ie. Follow the best practices for an accurate, consistent, and effective break see getting a tight rack and break technique advice. The breaker must strike the 1ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered balls to a.

A foul on a legal break will result in ball inhand for the opponent anywhere on the table. You get another shot each time you sink one of your balls. How to make the 9 ball on the break one shot win youtube. Mar 22, 2016 winning 8 ball by sinking the 8 on the break is only a win when playing apa american poolplayers association rules. Any player performing a break shot in 8ball may continue to shoot his next shot so long as he has legally pocketed any object ball on the break. A game starts as soon as the cue ball crosses over the headstring on the opening break. The breaker must strike the 1ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered balls to a rail, failure to do so is a foul. If you push and pocket a ball other than the 9 the next shot is your opponents. In summary, you must hit the lowest ball on the table, and keep shooting if one of the numbered balls goes in. In 9 ball, your goal is to pocket the nine ball to win the rack. Feb 23, 2020 sinking the 8ball on the break requires a skilled, practiced shot. A foul on a legal break will result in ballinhand for the opponent anywhere on the table. How to play 8 ball pool like a pro official bca 8 ball rules.

In the apa, everyone can play anyone can win even you. Joe tucker racking secrets dvd set ozone billiards. Watch below down video to see how to break like pro. Pool ball drills killer safeties to win billiards games. The goal of 9 ball pool is eventually to put ball number 9 into the hole, legally. What he has figured out is the speed and angle to hit the break shot, that makes the wing ball, leaves the one in front of the side pocket, and leaving that nice combo unobstructed to the corner every break. It is played on a rectangular billiard table with pockets at each of the four corners and in the middle of each long side. In 9ball billiards, if you scratch after the 9 ball goes. The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8ball in the center of the triangle, the first ball of the.

If you pocket the 9ball on a legal break you win the game. Flash player needs to be enabled to play 9 ball quick fire pool. If the player legally breaks the racked balls and does not make any balls, his opponent then shoots, having an open table. Only 9 ball will be pot directly to the pocket and you will win the game in the first shot without giving break to the opponent. The optimal tip height for a lag shot is 20% of the ball radius above center see lag shot. This 480page book provides you with 470 illustrations that make it easy to learn the games shots and strategies. The american poolplayers association apa is the worlds largest amateur pool league. Now, make the 7ball, leaving the cue ball close to the center of the table.

The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except. If the 9ball is pocketed on the break and a foul is committed, then the 9ball is spotted and the opponent comes to the table with a ball in hand. This is often called a break and run, or running the rack. Jun 14, 20 4ball in the lower side pocket follow for a straight 5ball shot 5ball in the side. Now, make the 6ball in the corner pocket, and bring the cue ball 3 rails to the 7ball, like so. Play 9 ball pool 9 ball pool rules how to play 9 ball pool the game consists of nine numbered balls from the number 1 to 9 and a white ball, which is the cue ball. Aug 30, 2017 8 ball pool is an online and mobilebased billiardthemed pool simulation sports game maintained and operated by miniclip, a games company based in switzerland, portugal, italy and england. Patches for 8onthebreak and breakandruns are awarded. The only legal shot is the lowest ball on the table, but you can legally sink any ball by contacting the lowest ball first.

In 9ball billiards, if you scratch after the 9 ball goes in. Top players spend a lot of time on it, and serious players typically have their own break cue. The game can also end if the ball is pocketed legally in the first break. This big spiralbound book is packed with features that will maximize your learning experience. So in ops example, if you are on the 1 ball and you strike the 2 ball first foul and pot the 2 ball and the 9 ball. If you make a combination on the nine, you have delivered one shot for one win. The shooter must strike the lowest numbered ball on the table first. I personally prefer the cut break in 9 ball making the wing ball and sending the one towards the side where it either drops or will come up table with the cue ball. The 1ball must be legally contacted on the break shot. The primary purpose of this game is for one player to pocket the solid balls numbered from 1 to 7 or the striped balls numbered from 9 to 15, and then mark and pocket the 8ball before his opponent.