Pool, unlike many other billiard games is highly contested. It is very popular in all parts of the world. There are many versions of this game in the USA. The most popular are the eight-ball and nine-ball pool. Pool matches are typically played over several games. The winner is usually declared after completing a certain number frame. The winner typically gets 61 points. However, different winning numbers can be awarded handicaps.
The primary objective of the game is for all balls to be pounded to be potted. Each ball pounded counts for 1 point. All additional balls pounded are worth 1 point. A player usually wins if they get the eight balls first. If a player does not pocket the eight ball, they lose the game. If the eight ball is pocketed during a foul, the other balls that were pocketed in the course of the foul are pocketed and are spotted. But, the foul is not counted towards the points. Players who have committed two fouls are subject to being told before they are allowed to play their next shot.
There are three types of balls: solid, striped, and object. They are typically smaller than the American style balls, and come in a variety of colors, including dark violet for the four and twelve balls. In the past, the object balls were all red, but these days they are usually multi-colored. They are made from a variety of materials, including wood, fibreglass, and carbon fibre. Common ball diameters include 2+1/16", 2" and 3".
The object of the game's black eight ball is to be able to take it. To do this, the player must place all of the balls in his pocket. He must also make sure all balls that have been pounded are found and placed in line with the foot rail. The ball that has been pocketed is placed back on the table. Next, the player who took the eight ball must decide whether he wants or not to play the game.
You can pocket a basketball without fouling by placing it close to your foot and calling the shot. If a foul is committed during the course of the shot, the other balls that were pocketed must be placed in direct line to the foot spot. A foul does not count towards points. However, a player will be awarded a free shot. The foul may be used with any ball.
Each player who makes a shot must place the ball into their pocket. The ball in the front row, and the ball in the center of the table, are the balls that must be hit first. The ball in the front row must still be taken if there is a foul. A player can also pocket other balls.