Before you start playing bar pool, make sure you understand the rules. The 8-ball, Rotational, Double tapping, Assigning solids/stripes, and Rotational rules are all important. This will make your game more enjoyable and fun for everyone. It will also help you win by knowing how to play 8 ball.
8-ball
Eight-ball pool rules are different to professional pool rules. The 8-ball pool rules are meant for the average player, not the professional. These rules do not require you to memorize fifteen pages of complicated rules in order play a game. They will instead help you to understand the basics of pool.
The eight-ball game requires no color-based racking. In this version of the game, the 8 ball must be the frontmost of the center three balls. Most people prefer to place the one in front. Rules also stipulate that you can lose a turn for making a mistake with a ball. It is not necessary to call straight-in shots, or touch a rail while taking a shot.
Double tap
Double tapping in barpool rules refers the ability of a player to double-tap on an objectball by positioning the cueball near the object ball, and then aiming at the object. A cueball is within an inch of an object ball if it is less than 12 inch. It is also known as "sharking."
Assigning solids/stripes
It is common to assign solids or stripes for bar pool rules. This helps define the game's style. Solids and strips are two types of pool game. Players use a cueball to call most shots in a game 8 ball.
The official pool rules also prohibit hitting the opponent's object ball first. The turn ends when a player has taken a striped object ball. The double hit refers to when the cuestick hits the cueball twice within one stroke. This is considered a foul.
Etiquette
You can play pool at any bar with a variety of rules. Each bar will have its own rules. Ask before you play. You may also want to ask if there are any special rules that will be in effect for the next game. If any rules are in effect, you need to be respectful of them and adhere to them. So everyone can have fun playing the game without causing harm.
It is important to keep in mind that WPA "official rules", do not include "dirty pools." Smart pool is a shot that isn't dirty. However, some people consider defensive shots dirty. Likewise, some people consider shots that are intentionally scratched as unethical.