Rotation Pool consists of a pool table and cue balls. It's similar to ten ball and nine ball in that players have to pick the lowest numbering ball first. These rules are in addition to those of the General Rules of Pocket Billiards.
The rules of rotation pool are based on the point system, which means that the player who pockets the most balls in a given frame wins. The numerical values of pool balls are determined by a point schedule, which can be anywhere from one to fifteen. Other handicapping methods are also possible. A player who has a lower-value ball can only have a higher-value ball on the same shot. This allows different players to have different point totals.
Rotation Pool can be played on a rack of billiards that is triangular in shape. The lower-value balls on the table are usually pocketed first and the higher-value balls are kept on the same play. The balls are then randomly placed on a rack. The rack's upper two-thirds contain "money balls," which are designated with dollar amounts.
Rotation pool is mostly used as a gambling game. The player with the highest number of balls is awarded points. Depending on the rules of the game, the highest score can earn a share of the game kitty, which is usually at stake. There are many tournaments, leagues and competitions to play in the rotation pool. Most tournaments are divided into multiple rounds. The top three finishers advance on to the next round. They can also be played in one elimination bracket.
There are many different types of rotation pools, but the most well-known is a tenball pool. The player must legally pocket the eight balls in this game. If a player fails the eight ball, he/she is eliminated. The player who pockets the eighth ball, however, is considered to have made the shot. The player is then given a new ball and able to take the first shot.
Rotation pool is a different game to pool. A player must hit the ball with the lowest number on the table first. All other balls can still be played, but the player who takes the last ball must win the shot. Also, the player must call fouls before the next shot. Faults include knocking an object ball off the table, failing to legally pocket an object ball, or failing to contact a numbered ball with the cue ball. Fouls can also be classified by how many times they are committed. If the foul is repeated three times, the player will be removed from the frame.
Rotation Pool is a game that can be played with four people. The game is most commonly played in a league where players form teams. League organizers may pay a franchise fee to help organize and promote the sport.