Do you have to call the 9-ball to win?

Players are not required to call any shot. a match ends when one of the players has won the required number of games. 2. RACKING THE BALLS.

Does the 9-ball need to be called?

You must shoot the cue ball at the 2-ball and can use the 2-ball to hit another ball into a pocket. You are not required to call your shots when playing 9-ball pool. Nor do you need to call the pocket when sinking the 9-ball.

What are the conditions for a 9-ball win?

The object of 9-ball is to win by legally pocketing the 9-ball. The cue ball must strike the lowest numbered ball first for a legal hit to occur. After the lowest ball is struck, either the cue ball or any numbered ball may hit the 9-ball into any pocket for the win.

Do you win if you make the 9-ball on the break?

Making the nine ball on the break is an automatic win for the player breaking. However, if the cue ball is scratched when making the nine ball, the nine ball is respotted.

Do you lose if you sink the 9-ball?

If a player sinks the 9 Ball on their break, they will automatically win. This is referred to as the "Golden Break." If both the 9 Ball and the Cue Ball are sunk on break, the 9 Ball is spotted back to its original position and the other player is given Ball in Hand.

The Rules of 9 Ball Pool (Nine Ball Pool) - EXPLAINED!

What is a golden break in 9-ball?

When you see a golden break where the 9 ball rolls directly towards a corner pocket, what you're actually seeing is the result of a bad rack. The 9 moves there because there was a gap in the rack.

What happens if you miss in 9-ball?

If the player misses or fouls, the other player begins his inning and shoots until he misses, fouls, or wins. the game ends when the nine ball is pocketed on a legal shot, or the game is forfeited for a serious infraction of the rules.

How long does the average 9-ball game take?

The average individual match should take between 45 to 60 minutes. A team match should take no more than 2 hours. Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack in 8-Ball or 30 to 40 minutes in 9-Ball.

Can you jump in 9-ball?

JUMP AND MASSE SHOT FOUL.

If a match is not refereed, it will be considered a cue ball foul if during an attempt to jump, curve or masse the cue ball over or around an impeding numbered ball, the impeding ball moves (regardless of whether it was moved by a hand, cue stick follow-through or bridge).

Is 9-ball more difficult than 8 ball?

Since 9-Ball is more of a shooter's game and 8-Ball more of a thinker's game, 8-Ball is harder to master. Eight Ball is the better game for the novice because they can more easily cover up their mistakes with a little strategy. Nine Ball is less forgiving and demands more shot-making skills.

What is the highest rank in 9-ball?

The 9-Ball handicap system has Skill Levels ranging from 1 thru 9, 1 being the lowest Skill Level, and 9 being the highest. Players earn a point for each ball they sink and 2 points for the 9-Ball.

What is the 3 point break rule?

The 3-point break rule is in effect. For a break to be legal a player must drive 3 object balls past the head string, or a combination of 3 pocketed balls and balls above the head string. Failure to execute a legal break is not a foul.

What is the 3 foul rule in pool?

Three-foul rule

After three consecutive fouls, the game is considered lost. However, as in rotational games, a player must be advised by the referee or opponent that he already has two fouls before taking the next shot and committing a third foul.

Where do you aim when breaking a 9-ball?

Generally, as shown below, the goal on a 9-ball break (either by breaking from the side rail or with a cut break from the “box”) is to pocket the “wing ball” and squat the CB in the center of the table to get a shot at the 1 after the break.

What happens if you scratch in 9-ball?

The 9-ball is pocketed. This is a win unless the player scratches, in which case the 9-ball (any other available high numbered ball is adequate) is spotted and the turn passes to the opponent with ball-in-hand anywhere on the table.

Who is the youngest 9-ball champion?

In 2005, after only six years of playing, Wu became the youngest men's player ever to win the WPA World Nine-ball Championship at 16 years old. The next year, he was the top seed of the event, but lost in the quarter-final round to eventual winner Ronato Alcano of the Philippines.

Who is the world champion 9-ball player?

Sanchez Ruiz now holds the US Open Pool Championship, World Cup of Pool, and World Pool Championship titles in the nine-ball arena.

How much do 9-ball players make?

On average, a mid-level pool player can make around $50,000 a year, with the top-earning pool players making hundreds of thousands of dollars or in the millions. The highest paid pool player, Efren Reyes, has a net worth of $2 million. The number varies so much because of the nature of the job.

Which is the most difficult ball to hit in cricket?

A fast yorker is one of the most difficult types of delivery in cricket to play successfully, as the bat must be swung down right to the pitch to intercept the ball—if any gap remains between the bat and the pitch, the ball can squeeze through and potentially go on to hit the wicket.

Which ball is difficult to play?

The pink ball skids on more due to the extra lacquer, making it difficult for batsmen to adjust.

Is jumping allowed in 8-ball?

If any object ball is jumped off the table, it is a foul and loss of turn, unless it is the 8-ball, which is a loss of game. Any jumped object balls are spotted in numerical order according to General Rules for spotting balls.

Can you call safe in 9-ball?

When a player legally pockets a ball, he must shoot again. He/she may not call a safety and spot a pocketed object ball.

Is scooping cue ball a foul?

Is a “scoop” jump shot a foul, even if there is no miscue or multiple hit? Yes. Here is the pertinent quote from WPA Rule 8.18: A scoop shot, in which the cue tip contacts the playing surface and the cue ball at the same time and this causes the cue ball to rise off the cloth, is treated like a miscue.