How did I lose 9-ball?

If a player fouls three consecutive times on three successive shots without making an intervening legal shot, he loses the game. The three fouls must occur in one game. The warning must be given between the second and third fouls.

What happens if 9-ball is pocketed out of order?

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On each shot the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest-numbered ball on the table, but the balls need not be pocketed in order. If a player pockets any ball on a legal shot, he remains at the table for another shot, and continues until he misses, fouls, or wins the game by pocketing the 9-ball.

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.

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

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 is a golden break in 9-ball?

The break consists of hitting the 1-ball, with the attempt to pocket any ball. If the nine-ball is successfully potted, the player automatically wins the rack. This is sometimes known as a golden break .

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Can you combo the 9 ball to win?

All you need to do is be the one who sinks the 9 ball. Going in order, the nine ball is going to be the last ball on the table. You can also win by sinking the nine on a combo as long as the first ball you hit is the lowest number ball on the table. That's the basics.

Can you hit the 9-ball in first and win?

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.

What happens if you scratch on the 9 in 9-ball?

If the shooter makes the 9 ball on the break and fouls or scratches, the 9-ball (and only the 9-ball) is spotted. If the shooter is shooting at the object ball and plays it into the 9-ball and pockets the 9-ball, but scratches or otherwise fouls in the process, the 9 ball is spotted.

What is the kitchen rule in 9-ball?

Kitchen Rule (3-point rule)

In addition to the standard rules, many 9-ball events use the Kitchen Rule or 3-point rule. According to this rule, after the break, at least three object balls must run back into or through the kitchen for a correct break to occur.

What is the 3-point rule in 9-ball pool?

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 safety rule in 9-ball?

A Defensive Shot (also called a Safety) is a shot where there is no INTENT to pocket a ball. INTENT is the key word and certainly leaves room for judgment. This is why both teams have a scoresheet. It is not necessary for both scoresheets to agree on the number of Defensive Shots.

What's a push out in 9-ball?

The push out after the break rule in 9-ball is a dinosaur of a rule that needs to be eliminated as the intention is no longer justified. Originally it was a means to help eliminate luck from the unfortunate player that does not have a good shot after the break.

What is harder 8 ball or 9-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.

Can you hit the 8 ball in 9-ball?

Players must always hit the lowest-numbered ball with the cue ball first to make a legal shot. For this purpose, the lowest-numbered ball still in play is considered the “object ball”. You can hit any other ball with your cue ball as long as the object ball is the first getting hit in the same shot.

Can you step in the kitchen if the ball bounces?

You can jump and land in the kitchen in pickleball so long as you aren't hitting the ball as a volley. This would be a fault if your body is in the act of volleying and your momentum lands in the kitchen. If the ball has bounced first, or you just feel like jumping in, this would not violate volley motion.

Can you step into the kitchen before the ball bounces?

A common myth is that you can't go into the Kitchen unless the ball bounces. But this simply isn't true! You can be in the Kitchen any time you want, but you can't hit the ball while you're in the Kitchen until it bounces. If you have so much as a toe on the line and you volley the ball, it's a fault.

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.

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.