Why 10-ball instead of 9-ball?

The key difference between 9-ball and 10-ball is the number of balls that are in play on the table. Both games have to have the balls pocketed in numerical order, but with 10-ball, the player has to call all the shots and state which pocket it is going in. This means that slop is only allowed in 9-ball.

Is 10-ball the same rules as 9-ball?

The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) standardized rules for ten-ball are very similar to those for nine-ball, but with key changes to increase the difficulty of the game.

When did 10-ball start?

Tenball was a cue sports tournament that was staged only once in 1995. it was a snooker/pool hybrid played on the same table and with the same balls as snooker, its rules and gameplay being a mix of those of snooker and of pool.

What is the 10-ball rule?

How do you play 10-ball? Ten-ball (10-ball) is a pool game played with ten balls (1-10) racked in a triangle pattern with the 10-ball in the center. The lowest numbered ball must always be hit first, and all shots must be called (i.e., slop doesn't count). The person who pockets the 10-ball wins the game.

Does 9-ball exist?

Nine-ball (sometimes written 9-ball) is a discipline of the cue sport pool. The game's origins are traceable to the 1920s in the United States. It is played on a rectangular billiard table with pockets at each of the four corners and in the middle of each long side.

Rules of 9-Ball & 10-Ball - Billiard Lesson 4

What is the point of 9-ball pool?

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.

Is 9-ball illegal?

You must either pocket a ball or cause at least four object balls to contact the cushions, or it is an illegal break. If you pocket a ball you continue to shoot; if you do not pocket a ball or if you commit a foul, your inning ends.

Can you push in 10-ball?

Legally pocketing the 10-ball on the break wins the game for the breaker. Only on the shot immediately following the break, may the shooting player elect to call a “Push.” On a “Push Out,” (roll-out) the shooter is required to hit the cue ball, but the cue ball is not required to touch another ball or a rail.

Can you call safety in 10-ball?

The shooter, after the break at anytime may call "safety" which permits him to make contact with the legal object ball without pocketing a ball and end his inning. However, if the shooter pockets the legal object ball the incoming player has the option to play the shot as left, or hand it back to his opponent.

Is it illegal to hit the 8-ball first?

When the table is open it is legal to hit any solid or stripe or the 8-ball first in the process of pocketing the called stripe or solid. However, when the table is open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter.

What is the oldest ball game?

The first ball game is thought to have been a life-or-death type of Dodgeball, played with a 4kg rubber ball that could break bones or even kill, practised around 3,500 years ago in Mesoamerica, a region which extended from Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

What is the oldest ball sports?

The Mesoamerican ballgame originated over three thousand years ago. The Mayan ballgame of Pitz is believed to be the first ball sport, as it was first played around 2500 BCE. There are artifacts and structures that suggest that the Chinese engaged in sporting activities as early as 2000 BCE.

Is 9-ball always ball in hand?

The incoming player is awarded ball in hand; prior to his first shot he may place the cue ball anywhere on the table. If a player commits several fouls on one shot, they are counted as only one foul. 1. All fouls must be called and acknowledged before the next shot is taken.

Why is 9-ball harder than 8 ball?

Nine Ball is less forgiving and demands more shot-making skills. At the pro level, the shot-maker generally wins more at 9-Ball, while the thinker wins more at 8-Ball. Physical skills are rather finite, but the options in the shot selection are almost infinite, so imagination and experience are invaluable.

Can 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.

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.

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

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.

Does slop count in 9-ball?

18. No balls need to be called. In slang terms, “slop” or “trash” (making a ball by accident) counts. NOTE – in some leagues and tournaments, the 9-ball must be called, and spotted if it is pocketed without being called.

Why can't you hit the 8-ball?

You can only hit the 8-ball as part of a combination shot at this point during the game. If you make a direct strike on the 8-ball, you lose your turn and any pocketed balls remain pocketed. Your opponent can continue to play on the open table at this point.

Can you not hit the 8-ball?

If a player fails to hit the 8-ball while shooting at it, it is a foul and the game continues. When the 8-ball is the legal object ball, a scratch or foul is not a loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or jumped off the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand.

Can you sink an opponents ball with the 8-ball?

It is not against the rules if you accidentally pocket an opponent's balls, whether you sink one of your balls or not. The pocketed ball remains pocketed. It is only considered a foul when you scratch and pocket one of their balls. Then both their object ball and cue ball are spotted back on the table.

What happens if you hit the wrong ball in 9-ball?

"Wrong Ball First" and "No Rail" fouls are suspended for the shot. If no foul is committed on a push out, the other player may play the next shot, or may pass the shot to the opponent. A player is entitled to continue shooting until he fails to legally pocket a ball.

Can you intentionally hit the 8-ball?

In 8-ball pool, can we hit 8-ball (black) intentionally on the opponent ball which is hanging on the pocket to pot the 8-ball? Absolutely. According to world pool rules, as long as you play a legal shot (hit your target ball first, and then either pot a ball or touch a cushion), you are fine.

What happens if you scratch on the 9-ball 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.