Pool, unlike many other billiard games is highly contested. It is popular throughout the world. In the USA, there are many variations of the game played, but the most popular varieties are the eight ball and the nine ball pool. Pool matches are often played over multiple games. After a certain number frames, the winner is declared. The winner usually gets 61 points. However, handicaps can be agreed upon for different winning numbers.
The game's main objective is to get all the balls pounded. Each ball that is pocketed counts as one point. Any additional balls are worth one point. Usually, a player wins if they pocket the eight ball first. The game is over if a player doesn't pocket the eight balls. If the eight-ball is lost during a foul the other balls are taken and spotted. However, the foul doesn't count towards your points. If a player commits two fouls in a row, they are required to be told before playing their next shot.
The balls are divided into three groups: solid balls; striped balls; and object balls. They are typically smaller than American style balls. They come in a variety colours, including dark violet for four and twelve balls. Object balls used to be all red in the past. But they are now multi-colored. They can be made of a variety materials including wood, fibreglass and carbon fiber. The most popular ball diameters are 2+1/16 inches, 2 inches, or 3 inches.
The object is to get the black eight ball. The object of the game is to get the black eight ball. To do that, the player must first pocket all balls. But he must make certain that all balls are spotted and placed in direct line to the footrail. The player with eight balls in his pocket is allowed to place them back on the tables.
You can pocket a basketball without fouling by placing it close to your foot and calling the shot. If a foul is committed during the course of the shot, the other balls that were pocketed must be placed in direct line to the foot spot. While the foul will not be counted towards the points, the player will get a free shot. This shot can also be played with any other ball.
In the event that the player makes a shot, they must pocket a ball into their own pocket. The first ball to be hit is the one in the front row. However, if the foul is committed before the ball is pocketed it must be pocketed again. Other balls can be pocketed by the player.