Master official 8-ball rules from WPA standards to bar table variants. Comprehensive rule guide covering break, fouls, ball-in-hand, and tournament regulations.
8-Ball Pool Rules – Official Tournament Standards
Master official 8-ball rules from a WPBA pro’s perspective. Learn tournament standards, strategic foul management, and advanced rule interpretations that separate winners from losers.
Official straight pool (14.1 continuous) rules including break procedures, scoring, fouls, and tournament standards. Learn the most challenging pool game with this complete rule guide.
Cut throat is the perfect three-player pool game for casual and competitive play. Here are the complete official rules plus the common variations we use in league play.
English pool (blackball) uses smaller tables, different balls, and distinct rules from American 8-ball. Here’s what changes when playing the British game.
Chinese 8-ball combines American-sized tables with smaller balls and unique rules creating a challenging hybrid game that’s exploding in popularity worldwide.
Complete guide to popular pool game variations including One Pocket, Bank Pool, Rotation, and more. Learn rules, strategy, and when to play each variation.
Creative and entertaining pool game variations for parties, practice, and fun. Learn unique formats including Golf Pool, Bowlliards, Baseball Pool, Speed Pool, and more.
Official Rules of 9-Ball
Master official 9-ball rules with pro player Sarah Chen’s complete tournament guide. Learn WPA/BCA standards, breaking rules, legal shots, fouls, push-out strategy, and tournament etiquette.
2024 Matchroom event introduced 30-second shot clocks for televised matches. My average decision time: 18 seconds. First match under clock: Three time violations. Lost rhythm entirely. Shot clock management separates prepared professionals from unprepared competitors.
Hosted APA league for 8 years at Rack ‘Em Billiards. Witnessed sandbagging cost honest players $14,000 in prize money across three seasons. Implemented strict handicap verification protocols that reduced manipulation by 73%. Here’s how fair handicap systems actually work and how to prevent gaming.
Complete guide to casual pool bar games and fun variations. Learn rules for cutthroat, 7-ball, speed pool, and other social games perfect for groups.