Objective

Pocket all of your assigned balls (solids 1-7 or stripes 9-15) and then legally pocket the 8-ball.

Break Rules

• The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8-ball in the center. • The breaker must strike the rack with the cue ball from behind the head string. • At least four balls must hit cushions or a ball must be pocketed. • If the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may choose to re-rack or spot the 8-ball.

Win Conditions

• Legally pocket the 8-ball after pocketing all your assigned balls. • Opponent commits a foul while shooting at the 8-ball. • Loss: Pocketing the 8-ball before clearing your balls, or scratching while pocketing the 8-ball.

Common Fouls

• Scratch (cue ball pocketed)
• Wrong ball first contact
• No rail after contact
• Ball off table
• Double hit
• Push shot
• Touching balls during play