Game Types
10-Ball Rules
10-Ball is similar to 9-Ball but uses balls 1-10. It's considered more challenging and is the preferred professional format.
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Balls UsedObjective
Legally pocket the 10-ball by calling your shots.
Break Rules
- Balls are racked in a triangle with 1-ball at apex and 10-ball in center of third row.
- Must hit 1-ball first, three balls must hit cushions or a ball pocketed.
- 10-ball made on break is spotted, the breaker continues.
Legal Shot Rules
- Must hit lowest numbered ball first.
- Call-shot: must designate ball and pocket.
- Combinations allowed if lowest ball is contacted first.
Foul Rules
- Same as 9-ball plus called shot requirements.
- Scratching gives ball-in-hand.
- Wrong ball first contact.
Win Conditions
- Legally call and pocket the 10-ball.
Common Fouls
Wrong ball first contact
Scratch
No rail after contact
Wrong pocket (called shot)