The game that began as a nobleman’s sport has evolved into a barroom staple. But make no mistake the game of billiards, and each of its offspring, still retains that noble spirit.
While proper billiards is rarely found in average clubs, a number of game variations have become popular with the pub and club set. One of the most popular tournament-style billiards games is “eight ball”. In eight ball billiards, one set of numbered balls is split between two players. One players shoots for balls 1-7 (also called “solids” or “low balls”) and the other plays balls 9-15 (“stripes” or “high balls”). The first player to pocket all of his or her balls, and then legally pocket the eight (black) ball, is declared the winner.
Eight ball is an easy game with very few regulations. There are however, a few rules to keep in mind:
* When calling shots in this eight ball billiards, it is not necessary to indicate the pocket and ball when the shot is clear. If attempting a bank or combination shot however, you must declare your intention before proceeding to shoot.
* If the ball you are shooting jumps off...
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