The balls numbered 1-7 are solid in color and are often referred to
as "low balls" or "solids". The balls numbered 9-15 are striped and
are often referred to as "high balls" or "stripes". The 8-Ball, though
solid black, is not considered one of the solid balls. You begin a
game by racking the balls into a triangle with the 8-ball placed in
the center.
The balls are then broken apart using the solid white cue ball.
Through this break, or by legally pocketing a "stripe" or "solid" ball
after the break, that category of balls is assigned to the player. A
legal shot consists of a player using a pool stick to drive the cue
ball into one of their category of balls in an attempt to sink it into
one of the 6 pockets. A player's turn ends when they fail to do this
or commit a foul, such as pocketing the cue ball. The object of the
game is shoot in your category of balls, and then pocket the 8-ball
before your opponent does the same.
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In 9-Ball, the balls are racked in a diamond, with the one ball at the front
apex. The nine ball goes in the center. The balls are broken by striking
the one ball, and attempting to pocket a ball. The lowest numbered ball
on the table must be struck first in order for the shot to be legal, and
from there a ball must be pocketed or driven to a rail.
The object of the game is simple: Run the balls out and
pocket the nine ball, or shoot a combo that legally pockets
the nine ball. Do this before your opponent and you win
the game.
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