One of most popular sports worldwide is pool. It can be played at a variety of sizes. It's a challenging game, and it requires a lot of skill. There are many types of pool. The most popular are the eight-ball and continuous pools. These games require skill and can either be played solo, in pairs or as a group sport.
The object of the game is to get all designated balls. This includes the eight-ball, cue ball and other object balls. Each player receives one of two pockets at each end of the table. They go on until they make a mistake or foul. A foul means that the player must return the ball to the cue ball and attempt a new shot. A break, hitting the cue ball in an object ball or breaking an unwritten rule, as well as execution of a jump shot, are all possible fouls.
The official pool rules are the World Standardized Rules. They are used in many international tournaments and organizations, as well as by the Billiard Congress of America. If there is a foul, the ball must be put back on. The ball pocketed by an opponent counts as one point.
Eight-ball is a game where the goal is to get the black eight ball. Depending on the variation of the game, the other balls are numbered 1 through nine. The game is won if the player places a ball in his own pocket.
A normal foul is punished with a point. A foul that involves the ball being pocketed will result in a minus point. The player can restore the position in which he was before the foul. The player may also decide to keep the shot. However, if the opponent places the ball into his pocket, he will get a points.
The ball in hand foul is another type of foul. This happens when a person touches the cue ball while not having their foot on the ground. Before taking a shot, the player must announce which pocketed ball he or she has. After the foul, the ball must be kept as close to the foot spot that it was when it was taken.
Two fouls in succession must be reported to the officials before the player can take their next shot. Unless the player agrees to a penalty, the third foul will result in a loss of the game. For example, if the player breaks in the first inning, he or she will be given a minus score of -10.
A non-player interfering foul is another form of foul. If the ball is pushed or bumped by an opponent or by an unscheduled light fixture, the foul is considered non-player interference. If the ball is pushed or bumped by an opponent, the foul does not count.