Originally conceived in the 15th century, Straight Pool was popular in the United States until the 1980s when it was replaced by eight-ball and nine-ball. It was also featured in the 1961 film The Hustler. Jayshaw established the current straight-pool record of 714 point in 2022.
There are no restrictions on how many object ball can be pocketed in straight pool, unlike other games. Except for the apex, the shooter may pocket any ball that is visible on the table. The shooter is allowed to pocket any ball that is in an open position, or on a safety. However the pocketing ball doesn't count as a points. You can also pocket a ball on a tie-up, dead or other situations.
Straight pool's only restriction is that the shooter may not run more than 10 balls. After the cue ball has been taken, the shooter will keep the last object ball in the rack. After he finishes, the shooter will take home the last objectball left on the table.
Straight Pool is one game that can be played with more than one player. It can be played with a standard 15ball rack. Each player can take the last ball from a set and then he or she can break the remaining 14 balls. The winner of the game is the player with more points.
The opening break refers to the first shot of straight pool. It is normally a soft break, designed to nick the bottom corner ball off the pack. The cueball is then rolled onto three rails, and into the corner of your table where you broke.