description Six-ball pool Overview
Six-ball pool is a rotation-style variation of pocket billiards that uses six object balls instead of the nine used in nine-ball. Players must contact the lowest-numbered ball first, while the objective is generally to win the rack by legally pocketing the required balls. It is suited to shorter games and informal or practice play, although local rules may differ on racking, fouls, and winning conditions.
help Six-ball pool FAQ
How is six-ball pool different from nine-ball?
Six-ball pool uses six object balls instead of the nine object balls used in nine-ball. Both are rotation-style games in which the lowest-numbered ball must be contacted first.
What ball must be hit first in six-ball pool?
The cue ball must contact the lowest-numbered object ball remaining on the table first. A player generally wins the rack by legally pocketing the required balls under the version's rules.
Is six-ball pool a rotation game?
Yes. Like nine-ball, it is a rotation-style pocket-billiards game built around playing the numbered balls in order.
How many object balls are on the table in six-ball pool?
There are six object balls, which gives the game its name. The smaller rack changes the pattern of positional play compared with nine-ball while keeping the lowest-ball-first rule.
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