description Seven-ball Overview
Seven-ball is a rotation pool game that uses seven numbered object balls rather than the fifteen balls used in many standard pool games. The balls are commonly arranged in a hexagonal rack, with the 1-ball at the apex and the 7-ball in the center; players generally contact the lowest-numbered ball first and try to pocket the 7-ball. Rules can vary, including the required pockets for the final ball.
help Seven-ball FAQ
How many object balls are used in seven-ball?
Seven-ball uses seven numbered object balls instead of the fifteen used in standard eight-ball or rotation pool. The balls are commonly arranged in a hexagonal rack.
Where is the 7-ball placed in the rack?
In the common arrangement, the 1-ball is at the apex and the 7-ball is in the center of the hexagonal rack. Local rules may specify additional placement details.
What ball must be hit first in seven-ball?
Players generally must contact the lowest-numbered ball remaining on the table first. This rotation rule means a player cannot normally shoot the 7-ball directly while lower-numbered balls remain.
How is seven-ball different from nine-ball?
Both are rotation games in which the cue ball must first contact the lowest-numbered ball. Seven-ball uses only balls 1 through 7 and a smaller hexagonal rack, while nine-ball uses balls 1 through 9.
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