description Blackball pool Overview
Blackball pool is a variant of eight-ball pool standard in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several Commonwealth countries, governed by the World Eightball Pool Federation (WEPF). It is played on 7-foot tables with 2-inch balls and rounded pocket openings, distinguishing it from the American-style WPA pool more common internationally. Rules require players to pocket their designated group of balls—reds or yellows—before sinking the black eight ball.
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Blackball pool ranks #10 of 84 in the Cue Sport ranking, behind Moscow pyramid, ahead of Straight pool.
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What is the difference between Blackball pool and American 8-ball?
Blackball pool, standard in the UK and Commonwealth countries, is played on smaller 7-foot tables with 2-inch balls and rounded pocket openings. American 8-ball is typically played on larger 9-foot tables with wider, sharply cut pockets.
What are the rules for fouls in Blackball pool?
In Blackball, a standard foul grants the opponent two visits to the table rather than just ball-in-hand anywhere on the table. Two shots must be taken consecutively unless a winning shot is potted on the first visit.
Who governs the official rules of Blackball pool?
The rules of Blackball are officially governed by the World Eightball Pool Federation (WEPF). This organization oversees international competitions and maintains the specific equipment standards that differentiate the game from WPA world standard rules.
How do you win a game of Blackball pool?
A player wins the game by legally potting all of their assigned balls (either reds or yellows) and then sinking the black 8-ball. The player must nominate the specific pocket they intend to pot the black ball into.
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