English pool (EPA rules)

English pool, governed by EPA rules, is a popular British variant of eight-ball that is played on smaller tables. This smaller table size distinguishes it from standard American pool.

Under EPA rules, the British variant of eight-ball is fully standardized and played with red and yellow balls. This differs from the traditional solid and stripe balls used in American pool.

EPA refers to the English Pool Association, which governs the standardized rules for this popular British variant of eight-ball. The game is fully standardized in the UK, utilizing red and yellow balls on smaller tables.

English pool is fully standardized in the UK under EPA rules and is specifically played on smaller tables. Additionally, it uses distinct red and yellow balls rather than the traditional solids and stripes.