description Straight Pool (14.1 Continuous) Overview
Straight Pool is a traditional cue sport played on a dedicated pool table. It’s notable for its emphasis on precise shot making and strategic positioning of balls. The game requires skill and concentration and is popular among serious pool players seeking a classic, individual challenge. It's suitable for those who appreciate the fundamentals of competitive pool.
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Straight Pool (14.1 Continuous) ranks #12 of 166 in the Stick Sport ranking, behind Nine-Ball Pool, ahead of Floorball.
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Why is straight pool called 14.1 continuous?
A player can score on any called object ball, and fourteen balls are reracked after fourteen have been pocketed. The fifteenth ball remains on the table as a break ball, allowing the same inning to continue into the next rack.
Do you have to call every shot in straight pool?
Yes, standard straight-pool rules require the player to identify the intended ball and pocket. Incidental balls may also fall, but the called ball must be legally pocketed for the shooter to continue.
How do fouls affect the score in 14.1?
An ordinary foul normally costs one point and ends the inning. Three consecutive fouls carry an additional fifteen-point penalty, which makes cue-ball control and legal safety play especially important.
Which famous players are associated with straight pool?
Willie Mosconi, Ralph Greenleaf, Irving Crane, and later Mike Sigel are closely associated with the discipline. Mosconi's famous 526-ball exhibition run stood as the best-known benchmark for decades.
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