1. Choose your game type. 9-ball pool can be played in several DIFFerent formats, including Straight Pool, Rotation, and 9-Ball.
2. Gather your equipment. You will need a pool table, a set of pool balls, a cue stick, and chalk.
3. Rack the balls. Place the balls in a Diamond shape, with the 1-ball at the apex and the 9-ball at the center.
4. Choose a break Shot. The player who breaks has the opportunity to pocket a ball and establish the order of play.
5. Take Turns. The player who breaks also has the first Turn. Players must always hit the lowest-numbeRed Ball on the table first.
6. Pocket the 9-ball. The game is won when the 9-ball is pocketed legally. If the 9-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker wins the game.
7. Follow the rules. It's important to Follow the rules of the game. Fouls include scratching the cue ball, pocketing the cue ball, and Jumping the cue ball off the table.