Unlike most billiard games, pool is a very contested sport. It is very popular in all parts of the world. There are many variants of this game, but the most common are the eight and nine ball pools. Pool matches are often played over multiple games. After a certain number frames, the winner is declared. The winner generally gets 61 point. You can agree on handicaps for winning numbers that are different.
The goal of the game, however, is to get all the balls that are designated for being pounded. Each ball pocketed counts for one point, but any additional balls pocketed are also worth one point. A player is considered to have won if they are able to pocket the eight ball first. A player who does not take the eight ball will lose the game. If the eight ball is not taken during a foul, all other balls are lost and are spotted. However, the foul doesn't count towards your points. If a player commits two fouls in a row, they are required to be told before playing their next shot.
The balls are grouped into three sets: solid balls, striped balls, and object balls. They are typically smaller than American style balls. They come in a variety colours, including dark violet for four and twelve balls. They used to be all red but are now multicolored. They are made from a variety of materials, including wood, fibreglass, and carbon fibre. Most common diameters for balls are 2+1/16 in, 2 in, and 3 in.
The object of the game, however, is to steal the black eight balls. The object of the game is to get the black eight ball. To do that, the player must first pocket all balls. But he must make certain that all balls are spotted and placed in direct line to the footrail. Then, the balls that have pocketed are placed back on the table, and the player who pocketed the eight ball is able to decide whether he wants to keep playing or if he wants to give his opponent a chance to continue the game.
By placing the ball as close as possible to the spot where it will be called, a player can pocket the ball without fouling. The foul must be committed within the time frame of the shot. Any other balls must be placed directly in front of the foot spot. The foul will not count towards the points, but a player will receive a free shot. The foul may be used with any ball.
When a player hits a shot they must put the ball in their own bag. The ball in the front row, and the ball in the center of the table, are the balls that must be hit first. The ball in the front row must still be taken if there is a foul. Any other balls may be taken by the player in addition to the one in the front row.