How to Play Pool : How to Rack a Nine Ball Pool Game

Nine ball is a fast game of pool that is commonly seen on television. Learn tips and advice on how to rack a nine ball game in pool in this free billiards video lesson.

Expert: Mike Lopez
Bio: Mike Lopez is a very passionate gamer. He loves playing everything from video games to board games. He has competed in many gaming tournaments, from chess to Magic the Gathering.
Filmmaker: josiah owen

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• ball
• sports
• game
• pool
• billiards
• cue

[azoldtime09]

@AEtherimp o'h, I forgot to mention that it's really, 1,3,5,7, & 9, look up all the pool rules.

[azoldtime09]

@AEtherimp no, 1,8,2,7,9,3,6,4, and 5 for money games.

[azoldtime09]

Some tournaments asks you to put the 8-ball in the back.

[AEtherimp]

Well, to be honest, 1 3 6 9 are the only ones that matter, and that's only if you're playing with 3 6 9 as the money balls.. however, it's a good habit (I think) to try to split the balls up pretty evenly, and consistantly, so the balls are spread out. IE - Makes it harder to run out.

[BartjeOstend]

There are a lot of tables without a spot, you should maybe mention between the diamonts.

[BartjeOstend]

Are you serious about this ? first time that I hear it but good to know how to rack my balls when I go to america :)

[AEtherimp]

1 3 6 4 9 7 5 2 8 for money games.

[Daminatovideo]

Actually you can rack the balls in a specific order to increase the odds of positioning specific balls on the table, in order to increase your chances of getting a shot on the lowest ball and running out.