How to Score in Pool Ball

Eight-ball scoring

• 1

  Begin by placing all the pool balls on the table in a triangle formation, with the Eight-ball in the center.

• 2

  Sink either a striped or a solid colored pool ball by knocking it into a hole with the cue ball. This can be done during the break (first shot) or after the break.

• 3

  Sink the other balls you have been assigned to, based on the first ball sunk. For example, if you sank a solid ball first, you must sink the remaining solid balls. Or, if your opponent sinks a solid ball first, you mist sink the striped balls.

• 4

  Once all of your assigned balls have been sunk, sink the Eight-ball. You must do this by calling your shot(telling your opponent which hole you plan to put the Eight-ball in). Once you sink the Eight-ball, you will have scored one point. If you sink the Eight-ball before you are supposed to, or sink the Eight-ball in a hole you didn't call, you will automatically lose.

• 5

  Repeat steps 1 through 4. Every time you sink the Eight-ball after sinking your assigned balls, you will score a point. Whoever has the highest number of points at the end of a set number of games is the winner.

Nine-ball scoring

• 6

  Begin by placing the first 9 pool balls on the table in a diamond formation, with the One-ball in front and the Nine-ball in the center.

• 7

  Use the cue ball to hit the lowest numerical numbered ball on the table. For example, if the lowest numbered ball on the table is a two-ball, you must hit the two ball. After you do this, you can legally sink any ball on the table.

• 8

  Sink the Nine-ball in a legal manner(described in step 2) to win the game and score a point.

• 9

  Repeat steps 1 through 3. The player with the highest number of points after a set number of games is the winner.