nine-ball
Sequential pocket billiards
Nine-ball is a pool game where players must hit the lowest-numbered ball first, pocketing balls one through nine in order.
The player who sinks the nine-ball wins, whether by running the table or by a lucky combination shot: She won on a nine-ball combo off the three.
Trigger for action
- rackFrame for holding items
- breakInterrupt continuity
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
felt · chalk · triangle · diamond · solids · stripes · rotation · straight pool
Spin on struck ball
- drawCreate with pencil
- followGo behind another
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- masséSpinning billiard stroke
bank shot · kick shot · jump shot · cut shot · carom · scratch · position play · safety
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- rankingOrdered position assignment
- matchGame between opponents
opponent · victory · title · trophy · bracket · elimination · seed · circuit
cue
Trigger for action
table · felt · chalk · triangle · diamond · solids · stripes · rotation · straight pool · one-pocket
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Spin on struck ball
massé · bank shot · kick shot · jump shot · cut shot · carom · scratch · position play · safety · run-out
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- rankingOrdered position assignment
match · opponent · victory · title · trophy · bracket · elimination · seed · circuit
call shot
Announced intended outcome
- spotMark or location
- foulOffensive or illegal
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- Aiming Sportsarchery, darts, target shooting, rifle shooting, pistol shooting
nine-balleight-ball
Numbered black billiard sphere
snooker · straight pool · one-pocket · ten-ball · bumper pool
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