nine ball
Rotation billiards game
Nine ball is a pool game where players must hit the lowest-numbered ball on the table first, with victory going to whoever pockets the nine ball.
Unlike eight ball, balls can be sunk in any pocket, and the game can end early if the nine ball drops on a legal shot.
It's the dominant format in professional pool.
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