straight pool
Call-shot cue game
Straight pool is a billiards game where players may pocket any ball on the table, scoring one point per ball.
When fourteen balls are pocketed, they're re-racked while the cue ball and fifteenth ball stay in place, allowing continuous play.
Games typically go to a set point total, often 100 or 150: He ran 47 balls in straight pool.
Also called 14.1 continuous.
Frame for holding items
- breakInterrupt continuity
- shotQuick liquor serving
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- cue ballUnmarked billiard striker
scratch · runout · pattern · safety · break shot · sequencing · shot selection · leave
Trigger for action
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
triangle · bridge · tip · ferrule · shaft · bumper · rail · diamond
Spin on struck ball
- masseSteep-cue curving shot
- bank shotScored via deflection
- jump shotAirborne basketball release
- caromAngled deflection shot
draw · follow · kick shot · sidespin · bridge hand · stance · stroke · aim
Arranging for future events
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- safety playStrategy minimizing loss risk
- defenseProtection against harm
- endgameConcluding phase of competition
control · angles · leave · game management
Of lasting excellence
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- vintageQuality from past eras
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
rack
Frame for holding items
cue ball · scratch · runout · pattern · safety · break shot · sequencing · shot selection · leave · call shot
cue
Trigger for action
pocket · triangle · bridge · tip · ferrule · shaft · bumper · rail · diamond · cloth
english
Spin on struck ball
carom · draw · follow · kick shot · sidespin · bridge hand · stance · stroke · aim · deflection
planning
Arranging for future events
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- safety playStrategy minimizing loss risk
- defenseProtection against harm
endgame · control · angles · leave · game management
classic
Of lasting excellence
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- vintageQuality from past eras
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
championship · historical · legendary · world record · exhibition
- cue sportscue, cue ball, cue stick, snooker, pocket billiards
- table gamesair hockey, billiards, eight ball, foosball, nine ball
straight poolnine-ball
Sequential cue sport
eight-ball · rotation · ten-ball · one-pocket · snooker
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