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nine ball
/nˈaɪn bˈɔːl/
/nˈaɪn bˈɔːl/
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a cue sport played with nine numbered balls and a cue ball, where the objective is to pocket the 9-ball
What is "nine ball"?
Nine ball is a fast-paced pool game played with nine balls numbered 1 through 9, plus a cue ball. The objective is to pocket the 9 ball by hitting the balls in numerical order, starting with the 1 ball. Players take turns trying to hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first. A player must strike the lowest numbered ball, but can pocket any ball as long as the shot is legal. The game ends when the 9 ball is pocketed legally, and the player who does so wins the game. Nine ball is often played with a "call shot" rule, where players must declare their intended ball and pocket.
Examples
His favorite pool game has always been nine ball.
The tournament featured some of the best nine ball players in the world.
