How to Play Bank Pool

As you might have guessed from the name, all shots in bank pool must be bank shots.

Things You'll Need

• Billiard Lighting
• Bridges For Pool
• Cue Stick Chalk
• Pool Balls
• Pool Cue Carrying Cases
• Pool Cues
• Pool Table Covers
• Pool Table Horsehair Brushes
• Pool Tables
• Pool Triangles

Instructions

1. 

   Rack all the balls. Color and order does not matter in this game.

2. 

   Break. Balls that sink on the break do not count.

3. 

   Call the cushion and the pocket before you take each shot.

4. Alternate turns with your opponent, switching each time one of you fails to make your intended shot.

5. Win by being the first to sink eight balls.

Tips & Warnings

• All shots must hit the cushion before hitting another ball. See "Hit a Bank Shot," under Related eHows.

• Bank Pool is a good way to force yourself to learn the bank shot.