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Step 1
Know that, on a bar pool table, the cue ball is slightly larger than the rest of the balls. This ensures that it doesn't go back into the same slot as the other balls in coin-operated tables. It comes back out the other end.
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Step 2
Find out the rules of the establishment before playing. Some bars require so-called no slop playing. That's when you call every shot.
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Step 3
Take another turn only if you had called every ball involved, including any banks it bounced off of on its way in the hole.
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Step 4
Call everything to be on the safe side. Even if it's obvious what you're going for, call it. The better the player you're playing against, the more rules there are bound to be.
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Step 5
Put money on the table to claim the next game. Usually winner gets to play the next person or team. To express your interest in playing, stack your quarters on the table.
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Step 6
Expect there to be several sets of quarters from other people if it's a busy bar night. Pay attention to what's happening. The players may skip over you if you're not ready to play when your turn comes up.
