How to Play Ten-Ball Pool

Ten-Ball pool is a game of pool played with 10 instead of 8 balls numbered in order. You must initially hit the balls in order and you win the game when you pocket the 10.

Things You'll Need

  • Pool Table
  • 2 Players or 2 teams
  • Billiard balls numbered 1 to 10
  • Cue ball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Rack the balls as tightly as possible in the shape of a triangle. The 1 ball should be at the top of the triangle and 10 ball in the very middle. The other balls do not need to be in any particular order.

    • 2

      Place the cue ball behind the head string on the table and shoot the break.

    • 3

      Cause the cue ball to come in contact with the lowest-numbered ball on the table first.

    • 4

      Get a foul if you break specific rules of the game including causing the cue ball to jump off the table. You also get a foul if you cause the cue ball to come in contact with any other ball first other than the lowest-numbered ball on the table.

    • 5

      End your turn if a foul is called or you have caused the cue ball to fall into a pocket (scratching). Continue your turn as long as you are knocking balls into the pockets.

    • 6

      Lose the game if you have earned 3 consecutive fouls.

    • 7

      Win the game when you legally pocket the 10 ball or if your opponent has earned 3 consecutive fouls.

Tips & Warnings

  • The 10 ball must be the last ball on the table to pocket it legally.

  • The rules in this game can vary depending upon the players.

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