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Step 1
Set up the table. Collect the balls numbered 1 to 15. Place the balls into the triangle rack and set the balls in place on the center dot at one end of the table. Ball 1 should be at the top of the triangle followed by two striped balls any color, followed by three solid balls, the middle one being the 8 ball. Continue placing the remaining balls being sure to leave one corner a stripe and one a solid. Remove the rack carefully, trying to keep the balls tight together.
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Step 2
Move to the opposite end of the table for placement of the cue ball (the white ball). You will notice white diamonds on the frame of the pool table; this will be your reference for placement of the cue ball. Place the cue ball about 3 inches from the rail at the second diamond. You can do this from the right or left side of the table, which ever is more comfortable.
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Step 3
Take up a position with your cue stick just behind the cue ball. Make sure you coat the tip of the cue stick with cue chalk, this helps prevent miscues. Use a small amount of hand powder on the cue stick and your hand. Use the rail of the pool table to help steady your cue stick. When taking the shot use a smooth steady stroke and aim for the second ball behind the #1 ball. This will give you the best chance of sinking the 8 ball.
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Step 4
Notice the outcome. When hit correctly, the balls surrounding the 8 ball should hit the surrounding walls, rebounding back to strike the 8 ball, sending it into the pocket. This takes some practice to get the positioning of the cue ball just right, along with the strength of the hit.









