HOW TO PLAY 9-BALL - The “Official Rules” of Pool

Dr. Dave discusses and demonstrates the “official rules” of 9-ball pool, along with how to play the game well.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Basic Rules
4:36 - The Break
7:37 - Push Out
9:17 - Strategy
11:40 - 3 Foul Rule
13:23 - Wrap Up

Supporting Resources:
- concise summary of 8-ball and 9-ball rules: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- rules: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- fouls: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- double hit detection and avoidance: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- 9-ball break strategy: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- great pool shots: https://billiards.colostate.edu/video...
- Video Encyclopedia of Nine Ball and Ten Ball (VENT): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/

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