Originally conceived in the 15th century, Straight Pool was popular in the United States until the 1980s when it was replaced by eight-ball and nine-ball. It was also featured prominently in The Hustler (61). Jayshaw set the current straight pool record at 714 points in 2022.
There are no limits on the number of object balls that can be taken in straight pool games. The shooter can pocket any ball that is spotted on the table, unless it is the apex ball. The shooter has the option to pocket a ball while it is in open position or while it is on a safety. But, the pocketing of a ball does not count for a point. A tie-up ball or dead ball can also be used as a pocket.
Straight pool has one restriction: the shooter cannot run more than ten balls. The shooter will take the cue ball and keep the rest in his pocket. When the shooter is done, he will return the cue ball to the rack and take the last remaining object ball to the table.
Straight Pool is one game that can be played with more than one player. It can be played with a standard 15ball rack. Each player can take the last ball from a set and then he or she can break the remaining 14 balls. The winner of the game is the player with more points.
The opening break refers to the first shot of straight pool. This is usually a soft break that aims to take the bottom ball from the pack. The cueball is then rolled onto three rails, and into the corner of your table where you broke.