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 in the 1961 film The Hustler. The current straight pool record is 714 points, set in 2022 by Jayshaw.
There are no limitations on the number and type of object balls that can go in straight pool games. The shooter can take any ball that is found on the table except for the apex. A shooter may pocket a ball in open positions or on safety. However, the point earned by pocketing a ball is not included. You can also pocket a ball on a tie-up, dead or other situations.
Straight pool's only restriction is that the shooter may not run more than 10 balls. The shooter will always keep the last remaining object ball in the rack after the cueball is taken. After he finishes, the shooter will take home the last objectball left on the table.
Straight Pool is one game that can be played with more than one player. Straight Pool is played on a standard 15 ball rack. Each player has the option to pocket the last ball of a set, and then break the 14 remaining balls. The player who scores the most points wins the game.
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 can be then rolled along three rails into the corner.