Answer: Starting from the smallest number on the table
In the game of 9 ball, the object of the game is to shoot the balls in order from least to highest until you get to the 9 ball, then you try and sink the 9 ball in for the win. But you could also make combos on the nine and sink it in and make a win, but you have to hit your object ball first.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Pool Cue
Billiard Cues are generally thinner than a standard Pool Cue, but either is accepted as a generic term for what you use to strike the balls with.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: Napoleon
Frenchman Marcus Chamat is based in Sweden. He enjoys tennis and football.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: Anywhere the opponent chooses
From Quiz: BCA 8-Ball Billiards
Answer: Efren Reyes
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From Quiz: Billiards: WPBA
Answer: Ewa Mataya Laurance
Ewa learned to play pool in her native town of Gavie, Sweden, at the age of 14. At the age of 17 she won the European Championship and has gone on to win every major title in the sport since then.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Ball in hand
Ball in hand is where you can put the cue ball anywhere on the table when your opponent either commits a foul or scratches.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Push Shot
Push Shots usually occur when the Cue Ball and the Object ball are kissing (touching) eachother even before the shot is attempted.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: Ask for a re-rack
According to the BCA League Player Handbook for 2000-2005, it says that you may ask for a re-rack, or spot the 8. Most choose the re-rack.
From Quiz: BCA 8-Ball Billiards
Answer: Carom
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From Quiz: Billiards: WPBA
Answer: Jeanette Lee
Jeanette has been a leading professional in women's billiards for half a decade. In 1994 less than 2 years on tour, she became the No. 1 ranked professional in the world. She continues to dominate the pro billiard scene, winning 5 titles in 1999. Jeanette just finished a book called 'The Black Widow's Guide to Killer Pool', which hit the bookshelves nationwide in April 2000.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Object Ball
The object ball is the ball that you can legally hit with the cue ball. The object ball is the ball you aim for.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: The nine ball will be spotted, and it is ball in hand for your opponent
When sitting on the sidelines for three or four games, this is a golden opportunity to build some momentum.
From Quiz: Nine Ball
Answer: The Black Widow
Jeanette began playing pool in 1992 and only two years later became the No. 1 ranked player in the world.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: Cue Tip
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From Quiz: Billiards: WPBA
Answer: Loree Jon Jones
Known also as 'Gordon's Girl', for her unprecedented 4 Gordon's {$50,000} 9-ball championships in 1995 and 1996. She has been the leading all time money winner in women's 9-ball history, and she has been the women's editor of Pool and Billiard Magazine since 1988. She won her first title at the age of 15, which is recorded in the Guiness Book of World Records.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: English
English is the term used for the side spin you put on the cue ball by hitting it. Center, left, top, right, bottom, etc.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Shaft & Butt
Shafts can vary in thickness and taper to accomodate each users tastes. The Butt can also utilize different coverings and finishes to ensure a comfortable grip.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: The Magician
Known as The Magician for his wizardry on the pool table, Efren Reyes also goes by the nickname "Bata", which means "child" in Filipino. The Magician started honing his skills at a young age, visiting pool halls as a boy.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: yes
Double hit of the cue ball is a foul.
From Quiz: BCA 8-Ball Billiards
Answer: Vivian Villarreal
In 1998 Vivian won the Brunswick Billiards N.Y. Classic, and ended the year ranked No.2. She has earned 11 Classic Tour titles, her quick one-two style of play and whirlwind shot making skills gave Vivian her stormy nickname and make her one of the most exciting players on the classic tour.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Foul
A foul is a penalty which you either miss the object ball or make an illegal shot.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: The Pearl
Holding over 100 titles, The Pearl twice captained the victorious American team in the Mosconi Cup.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: Four
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From Quiz: Billiards: WPBA
Answer: Allison Fisher
Allison began her career in England at the age of 7. By 15, she had won her first title National Ladies. In 1995 she came to the United States to try her hand at 9-ball, winning many titles. She kept her number one ranking in 1998 for the 3rd consecutive year, keeping her win-loss record of 91 match wins to only 11 losses.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Both of these
A game ball or frame ball is the ball that wins the game. The 9 ball is usually the game ball.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Push Out
Push Outs are generally done when the shooter that's up immediately after the break does not have a clear shot on the Object Ball. After the Push Out is completed, it is the following players option to shoot at the object ball (him/her)self or let the original shooter continue.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: The Prince of Pool
The Prince of Pool really came into his own in 2001 when he pulled an 11-0 win over then World Champion Mika Immonen in the US Open final.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: 3
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From Quiz: Billiards: WPBA
Answer: Gerda Hofstatter
Soft spoken and very serious at the table, Gerda has collected numerous titles, such as 1995 WPBA World Championship and 1997 WPBA Natonals.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Both of these
The hand chalk is used to minimize the moisture on a person's bridge hand to help the cue stick provide more of a smooth stroke.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Weight Rods
Weight Rods can vary from a quarter of an ounce to several ounces to create the desirable weight for the user.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: The Iceman
2001 World Pool Champion Mika Immonen is also into roller blading, swimming, and running.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
Answer: Dawn Hopkins
Dawn was runner up in both the 1993 WPBA Nationals and 1998 ESPN Ultimate 9-Ball Challenge, where she and Allison Fisher played the first ever live competition in WPBA history. Dawn and her husband (pro-player) Allen produce the largest consumer exposition in the world of pool each year, called the Super Billiards Expo.
From Quiz: Billiards
Answer: Jump shot
A jump shot is made by hitting the cue ball at the top, at an angle to make it bounce off the table, and the give you a chance of getting over another ball that is in the way of your object ball.
From Quiz: The Basics of 9 Ball
Answer: Wrap
Wraps can be used to aid in the comfort and traction of your grip or simply to add to the appearance of the Cue.
From Quiz: Know Your Ps and Cues
Answer: The Scorpion
People in Atlanta, Georgia will be proud to know that two-time World Champion Johnny Archer is based there.
From Quiz: Billiard Nicknames
