Rotation Pool, a form of billiards, uses a pool table with a standard layout and a cue ball. It's similar to ten ball and nine ball in that players have to pick the lowest numbering ball first. There are some rules to it that supplement the General Rules of Pocket Billiards.
The rules of rotation pool are based on the point system, which means that the player who pockets the most balls in a given frame wins. Point schedule determines the numerical numbers of the pool ball balls. These numbers can range anywhere from 1 to 15. Other handicapping systems can be used by players. For example, players who pocket a lower value ball can only pocket a higher value ball on the same shot. This allows players to have different points totals.
Rotation Pool takes place on a billiards rack which is a triangular shape. The lower valued balls of the table are generally taken first. However, the higher-valued balls can be kept in the same play. A random arrangement of the balls on the rack is also possible. The rack's upper two-thirds contain "money balls," which are designated with dollar amounts.
The game of rotation pool can be considered gambling. Points are awarded for the player who collects the most balls. The rules of the game may allow the highest score to earn a share in the game kitty. This is often at stake. There are many tournaments, leagues and competitions to play in the rotation pool. Tournaments are usually held in multiple rounds. Only the top finishers advance into the next round. Alternately, they can be played in one elimination bracket.
There are many kinds of pool games, but the most popular is the ten-ball pool. The legal requirement for this game is that each player pocket eight balls. If the player fails to pick up the eight-ball, the player will be eliminated. The player who catches the eighth balls is considered to have made a shot. The player who has the eighth ball is awarded a ball that can be used to play the next shot.
Rotation pool is a different game to pool. A player must hit the ball with the lowest number on the table first. All other balls remain out of play and the player with the lowest number must take the shot. A foul must also be called before the next shot. Faults include knocking an object ball off the table, failing to legally pocket an object ball, or failing to contact a numbered ball with the cue ball. Fouls are also categorized by the number of times they occur. If the foul is repeated three times, the player will be removed from the frame.
Rotation Pool is a game that can be played with four people. The game is most commonly played in a league where players form teams. League organizers may pay a franchise fee to help organize and promote the sport.