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	Straight Pool
		Straight pool uses the standard 15 balls in a triangle rack.
		The object of straight pool is to be the first player to legally pocket the agreed number of balls, be it 100, 150, or whatever.
		In straight pool, an object ball in a strategic position is carefully left as the 15th ball by experienced straight pool players.
	www.pool-and-pocket-billiards-resource.com /straight_pool.html (776 words)

	Online Billiard Game \| Straight Pool
		Straight pool, also known as 14.1 continuous, is one of the most well known billiard games in the world.
		The game of straight pool takes place between two players or two teams, and the first player or team that scores 150 points, is the winner of the game.
		According to straight pool rules, the shooting player must cause the cue ball to make contact with an object ball and afterwards either pocket a ball or make any of the balls, including the cue ball, to hit a cushion.
	www.online-billiard-game.com /straight-pool.html (622 words)

	TownMVP::View Blog (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Most pool tables are known as 7-, 8-, or 9-footers, referring to the length of the table's long side.
		Well-known but waning in popularity is straight pool, in which players seek to continue sinking balls, rack after rack if they can, to reach a pre-determined winning score.
		Bank pool can be played with a full rack, but is more typically played with nine balls (sometimes called "9-ball bank") — the balls are racked in 9-ball formation, but in no particular order.
	www.townmvp.com /blogs/poolgames (1527 words)

	History of Pool and Carom Billiards - Online Guide
		Straight Rail was the American name for the French and European game, Carombole, played on the French Carombole tables without pockets and is the forerunner of all American 'Carom Billiards' games.
		The word "pool" means a collective bet and became a term for the game when it began to be played in 19th century "pool rooms" which were then places for betting on horse.races.
		Continuous Pool replaced Fifteen-Ball Pool as the championship game when, in 1888, it was thought more fair to count the number of balls pocketed by a player and not their numerical value.
	www.tradgames.org.uk /games/Pool.htm (849 words)

	Sports Rules - Pool
		The baize used for pool tables is usually blue or green, although it is not uncommon to see red, grey, brown, or other colours of baize on pool tables.
		Pool tables vary in exact size and usually have external measurements of 1.8 metres by 1.06 metres (6 feet by 3 feet 6 inches) or 2.1 metres by 1.2 metres (7 feet by 4 feet), or 2.4 metres by 1.4 metres (8 feet by 4 feet 6 inches).
		Pool cues are made from various woods such as redwoods, maple, willow, sandalwood, and ash.
	sportsrules.50g.com /pool.htm (3552 words)

	Cigar Aficionado \| Archives \| The Poet of Pool: Mike Sigel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		But straight pool is also a dinosaur: promoters say it is too slow and monotonous to work on television.
		Straight pool grew out of two games that are as long gone as ivory cue balls, "61-pool" and "continuous." Continuous often dragged at a snail's pace, bogging down in a series of defensive "safeties" each time a new rack began.
		Straight pool is further threatened by the separation of the men's tour from the Billiard Congress of America.
	www.cigaraficionado.com /Cigar/CA_Archives/CA_Show_Article/0,2322,829,00.html (2920 words)

	Straight Pool Rules
		Here you can learn how to play the pool game 14.1 continuous, which was previously known as straight pool.
		Similar to 8-ball pool, the player has to designate a certain pocket and a specific object ball before each strike.
		In addition, the offender's opponent gets to choose between continuing the play from the current position of the table but with the cue ball in hand behind the head string and between having all the 15 object balls racked and asking the offender to repeat the opening break shot.
	www.online-pool-games.com /straight-pool-rules.html (625 words)

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		Pool balls are 2 1/4 inches in diameter, with a weight of 5 1/2 to 6 ounces.
		Generally, though, the opponent is given the ball in hand to be placed on the table for the next shot.
		Straight Pool is played by 2 players or 2 teams using a standard set of balls numbered 1-15, plus cue ball.
	www.thefactoryoutlet.com /pool-table/rules.asp (1786 words)

	Diary of a Pool Shooter: The Adventures of 'Fast Mikie' (aka Michael McCafferty)
		However, straight pool allows players to continue shooting balls without missing, for long runs and challenges that exceed what most players today have experienced.
		Straight pool is a gentle game, without the violence of smashing breaks inherent in 8 and 9 ball.
		Straight pool is a game of intellect, patience, focus.
	poolshooter.blogspot.com /2005/05/case-for-straight-pool.html (134 words)

	Pool & Billiards Literature: The Friendly Game of Pool by Ace Toscano
		Unlike the pool rooms where I had grown up, where everybody, regardless of their skill level, was looking to play somebody for something, people frequenting Michelangelo's were, for the most part, afraid to death of gambling.
		I also discovered, sadly, that straight pool was as out of fashion as pegged pants and high-roll collars.
		Pool playing choke artists with a lot of dough are quite a lure down here in Florida, especially in Pikkahuassa County.
	www.poolandbilliards.aceswebworld.com /friendlygame.html (3046 words)

	Pool/Billiards: straight pool
		Straight pool; Bank pool; one-pocket; 9-ball; 8-ball; straight billiards and three cushion billiards.
		Straight pool is the the game that was used to determine the world champions for many years.
		Straight pool is played with a 15 ball rack and the breaker must drive any two balls and the cue ball to a cushion after contact.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Pool-Billiards-2283/straight-pool.htm (579 words)

	GCA Pool & Snooker - Rules of the Games - Straight Pool
		The incoming player then has choice of (1) accepting the table in position with the cue ball in hand behind the head string, or (2) having all fifteen balls reracked and requiring the offending player to shoot under the requirements of the opening break.
		If the fifteenth (unpocketed) ball of a rack and/or the cue ball interferes with the triangle being lowered straight down into position for racking, refer to the diagram, which indicates the proper manner of relocating balls.
		If a player fouls and pockets a ball on the same shot, that ball is spotted (not scored) and the point penalty is deducted from his score at the end of the previous inning.
	www.gcapoolandsnooker.co.uk /rules/straight.htm (1467 words)

	YouTube - John Schmidt DCC Straight Pool Run Part 1
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		John Schmidt DCC Straight Pool Run Part 2
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		The player can pocket the first 14 balls, but before continuing a turn by shooting at the 15th (and last remaining) ball on the pool table, the 14 pocketed balls are racked as before, except with the apex space vacant.
		When the 113th ball of a rack is pocketed, play stops momentarily with the 15th ball remaining in position on the pool table; the 14 pocketed balls are then racked (with the space at the foot spot vacant in the triangle).
		If the 15th (un-pocketed) ball of a rack and/or the cue ball interferes with the triangle being lowered straight down into position for racking, refer to the diagram, which indicates the proper manner of relocating balls.
	www.thefactoryoutlet.com /pool-table/pool-rules-straight.asp (1474 words)

	Pool Guy
		Pool Guy is sponsored by no one, sells nothing, and can not be influenced by vested interests.
		I have been playing pool for a number of years, and it seems to me that there is a debate as to which ball you should focus on during the stroke.
		The long straight shot you describe is definitely one of the most difficult shots to execute.
	www.billiardworld.com /poolguy.html (1840 words)

	Rotation Straight Pool
		RSP is a combination of Straight pool and 9-ball, the two most popular pool games in the world.
		Rotation Straight Pool (RSP) is like straight pool but you need to hit the lowest ball on the table first.
		In other pool games you can learn all shots with memory and experience, in RSP there are millions of shots, so you need to use more intelligence to play this game.
	www.angelfire.com /film/rsp (1298 words)

	Barenada's Pool Page
		I remember playing many many games of what we called "straight pool" - but all we really did was see who could make 8 balls first without scratching.
		So great was my desire to shoot pool that I overcame my great fear of my Grandma's spooky upstairs to do it.
		I've been playing pool regularly since I was 18, I showed pretty rapid improvement at first, then steady improvement for several years after that.
	www.barenada.com /pool.shtml (639 words)

	PoolRoom.com - Articles
		Straight pool is back and in the air everywhere, from the revival of the U.S. Open to Peter Way’s local, Monday-night league.
		Most shots in an open rack are played either straight in or with just a slight angle since the cue ball generally does not need to move very far.
		As you play through this month’s exercise, which simulates straight pool minus a lot of problem solving, you will experience the challenge of coordinating your plan for the future with the execution of the shot now in front of you.
	www.poolroom.com /displayarticle.asp?ID=6&IssueID=40&ArticleNo=22 (1047 words)

	Pool Billiards Software, POS Software, Billiard Management
		Straight Pool Hot Seat Belongs to OwenMartinez and See remain in 14.1; 10-ball draws to a close tonight at Qlymics by Paul Berg, InsidePOOL Magazine Staff Unheralded in the discipline and never having run 100 balls, Gabe Owen has made the U.S. Open 14.1 Straight Pool Championship final without a loss.
		Owen began with a run of 23 and then one of 46 when Martinez only mustered one ball to lead 69-1, but mixing in ball denial with runs of his own, Martinez was able to rally to a 100-95 deficit.
		While he successfully pocketed his break ball at that point, Martinez was left without a straight-in shot and slammed a combination off the mark while scratching off the...
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	Straight Pool Games
		For new pool players, online straight pool can be a great way to learn the correct way to play the game.
		Note that online straight pool rules may be different from the official straight pool rules.
		In any case, after playing some games of online straight pool it would be easier for you to play straight pool game in a real life pool hall.
	www.pool-table-rules.com /pool-games/straight (275 words)

	Billiards News, Pool Games, Billiard Magazines
		Martinez Breaks Through for Straight Pool Gold Defeats Owen in U.S. Open 14.1 Championship final at Qlympics...
		Straight Pool Hot Seat Belongs to OwenMartinez and See remain in 14.1; 10-ball draws to a close tonight at Qlymics...
		Peach Victorious at 2007 World Pool Championship English pocket billiards Daryl Peach has become th...
	www.insidepoolmag.com (722 words)

	Amazon.com: "Straight Pool": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Key Phrases: Straight Pool, Ewa's Billiard Bits, The Least You Need, United States, Rule of Billiards, Ewa's Second, pinpoint position play, warmup strokes, first object ball, billiard knowledge, third consecutive foul, center ball hit (see more)
		In 1981, after again winning the 9-Ball title- G~°ssdy Pocket Dictionary and also winning the 14.1 (Straight Pool) event-I was invited to participate in the The eme of 9 ball is European Championships.
		Key Phrases: Straight Pool, Pocket Dictionary, Ewa's Billiard Bits, The Least You Need, United States, Rule of Billiards, pinpoint position play, billiard knowledge, third consecutive foul, first object ball, center ball hit, second object ball (see more)
	www.amazon.com /phrase/Straight-Pool (359 words)

	Straight Pool
		If you want to be a good pool player, don't waste valuable practice time trying shots you will never face in a regular game.
		Think of practicing the long straight-in shot as conditioning, like stretching exercises for runners.
		Now, go make that long, straight-in shot and know with all of your heart that you deserve it.
	www.billiardworld.com /straight.html (504 words)

	Virtual Pool for PlayStation Review - PlayStation Virtual Pool Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		For a pool title to be enjoyable, three features are essential: realistic physics, multiple points of view, and total control of the cue ball.
		Virtual Pool does suffer from an abysmally slow frame rate (entire breaks seem to occur in four to five frames), and certain angles are a little fuzzy.
		Predictably for a pool game, these sounds are few and far between, leaving a disquieting silence in between shots.
	www.gamespot.com /ps/sports/virtualpool/review.html (610 words)

	Best Snooker, Billiards and Pool Sites
		Cues n Views by David Smith, a keen observer of Snooker and Pool and also a collector of Cues and Books, is dedicated to celebrating the worlds of Snooker and Pool, and Snooker memorabilia collecting.
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		Pool UK is a new pool table and used pool tables supplier located in the UK.
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	Finding a Straight Pool Cue - Forums powered by UBB.threads™ (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I was wondering if anyone had a true test to determine the straightness of a pool cue.
		I have heard no pool cue is perfectly straight, but many good cues will come to close and reasonable tolerance.
		Also, I realize that pool cues will have different tapers and this will effect the roll and the space under the shaft when you look directly under it as it rolls.
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