Six-Ball
Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.
Type of Game
A six ball variation of Nine Ball.
Players
Twoindividuals, or two teams.
Balls Used
Object balls numbered 1-6, plus the cue ball.
The Rack
A diamond rack with the one-ball on the apex of
the triangle and the six-ball in the center of the last row.
Object of the Game
To legally pocket the six-ball.
Scoring
The shooter continues at the table any time his first contact is with the lowest numbered
ball on the table and a ball (other than the cue-ball) falls in a pocket as a result of
his stroke. Ball and/or pocket need not be called.
Opening Break
An "Open Break", or a pocketed ball, is required for a legal break. Failuire to
do at least one of the preceeding is a foul and gives incoming player option of accpeting
balls as they are and putting cue ball into play from the kitchen, or breaking a fresh
rack himself.
Rules of Play
- Cue-ball's first contact, on a legal shot, must be with the lowest numbered ball on the
table. Failure to do this is a foul.
- Safety play is not allowed. Playing a safety is a foul.
- Three consecutive fouls by a player is loss of game for that player.
Illegally Pocketed Balls
Are spotted. No penalty is imposed beyond fouls associated with the stroke.
Jumped Object Balls
Are spotted -- no penalty.
Cue Ball After Jump or Scratch
Incoming player has cue ball in hand behind head string.
Penalty for Fouls
Incoming player has cue ball in hand behind head string.
These rules are used by Billy Aardd's Club, NMIMT, Socorro, NM.