English pool is a classic pub game that has been enjoyed by millions of people for generations. It’s a fun and easy game to play with friends, and all you need is a pool table and a set of balls. If you’re new to the game, don’t worry. We’ve put together this dummies guide to playing English pool to get you started.
Dummies Guide to Playing English Pool:
- Equipment: You will need a pool table, a set of balls, and two cues. The standard set of balls consists of 15 balls, with the 7 being yellow, 7 red and 1 black 8-ball.
- Objectives: The objective of the game is to sink all of your balls and then the 8-ball to win the game.
- Starting the Game: To start the game, each player takes turns breaking the balls and then attempting to sink their own set of balls.
- Scoring: To score points, the player must sink one of their balls in each shot. If a player sinks the wrong ball, it becomes their opponent’s turn.
- Finishing the Game: The game is finished when a player sinks all of their balls and then the 8-ball.
- Rules: There are a few basic rules in English pool such as fouls, ball-in-hand, and penalties. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these rules before playing.
With this dummies guide, you’re ready to start playing English pool! Just grab your equipment, find a pool table, and have fun!
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