Eight-ball pool

Eight-ball pool is a cue sport in which players pocket either solids or stripes, then legally pocket the eight ball to win.

Rack (billiards): A rack is the arrangement of object balls before a billiards game begins. Its triangular setup places the eight ball at the center of the opening formation.
Cue stick: A cue stick is a tapered implement used to strike the cue ball in cue sports. Players use it to control the cue ball's direction, speed, and spin.
Nine-ball: Nine-ball is a pool game in which players must contact the lowest-numbered ball first and win by pocketing the nine ball. Unlike eight-ball, it uses a numbered sequence rather than assigned groups.
World Pool Masters: The World Pool Masters is an annual professional pool tournament featuring leading players. Its matches provide high-level examples of eight-ball competition.
Break shot: A break shot is the opening stroke that scatters the racked balls. The break starts the rack and may determine whether play continues or ball groups are assigned.
Cue ball: The cue ball is the white ball struck by the cue stick to move object balls. Every legal shot begins by contacting this ball first.
Straight pool: Straight pool is a game in which any object ball may be called and pocketed for points. It rewards cumulative scoring instead of clearing a group and sinking a final ball.
United States Open Pool Championship: The United States Open Pool Championship is a professional tournament held in multiple pool disciplines. Eight-ball has appeared among the formats contested at this major event.
Solids and stripes: Solids and stripes are the two numbered ball groups used in common eight-ball rules. Players claim one group and must pocket all of it before attempting the eight ball.
Pool table: A pool table is a cushioned, pocketed table designed for playing pool. Its pockets, rails, and cloth define the playing surface and shot geometry.

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