Rotation Pool is a game of billiards that uses a standard pool table and a cueball. It's similar to ten ball and nine ball in that players have to pick the lowest numbering ball first. However, it has some specific rules which are supplemental to the General Rules of Pocket Billiards.
The point system is the basis of rotation pool. That means the player who gets the most balls within a given time frame wins. The numerical values of pool balls are determined by a point schedule, which can be anywhere from one to fifteen. Players can also use other handicapping systems. A player who has a lower-value ball can only have a higher-value ball on the same shot. This makes it possible for different players to have a different point total.
Rotation Pool can be played on a rack of billiards that is triangular in shape. The lower-value balls on the table are usually pocketed first and the higher-value balls are kept on the same play. The balls are also randomly placed on the rack. The balls in the upper third of the rack are called "money balls", and are given dollar amounts.
The game known as rotation pool is primarily used for gambling. Points are awarded to players who have the most balls. Depending on the rules of the game, the highest score can earn a share of the game kitty, which is usually at stake. There are many tournaments and leagues for rotation pool, and players can compete against other members of the league. Most tournaments are held in multiple rounds. The top finishers advance to next round. They can also be played in one elimination bracket.
While there are many types of rotation pool games, the most common is a ten-ball pool. This game requires that the player legally takes the eight ball. If a player fails the eight ball, he/she is eliminated. The player who holds the eighth ball is deemed to have made the shot. The player then gets a ball to play their first shot after the break.
Rotation pool, unlike other games of pool allows players to hit the lowest-numbered ball on the table first. All other balls are still out of play, and the player who pockets the last ball must make the shot. A foul must also be called before the next shot. Faults can include removing an object ball from the table, failing legally to pocket it, and failing to contact a number with the cueball. Fouls are also categorized by the number of times they occur. The player who commits three fouls in a row is removed from the game.
Rotation Pool can also be played with up four people. It is generally played in a league with players. League organizers will pay a fee for the right of organizing and promoting the sport.