9Ball Most Ignored RulesAs you probably already know, in 9ball pool, once you (or your opponent) pocket the 9-ball, the game is over. Nevertheless, the pool game might be over ahead of time if either one of you commits three fouls in a row. The three consecutive fouls rule is one of the most ignored rules about 9ball. Since knowledge is power and you'll need to have better acquaintance with the game rules than the one who tries to hustle you, continue reading about more ignored rules about 9ball pool.
Three Consecutive Fouls
According to the official BCA 9ball rules, the 3 fouls rule come into affect when the fouling player is notified after the second foul. The rule is valid if the 3 fouls were committed one after another, with no legal move in the middle. Fouls taken in between shots are counted as well. So, if you've lost hope of getting near the 9-ball, don't forget to warn your buddy right after his second foul. Moreover, you can position the table in advance so making three consecutive fouls will be inevitable for your partner.
Push Out
The "Push Out" is a unique 9ball rule that for some reason tends to be ignored. The expiration date of this rule ends immediately after the opening break shot, so hurry up. The Push Out rule allows the first player who shoots after the break (assuming it was legal; it the breaker scratches, you can forget about it) to improve the position of the cue ball. If you choose to play Push Out, first, you must declare on it in advance. Afterwards, you can shoot the cue ball without causing it to contact an object ball or a rail as in any other legal shot.
Experienced pool hustlers may abuse this rule by causing the cue ball to disappear. Note that you don't have to accept the situation created by the Push Out shot of your opponent. You are entitled to ask him to continue shooting after the Push Out. However, take in consideration that experienced hustlers would know how to make the best of this situation as well.
Rotation
Many newbie 9ball pool players ignore, or simply misunderstand, the concept of the rotation game. The 9ball game begins with the opening break shot that requires its shooter to cause the cue ball to first hit the 1-ball. On any other shot, the shooter must hit the lowest numbered ball on the table. Note that pocketing ANY numbered ball is legal, as long as the cue ball made its very first contact with the lowest numbered ball. It means that you can, more than that, you should, attempt to pocket the 9-ball from the beginning of the game.
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