Straight Pool was originally created in the 15th century. It was very popular in America until the 1980s, when it was replaced with eight-ball and nine ball. It was also featured prominently in The Hustler (61). The current straight pool record is 714 points, set in 2022 by Jayshaw.
There are no restrictions on how many object ball can be pocketed in straight pool, unlike other games. Any ball that is spotted on a table can be taken by the shooter, except the apex. The shooter can either pocket the ball in an open or safety position, but it does not count towards a point. If the ball is tied up or dead, it is possible to pocket it.
Straight pool does not allow for more than ten players. After the cue ball has been taken, the shooter will keep the last object ball in the rack. When the shooter is done, he will return the cue ball to the rack and take the last remaining object ball to the table.
Straight Pool is one game that can be played with more than one player. It is played on a standard 15-ball rack. Each player can keep the last ball in the set and then take out the next 14 balls. The game is won by the player with the highest number of points.
The opening break refers to the first shot of straight pool. It is usually a softbreak, and the goal is to get the ball in the corner of the pack. The cue ball can then be rolled over the rails and into the corner where you broke.