We know that pool is a game which is mostly played between two people,But today i am gonna tell you How to play pool by yourself and can experience this Game alone itself and improve your game.
Before i start to tell you how you can do this,You need to have some equipments like-
- Pool Table
- Pool Balls
- Cue Sticks
- Racking Triangles
- Pool chalk
How does this solo play works-
Let me tell you how this works,for example if you are playing 8 ball pool then you need to rack up the balls and start playing like you play against someone but in solo game you only need to break the rack and then start to pot the balls,like if you have pot a stripes ball then you need to pot all the stripes balls and vice versa,also if you want to know how to play pool you can click here
Now I want to mention the games list that you can play alone in a pool.
These are as follows-:
Solo 8 ball
Solo 8 ball is the most known way of playing pool,I know it is played between two people but you can enjoy this game solo also.First you need to rack up all the 15 balls,Break the rack and if you have pot the solid ball first then your aim is to pot all the solid balls on the table and at last the 8 ball to win the game and vice versa for the stripes ball.
Fifteen balls game
Baca ball
Baca ball is a slight variation of 9 ball pool,you need to know how to rack pool balls either 9 ball or 15 balls,then start to pot linewise or in a particular order either from 1-9 or from 9-1,but your aim should be to pot the balls in as less shots as possible.
Three Ball
This is a very unique way of playing pool,as usual first you have to take three balls not more than three and then place it in a rack and break the rack with the cue ball,your aim is to pot those balls in minimum shots as possible and each shot will count as 1point,and 2points are to be add up if you did a foul.
Three shot
It is very similar to the three ball game type,in this you need to rack the three balls and then you only have three shots to pot the three balls,but if you want to make it more challenging you can count your break shot as the main shot.
Speed pool
Speed pool has very simple and understandable rules and also it can improve your ability to handle pressure in the game and accuracy.Rules of the speed pool are-
1)Rack the balls like 8 ball pool
2)Set a timer for certain minutes depending on you.
3)Start the timer.
4)Break the rack.
5)Try to pot as many balls as possible
Also if you want to make it more thrilling and competitive you can try to pot the balls in numerical order either ascending or descending.
Bowlliards
Bowlliards game is based on the solo game bowling.The rules are simple,you need to rack only 10balls instead of all 15 balls,you have 10 shots to complete the rack and your target is to pot the balls in fewest number of shots also the break shot is included in the ten shots.
First pocket/Call pocket
First pocket is another way to play 1 person pool,you can play any kind of game like 8 ball or 9 ball or billiards as you wish.But there is a slight difference in the rules,after you break the rack you have to call the pocket in which you intend to pot the ball.
Chinese pool
The Chinese pool game is also called backward pool.This type of game helps you to have a better understanding of ball trajectories and angles to pot the balls more accurately.
It starts with racking the ball in the same manner as 8 ball,then after you break you are not allowed to pot the balls with the cue ball instead you have to shoot other balls to the cue ball and try to pot back the other balls after striking them with the cue ball.
Target pool
Target pool game type helps you to make complex and even hard shots in the game,you don’t need to rack the balls instead setup the balls in a way you find it harder to play.There is no need to use 15 balls rather it depends on you that with how many balls you want to play this game.
For example,place the 8 ball in front of a pocket and place the other balls randomly on the table.Your goal is to pot the 8 ball out of the way and still be able to pot the ball which you are using.
Dizzy/Drunk pool
Pool is not a drinking game,But dizzy/drunk pool is quite fun to play.Rules of this game are very simple as the traditional pool but instead of making shots one after the other you need to spin around the table for about 20 to 30 seconds and then make the next shot.It is very fun to play as after spinning around the table its very difficult to play a shot and thus makes to more thrilling and fun.
Pool Cowboy
Essentially, cowboy pool is 8 ball played backwards. You rack the balls in the 8-ball style before going to the break. You start pocketing your allotted balls after the interval, but not in the usual way. In traditional 8-ball, you hit the cue ball first, which then, hopefully, strikes your object ball into a pocket. When playing cowboy pool, you hit your object ball first, and it must then strike the cue ball before falling into a pocket. Angles and position play can be learned through this game.
For example,place the 8 ball in front of a pocket and place the other balls randomly on the table.Your goal is to pot the 8 ball out of the way and still be able to pot the ball which you are using.
Long Pool
Long pool is a game of points, not a race to pocket every ball in a set amount of time or in a specific order. Additionally, it is a call shot game, so you must call your ball and pocket before taking a shot.
All 15 balls are first racked in an 8-ball format. You continue after the break while holding the ball. Scratching on the break is not subject to any penalties. Typically, the game is played over 10 racks, or “innings”. There are two phases in each inning: a random phase and a rotation phase. You can change which phase you shoot in at any time during each inning. Each ball you pocket during the random phase earns you one point.In this way you will be able to know how to play pool by yourself.
Frequently asked question(FAQS)
What is the easiest pool game?
One of the simplest and most straightforward pool games on the list is billiards club. It promises a less competitive encounter and more of a pleasant one. 8-ball rules are applied. Simply place the cue ball on the table and attempt to sink each ball.
What is the most common game of pool?
8 Ball pool
Undoubtedly, the most popular pool game in the world is 8 ball. Due to the fact that half of the numbered balls are solid colours and the other half have stripes, this game is often commonly referred to as “stripes and solids.” Beginners may also play 8-ball while mistakenly referring to it as “pool.”
How can I make my pool more fun?
Luminize the night. Tiki torches look great around the pool, or gas-powered firebowls are really popular right now for more spectacular flames.
Play volleyball, update the pool furniture, hold micro RC boat races, install a pool heater, and install a pool slide, among other activities.
Is it hard to play pool?
In my opinion it is not hard to pot balls in pool,but the difficult part is to have control over the cue ball and also to make calling of the next ball.Through practice one can master the skill of calling making and cue ball controlling.
Benefits of playing solo games
There are many benefits of playing games in solo.Some key benefits of playing solo are as follows-
1)Improves your ability to make difficult shots.
2)Help you in judging the potting angles more easily.
3)Increases your accuracy.
4)Improves your focus and concentration.
5)Helps you to strategize shots in advance.
You can see that there are many different types of games on how to play solo 8 ball and improve your pool skills.
How do you aim better in pool?
Firstly you need to take a good stance position in order to aim correctly.Stand behind the cue ball and then try to find the correct place on which the cue ball should hit the other ball in order to pot it.do not try to make a shot in hurry just take your time to find the angle and after three to four attempts you will definitely be able to judge the potting angle more accurately and easily.
I hope that you liked this article on how to play pool by yourself,please tell me in the comment section which is your favorite type of the game to play.
