Rotation Pool consists of a pool table and cue balls. Rotation Pool is similar to ten and nine-ball, in that the players can pocket the lowest number of balls on the table first. It does have some additional rules, however, that go beyond the General Rules of Pocket Billiards.
The rules of rotation pool are based on the point system, which means that the player who pockets the most balls in a given frame wins. A point schedule determines the numerical values of the pool balls, ranging from one to fifteen. Other handicapping systems may also be available to players. Players who have a lower ball value can only get a higher ball the same shot. This allows players to have different points totals.
Rotation Pool is played on a billiards rack that is a triangle 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 "money balls" are located in the upper-thirds of a rack and are designated as such. They are assigned dollar amounts.
The game of rotation pool can be considered gambling. Points are awarded for the player who collects the most balls. The rules of the game may allow the highest score to earn a share in the game kitty. This is often at stake. There are many tournaments and leagues for rotation pool, and players can compete against other members of the league. Tournaments are typically held in multiple rounds, and the top finishers advance to the next round. They can also be played in one elimination bracket.
There are many different types of rotation pools, but the most well-known is a tenball pool. In this game, the player must pocket the eight ball legally. If a player fails the eight ball, he/she is eliminated. The player who catches the eighth balls is considered to have made a shot. After that, the player receives a ball to play the first shot after the break.
Unlike most games of pool, rotation pool requires a player to hit the lowest numbered ball on the table first. All other balls still in play. Only the player with the last ball on the table can make the shot. A foul must also be called before the next shot. Faults may include failing to properly pocket an object or knocking it off the table. Fouls are also classified according to the number of times they happen. If the foul is repeated three times, the player will be removed from the frame.
Rotation Pool can also be played with up four people. It is usually played in a league of players. League organizers pay a fee to promote and organize the sport.