Straight Pool Rules Quiz

What is the main objective of a Straight Pool game?

• To sink all balls as quickly as possible

• To score a predetermined number of points faster than the opponent

• To sink the 8 ball first

• To avoid fouls at all costs

How is the first player to break determined in Straight Pool?

• By flipping a coin

• By a lag where players hit the cue ball to the end rail

• By drawing lots

• By the player with the highest score in the previous game

In Straight Pool, what must a player do before taking a shot?

• Call a safety every time

• Hit the cue ball as hard as possible

• Ensure all balls are in motion

• Announce the ball and pocket they intend to use

What happens if a player sinks the wrong ball or the right ball in the wrong pocket?

• They score a point

• It is considered a foul and ends their turn

• They win the game

• They get another turn

What is the standard number of points for world competitions in Straight Pool?

• 125 points

• 75 points

• 100 points

• 50 points

What is the penalty for committing three standard fouls in a row?

• A 15 point penalty in addition to the fouls

• No penalty

• A 10 point deduction

• A 5 point deduction

Where is a ball placed if it is sunk by a foul?

• In the pocket it was sunk

• Anywhere on the table

• At the apex spot

• At the head spot

What is the process called when 14 balls have been potted and need to be brought back onto the table?

• Lagging

• Breaking

• Racking

• Spotting

What is a bank shot in Straight Pool?

• Hitting two balls simultaneously

• Hitting the cue ball directly into a pocket

• Hitting the cue ball off a rail to complete a shot

• Sinking the cue ball

What is a combination shot?

• Hitting the cue ball into the wrong pocket

• Using a ball to sink another ball into a pocket

• Hitting the cue ball twice in one stroke

• Sinking the cue ball and another ball simultaneously