🟡 Golden 9

Golden 9 Rules

Core Play: Standard WPA 9-ball rules apply.

The cue ball must always contact the lowest-numbered object ball on the table first.

The Break: The break must be legal (e.g., the cue ball hits the 1-ball first, and at least three object balls hit the cushions or are pocketed).

Racking: Balls are placed in a diamond shape with the 1-ball on the foot spot and the 9-ball directly in the center.

Fouls: Any foul results in ball-in-hand for the opponent anywhere on the table.

Push-Out: A push-out is typically allowed immediately following a legal break.

Golden Nine Scoring System

Players accumulate points during each match based on how they win their racks or how their opponents make mistakes:

• Break-and-Run: 10 points
• Table-Run: 7 points (Winning a rack after the opponent breaks)
• Standard Rack Win: 4 points (Winning a rack without breaking and running)
• Opponent Foul: 1 point