How to Play Straight Pool — Rules and Instructions
Whether you choose to call this game straight pool, 14.1 rack, or 14.1 continuous, one fact that remains indubitable is that it’s an exhilarating pool game to play. It used to be popular in championship competitions until it became overshadowed by faster-playing games such as nine-ball and eight-ball. In 1912, straight pool got adopted as the first official tournament game …