THE CUE HOUSE adheres to all Core Rules set by World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA)

• Each legally pocketed ball = 1 point 
• Fouls = –1 point 
• Three consecutive Fouls = –15 points 

• Cue ball scratch 
• No rail after contact 
• Wrong ball first 
• Ball off the table 
• Double hit 
• Push shot 
• Illegal jump 
• Touching balls with hand/clothing/cue 
• Bad hit (not contacting called ball first) 

Penalty: –1 point + opponent gets table

• Break Ball: Position a ball near the rack to break the next rack safely. 
• Key Ball: The ball used to get perfect position on the break ball. 
• Patterns: Plan 3–5 balls ahead.
• Safety Play: Straight Pool has deep defensive strategy.

A ball intentionally left near the rack to break open the next rack. This is the heart of high‑run Straight Pool. 

The ball used to get a perfect position on the break-ball.

Your turn at the table. Ends when you miss or Foul.

A defensive shot leaving the opponent no clear shot.

Cue ball is pocketed. Foul, -1 point.

The cue tip stays on the cue ball too long (dragging). Common when balls are close together. Foul, -1 point.

Cue tip hits the cue ball twice in one stroke. Foul, -1 point.

• 1-Ball (Apex) at the front 
• 8-Ball in the middle 
• A Solid and a Stripe in two bottom corners