How do you play rotation ?
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From what I have been told, it has similar rules to 9 Ball. The Balls must be pocketed in order 1-15, you may shoot combo or carom shots, and safties are allowed. I have been tol this was THE Game in the Phillipines.
I have some very old Billiard & Pool books at home, I will have to look at the rules in them to be sure.
I have some very old Billiard & Pool books at home, I will have to look at the rules in them to be sure.
yellaman said:
Check this site for the 1P rules. It is a great site all the 1P players post on.
http://www.onepocket.org/
yellaman said:
I found the Rules at this site:http://www.sportplanet.com/vp3/vp3rules.shtml#rotate_rules
Rotation Rules
Rotation is a low ball first game, so the balls must be struck in numerical order. The goal is to reach 61 points (which numerically eliminates your opponent). This is a good game for intermediate to advanced players. Beginners should try Fifteen Ball.
Rack
Fifteen balls in a triangle with the one ball in front, the two and three balls in the corners and the fifteen ball in the middle.
Break
Open break required. Failure to do so gives opponent choice of accepting table in position or re-racking and breaking.
Valid Shot
Pocket any ball in any pocket without a foul to continue at the table.
Scoring
The point value on the ball is scored. All balls pocketed without a foul are counted. If the score is tied when the last ball is pocketed the current shooter is awarded an extra tie breaking point.
Spotting Balls
All balls pocketed on a foul shot and balls off table are spotted.
Penalty for Fouls
Opponent has choice of the table in position or requiring the shooter to shoot again with the table in position.
Three Foul Penalty
Three consecutive fouls is loss of game.
Strategy
Play for the big points. Early in the game look for combinations or billiards on the high numbered balls.
It is much easier to win Rotation by the three foul rule than most other games. Look for opportunities to hook your opponent early in the rack.
yellaman said:
No problem, glad to help.
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Well, since you're playing rotation why not get 3 friends and try some Chicago? Some guys called the game "Ways," because there were 6 ways to win. We usually played for a half-dollar a way. Here's the version we used to play:
There are six ways to make money - by making one of the money balls or by scoring 61 points. Money balls are the 5, 8, 10, 12 & 15.
The player who pockets the one ball automatically becomes partners with whoever pockets the 5. If the same player pockets the one and 5, then the 8 becomes the partner ball, and so on. If one person sinks the one and all the money balls and collects 61 points, he could get all the money ($3 from each player in a 50 cent game). In our circle that was rare. Another thing, partners can't follow partners, so, if the players who make the one and 5 were following each other, someone on the other team will have to jump in between you after the guy who makes the 5 finishes his turn.
Well, since you're playing rotation why not get 3 friends and try some Chicago? Some guys called the game "Ways," because there were 6 ways to win. We usually played for a half-dollar a way. Here's the version we used to play:
There are six ways to make money - by making one of the money balls or by scoring 61 points. Money balls are the 5, 8, 10, 12 & 15.
The player who pockets the one ball automatically becomes partners with whoever pockets the 5. If the same player pockets the one and 5, then the 8 becomes the partner ball, and so on. If one person sinks the one and all the money balls and collects 61 points, he could get all the money ($3 from each player in a 50 cent game). In our circle that was rare. Another thing, partners can't follow partners, so, if the players who make the one and 5 were following each other, someone on the other team will have to jump in between you after the guy who makes the 5 finishes his turn.