The break alternates in subsequent games on the same table. The Break : The player who breaks first is selected randomly. The game ends when a player legally sinks the 9-ball or when a player fouls out. Players are not required to call any shots, including the 9-ball. With each shot the cue ball must first contact the lowest ball on the table or it is a foul.Ī player's turn continues until the player misses, fouls, or wins the game by sinking the 9-ball.Īfter a missed shot, the other player must shoot the ball from where it lies unless a foul has occurred, in which case the player has ball in hand. 9-ball is played with nine balls numbered 1-9 plus the cue ball in a Nine ball pool game to play onlineĩ-Ball game : 9-ball is played with nine balls numbered 1-9 plus the cue ball.