Nine ball billiard game 9-Ball is a rotation game
where only the 1 through 9 balls and cue ball are
used. The player at the table must make a legal shot
on the lowest numbered ball on the table or a foul is
called. The game is won by legally pocketing the nine
ball (which can be done by striking the lowest
numbered ball first and then driving the 9 into a
pocket). 9-Ball is the predominant professional game.
There are many local and regional tours and
tournaments that are contested with 9-Ball. There is
no particular governing body of 9-ball. Most places
play with a version of "Texas Express" or WPA (World
Pool Association) rules. The largest 9-ball
tournaments are the independent US Open and the World
9-Ball Championships for men and women. Male
professionals have a rather fragmented schedule of
professional 9-Ball tournaments at this time (2005).
Female professionals have a steady professional
circuit that is governed by the Women's Professional
Billiard Association.

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