The name `` 14.1 continuous '' is named after this racking method . That is , that fourteen ( 14 ) racked object balls and one ( .1 ) separate colored ball are left at the end of each intragame rack . The `` 14.1 continuous '' appellation derives from this racking practice , i.e. , that fourteen racked object balls and one remaining object ball left in position is presented to the players at the conclusion of each intragame rack .