<P> To start the game , the object ball s are placed in a triangular rack . The base of the rack is parallel to the end rail ( the short end of the pool table ) and positioned so the apex ball of the rack is located on the foot spot . The balls in the rack are ideally placed so that they are all in contact with one another ; this is accomplished by pressing the balls together toward the apex ball . The order of the balls should be random , with the exceptions of the 8 ball , which must be placed in the center of the rack ( i.e. , the middle of the third row ) , and the two back corner balls , one of which must be a stripe and the other a solid . The cue ball is placed anywhere the breaker desires behind the head string . </P>
<P> To start the game , the object ball s are placed in a triangular rack . The base of the rack is parallel to the end rail ( the short end of the pool table ) and positioned so the apex ball of the rack is located on the foot spot . The balls in the rack are ideally placed so that they are all in contact with one another ; this is accomplished by pressing the balls together toward the apex ball . The order of the balls should be random , with the exceptions of the 8 ball , which must be placed in the center of the rack ( i.e. , the middle of the third row ) , and the two back corner balls , one of which must be a stripe and the other a solid . The cue ball is placed anywhere the breaker desires behind the head string . </P>
where does the 8 ball go in pool
where does the 8 ball go in pool
placed in the center of the rack
placed in the center of the rack