Rotation rules + tactics Lesson

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Filipino Rotation rules
Remember the BASIC RULES:
No push outs
Intentional fouls are not allowed
On kick shots, no rail has to be hit after contact
When fully snookered, you can GIVE a spotshot to your opponent
After a no hit foul, you can TAKE a spotshot or shoot from where it is
When cue ball scratches, opponent shoots from the kitchen.
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[@bencayago731]

yeah this is our game here in philippines..nice bro

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Tnx Ben! Awesome game!! :)

[@luloffadam]

Really cool to hear one of the best players in the world talk about his thought process when running racks, thanks for posting!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome Adam! How’s your own game these days?

[@luloffadam]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen slowly improving. My biggest hurdle is my passion is super high, but I have no 9 footers accessible to practice on in my town. I have to drive 50 min to find one.

[@bombers9238]

What happens if you scratch and make the shot?​@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen

[@dougoverhoff7568]

More players should play this game, it will help to improve their games. This game is a big reason the Philippine's players are so dominant in 9 ball and 10 ball, which are simply short rack versions of 15 ball rotation. I'm very glad to see Neils giving the game some exposure.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome game. My favorite with one pocket 😄🔥🔥👍🏼

[@dougoverhoff7568]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen You're my favorite instructor, and one of my favorite players, too. Thanks for all you do to advance the game we all love! Cheers!

[@acedimacali7377]

I love that you made this video Niels. Sorry if I'm a bit late to see and comment on this. I always remember you playing Efren in the finals of Tokyo 9-ball Open. You did great! It's just that you are playing with the GOAT way back then.

[@paxconsciente3352]

I managed to break and run this game only twice ! very rewarding, my favorite there is a guy in my town who i'm lucky to play against from the phillipines, he claims to have lost to efren hil hill which is quite the accomplishment, he runs racks of rotations like it's 9 ball and it's absolutely insane thanks captain once again for your absolutely incredible and inspiring video

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

This guy runs them out like 9ball or Efren back then? If Efren then yes! 😄😄I’ve played him rotation a bunch of times and watched him go through tough racks like butter. Very inspiring. After those sessions I always had enough inspiration for the next months of practice 💪🏼🔥👍🏼 miss it

[@stevecaesarlunas1240]

Neils, thank you for sharing our rotation game (filipino). Yes your correct, if you play a lot of rotation you learn to enjoy it and it really help improve anybody’s game. I do believe that the reason we have very good filipino players is because of a good foundation which is rotation. I’m just a new subscriber but I really love the way you explained your topics. I know pool, I started playing it when I was 6 yrs old and I’m in my 50’s now. Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge to us...

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Steve!! I wish there was more videos of those days at one side when all those challenge games were going on there 15 years ago

[@joebermuda6452]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Neil’s, who is the player in your video?

[@davidrodriguez7627]

What a great Efren impression lol

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Haha yes almost got it 😄👍🏼

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Thats the reason why EFREN and DJANGO have a very unique shots in their arsenals and why they have so much high game IQ. Thats because they play alot of rotation in here, rather than 9balls.

[@terranghostgaming6541]

I lremember the first time I saw you played in the 9 ball tournament finals with efren..If im not mistaken that was in tokyo..your so good in breaking the ball you would always pocket the wing ball or get on the side pocket..thats the first time I saw a player who consistent do that in the tournament..I will never forget that..your one of my favorite foreign players..

[@briandoerge5092]

Some how I missed this video.. glad it popped up... I can see how this could improve your game in many ways. Can't wait to try it! 👍👍

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

One of my favorite games! Every rack is a challenge 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼😄

[@sdickinson5234]

This is awesome. I played in the Philippines a few times in the last three years and didn't understand everything. This is still pretty much the only game anyone plays over there, even casual players. The reason they prefer it is typically the charge for the table is per game, and the game lasts longer so it costs less to play per hour. I am not sure but I think if you fail to hit your object ball, but you move some other balls on the shot, they get put back where they were.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes correct. Intentional fouls are not allowed so sometimes they mark the surrounding balls with a piece of school chalk 😄😄💪🏼💪🏼

[@Ocfarmer]

Neils thanks for explaining this game!

[@Daviswilder1]

Thank you so much for this video! My buddy mentioned Rotational pool but finding info or matches on it was difficult.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yeah the rules are tricky 😄😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@Rodjoe25]

yeah you are right Idol Neil, thats the game until now here in the Philippines but some advanced Filipino players/national/international players are playing 10 ball in money games to prepare themselves specially in the international/national/local tournaments

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yep 9ball started to come in the 90’s and then 10ball. Rotation kind of disappeared a bit. Awesome game!!

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Honestly 9balls just become popularized in here in year 1999 when EFREN REYES won the WPC. As we all know, Efren is really charistmatic personality and HE IS EXTREMELY popular in here, so thats how 9balls was introduced in here. But ROTATION is still remains the MOST COMMON GAME in here.

[@BakerNo.9]

Very enjoyable listening to your stories. I love the game so much and it’s fun to hear about your travels and experiences. Thank you Neils.

[@davidparker8475]

Thanks Niels. My friend taught me this game a couple weeks ago. I think we'll play it every time we practice for a couple hours. Usually, we'll play another version of this game, American Rotation. This is 15 ball rotation also, no spot shots but called pockets or safety play. Great stuff!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yeah they came up with American rotation few years back. Any version with 15 balls on the table is great for your game 😄👍🏼

[@wauttz]

My favorite to date I have watched. Awesome guys.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Billie!👍🏼🔥

[@derbyjakemalazarte8973]

didn't know it's only played here in the philippines till now, maybe thats why there are lots of good filipino players because this a lot more difficult than all other pool games

[@mkoz1134]

Good commentary man. Sitting back watching you play and listening is great. And that efren story about him playing all night is cool. I've heard that from other people as well. The man played pool 24/7.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Appreciate it pal!! Thanks for your nice comment 😃👍

[@burnradio9681]

50:07 You kept track of the numbers and knew when your last required ball arrived. That seems to be an added bonus skill to develop for this game. Counting! Comes up in straight pool, but not so much in 8, 9, and 10-ball. Unless it's about "how many scratches in a row has there been" :D

[@burnradio9681]

It's not a big deal, but very interesting with a game that squeezes more juice out of your brain. We all know how draining long periods of concentration can be, just playing 10-ball for example. Amazing with that Efren story when he didn't seem tired. His brain must be sooo wired up for pool, so it's in every cell of his body. Perhaps you can relate to that also.

[@derbyjakemalazarte8973]

yes you keep track of scores you add up always, plus the more balls you have to play in order that's what makes this game more difficult than all other pool games

[@terranghostgaming6541]

Nice!! philippine 15 ball rotation..this is efren's warm up game..nive content man!!!

[@sundowner62james69]

Looks interesting, thanks for making the video.

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Well here in Philippines, the rotation rules is, JUMPSHOT IS PROHIBITED in Rotation game UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. So You only either KICK, SWERVE, or just SPOT. Thats the reason why Filipino Pro Pool players are very proficient in kicking. Well in every pool halls and bars in here, you would rarely see people playing 9balls or 8 or 10. Majority of players in here, whether for recreation, gamblers, hustlers, whatever their purpose is, ROTATION is the most common Billard game in here.

[@TimDEagle]

What an interesting game. I’d definitely like to play this

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome game! Hard but so many rewards, trust me. Try it and stick with it.

[@scootersroofing]

This guy is world class - He should consider going pro. ;)

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Wonder which player 😂👍🏼

[@MrMountainJohn]

Great video with great tips! Thank you!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome!

[@robertreese2600]

Excellent! Nikki is no joke either.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

No he’s getting stronger 😄👍🏼

[@mark250k]

When you played 61-Rotation for a long time, 9-balls will be much easier since there are lesser number of balls on table, suddenly, the table becomes very wide open.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Awesome game to develop your overall pool game!

[@bdtiger91]

Thanks for posting this. It would be great to see more rotation pool with your excellent commentary. Just saying…

[@supersam1914]

In Colombia they play rotation but they count tour fouls as negative points way more confusing than these rules lol I love this game

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yep that sounds a bit confusing 😀😀 Enjoy!!

[@wauttz]

Important explanation - 35:42 Great ball in the pocket shot - 44:10

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thanks Billy! Glad you’re back 😄

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

Finally! I have been looking for the rules to this game for a while. Thank you. I do have a question. What happens when you are shooting directly at an object ball and neither ball touches a rail?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Then it’s option for opponent. Take the shot or take a spot shot 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Thank you!

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You’re welcome!

[@wauttz]

So when you kick a ball you don’t have to get a rail but if you shoot directly at an object ball one of the two balls must hit a rail

[@wauttz]

What if you are full hooked on a spot shot?

[@vernrogers2041]

Where I live in Western Canada , we don't count points but rather play 9 ball rules BUT you don't need to hit a rail after contact. Just lowest ball first. Any number of players can play.The 5 -10- 13- 15 are pay balls. Make a pay ball on a legal shot and ALL other players pay you. If you sink a pay ball and scratch you have to pay ALL other players. If you scratched, and 2 pay balls went in also,for example,you would have to pay all other players twice.Game is over when all the money balls are down.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Halleluja that can either make or break your day real quick with scratch or no scratch 😂💪🏼🔥 great intitiative!!

[@sdickinson5234]

Someone showed me a similar game in New Jersey back in the 80's. 15 ball rotation with multiple pay balls like that. They said the game was called "Chicago". Also it had interesting terminology, each money ball was called a "way" and total points was another "way". I guess meaning ways to win.

[@vernrogers2041]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I just wanted to tell you how STOKED I was to get a reply from you, as you are a favorite among my Euro heroes.Your contribution to the Mosconi Cup over the years, (and many other accomplishments), has been steller! Aspiring up and coming players, using you as a role model, could hardly go wrong. We rarely get celebrity players coming through my hometown of Calgary (although I was honored to meet and talk to Allison Fisher after The Ashton Twins Classic last year.) Even Alex and John Morra never come here, but strangely, through Covid, the pool community seems to have drawn tighter online lately, making access to the stars like yourself possible. Sir Niels, thank you for your service.( p.s. is your surname pronounced F-eye-n....or F-ay-n. I've heard both but never knew. Peace

[@michaelkorpita2758]

Good lessons

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cheers Michael!

[@InumanNa]

Another rule is if you don’t have a clear shot you don’t have to attempt. Just pick up the q and hand it over and put the object ball back in the kitchen. We do this because we have a big line keep the game continuous, the neighborhood is trying to play. There’s usually one pool hall with one good or real pool table. If you’re good you keep playing and you end up with an audience.

[@vyrwnas24]

Hello Niels for start big Respect excellent video and the explanation as always top quality . Is there a three foul rule in this game??

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Thank!! No 3 fouls 👍🏼

[@earamos3210]

You can jump the cue ball if you are not fully snookered. But no jump cue just the playong cue.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Correct, no jump cues allowed 👍

[@jerrycasey1053]

Re; rotation, Efren did do some matches that were heavily weighted over the past year or so. Things like 92-28, against some far inferior players. He lost a bunch actually, due to making a lot of lower balls and the oppo having to only make a couple of higher number balls. I'll try to find you some. I watch almost everything of his I can find. Oh here's something I didn't know about, going on now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS2ppZtgtJsg9U. This 'Sharks' site has put on a few Efren events lately including a nice Scotch Doubles 10 ball with him and Ronnie Alcano. But yeah I agree, watching Efren tossing out random balls in impossible clusters and then watching him running them out..... So amazing.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes that’s the best pool I’ve seen in my career, those practice sessions 😄💪🏼 I know in one side 15 years ago the Japanese players were hanging out a long period and one of them was taping all Kind of games but never saw him again. He should put them all online. They had mega battles going on in that period in one side 💪🏼💪🏼🔥🔥😄

[@ronaldmontgomery8446]

wwll, My dad was in the Philippines and he played rotation. 1943

[@rickprokop6797]

Hi Niels Thanks for demonstrating this great game. Just wondering what happens when a player who can’t see the object ball, decides to spot it for the next player (who will shoot at it from the kitchen), but sees that there is already a ball on the spot. Where is this new ball placed in relation to the ball that’s already on the spot?

[@derbyjakemalazarte8973]

the ball is put behind the spotted ball

[@jasongilbertsugandi2721]

Thank you Neils awesome vids.🔥🔥🔥 Question: 1. If i pocket the wrong ball then the object ball itself will be spotted right? But where do you put the cue ball after that? Do you put it in the kitchen or leave it as is?

[@woah5663]

Here are your options: 1. The pocketed ball has to be spotted. you will have the option to shoot the correct object ball with the cueball in its current position. 2. You will have the option to spot the correct object ball with the pocketed ball spotted behind it. But you will have to shoot cue ball from the kitchen.

[@jasongilbertsugandi2721]

@@woah5663 thanks alot

[@crondawg101]

You said a player need not hit a cushion after contacting the ball-on when they are kicking. Does this only apply when in a total snooker or could one kick hit a wide open ball just to absolve themselves of the requirement to hit a cushion after contact?

[@LuffyDEmperor]

As long as you hit the object ball after kicking the rails, it's good. The object ball doesn't have to touch the rails after it was hit from a kick shot.

[@nielsvanderhorst6396]

From a full snooker, only

[@darinruddock3394]

If you give a spot shot because you are snookered on, for example, the 8 ball. Which ball gets spotted? The 8 that you can’t see? Or the previously made ball, the 7? And do you give up the points on the 7? That would be interesting!!!!

[@LuffyDEmperor]

It should be the 8 ball that must be spotted because you can't see it. But again, you have an option to try and do a kick shot to hit the ball. But if you think that it is too risky and might give an easier shot to your opponent if you missed the kick shot, then you better try to have your opponent to take the spot since the distance is far.

[@erwinpastores7682]

And you can also make a rule in 15 balls that 60pts is a win. ^_^

[@commandernoodles2367]

Correction. 61 is the winning score.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Actually first player to 60. Cause it can happen you score 60 points with 60 left and then the rack is also over.

[@commandernoodles2367]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen , here in the Philippines it’s a draw if both reach 60. Option of playing another game or 5 balls then which the one who pockets 3 balls wins.

[@commandernoodles2367]

And the name Rotation is hardly used. When you say 61 everybody understands.

[@Dan_Afriat]

Hi Niels! Did you guys play 1 point per ball, or scoring by the digit of the ball?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Scoring the points on the ball 😄👍🏼

[@AngrierGorilla]

Hi Niels, what do you think of American rotation? I think it has more modern rules than Filipino rotation, and could train better for 9-ball or 10-ball.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

To be honest I always play old school rotation. It’s so challenging! Still have to try the American version 😄👍🏼

[@AngrierGorilla]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I think they're both quite challenging... What I like more of the American version is that the importance of last balls is not so dramatically higher than in Filipino, where sometimes you do all the hard work for your opponent who just makes some nice and easy cherry-picking at the end! 😂 Also I like a lot the 'call shot-call safety' rules in American, whereas in Filipino it's not even call-shot...

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yep pros and cons for both games I guess 😄👍🏼

[@burnradio9681]

Is it the same with intentional fouls as in 14:1? I mean, can you scratch on purpose for example, to force your opponent to shoot, or can he make you shoot again then? Tried a match yesterday, and it was really fun. There were just some questions about intentional fouls and the tactics around that.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

intentional fouls are not allowed, with the exception of intentionally scratching off the object ball you're shooting at.

[@burnradio9681]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Ok thanks. How do you prevent someone sneaking in an intentional foul? It's not gonna happen between me and my friend. Perhaps these situations are rare, since most players are honest. Just interesting, you must have seen it all lol

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

@@burnradio9681 Well the game was mostly played in the Philippines where they always have referees on the table. In regular games, You can pretty clearly see though when a player tries to tie up a ball and doesn't try to hit the ball. Then you put the balls back and shoot again.

[@kylehicks4921]

Illegal Shot at 17:25, the guy has a bad character. no ball touched the rail. And the guy knew he did a bad shot, I can tell by his reaction to his poor shot, but he knew you thought it was good, so he went along with it. I wouldn't play him for money after that. Lol

[@burnradio9681]

@@kylehicks4921 If you turn the sound on you would hear Niels explaining the rules just before that shot. On a kick shot, you don't have to hit any rails after contact.

[@AMOSLZY]

What is that cue Micky using?

[@clemensstapp3234]

Hi Niels, could you please explain me 2 things. A friend and me played the Rotation Game today the first time. 1. If i make a foul(i don't touch the next ball),is it possible for my oponnent to play from the Position the Cue ball ended if he want to?! Or MUST he play from the kitchen and the objektball comes on the Spot? Has he the choice? 2.I shoot the 2Ball and snookered myself on the 3Ball!! Do i have now the Option to give it to my oponnent and the 3Ball comes to the Spot and he must play out of the kitchen?! Or must i continue and maybe try a bank shot?! One last question,i have seen you play the new graphite shaft luna nera. Which Tip-diameter do you prefer? 12,4mm or 12,8mm and why? Thank you!! Best regards,Clemens

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Clemens! 1. Yes, no hit foul is option so play or spot and play

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

2. Also option. On any FULL snooker a player has the option to shoot or GIVE a spot shot away

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

This one has 12,4 which I actually liked a lot since the first demo test models so I stuck with it. I don’t think it matters a great deal 12,4 or 8. It’s all about what feels good to you 😄

[@clemensstapp3234]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Thank you very much and i wish you all the best for the future

[@rafaelvillamor9702]

Actually here in Philippines, its up to 61pts. And Jump is prohibited UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. So JUMP IS NOT ALLOWED AT ALL.

[@Duffyyy94]

48:55 using follow here instead to go to rail?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Personal preference. You can also go to the rail and a bit of right spin there 😀👍

[@wauttz]

Tried playing this game the other night. How do you handle giving the spot shot away in a back and forth were neither person wants to take the shot.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Patience and try to free lanes a bit to open options 😄👍🏼

[@wauttz]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen What happens when someone scratches and they are snookered on object ball and it is not behind the line.

[@wauttz]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen If I am snookered and I give spot shot and it is a snookered spot does he have to attempt to shoot or can he give me back the spot shot? We had a game where balls where clustered around spot.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

What constitutes "fully-snookered" though? Cannot even kick it?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Cannot see any part of the object ball 👍🏼😄

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I make insane kicks about 75% if the cushions are in good shape. . This one time in college I beat 8 people in a row at 8-ball on a 7' table .. the highlight being a lag-kicking cross-side bank that made em all scream hooray.

[@joncue0304]

When you say fully snookered, do you mean they just can't hit it directly or that the lowest ball is completely eclipsed from the point of view of the cue ball?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

You can’t hit either side of the object ball 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

What happens on a deliberate foul?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Not allowed, balls placed back 😄👍🏼

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen 👍

[@MrSlim-ko9om]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen I am getting a good response for this game at my local pool room!

[@burnradio9681]

17:25 Nothing touches the rail after hit. A foul perhaps?

[@burnradio9681]

Later I think you mention when you're kicking you don't have to hit a rail.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

@@burnradio9681 correct! On a kick no rail is needed after contact

[@burnradio9681]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Ok thanks. Interesting game for sure :)

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

@@burnradio9681 Yep much more challenging and interesting then 9ball

[@jeremyhurt2409]

Just out of curiosity how big is this room?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

It’s 4,40 wide and about 11 meters long 😄

[@wauttz]

Do the balls need to be racked in a certain order?

[@justincase8992]

Yes. #1 front,2nd row # 9,10 or #13,14(Depends on where you are in the Philippines), 3rd row #11,15,12(#15 always in the center),4th row #7,9,10,8 or 7,13,14,8( #9,10 goes 2nd row, we always place high numbered balls in the center for protection on pocketing it on breaking. Last row is # 2,4,6,5,3. High numbered balls always in the center. Here in the Philippines we sometimes call it 61. Because the if you total all numbers from #1-#15= 120. Sa half of it is 60. To win you have to pocket a total of 61 or above to win the game. If you get both 60 you are even or a draw and nobody wins. Youre only chance not to lose the game or bet. But, in Manila, especially on money games, the first one to score an exact total of 60 ,wins. So not to lengthen the game and avoid draw. Enjoy the game. Just sharing my thoughts.

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Nice comment 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@phplaravel-vi1ye]

@@justincase8992 Very nice game. Just a few more explanations: 1) if you scratch with a cue ball, is it the cue ball and the ball you are shooting both spotted, or just a cue ball? 2) do you have to hit a cushion when playing safety if you see a ball you are shooting, or just can touch it like when playing a kick shot? 3) what happens if you are respoting a ball, but the spot is not available (some other ball is in its place)? Thanks 😊

[@justincase8992]

@@phplaravel-vi1yeSCRATCHED CUE BALL: Case #1) if cue ball is scratched, you lose your turn to shoot. Your opponent takes his turn to shoot and can only shoot from area of the headstring line or kitchen with the cue ball. Anywhere inside that area as he wish. The object ball that was pocketed becomes invalid and be place back on the spot area or respotted for your opponent's turn and chance to pocket that object ball and run the game. Case#2) if the cue ball is scratched and the object ball was not pocketed and stayed on the playing area below the headstring or kitchen, the opponent can place the cue ball again inside the headstring or kitchen area only choose an area as he wishes to play to his advantage. Even if the object ball is near the headstring line (as long as side of the object ball does not touches the headstring line. If it touches or the side of the object ball is "over" or touches the headstring line( this is where you need a good experience decision from a referee if you play money games),then that object ball goes to the spot area. If in any case the spot area is crowded with other balls, you place the respotted object ball on the last space available at the back of the spot area. You can always place a visible line from the spot to the center of back short rail for guide purposes. ON SAFETIES: 1) different rule with 9 ball and 10 ball game. As long as you hit the object ball after a cushion is enough. No need for any ball to touch a cushion after contact. Barely hitting it softly and tying both the Cue ball and the Object ball is already a kicksafe strategy. I hope this helps. Very nice game. Enjoy "61" or Rotation. This is the only game that most Filipinos learned to play since childhood. With all types of handicapping you can ever Imagine on this beautiful game. Handicapping of 50/70, 40/80, 35/75, 102/18, Pocket any two balls, One Hand opponent.... And list goes on. Sorry for the long explanation. Lol. Cheers.

[@phplaravel-vi1ye]

@@justincase8992 Thanks man for good explanation. I played it yesterday for the first time with a friend who is so good in 9ball and 10ball, he often breaks and run, but guess what - i beat him in rotation 3:0. Lol 🤣 Clever game

[@Ramp10er]

@Niels!!! There is a draw in rotation. It's a race to a score of 61. If it ends up in a draw the first person to reach the score of 60 has the chance to break the ball first in their next game. The handicapped match 50-70 etc. has no draw. The first player to reach their score wins. If you have any question about the game of rotation just ask me... I don't understand why you say jumping the ball is illegal. It is legal to jump the ball, some pool halls don't allow jumping balls to amateurs that will wreck the table or felt...

[@SlickRick4EVER]

If you can tell me what balls you need to make 60 points, I would really be intrigued.

[@Ramp10er]

@@SlickRick4EVER 1 to 9 plus the 15 ball is equal to 60.

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

What the heck was that black thing he put on the table before the break??

[@DeeMoback]

This is how 9ball used to be played in America....... we called it 2foul or push out 9ball

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Aha I see!

[@jovervalerozo266]

61 points in order to win

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Only 120 on table. First to 60 wins 💪😀

[@crondawg101]

Where are the official rules for this game listed?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Stephen, I'm not sure they are available... 🙈

[@MrKeith75]

I thought it was first player to 61?

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Yes but 120 in the table so first to 60 actually is enough 👍🏼😄

[@MrKeith75]

@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen oh ok. I thought you could have a tie rack if both players scored 60?

[@markhardwick5725]

wtf is that thing the breaker had.....within the first 30 s of the match

[@jenlee9405]

Enter contest for cue

[@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen]

Hi Sir! I'm sure there will be another contest coming up soon, so keep your eye on my channel 🙏😃

[@gusgusingpintor186]

It's also because of poverty that Filipino's loves to play rotation