This image provides a step-by-step guide on how to correctly rack balls for an 8-ball pool game using a standard triangle rack. Here’s a detailed breakdown of each step:

🔢 Step-by-Step: How to Rack 8-Ball Pool

1. Understand the Setup

   • 8-ball is played with 15 object balls (1–15: solids & stripes) and a cue ball.

   • You’ll use a triangle rack.

2. Position the Rack

   • Place the rack so that the apex ball (ball at the tip of the triangle) sits on the foot spot (marked spot on the table).

3. Place the 8 Ball

   • The 8 ball (black) goes in the center of the rack (the third row from the top, in the middle position).

4. Place Solids and Stripes in the Corners

   • One solid and one stripe should go in the two back corners (bottom left and right of the triangle).

5. Center the 8 Ball

   • Make sure the 8 ball is correctly centered within the triangle’s third row.

6. Fill the Remaining Balls Randomly

   • Fill the rest of the rack randomly, but be sure to mix solids and stripes throughout to avoid clumping.

7. Tighten the Rack

   • Push the balls forward so that all balls are tightly packed. No gaps!

8. Final Check

   • Double-check that the 8 ball is in the center and the two back corners have one solid and one stripe.

   • The apex ball should still be touching the foot spot.