How to Find the Racking Point on a Pool Table

The earliest record of a billiard table was in 1470. It was owned by King Louis XI of France. Since that time, pool has grown in popularity and it is not uncommon to find pool tables in many American homes. There are four variations of pool table sizes, and the most common size for for home tables is 4-by-8 feet. While the pool table size may vary, there are always 15 colored balls: seven solid, seven striped and the black eight ball, and they are always racked in the same spot on the table.

Instructions

1

Stand at either end of the table and count to the fifth diamond along the long side rail.

2

Draw an imaginary line between the fifth diamond of the left and right side rail.

3

Locate the middle diamond that is on the short rail at the opposite end of the table from where you are standing.

4

Draw an imaginary line toward the center of the table to intersect with the imaginary fifth diamond line.

5

Use this spot to place the head ball inside the ball rack. This spot is called the foot spot.