Apex Ball - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Apex Ball

Apex Ball is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.

The apex ball is the ball at the front of the rack. It is called the apex ball because it is placed geometrically at the top, or at the apex of the billiard triangle. When starting a game of 8-Ball, for example, the number 1 ball is the apex ball.

See: apex of the triangle, apex of the rack, apex for more on the meaning of "Apex Ball".

Apex Ball - Usage

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Billiards - Apex Ball

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• Title: Apex Ball
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 4/9/2006
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:47:58 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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