When playing 8 ball pool, the first person to hit a ball into the pocket, gets that specific set of balls. Balls do not have to be hit in any specific order, other than the 8 ball. There are two sets of balls: solid and striped. Whomever gets their entire set of balls into the "pockets" (there are six) gets to go after the 8 ball. When attempting to hit the 8 ball with your pool stick; you
. must "call" or designate which pocket you plan to aim the ball for. If the 8 ball goes in the pocket you stated, then you win. The site: http://www.pool-table-rules.com/bca8ball.php is quite intriguing.