 For example, if one player pockets the 1 ball, and another pockets the 5 ball, they become teammates, competing against players three and four, who are also now teammates.If a single player pockets the 1 and 5 balls, this player is partnered with the player who pockets the 8 ball.If the 1, 5 and 8 ball are pocketed by the one player, the 10 ball then becomes the pairing ball, and so on.