2 pool hall scams guaranteed to win you some cash! This week, a double punch: one quick-and-dirty way to trick your friends, and a proposition bet that will double your take. Pool Hall Trick #1 While halfway through playing a standard game of 8 ball, start calling out your opponent. Tell him he stinks. He's got nothin'. In fact, claim that you're so good, he won't sink another ball for the rest of the entire game! Pool Hall Coin Trick #2 Place a ball on the table's spot, then place a dime on top of the ball. Fire the cue ball forward, knock the ball off, and watch as the dime lands right on the spot.