Rules for scratch fouls vary widely. Even two groups of players shooting pool at two adjacent tables can be playing by different rules. The rules below are some of the most common, practiced in professional tournaments, bars, pool halls, and rec rooms around the world. If a player scratches on a break there is only one common result of the foul. The opposing player gets the cue ball-in-hand behind the head string. Any object balls pocketed during the break remain pocketed and the table remains open.
In some unofficial circles, a scratch on a break is an automatic loss, but this is not common practice in the professional pool world or in most agreed upon informal rules. When a player pockets the cue ball, there are two common outcomes as a result of the foul.
The first is ball-in-hand anywhere on the table. The opponent of the player who scratched gets to place the ball anywhere on the table and take a shot. This means that, no matter in which pocket the cue ball is pocketed in, the opposing player can only take the ball in hand from behind the head string. The head string is denoted by the middle markers or diamonds on either side at the head of the table.
In this case, the shooter can only aim at object balls that are directly on or on the opposite side of the head string. A less common scratch rule dictates that the shot be taken from the side of the table in which the ball was scratched. If the cue ball is pocketed at the head of the table, the shot is taken from behind the head string.
If the cue ball sinks at the foot of the table, the shot is taken from behind the foot spot. If a player pots the cue ball in a side pocket, the opposing player can place the ball anywhere on the table.
In most areas table scratches are rare and the results are much the same as common pocketed cue ball scratches. An object ball is not considered frozen to a cushion unless it is examined and announced as such by either the referee or one of the players prior to that object ball being involved in a shot.
Only opponent may replace the ball moved as closely as possible or leave it where it rests. If the shooter replaces the moved ball, it will be considered a foul. With cue ball in hand, touching any object ball with the cue ball is a foul or touching any object ball with your hand while touching the cue ball is a foul.
After a scratch on a legal break, if a player positions the cue ball completely and obviously outside the kitchen and shoots it is a foul. Only the players involved may call a foul. In the event of a foul call, the opposing player receives cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere on the table the cue ball does not have to be behind the headstring except on opening break or immediately after a foul on the break. A player must stop shooting when a foul is called.
If a player refuses to yield to a foul call, the opposing captain may protest. The game is played with one cue ball and 15 numbered object balls. You do not have to touch or move the marker if it is already at your intended pocket E. PLAY 1. Pocketing the 8-ball when it is not the legal object ball except on an opening break.
Pocketing the 8-ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls. Jumping or knocking the 8-ball off the table at any time. Pocketing the 8-ball in a pocket other than the one designated. Fouling while pocketing the 8-ball in the designated pocket. Third infraction of the slow play rule. Not correctly marking the pocket while pocketing the 8-ball.
LEGAL SHOTS On all shots exception: page 11C and on the break , the shooter must hit one of his group of balls first and 1 pocket any group ball, or 2 cause the cue ball or any other ball to contact a rail. Failure to make a legal shot as noted above. Shooting the cue ball into a pocket or off table. There are different outcomes when scratching on the break and scratching on the 8 ball or 9 ball.
If you are interested in the rules for specific scratches, definitely go check them articles out. This article will focus more on scratching during a game. Its worth noting that the rules differ slightly when playing 8 ball or 9 ball and a scratch is committed on the break.
With the ball in hand, they can place the cue ball anywhere on the playing surface of the pool table. They can place and then move the cue ball if desired until they take their shot. If you were playing these bar table rules you can only shot the ball forward. If, for example, you wanted to make your object ball into the corner pocket in the kitchen, then you would need to shot the cue ball out of the kitchen and have it re-enter to pot your object ball.
The reason why tournament play rules differ in this regard is to give players after a foul, a ball in hand, allowing them to freely place the cue ball anywhere on the table. This is an effort to stop players from fouling intentionally knowing it will leave their opponent in an unfavorable position behind the head string. Once all their designated balls are pocketed then the first person to complete may legally pocket the ball with number eight marking and win the game.
During the first shot of the game which is played from behind the head, the string is a break. The first ball of the rack is placed on the foot spot, a stripe ball in one corner and a solid ball on the other corner. After the first shot was taken and some balls were pocketed then the player will continue the game. The player will lose their turn if he commits a scratch.
A scratch, which is a foul, means the cue was pocketed on a break. In a legal shot, the cue ball must touch the object ball first. If the object ball was not pocketed then any ball including the cue ball must touch the cushion. Either way, if the first ball that was touched by the cue ball was frozen or stuck to a cushion and nothing is pocketed, then your turn is over.
A shot can be identified as a legal shot when the shooter has hit one of his group of the ball first. There is an exception on the break and when the table is open.
For tactical reasons a player may choose to pocket an obvious ball and may discontinue his turn at the table by declaring safety in advance. This is because on the off chance that he is uncertain of the shot he has the right to know what the opponent is aiming for. Bank shots and mix shots are not viewed as self-evident, and care ought to be taken in considering both the item ball and the planned pocket. When calling the shot, it is NEVER important to show subtleties such as the number of pads, banks, kisses, caroms, and so on.
It is a foul if the cue stick tip hits the cue more than once. Double touching of the cue tip is considered a foul resulting in a loss of turn. It is also considered a foul if the cue stick remains in contact with the cue ball for a longer time than a normal stroke. However, there is an exception to this rule such as a frozen ball in touch with cue balls.
If this happens, you may push the cue ball with the cue stick. Also, any part of your body that touches the cue ball or moves the ball is considered a foul. Aside from the cue stick tip, from hand, clothing, or mechanical bridges are not allowed to touch any ball on the table. A single hit of the cue to the cue ball is the only thing allowed. In some cases, like those of other leagues and tournaments, only cue ball fouls are punished. In such a case like you moved or touched other balls by accident then there is no penalty.
Though, your opponents have the right to choose whether to move the ball to its original position or just let it be. Your turn will end when you fail to pocket any legal balls.
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