Can I hit another ball before the 8-ball?

LOSS OF GAME.

- If the player contacts another object ball with the cue ball before pocketing the 8-ball A combination shot or carom shot can never be used to pocket the 8-ball when the 8-ball is the legal object ball. Many areas will allow you to play a carom of the 8-ball off the opponent's object ball. Ask first.

What happens if you hit opponents ball in before 8-ball?

As long as you hit the 8 ball first then it's ok. Then it's your opponent turn to shoot. If you hit your opponent ball first then it's a foul. Which is your opponent can place the cue ball anywhere on the table.

Can you hit another persons ball first in pool?

Absolutely. According to world pool rules, as long as you play a legal shot (hit your target ball first, and then either pot a ball or touch a cushion), you are fine. There is no foul for sinking an opponents ball.

Can you make the 8-ball and another ball at the same time?

Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball cannot be used as a first ball in the combination except when the table is open.

What are the official rules of 8-ball?

8-Ball is played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Balls 1–7 are solid colors and commonly referred to as “low balls”, and balls 9–15 are striped and commonly referred to as “high balls.” One player must pocket balls of solid colors, while the other player must pocket the striped balls.

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What happens if you sink the 8-ball early?

Likewise, if you sink the 8 ball on the break, you don't win. You either spot the 8 ball or re-rack. Traditionally, 8 ball is a "call shot" game. That means you have to choose the pocket where you're shooting before taking your shot.

What is the penalty for hitting another ball?

There is no penalty when a ball played from off the putting green (chipping) moves another ball. However, in stroke play, when a ball played from the putting green hits another ball on the putting green the person making the stroke incurs a penalty of two strokes.

Is there a penalty for hitting someone else's ball?

A. In match play, you incur a loss of hole penalty. In stroke play, you get a two-stroke penalty and must correct your mistake by playing your ball (see Rule 6.3(1)).

What is an illegal hit in pool?

It is a foul (scratch) if on a stroke, the cue ball is pocketed. If the cue ball touches an object ball that was already pocketed (for example, in a pocket full of object balls), the shot is a foul.

Why is scooping illegal pool?

Is a “scoop” jump shot a foul, even if there is no miscue or multiple hit? Yes. Here is the pertinent quote from WPA Rule 8.18: A scoop shot, in which the cue tip contacts the playing surface and the cue ball at the same time and this causes the cue ball to rise off the cloth, is treated like a miscue.

Is hopping illegal in pool?

It's legal in American-style pool but not in English-style pool. The jump shot is only allowed if you strike down into the table; you are not allowed to “scoop” the ball. They have special, shorter cues to control the jump shot and some players even practice this shot and are better than others at it.

What happens if you accidentally hit another ball in pool?

Any balls moved accidentally during a shot will be replaced by the opponent after the shot is over and all the balls have stopped rolling. If it occurs before the shot, it will be replaced before the shot is taken.

Can you putt with a different ball?

Unless the one-ball Local Rule is in effect, the substituted ball could be any brand, make or model. On the putting green however, when you mark and lift your ball, you must replace that same ball to finish out the hole. When your ball is lifted, you can almost always clean it (except for a few specific circumstances).

What is the rule 11.1 A?

ANSWER: A Minor penalty for Unsportsmanlike Conduct. If the action persists, assess a Misconduct or Game Misconduct penalty. When a player or team official sprays water out of a drinking bottle on or at any person, the Referee is directed to assess a Bench Minor penalty (Rule 11.1 (a)).

What is an illegal hit of the ball?

An illegal hit is: 1) slapping the ball, 2) bumping the ball with two separated hands (hands must be together), 3) carrying the ball, 4) palming the ball, 5) directing the ball. *NOTE: in order to not be a illegal hit, the ball must leave players hand immediately upon contact of the ball.

Can you double hit a ball?

The player must fairly strike at the ball with the head of the club such that there is only momentary contact between the club and the ball and must not push, scrape or scoop the ball. If the player's club accidentally hits the ball more than once, there has been only one stroke and there is no penalty.

What happens if you hit another ball into the 8-ball?

According to the APA, if the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, that player wins. However, if they also scratch, then it is an immediate loss. This is very straightforward and is a simple rule to follow. However, the league can also issue penalties for not breaking correctly, resulting in an illegal break.

What is the foul rule of 8-ball?

If the player pockets the 8 ball and commits a foul or pockets it into another pocket than the one designated, the player loses the game. Otherwise (i.e., if the 8 ball is neither pocketed nor knocked off the table), the shooter's turn is simply over, even if a foul occurs.

What happens if you sink the cue ball but not the 8-ball?

In situations where you sink the cue ball in one of the pockets on the table, it is considered foul. The phenomenon of sinking a cue ball is called a Scratch and results in a penalty, and you lose the turn to the opponent.

What is an illegal putt in golf?

Second, if your ball is on the putting green, you may not make a stroke at the ball with your feet astride or standing on the line of putt or an extension of the line of putt behind the ball (loss of hole in match play or two strokes in stroke play).

What is the 2 putt rule?

To help keep the pace of play moving, an automatic two-putt rule will be used. Each team member will putt from the position of the selected shot. If one of the first putts is not made, the second putt will be considered an automatic make.

What is the orange rule golf?

The Orange Rule

“If your ball is lodged in an orange, you cannot take relief without penalty.” – USGA decision 23/10.

What is the 3 rail rule in pool?

The most popular rule is that you can pocket balls without touching the rail if you hit at least three rails before you hit the object ball. In this way, you can also do something with balls that are close to a pocket and cannot be played as a bank shot.