Can you hit the other persons ball in pool with 2 shots?

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.

Can you hit any ball when you have 2 shots in pool?

5. In the event of a foul, the opposing player receives two shots and these shots carry (i.e. if a ball is potted on the first shot, the player still has two shots). When a player gets two shots, they can pick up the white ball and place it anywhere behind the line.

What is the 2 hit rule in pool?

"A double hit is an illegal shot involving the tip of the cue stick coming into contact with the cue ball twice during the execution of a single shot. This foul may occur through double clutching the cue ball, or in situations where the cue ball is nearly frozen to the object ball or rail.

Can you hit opponents ball on 8-ball shot?

No. In 8-ball, hitting your opponent's ball first is always a foul.

Can you hit opposing ball 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. If you only sink your opponents ball, it's simply their shot next —as if you sunk nothing.

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Can you hit the opponent's ball into the 8-ball in pool?

"Assuming that the 8-ball pocket was called correctly, and that the 8-Ball was the first ball contacted by the cue ball, and that no other fouls were committed, it doesn't matter that the opponent's ball was struck and pocketed by the 8-ball. The shooter wins the rack."

How does 2 shots work in pool?

Should a foul occur, the opposing player receives two shots, and these shots can be carried on (i.e. if a ball is potted on their first shot, the player still has two shots). When a player gets two shots, they can pick up the white ball and place it anywhere behind the line to gain some advantage over their opponent.

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.

What is the 2 shot bounce rule?

Double Bounce Rule:

1. When the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce before returning, and then the serving team must let it bounce before returning, thus 2 bounces.

What are the 8-ball pool rules?

Eight Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 (solid colors), while the other player has 9 thru 15 (stripes). THE PLAYER POCKETING HIS GROUP FIRST AND THEN LEGALLY POCKETING THE 8-BALL WINS THE GAME.

What is a two shot penalty in pool?

A Penalty: One additional shot. If the spot is occupied then the ball to be spotted is placed as near as possible to the spot in a direct line between spot and top cushion.

Do I get two shots if my opponent fouls in pool while I am on the black ball?

If a player is on the black, they only get one shot, however this is free. b. A free shot: A player must hit a ball. Failing to do this results in the loss of the subsequent shot and the opponent having two shots.

Can a player hit the ball after two bounces?

The Two-Bounce rule of pickleball prevents volleying in the first two hits after every serve. Once the ball is served, the receiving team must let it bounce once before returning, and the serving team must then let the return bounce once before hitting it back again. After that third shot, either team can volley.

Is there a 2 shot rule the first two shots must bounce they can not be hit directly?

The Double Bounce rule says that you can't volley on the first two shots after the serve has commenced. When the server hits the ball, it has to be returned as a groundstroke (the ball has to bounce). Then, when the serving team hits the ball back, they also have to hit a groundstroke.

Does a shot count if it bounces?

A bounced ball can be counted

According to NBA's Rule No. 5 on scoring, “A legal field goal or free throw attempt shall be scored when a ball from the playing area enters the basket from above and remains in or passed through the net.”

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. i.

What is the free shot rule in pool?

Following a foul the table is declared 'open' and the oncoming player takes a 'free' shot. In doing so it is permissible to play onto any object ball. Any ball may be potted, including the black if it is 'on'. In each of the three situations, the player taking the free shot is 'on' reds.

What is the rule for 1 shot in pool?

First, here are some important definitions: legal shot: With a legal stroke and no foul, you must contact a legal OB and then something (CB or OB) must be driven to a cushion or be pocketed. legal stroke: a single hit of the cue tip on the CB with a forward stroking motion of the cue stick.

What happens if you hit the opposing players ball to pocket the 8-ball?

1. If a shooter inadvertently pockets his opponents ball, it remains down, however, if the shooter does not legally pocket one of his own group, he loses his turn. 2. Each player continues to shoot so long as he legally pockets any of his object balls (Exception: calling a safety).

Can you hit any ball in pool?

When the table is open it is legal to hit any solid or stripe or the 8-ball first in the process of pocketing the called stripe or solid. However, when the table is open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter.

What happens if another player hits your ball?

In stroke play only, if both balls lay on the putting green prior to the stroke, the player making the stroke incurs a penalty of two strokes (Rule 19-5a). The moved ball must be replaced (Rule 18-5) and the striking ball is played from where it came to rest.

Can your racket hit the ball twice?

If it was one continuous motion, without a second intentional swing or push, then it is a legal shot even if it hit your racquet twice in the one swing. It is also your call to make and not your opponent's.