Can you jump the cue ball?

Unless otherwise stated in rules for a specific game it is legal to cause the cue ball to rise off the bed of the table by elevating the cue stick on the shot, and forcing the cue ball to rebound from the bed of the table. Any miscue when executing a jump shot is a foul.

Can you jump the cue ball in 8 ball pool?

While "cue ball fouls only" is the rule of play when a match is not presided over by a referee, a player should be aware that it will be considered a cue ball foul if during an attempt to jump, curve or masse the cue ball over or around an impeding numbered ball that is not a legal object ball, the impeding ball moves ...

Can you jump with a normal cue?

To execute a proper jump shot, you need what we call a jump cue. It's possible to do it with a normal cue, but it's a lot easier with this kind of cue. A jump cue is a shorter cue. It's a lot lighter, the wood is a little bit harder, and the tip is also very hard, usually what's called a phenolic tip.

How does jumping a cue ball work?

In order to jump the cue ball, elevate the back of your cue stick to 45 degrees and then shoot down, through the center, of the cue ball. Follow straight through the ball (don't jerk back on contact.) This will cause the cue ball to jump.

Can you jump a cue ball from the bottom?

A proper cue ball jump shot is executed by striking down into the cue ball with an elevated stroke. The method of hitting the cue ball very low (bottom) is not a legal jump shot and is called flopping the cue ball. This is because you are hitting the table (felt) first.

How to Jump the Cue Ball

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.

Why is a scoop jump illegal in pool?

Scoop shots are illegal (in all Billiard leagues) because they may bounce off the ferrule, not the tip. A double hit may also occur as the cue hits the ball, the felt, then the ball again (or at the same time). Scooping is also damaging to the felt.

Why do people jump cues?

The jump cue is helpful when you're working with an athlete who's scared to use his/her legs—the one who humps the bar with soft knees, shifts forward, gets no elevation on the bar, etc. It's an easily understandable way to communicate the need for concerted effort of the hips AND legs.

Why do I keep jumping the cue ball?

If the cue ball jumps up when you stroke, you either struck it too far below center, elevated the butt of the cue stick, jerked the cue stick back, shot too hard, or all of the above. Try it again.

Is it bad to break with playing cue?

It is best to use a dedicated break cue, which is beefier and has a hard tip (usually phenolic). Power breaking with your normal playing cue can cause damage over time, and it will flatten the tip.

Can you lightly tap a ball in pool?

Touching or causing even the slightest movement of the cue ball (other than a normal shot), even accidentally, is a foul. A player may use the ferrule or shaft of the cue to position the cue ball when a “cue ball in hand” is in play. Using the tip is a foul, and ball in hand will be given to the other player.

Can you put the cue ball anywhere after a scratch?

A scratch, foul, or illegal shot results in ball-in-hand, where your opponent can place the cue ball anywhere on the table in preparation for the next shot. The only exception to this is the break (see the 8-ball and 9-ball differences that follow).

What are best pool cues?

What is a sneaky Pete cue?

A Sneaky Pete is designed to look like a poorer quality, traditional house cue instead of a custom cue. The idea behind this was that people would underestimate the capabilities of their opponent and be susceptible to being hustled.

Is it OK to jump into a pool?

Swimmers should not be allowed to “run and jump” into the pool, as a slip on the pool deck can be painful. And, too much momentum can result in striking other swimmers, the opposite side of the pool, ladders, etc. unexpectedly. Regardless of a pool's depth, swimmers should NEVER be allowed to dive in.

Do jump shots hurt pool table?

Jump shots, massé shots, and tapping down (even hard) will not cause damage to the slate, assuming there isn't a big hole in the cloth at the spot of impact. White “burn marks” might appear on the cloth, which is only a minor form of “damage,” but this doesn't really affect the cloth very much.

What is an illegal move in pool?

18. ILLEGALLY POCKETED BALLS. An object ball is considered to be illegally pocketed when (1) that object ball is pocketed on the same shot a foul is committed, or (2) the called ball did not go in the designated pocket. Illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed.

Why don't you empty pools?

Draining or emptying your pool of water can create a number of financial and structural headaches, including: Cracking the pool's shell. Damaging the interior lining or surface. Damaging the pool's coping and surrounding paving or timber work.

Why can't you run around the pool?

Running Around the Pool

Public pools have “no running” signs for a reason. The edge of a pool is constantly getting wet and slippery. When someone runs around the outside of the pool, there's a very good chance they could slip and fall, just as they would on any other wet floor.

Is a heavier break cue better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.