Can you move cue ball off rail?

As per the 8 ball pool

8 ball pool

Eight-ball (also spelled 8-ball or eightball, and sometimes called solids and stripes, spots and stripes or rarely highs and lows) is a discipline of pool played on a billiard table with six pockets, cue sticks, and sixteen billiard balls (a cue ball and fifteen object balls ).

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rules, the white ball can be moved freely anywhere on the table (behind the headstring) during the break shot. After playing the break shot, the players cannot move the cue ball at their convenience, except in some instances.

Can you move the cue ball anywhere?

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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).

Can you move the cue ball with your stick?

Yes, per BCA rules, you can continue to move the cue ball as many times as you would like, until you execute a shot (which requires a forward stroking motion). Players may use any part of the cue stick to move the cue ball, including the tip, but not with a forward stroke motion.

Can you move 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).

Does the cue ball have to hit a wall?

A rail must be hit by either the cue ball or any other ball after the cue ball contacts the object ball. A pocketed ball counts as a rail. A sentence that should answer many questions is: “ANY ball must go to a rail AFTER LEGAL contact unless your ball is made.”

CUE CORRECTLY OFF THE RAIL !

Does the cue ball have to hit a rail?

Failure to hit a rail after contact. A sentence that should answer many questions is: "ANY ball (including the cue ball) must go to a rail AFTER LEGAL contact." A pocketed ball counts as a rail.

What angle does a pool ball bounce off the rail?

The billiard ball bounces off the rectangle's sides. It does not lose speed and, by the law of reflection, is reflected at a 45 degree angle each time it meets a side (thus the path only makes left or right 90 degree turns).

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.

Can you put the cue ball anywhere in pool?

In the event of a foul, opposing player gets cue ball in hand. This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere on the table (does not have to be behind the head string except on opening break). This rule prevents a player from making intentional fouls which would put an opponent at a disadvantage.

Is the cue ball allowed to leave the table?

NOTE: the cue ball is touched by the cue tip and does not meet the legal break requirement, it is considered an “illegal break.” Break Fouls Include: If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table. If any numbered ball leaves the table or comes to rest on top of a rail.

What is the rail touch rule in pool?

6.3 No Rail after Contact

If no ball is pocketed on a shot, the cue ball must contact an object ball, and after that contact at least one ball (cue ball or any object ball) must be driven to a rail, or the shot is a foul.

Why do 9 ball players wear gloves?

The chief reason for wearing a glove is to combat the effects of a 'sweaty' bridge when playing without one. When playing, particularly for a lengthy period of time, the gap in the bridge where your cue lies can often become damp thus, increasing friction.

What is a dead rail in pool?

Over time these bolts can become loose from vibration or if the technician did not properly torque them down originally. The result is a rail or rails that seam "dead" when the ball hits them and does not come off with consistent speed.

Why are scoop shots illegal?

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 are straight shots harder in pool?

1) Straight-in is the cut angle at which sidespin has the greatest throw effect on the object ball. This means any sidespin the cue ball has when it arrives at the hit will produce visible throw. 2) Straight-in shots become more difficult as the object ball gets closer to halfway between cue ball and pocket.

What is the 2 shot carry rule in pool?

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.

Is not hitting a rail in pool a scratch?

(b) Cause the cue ball or any numbered ball to contact a cushion or any part of the rail. Failure to meet these requirements is a foul. It is a foul (scratch) if on a stroke, the cue ball is pocketed.

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 move the ball in pool when you have 2 shots?

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 the 3 point break rule?

The 3-point break rule is in effect. For a break to be legal a player must drive 3 object balls past the head string, or a combination of 3 pocketed balls and balls above the head string. Failure to execute a legal break is not a foul.

Can you sit on pool table and hit?

When shooting, always keep one foot on the floor. Getting up on the table is a no, no. This is not only etiquette, but a rule of the game.