Can you move the cue ball anywhere after 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). 2.

Can you move the white ball in pool after a foul?

As per the 8 ball pool 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 put the cue ball anywhere after a foul?

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).

Can you move the cue ball on a foul?

3.40 CUE BALL IN HAND FOUL

During cue ball in hand placement, the player may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball.

When can the cue ball be moved?

Some situations which allow for cue ball movement include if an object is blocking one or both of player's shots and if another player has committed a foul by touching or interfering with either player's shot (the red).

FOULS IN POOL ... Everything You Need to Know

When can you place the cue ball anywhere?

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.

What happens after a foul in pool?

A foul is anything (including the infractions below) that makes a shot illegal. It results in CB in hand to your opponent, where they can place the CB anywhere they want on the entire table (unless on break, in which case it is ball in had in the behind the head string).

What is the 3 foul rule in pool?

Three-foul rule

After three consecutive fouls, the game is considered lost. However, as in rotational games, a player must be advised by the referee or opponent that he already has two fouls before taking the next shot and committing a third foul.

Can you move the cue ball twice?

Shooting while any ball is moving is a ball in hand foul. If the cue tip strikes the cue ball twice on the same stroke, it is a ball in hand foul.

Can you move the cue ball if you don't hit a ball?

Causing even the slightest movement of the cue ball, even accidentally, is a foul. It is not a foul to accidentally move any other balls (including the 8-ball) unless, during the process of shooting, a player moves a ball and it in turn strikes the cue ball. Even dropping the chalk on the cue ball is a foul.

Is there a free ball after a foul 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'.

What happens after a foul in 8 ball pool?

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.

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.

Is there a 2 shot rule in pool?

If you pot the eight ball – at the right time – but the white ball then goes in a pocket (yes, you've lost that game too!) 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).

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.

What happens after a foul ball?

In general, when a batted ball is ruled a foul ball, the ball is dead, all runners must return to their time-of-pitch base without liability to be put out, and the batter returns to home plate to continue his turn at bat. A strike is issued for the batter if he had fewer than two strikes.

What happens after a foul?

Fouls can result in one or more of the following penalties: The team whose player committed the foul loses possession of the ball to the other team. The fouled player is awarded one or more free throws. The player committing the foul "fouls out" of the game.

Is scooping a foul in 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.

Where do you hit a cue ball to spin back?

Strike the ball between the center and the 12 o'clock position. Doing so will create a little spin that causes the ball to travel farther and to deflect at a slightly larger angle from bumpers or other balls.

Where do you put the cue ball after scratching?

After a scratch on the break, your opponent can place the cue ball wherever behind the head string they please. The cue ball must cross the head string before making contact with any object balls in order to maintain game play.

Is it illegal to hit the 8-ball first 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.

Does the 8-ball have to go in clean?

PLAYING THE 8-BALL.

An interesting variation that comes more often than one would be imagine is that the last object ball prior to the 8- ball must go in clean, so the player cannot play a carom for their last object ball. There are some areas that do not require that the 8-ball go clean.