Can you move the white ball if you don't hit anything?

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 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.

What happens if the cue ball doesn't hit anything?

It is a foul if on a stroke the cue ball fails to make contact with any legal object ball first. Playing away from a touching ball does not constitute having hit that ball.

When can you put 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 if the white ball doesn't hit any balls?

If the white cue ball goes in any pocket, it's called a foul and the player loses points. The cue ball is used to drive other balls into pockets – so if it scratches one, that player has lost control of the game. A foul results in losing points for the pocket hit – so make sure you don't let this happen.

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Can you move the white ball in pool if your opponent can t hit a ball?

The white ball can be moved freely anywhere on table during the break shot in 8 ball pool. This means that players have a lot of flexibility when it comes to where they want to position the white ball.

Can you move the white ball on 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 are the rules of cue ball?

Can you move the cue ball anywhere after a scratch?

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.

Does the cue ball have to hit your own ball first?

For the break shot to be legal, the breaker (with the base of the cue ball placed anywhere behind the head string) must either pocket a number ball or drive at least four (4) number balls to one or more rails. No ball is called, and the cue ball is not required to hit any particular object ball first.

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.

What is the 3 foul rule in pool?

THREE CONSECUTIVE FOULS. If a player fouls three consecutive times on three successive shots without making an intervening legal shot, he loses the game. The three fouls must occur in one game. The warning must be given between the second and third fouls.

What makes the cue ball to move?

After the collision, the stick stops moving. It transfers some of its kinetic energy to the cue ball, which rolls forward. But some of the kinetic energy is also lost to friction between the ball and the table, causing it to roll.

Can you move the cue ball if its touching the wall?

Yes. As long as you haven't touched the cue ball with the tip or ferrule of your cue stick. That would be a foul.

How long of a pool cue should I use?

A standard cue length is considered to be 57 inches. This should suit most adults. Also appropriately-sized for adults, but ideal for younger or shorter players, are 48-inch cues. For very young players, a range of 36-inch cues is available.

What are fouls in pool?

Home | FAQ Encyclopedia | Fouls. 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 2 shot 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 a push shot legal in pool?

1 Definitions: Most shots commonly known as "Push Shots" in the game of "Snooker" are allowed in the game of Eight - Ball Pool. Generally, any shot played with speed will not be deemed to be a Push Shot regardless of the fact that the cue tip may have come into contact with the Cue Ball more than once.

What is the free ball rule in pool?

A free ball is a ball, other than the ball on, which the striker nominates as the ball on when snookered after a foul (see Section 3 Rule 12). A ball is forced off the table if it comes to rest other than on the playing area or in a pocket. Penalty points are awarded to the non-offender after any infringement.

What happens if you get the white ball in pool?

A scratch is when a player pockets the white cue ball at any point during their turn. When this happens, the player who goes next gets a "ball in hand". A ball in hand allows a player to place the cue ball anywhere on the table before making their shot.