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).

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 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).

Where can I put the cue ball?

The incoming player may place the cue ball anywhere behind the head string. The shooting player may shoot at any object ball as long as the base of the object ball is on or below the head string.

Can you put the white ball anywhere in pool?

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.

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Can you move the cue ball off the wall?

Push Cue Ball Away From Wall

You can also use your hands or an object to push the cue ball off of the wall – just be careful not to hit yourself with it.

Where do you put a white ball pool to break?

Player must break with the cue ball positioned behind the head string (behind the second diamonds) in the area commonly referred to as “the kitchen”. This is the rack for a typical game of 8-ball.

What are the rules of cue ball?

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.

Do you lose a game scratching a cue ball without touching the 8?

When shooting at the 8-ball, a scratch or foul is not loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or jumped from the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand. Note: A combination shot can never be used to legally pocket the 8-ball.

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.”

Can you jump the cue ball?

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.

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.

Where is the best place to hit the cue ball on break?

The best place to put the cue ball is close to the center of the table, off to one side by a few inches. This helps direct the most power through the rack. Additionally, if you hit the head ball square, the two balls in the second row have a decent chance of making it into the side pocket.

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.

Does hanging pool cue straighten it?

One of the good advantage of hanging your cues is that helps a lot on straightening your cues and maintain it !!! If your cues are crooked, do not throw them away or find some cue masters to fix it yet. Find a damp place or spray the cue liberally with water and add some weight to the cue butt. Then Hang it.

Why is scooping the cue ball illegal?

But why are scoop shots 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.

What's a double kiss?

(cue sports) The event of the cue ball making contact twice with the object ball. The second contact normally occurs after one or both balls have bounced off a cushion, and is not normally intentional.

How fast can you hit a cue ball?

The speed of break shots ranged from 22 to 26 MPH, the average being 24 MPH. The top speed of 26 MPH was recorded for several break shots by Mike Sigel. At this speed, the cue ball reached the one ball in 0.12 seconds.

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.