Do you lose if you sink the black ball and an opponents ball?

The shooter wins the rack if they sink the black ball, and do not commit a foul under the rules. As it is a free shot, the shooter cannot be called foul under 6.2 Wrong Ball First. They may of course shoot the cue ball into the opponent ball, so that it contacts the black ball and sinks it.

Can you sink an opponents ball and the black ball?

If the player commits a foul the opposing player may proceed to play from where the white lies or play the white from anywhere within the Baulk line. If a ball has left the table resulting in a foul refer to Rule 8. Players may sink their last remaining group ball (or balls) and the black in the same shot.

What happens if you hit the black ball with another ball?

Rules to Follow If You Hit the Black Ball in Pool

If you hit the black ball indirectly, there are no serious consequences. However, it is a foul if you hit and pot the 8-ball before potting the designated object balls.

What happens if you sink the black ball?

The player or team pocketing their group of object balls and legally pocketing the black ball wins the game.

What happens if you sink the black and white ball?

The phenomenon of sinking a cue ball is called a Scratch and results in a penalty, and you lose the turn to the opponent.

The Rules of 8 Ball Pool (Eight Ball Pool) - EXPLAINED!

Do you lose pool if you foul on the black?

Penalty for a foul

Player loses their turn and the opponent has two shots. The first one of these is free. Free shots are not carried over. If a player is on the black, they only get one shot, however this is free.

What is the rule for a stalemate in blackball?

XX – STALEMATE The referee may declare a stalemate if the player and the opponent, during three turns (six consecutive shots), touch no colored balls or the eight ball with the cue ball. In this case, the frame will be re-played. The break will be taken by the same player.

What happens if you pocket your ball and opponents ball in pool?

It is not against the rules if you accidentally pocket an opponent's balls, whether you sink one of your balls or not. The pocketed ball remains pocketed. It is only considered a foul when you scratch and pocket one of their balls. Then both their object ball and cue ball are spotted back on the table.

What happens if you sink the other players ball?

Did you accidentally make one of your opponent's balls in and you're wondering what happens next? The short answer: As long as you hit your ball first and did not scratch, there is no foul. It is simply your opponent's turn now.

Do I lose if I hit an opponents ball in with the 8-ball?

In billiards, if you hit your opponents ball in the game of 8 Ball, instead of the Cue ball, then do you lose? Typically no! Most House Rules consider this to be a foul and you would receive what is known as cue ball in hand.

What is the penalty for hitting another player's ball?

In stroke play only, if both balls lay on the putting green prior to the stroke, the player making the stroke incurs a penalty of two strokes (Rule 19-5a). The moved ball must be replaced (Rule 18-5) and the striking ball is played from where it came to rest. In match play there is no penalty.

Is it a foul to sink opponents ball?

Yes, you can aim directly at your opponent's ball and sink it, but you will lose your turn. You might do this if your opponents ball is blocking a pocket and your balls are so close to the blocked pocket as to make if nearly impossible to pocket your balls into that pocket.

Can you combo off an opponents ball?

COMBINATION SHOTS - Combination shots are legal, but striking the correct ball first is required except in an "open table" situation. The 8-ball is not neutral. A player is credited with all balls he legal1y pockets. When a player does not pocket one of his balls but pocket's an opponent's ball, he looses his tum.

Is scooping the ball illegal 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.

What happens if you accidentally touch a ball with your hand in pool?

NOTE – in some leagues and tournaments, only “cue ball fouls” are penalized. In this case if you accidentally touch or move a ball other than the cue ball, there is no penalty. However, your opponent has the option to return any improperly moved balls back to their original locations.

Can you hit an opponents ball to get your ball in?

Absolutely. According to world pool rules, as long as you play a legal shot (hit your target ball first, and then either pot a ball or touch a cushion), you are fine. There is no foul for sinking an opponents ball.

Why isn't a stalemate a win?

Just like with Checkmate, in a Stalemate the King cannot move—he has no Safe Squares. In fact, a Stalemate happens when there are no legal moves, just like Checkmate. The only difference is that since the King isn't threatened, the attacker can't claim a win and the game is declared a Draw!

Is the same move 3 times a stalemate?

In chess, the threefold repetition rule states that a player may claim a draw if the same position occurs three times during the game. The rule is also known as repetition of position and, in the USCF rules, as triple occurrence of position.

What are all the stalemate rules?

Stalemate is a tie game. Also known as a Draw. 3 ways to stalemate: insufficient material (not enough firepower), no legal moves, and three-fold repetition. Well, there's one more – 50 king moves with no other legal moves – but this almost never occurs outside of scholastic tournaments.

What is a foul on the black ball in pool?

Absolutely. According to world pool rules, as long as you play a legal shot (hit your target ball first, and then either pot a ball or touch a cushion), you are fine. There is no foul for sinking an opponents ball. If you only sink your opponents ball, it's simply their shot next —as if you sunk nothing.

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.

Does it count if you hit your opponents ball before yours in pool?

If you hit your opponent ball first then it's a foul. Which is your opponent can place the cue ball anywhere on the table.

Are there any 2 stroke penalties in golf?

Putting: The penalty for hitting another player's ball while putting on the green is a TWO STROKE penalty to you. It is your responsibility to ask to have the other person's ball marked. It is also a TWO STROKE penalty for hitting the flag that is either on the ground or in the hole while putting.