Does a ball have to hit a rail in one pocket?

Either an object ball or a rail may be hit first. However, at least one object ball must be hit in any case and after this contact some ball must still hit at least one rail, so that a correct shot has been made. If a ball is pocketed during the break shot, the break shot is also correct in principle.

What are the rules for 1 pocket pool?

Set up and break

The balls in a one-pocket rack are placed randomly, similar to straight pool and bank pool. Before the break shot , the player breaking (typically after winning the lag or coin flip) chooses a foot corner pocket for the rest of the game; all of that shooter's balls must be shot into that pocket.

Does a 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.

How many balls have to hit a rail on a one pocket break?

On the break, the cue ball may contact either a cushion or any ball in the rack first, but in either case, after contacting at least one ball, an object ball must be pocketed, or the cue ball or at least one object ball must contact a rail, otherwise it is a one foul penalty.

What does one pocket mean in pool?

One-pocket (AKA “one-hole”) is a pool game where each player has a designated corner pocket in which he or she must pocket more than half of the 15 balls to win.

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Can you jump in One Pocket?

If a ball is pocketed in the correct pocket, the player must continue his shot. Jump cues are not allowed in One Pocket.

What happens if a ball falls in a pocket in pool?

If a ball falls into a pocket during or just prior to a shot and it has an effect on the shot, the referee will restore the ball to its original position and the shot will be replayed. Players are not penalized for shooting while a ball is settling.

What is the 8-ball pocket rule?

Eight-Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 (solid colors), while the other player has 9 through 15 (stripes). The player pocketing either group first and then legally pocketing the 8-ball wins the game.

What is the rule for no rail in 9-ball?

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If after the cue ball strikes a legal ball and neither the cue ball nor any other ball hits a rail or is pocketed, it is a ball in hand foul.

Does a ball have to hit a rail in pool?

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.”

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 is the 10-ball pool rule?

Ten-ball (10-ball) is a pool game played with ten balls (1-10) racked in a triangle pattern with the 10-ball in the center. The lowest numbered ball must always be hit first, and all shots must be called (i.e., slop doesn't count). The person who pockets the 10-ball wins the game.

Who invented one pocket?

Hayden W. Lingo (1907-1973), often cited as "the man who invented the billiards game of One Pocket", was a prominent early proponent of the game, and a top player in the United States in the 1940s through the 1960s.

Is middle pocket allowed in pool?

If the last object ball was potted in one of the four corner pockets, the players must pocket the 8-ball in the same pocket. However, if the last object ball was potted in one of the two middle pockets, the players must call one of the middle pockets before potting the 8-ball.

What are fouls in pool?

It is a foul (scratch) if on a stroke, the cue ball is pocketed. If the cue ball touches an object ball that was already pocketed (for example, in a pocket full of object balls), the shot is a foul.

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.

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.

Can you hit the 8-ball in any pocket?

Traditionally, 8 ball is a "call shot" game. That means you have to choose the pocket where you're shooting before taking your shot. If a ball goes into a pocket, but it isn't the called pocket, that would be the definition of slop.

What is the use of pocket rule?

This feature makes it particularly useful for setting router bits, for marking board ends or for working in restricted areas. Small enough to fit comfortably into a pocket, this rule comes with a soft vinyl protective sleeve and makes a handy aid for precision work.

What is Wall ball rules?

Rules: The game of Wall Ball requires one Wall Ball court (face), against which the players hit the ball. The game can be played with two or four players in teams or individual play. The ball, when hit, must bounce once on the ground before it touches the wall. The last person in line is the referee.

What is a foul in 8-ball?

If a player fails to hit the 8-ball while shooting at it, it is a foul and the game continues. When the 8-ball is the legal object ball, a scratch or foul is not a loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or jumped off the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand.

Can you move cue ball off rail?

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.