How does scratch work in 8-ball pool?

8-ball scratches happen when you pocket the cue ball while attempting to pocket the 8-ball, but you don't actually sink the 8-ball. You lose if you also pocket the eight-ball. A scratch is also considered a foul in 8-Ball scratch rules, and in most rule versions, it will result in an immediate forfeit.

What is the rule for scratch 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. Touching any object ball with the cue ball while it is in hand is a foul.

Is it a loss if you scratch on the 8-ball?

PLAYING THE 8-BALL.

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.

Is a scratch on the break a loss?

SCRATCH ON A LEGAL BREAK.

If a player scratches on a legal break shot, (1) all balls pocketed remain pocketed (exception, the 8-ball: see rule 9), (2) it is a foul, (3) the table is open.

Does it count if you scratch and make a ball?

APA rules say that if you pocket your ball and then scratch, the ball remains pocketed, and your opponent gets ball in hand. BCA rules state “any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, regardless of whether they belong to the shooter or the opponent.”

Rules for Scratching in Eight Ball Pool

What happens if you scratch but make a ball?

If you make a ball scratch on the break, your opponent will be able to pocket all of the balls that were in play and it is considered a foul. This means that they will then have to restart from their last completed inning (unless it was their turn).

What happens if you scratch?

At first, scratching blocks the itch sensation by temporarily distracting the brain with a mild pain sensation. But then the signals start to get a little confusing: The mild pain sensation causes the brain to release serotonin, the body's natural pain reliever.

What happens if you scratch on the break in 8-ball pool?

In 8-ball pool, players who scratch on break forfeit their turn. Whenever a ball makes it into a pocket, and a player scratches it, that player gets the opposite ball. While these are the rules on break, other rules surround scratches when playing 8-ball pool.

What happens after a scratch in pool?

Break Scratches

A break scratch isn't overly common, but it can happen. If you do scratch on the break, then your opponent will immediately get a ball in hand. However, any balls that are pocketed during the shot will remain pocketed.

How do you lose on a scratch?

You lose if you also pocket the eight-ball. A scratch is also considered a foul in 8-Ball scratch rules, and in most rule versions, it will result in an immediate forfeit. This is true only if both the 8-ball and the cue ball are pocketed in the same shot.

Does hitting the 8-ball first count as a scratch?

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.

What happens if you hit the 8-ball first and then scratch?

The only way(s) player 2 would get ball in hand in the 8 ball is if player one failed to contact the 8 ball with the cue ball first and drive ANY ball to a cushion, or if player one missed the shot on the 8 ball and scratched. If player 1 makes the 8 ball and scratched, it's loss of game.

Do you lose in pool if you scratch on the white ball?

Potting the White Ball

In situations where you sink the cue ball in one of the pockets on the table, it is considered foul. The phenomenon of sinking a cue ball is called a Scratch and results in a penalty, and you lose the turn to the opponent.

Do you lose if you scratch on the bust in pool?

If you pocket the 8 ball and scratch, you lose the game. Regardless of whether or not you hit the 8 ball with the cue ball, if you scratch, the opponent has ball-in-hand.

What are the official rules of 8-ball?

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 a foul in 8 ball pool?

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.

What happens if you make the 8-ball on the break?

Likewise, if you sink the 8 ball on the break, you don't win. You either spot the 8 ball or re-rack. Traditionally, 8 ball is a "call shot" game. That means you have to choose the pocket where you're shooting before taking your shot.

What is the rule for scratch on a break?

If you scratch on the break, your opponent always gets ball in hand and can place the cue ball anywhere on the table. If you also make the 9 ball on the break, the 9 ball gets re-spotted before your opponent continues play. So, the only time you can scratch on the break and lose is when you are playing under APA rules.

What are the rules for the last ball in 8 ball pool?

In standard 8-ball, the player who drops the 8-ball into any pocket wins. In last pocket 8-ball, you must pocket the 8-ball in the same pocket where you put your last object ball. If you were shooting stripes and made your final striped ball in the far right pocket, then that makes it your last pocket.

How long does it take for a scratch to go away?

Most scrapes heal well and may not need a bandage. They usually heal within 3 to 7 days. A large, deep scrape may take 1 to 2 weeks or longer to heal. A scab may form on some scrapes.

What happens if you scratch a lot?

Excoriation disorder, or skin picking, is repetitive, compulsive picking and scratching at the skin, to the point that it causes serious tissue damage. At its extreme it can lead to skin infections, severe bleeding and even skin grafts and surgery to repair the damage.

Is it a scratch if the white ball goes in after the 8-ball?

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.

Do you lose if you hit the cue ball in on the break?

If any balls are sunk on the break, the breaking player continues to shoot. The table remains open after the break regardless of what is sunk on the break. Sinking the cue ball on break is a scratch and passes the turn to the opponent, giving them ball in hand.