Is scratching a foul in 9-ball?

If the shooter makes the 9-ball on the break and fouls or scratches, the 9-ball (and only the 9-ball) is spotted. If the shooter is shooting at the object ball and plays it into the 9-ball and pockets the 9-ball, but scratches or otherwise fouls in the process, the 9-ball is spotted.

What happens if you scratch on the 9?

4. Making the nine ball on the break is an automatic win for the player breaking. However, if the cue ball is scratched when making the nine ball, the nine ball is respotted. (Using another stripe from tray.)

What happens if you scratch on the break in 9-ball?

After a player scratches on the break shot, the incoming player cannot play a push out. 6. FOULS. When a player commits a foul, he must relinquish his run at the table and no balls pocketed on the foul shot are respotted (exception: if a pocketed ball is the 9-ball, it is respotted).

Is a scratch a foul?

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 a scratch a ball in hand foul?

5. 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).

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Is a scratch considered as a cut?

A cut (laceration) goes through it. A scratch or scrape (wide scratch) doesn't go through the skin. Cuts that gape open at rest or with movement need stitches to prevent scarring. Scrapes and scratches never need stitches, no matter how long they are.

What are the official rules of 9-ball?

UPA 9-Ball Rules. The object of 9-ball is to win by legally pocketing the 9-ball. The cue ball must strike the lowest numbered ball first for a legal hit to occur. After the lowest ball is struck, either the cue ball or any numbered ball may hit the 9-ball into any pocket for the win.

What is the rule if you scratch on the break?

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.

Do you loose if you scratch on a break?

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.

What is the best break in 9-ball?

Start From the Side with a Square (Center) Hit

If you are a fan of 9-ball tournaments, you will see most professionals choose to break from the side. This technique is also called a cut break. It brings a lot of advantages: It can help to have a golden break – the best break: pocket the 9-ball in one shot.

What is a golden break in 9-ball?

The break consists of hitting the 1-ball, with the attempt to pocket any ball. If the nine-ball is successfully potted, the player automatically wins the rack. This is sometimes known as a golden break .

Do you lose if you sink the 9-ball?

If a player sinks the 9 Ball on their break, they will automatically win. This is referred to as the "Golden Break." If both the 9 Ball and the Cue Ball are sunk on break, the 9 Ball is spotted back to its original position and the other player is given Ball in Hand.

Can you combo the 9-ball to win?

All you need to do is be the one who sinks the 9 ball. Going in order, the nine ball is going to be the last ball on the table. You can also win by sinking the nine on a combo as long as the first ball you hit is the lowest number ball on the table. That's the basics.

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.

Can a scratch be a scar?

Hultman says, “Scarring can come from cuts — these are the most common injuries. But scrapes and burns can leave scars as well. Scars are more likely in injuries where the skin is not just cut but also crushed or otherwise damaged. Clean cuts can heal very well if they're washed out and treated to avoid infection.”

What are scratches considered?

Scratches: These are slight injuries that happen when a sharp object, like a fingernail or thorn, scrapes along your skin the way a pencil scrapes across paper.

Can you intentionally scratch in pool?

Define scratch in pool

Simply put, if you put the cue ball in one of the six available pockets on the pool table, it is a Scratch. This may be intentional or an accidental potting of the cue ball. Nevertheless, it is considered a foul and the player who commits the scratch loses his or her turn.

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.”

Do scratches count as damage?

If you get into an accident with someone, your car insurance liability coverage will pay for any damages that you are liable for, including scratches. If you are driving someone else's car and it gets scratched, you can still file a claim and your liability insurance should cover you.

Do you lose if you hit the 8-ball in 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.