Is the 8-ball neutral in pool?

The 8-ball is not neutral. A player is credited with all balls he legally pockets. When a player does not pocket one of his balls but pockets an opponent's ball, he loses his turn. The opponent gets credit for the pocketed ball.

Can you use the 8-ball in a combo?

Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball cannot be used as a first ball in the combination except when the table is open.

Can you hit the 8-ball first in pool?

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 get the 8-ball in in pool?

If the player pockets the 8 ball and commits a foul or pockets it into another pocket than the one designated, the player loses the game. Otherwise (i.e., if the 8 ball is neither pocketed nor knocked off the table), the shooter's turn is simply over, even if a foul occurs.

Does the 8-ball have to go clean in APA?

THE APA 8-BALL FORMAT IS NOT A "CALL POCKET" FORMAT - The APA 8-Ball format is played just like the pro's play 9-Ball on TV. As long as a player does not foul during their shot, and pockets one of their balls (even if it does not go in the intended pocket), they must continue shooting.

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

Is the 8-ball white in billiards?

eight ball, also called stripes and solids, popular American pocket-billiards game in which 15 balls numbered consecutively and a white cue ball are used. Those numbered 1–7 are solid colours; 9–15 are white with a single thick stripe in varying colours; and the eight ball is black.

What is the rule of white ball in 8 ball 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.

Is scratching on the 8-ball a loss?

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.

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

According to the APA, if the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, that player wins. However, if they also scratch, then it is an immediate loss. This is very straightforward and is a simple rule to follow. However, the league can also issue penalties for not breaking correctly, resulting in an illegal break.

What is the 2 shot rule on in 8 ball 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 15 second kiss rule?

The idea is that you kiss them for 15-seconds every day with the expectation of nothing more. No ice cream if you know what we mean – wink, wink. Kissing releases a lot of 'happy hormones' like oxytocin and dopamine, which is probably why when you were dating your partner you were head over heels for them.

What is the three kiss rule?

In the Netherlands it is considered quite normal for Dutch people to greet each other with three kisses on the cheek. It is also custom to do the same again when saying good bye. It's just a friendly way of saying hello and farewell. It's not limited to the Dutch either.

Do you get 2 free shots on the 8-ball?

In this case, you can take two shots to pot the black ball. However, if you and your opponent have potted the corresponding designated object balls, and are chasing the 8-ball, you only get one shot to pot the 8-ball. After your shot, the opponent gets a turn to pot it, and if they fail, the turn comes back to you.

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.

How do you keep winning in 8-ball pool?

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).

What happens if you hit the white ball twice in 8-ball?

Rules for Striking the Cue Ball

The first is that only the tip of the cue is allowed to hit the cue ball. Anything else is a foul and ends the player's turn. Hitting the cue ball twice, or any object ball once, with any part of the cue is also a foul. Push shots are fouls.

What is a 90 10 kiss?

THE FIRST KISS

They talk about the 90-10 rule, where Hitch says, “The secret to a kiss is to go 90% of the way, and then hold… Hold for as long as it takes, for her to come the other 10.” Hitch explains that most guys make the mistake of going all in, at 100%, while his technique makes the girl work for it.

Is it illegal for a 16 year old to kiss a 15 year old in the UK?

In the UK, there is no such thing as a 'legal age gap for dating' as long as the age gap does not cross any age markers involves in sexual offences legislation.

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.

Do you have to hit a rail in 8-ball?

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.

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.