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.

Do you get a free ball on the black in pool?

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 get a free ball on the Colours?

Think of it this way.... any colour may be legally potted one time and one time only (stays in pocket) in the final colour sequence (yellow-green-brown-blue-pink-black) but a "colour" can be potted and re-spotted any number of times when used as a free ball.

Can you hit any ball on 2 shots in pool?

No such thing as 2 shots.

This rule is new to 8-ball and has been borrowed from 9-ball. Combination shots are legal – taken from Blackball rules, a player can legally pot any opponent's ball on the basis that they strike a ball of their own first and also pot any of their own balls on the same shot.

Can you get out on a free ball?

2 of the playing conditions is clear: "For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball". In other words, the only way a batter can get out on a free hit is either by being run out, for obstructing the field, or hitting the ball twice.

114. Rule Scenarios - Free ball situations

Can you be penalized for leaving your ball in the hole?

The ball in the hole can be removed by anyone, not just Larry, but there is no penalty for letting this sleeping dog lie.

What is the rule of ball out?

Ball Out of Play

The ball is out of play when: It has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line, whether on the ground or in the air. Play has been stopped by the referee. When playing indoors, it hits the ceiling.

What is the rule for 1 shot in pool?

First, here are some important definitions: legal shot: With a legal stroke and no foul, you must contact a legal OB and then something (CB or OB) must be driven to a cushion or be pocketed. legal stroke: a single hit of the cue tip on the CB with a forward stroking motion of the cue stick.

Are scoop shots 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 is the 2 shot carry rule?

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.

Can you use the black ball as a free ball?

The black ball cannot be used as an 'on' ball to pot an object ball, unless a foul has been committed and it is a free shot. Given these exceptions, if a player pots a ball or balls from a single group the player is 'on' that group for the duration of the frame. The opposing player is designated the opposite group.

What is a free ball?

noun. : a ball other than a legal forward pass that is not dead and not in the possession of any player in a football game and that may be recovered by either side.

Do you have 2 shots on the black in pool?

If a player is on the black, they only get one shot, however this is free. b. A free shot: A player must hit a ball. Failing to do this results in the loss of the subsequent shot and the opponent having two shots.

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.

Can you put the white ball anywhere in pool?

Even if a player performs a Scratch, the opponent can move the white ball anywhere behind the head string for their next shot. This rule differs in tournaments where players can move the white ball anywhere on the table for their next shot, not just behind the head string.

Are jump shots legal in 8-ball?

9.7 Jump Shots

It is legal to cause the cue ball to leave the surface of the table by elevating the butt of the cue and, with a downward stroke, forcing the cue ball to rise off the playing surface. For the shot to be legal only the cue tip may touch the cue ball—the shot must not be “scooped” by the ferrule or shaft.

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).

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.

Do slop shots count in pool?

if you hit one of your balls first and pocket one of your balls, you keep shooting (i.e., “slop” counts). safeties are considered “dirty pool.”

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.

What is the 3 point rule in pool?

The 3-point break rule is in effect. For a break to be legal a player must drive 3 object balls past the head string, or a combination of 3 pocketed balls and balls above the head string. Failure to execute a legal break is not a foul.

What is the 2 hit rule in pool?

"A double hit is an illegal shot involving the tip of the cue stick coming into contact with the cue ball twice during the execution of a single shot. This foul may occur through double clutching the cue ball, or in situations where the cue ball is nearly frozen to the object ball or rail.

Can I hit a ball that is out of bounds?

What to Do When Ball Is Lost or Out of Bounds. If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player must take stroke-and-distance relief by adding one penalty stroke and playing the original ball or another ball from where the previous stroke was made (see Rule 14.6).

Can you score on a goal kick?

A goal may be scored directly from a goal kick, but only against the opposing team; if the ball directly enters the kicker's goal a corner kick is awarded to the opponents.

Does the entire ball have to cross the line?

A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, provided that no offence has been committed by the team scoring the goal.