What is the position of 8-ball?

The 8 ball must be in the center of the rack (the second ball in the three-balls-wide row). The first ball must be placed at the apex position (front of the rack and so the center of that ball is directly over the table's foot spot ). The two corner balls must be a stripe and a solid.

What is the ball position of 8 ball pool?

The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8-ball in the center of the triangle, the first ball of the rack on the footspot, a stripe ball in one corner of the rack and a solid ball in the other corner.

Does the 8-ball always go in the middle?

The rack is set up with the 8-Ball always in the middle. The two balls on the highest and lowest end must be a stripe and a solid - this is done interchangeably and is randomly assigned every game. All other ball placement in the rack is random and without intention.

Can you put the 8-ball anywhere?

This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere on the table (does not have to be behind the head string except on opening break). This rule prevents a player from making intentional fouls which would put an opponent at a disadvantage.

Does the 8-ball have to go in the opposite pocket?

The pocket for the eight ball must be called, but may be re-selected for each attempt. According to the official rules of the WPA (World Pool Association), the eight ball does not have to be played into the same or opposite pocket of the last pocketed ball. However, such rule variations are quite possible and common.

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What breaks are illegal in 8-ball?

BREAKING - "Breaking safe" or soft is not allowed. For a break to be legal, at least four balls must be driven to the rails or a ball must be pocketed. Otherwise, the balls are re-racked and re-broken by the same player.

How do you make an 8-ball break every time?

Position your body, arms, and cue stick in line with the second ball on either side of the head ball. If you are breaking from the right, you will try to hit the second ball to the right of the head ball. If you are breaking from the left, you will try to hit the second ball to the left of the head ball.

What is 8 balls favorite number?

8-Ball's favorite number (79) is actually a hidden joke, as eight is between 7 and 9, remove eight from 789 and you get 79 (8-Ball's favorite number).

How does 8-ball decide who breaks?

The white ball should be placed anywhere behind the service line on the table. If it is the first game in a match, a coin should be tossed to decide who gets to choose whether to break. After that, the break is taken in turns.

What are the positions of pool balls?

There are no set rules regarding the placement of the balls, however most people use specific corner balls. Typically, players place the one ball in the bottom right corner of the rack, whilst placing the five ball in the bottom left corner of the rack. The rest of the balls should be set up at random.

What is the best cue in 8 ball pool?

The Supreme Cue is the best cue in the game, with every pool skill only one or two bars away from max. Costing 1k Cash, this cue will set the player back a fair bit in real-life money unless they have been playing the long game and saving up the free Cash offered by the game on the home screen.

Do you win in pool if you hit the 8-ball in off 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.

Do you automatically win if you sink the 8-ball on the break?

Legally pocketing the 8-ball on the break wins the game for the breaker. Pocketing the 8-ball on the break with a simultaneous foul results in a loss of game. The table is always open immediately after the break shot.

Can you hit the 8-ball before your ball?

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 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.

How do you lose an eight ball?

Pocketing the 8 ball

If the player knocks the 8 ball off the table, the player loses the game. 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.

What happens if you sink an opponents ball in 8-ball?

It is not against the rules if you accidentally pocket an opponent's balls, whether you sink one of your balls or not. The pocketed ball remains pocketed. It is only considered a foul when you scratch and pocket one of their balls. Then both their object ball and cue ball are spotted back on the table.

Is middle pocket allowed in 8-ball 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 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.