Is there a 3 foul rule in 8-ball?
The opponent legally pockets the 8-ball. IMPORTANT: This rule is not utilized in amateur league play. If a shooter commits a foul three times in a row without making an intervening legal shot, the result is a loss of game. A 3rd foul will result in a loss of game.
What happens when you scratch on the 8-ball?
In the official rules, if you scratch when you are shooting for the 8 ball, your turn is over and your opponent gets the ball in hand. If however, you make the 8 ball in a pocket and then scratch you lose the game.
How was the 8-ball illegally?
A ball is considered illegally pocketed for the following reasons: If you pocket a ball while lobbing another ball off the table (shooting a foul) The object ball that you called does not go into the designated pocket.
Do you lose in pool if you scratch on 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.
Can you combo the 8-ball to win?
Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball cannot be used as a first ball in the combination except when the table is open.
Is the 8-ball Neutral?
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.
Do you lose when you scratch on the 8-ball?
Can you combo with 8-ball?
Can 8-ball be hit first?
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.
Do you win in Pool If you sink 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.