If any of the following fouls are committed, the penalty is ball-in-hand for the opposing player. Make certain you have ball-in-hand before you touch the cue ball by confirming it with your opponent. Ball-in-hand is the advantage given to a player when their opponent scratches or otherwise fouls, whereupon the player may place the […]
[…] player ready... Game Rules: Accidentally Moved Balls PAGE 49-50 Accidentally moved balls must be replaced, unless any of the accidentally moved balls make contact with the cue ball. If accidentally moved balls make contact with the cue ball, it is a ball-in-hand foul, and no balls get replaced. If the accidental movement occurs between […]
They are: A foul on a legal break will result in ball-in-hand for the opponent. No balls are pocketed; it is the opponent’s turn. An object ball is pocketed; it is still the breaker’s turn.
Coaching is defined as giving advice to a teammate during their turn at the table. What constitutes as coaching is sometimes open to interpretation. Therefore, when your opponent finishes their turn, you are advised not to continue talking to your teammates. Go to the table and begin your turn.
HOW TO SCORE 8-Ball
[…] team matches in order to assist Local League Management in identifying teams with slow play issues. APA’s goal is to have all teams “Home by 11.” 8- Ball – The start time is located in the upper section of the scoresheet, to the right of the Skill Level Chart. The space for the end […]
[…] for: Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... General Rules: Defensive Shots PAGE 31-32 A Defensive Shot is any shot taken without the intent to legally pocket a ball. This definition includes, but is not limited to, shots taken in an attempt to hook the shooter’s opponent. The shooter’s INTENT is the determining factor. Unless […]
9-BALL, How to Win A Game, 8-ball
Glossary for common terms used in APA Leagues and throughout the Official Team Manual and game rules.
[…] ready... Game Rules: Stalemates PAGE 51 In the unlikely event that a game should become stalemated, meaning that neither player can, or wants to, make use of ball-in-hand, the balls are reracked and the player that had the break at the start of the stalemated game breaks again. A game shall be considered a […]