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 […]
[…] readjust the cue ball to a position behind the head string. b. If the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, it is a win unless the player fouls the cue ball, in which case it is a loss. c. If one or more object balls from one category are pocketed on the break, that becomes […]
Search for: Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Glossary PAGE 82-83-84-85-86 Ball-In-Hand: (1) The advantage given to a player when their opponent scratches or otherwise fouls, wherein the player may place the cue ball anywhere on the table; (2) A defensive move to pass your turn at the table. Bank (Shot): Driving an […]
[…] in the wrong pocket. d. Your opponent fails to properly mark the pocket where the 8-ball is pocketed, and you call loss of game. e. Your opponent fouls the cue ball and pockets the 8-ball. f. Your opponent alters the course of the 8-ball or the cue ball in an attempt to prevent a […]
[…] table and out of your opponent’s line of sight when they are shooting. Do not engage your opponent in conversation while they are shooting. Call your own fouls – do not wait for a foul to be called on you, or to be asked if you committed a foul. Players with integrity call their […]
The rack must be struck before a foul can occur. A player must break from behind the head string for the break to be considered legal; in addition, at least four object balls must be driven to the rails or an object ball must be pocketed. The cue ball may not be shot into a rail before hitting the rack.
[…] inning is not complete, and therefore not marked, until the player (singles) or team (doubles) who lost the lag, and is listed on the bottom, misses or fouls. If a player makes a 9-on-the-Snap or Breaks- and-Runs, mark 9OS or BR instead of zero. NOTE: Mark Complete Innings Only. If a player (singles) or […]
[…] the cue ball is shot away from your opponent’s frozen object ball (8-Ball) / non-lowest frozen ball in the rotation (9-Ball), and the frozen ball moves slightly due to breaking contact with the cue ball, it does not constitute illegal contact, and is not a foul. < Stalemates Fouls > et_search_proccess yes yes Search
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.