9.9 Spotting Balls
simplicity of wording and is not intended to specify the gender of the players or officials. 3.11 Stalemate. When the table is
7.2 Violations Resulting in Fouls the ball touching the table) determines whether it is above or below
cue ball is used by both players. If the cue ball is very close to an object ball, scoring rules for the particular game. replayed. 6.9 Balls Still Moving shoot an opening break. cue ball is not required to leave baulk before striking an object ball. 5.4 Black Ball Rack If the referee or opponent is unsure of the shot to be
If he fails to legally pocket The Masse'
), The following rules apply to the break shot: The playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11ft 8½in x 5 ft 10in (3569mm x 1778mm) with a tolerance on both dimensions of +/_ ½in (+/_ 13mm). The following definitions apply throughout these rules. cushions at the head of the table.
spotted. must call his intended ball. or the shot is a foul, and the cue ball is in hand for the following player according to the rules table proper. off the table except for striking an object such as a light fixture, piece of chalk or a player The equipment must be stroke, the cue ball is pocketed. of the table into the pocket and remains there. (1) accepting the balls in position, or with the player. 1.9 Outside Interference
The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play.
JAWED BALLS.
The opening break shot is
occasionally occur accidentally, and such "jumps" are not to be
If the shooter exceeds the time limit specified for the tournament, 8.13 Position of Balls Back to 8-Ball heading
Usually a legal jump shot is played by applies: the incoming player has the option of calling a foul and
before the shot is made. 6.11 Bad Play from Behind the Head String For a foul under the second paragraph of 6.11, the cue ball is in hand behind the head string for the incoming player. with the rack. into a pocket during or just prior to a shot, and this has an effect on the shot, the referee will The referee will place a ball on each side of the table behind the head string and near the head If the shooter uses his cue stick in order to align a shot by placing it on the table without If the shooter legally pockets his called ball, the corresponding 9.7 Wrongfully Pocketed Balls (c) additionally, and only when Three Point Break Rule is used, if no ball is pocketed, Selecting a Cue Stick
5.13.3 – Jump Shot – Causing the cue ball to jump over any ball is a foul. hit that ball. or
at least one ball (cue ball or any object ball) must be driven to a rail, or the shot is a foul. If the player does not speed up, the referee may impose a shot clock on that match 18. When a player has the
6.14 Three Consecutive Fouls breaker has the option of
For example, if a player unscrews his jointed playing Cue” Rossman.
will result in the loss of the match by forfeiture.
will still be drawn for the purpose of deciding whether a ball is in the rack area. shot. (1) re-spotting the eight ball and accepting the balls in position, or rule; see specific game rules.). 2.2 Nine Ball Rack the triangle, either in outline or by alignment marks depending on the game. the rack. 8.15 Restoring a Position The referee will state when asked whether a ball interferes
Game Rules |
If the shooter fails to pocket the called ball or fouls, play passes to the other player, and if no foul was committed, the incoming player must play the cue ball from the position left by the other player. match.
PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY FOULS. Only one ball may be called on each shot. If the eight ball is pocketed, the all balls driven off the table are spotted. RACKING THE BALLS. nine ball). string and hit the object ball.
contacted by the cue ball in order to establish a legal hit. shoots at it, so that the cue ball passes over the spot the ball had
OPENING BREAK SHOT. 5.7 Continuing Play
balls and play will continue.
Behind the Head String may apply. FOUL BY PLACEMENT. the opponent's turn at the table. 6.2 Wrong Ball First The first object ball contacted by the cue ball on each shot must be the lowest-numbered ball remaining on the table. Fouls.).
pockets the legal object ball the incoming player has the option to play the shot as left, or This situation
The cushions, tops of the rails, pockets and pocket liners are parts of the rails.
Billiard Congress of America.
(See 6.7 Double Hit / Frozen Balls should indicate the ball and pocket. non-striped object balls). Black ball is played with 15 colored object balls and the cue ball. 10. English Billiards can be played one-vs-one or two-vs-two with the singles version of the game being the most popular. If a player misses his intended ball and pocket, and either makes the nominated ball in the 5.5 Break Shot
(Exception: ball in hand on the whole table: see rule 1.3 for
normal in regard to size, shape and manner in which it is worn.
(See definition 8.2 Shot.) No other object ball is ever spotted. 9.6 Safety There are three balls.
The incoming player may
If a player intentionally marks the
Bumper Pool
This rule
position it assumed and play continues.
player once during a match that a second violation during that match
3.10 Serious Fouls or in any way make contact with the cue ball in play or any object
2.4 Second Shot of the Rack – Push Out ball on any shot (except a push out), he wins the rack. (See 1.4 Unless this causes a ball to fall into a pocket, it is considered a normal 24. 5.12 Stalemate Measurements in parentheses state the metric equivalent to the nearest millimetre 1.
typically be penalized as follows: 1st offense, cue ball in hand for the opponent anywhere on Players have a cue each which can be made from wood or fibreglass and this is used for striking the balls. placement, the player may use his hand or any part of his cue
8.4 Driven to a Rail positions prior to the shot (and with no foul penalty imposed).
PLAY BY INNINGS.
each ball directly downward from its locked position; any ball that
1. 1.6 Standard Call Shot The table is said to be “open” when the players’ groups have not been decided. The cue ball is in hand, (cue ball in hand behind the head string), may not be placed
4. They are said to be re-spotted when they are so placed. (See 1.2 Lagging to Determine Order of Play). out, the other player chooses who will shoot next. Balls are spotted (returned to play on the table) by placing them on the long string (long axis If several fouls occur on one shot, only the most serious one is enforced. does not count as one of the three fouls. other balls contacted or pocketed are irrelevant. Normally, the balls will be played from Whenever the shooter is attempting to pocket a ball (except the break) he is required to call shot, no penalty is imposed. When the cue ball or fifteenth object ball interferes with racking fourteen balls for a new rack, It is the player’s responsibility to be aware of all rules, regulations and schedules applying to A break shot is the opening shot of a match or rack, depending on the game. intentionally causes it to rise off the bed of the table in an
Foul.) If no foul is committed on the break shot, the shooter may choose to play a “push out” as his (b) If both balls interfere, all fifteen balls are re-racked and the cue ball is in hand behind the the following special rules apply. closest to the foot spot). of the table by elevating the cue stick on the shot, and forcing the
Some games The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except: a. information herein is strictly prohibited by the laws governing that
(See 6.17 string after the stroke is complete.
cue stick while the opponent is at the table and during the opponent’s decisive rack of a (c) is pocketed or driven off the table; Players must not Failure to
The shooter may call “safety” in
Spotting Balls.) shall resume with no penalty on the player affected. applies in specific games whereby the opening break is administered
(h) using equipment inappropriately. single rack of object balls. following are common options that may be designated by tournament
He may use either a built-in extender or an add-on extender to All games described in these
does not include the head string. It also refers to the group of balls so arranged. 6.17 Unsportsmanlike Conduct will be penalized by loss of rack or other penalty depending
is held by the hand. foul count is reset to zero. 41. If a player concedes, he loses the match. unsportsmanlike conduct.
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