The choice of stripes or solids is not determined on the break even if balls are made from only one or both groups, because the table is always open immediately after the break shot. On an open table, all illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed. The shooter loses his turn the incoming player is awarded cue ball in hand any balls pocketed remain pocketed and the incoming player addresses the balls with the table still open. However, when the table is open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, it is a foul and no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter. When the table is open, it is legal to hit any solid or stripe first in the process of pocketing the called stripe or solid. Note: The table is always open immediately after the break shot.
When the table is open, it is legal to hit a solid first to make a stripe or vice-versa. (Defined) The table is "open" when the choice of groups (stripes or solids) has not yet been determined. If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8-ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a re-rack or having the 8-ball spotted and begin shooting with ball in hand behind the head string. If the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, breaker may ask for a re-rack or have the 8-ball spotted and continue shooting. If a player jumps an object ball off the table on the break shot, it is a foul and the incoming player has the option of (1) accepting the table in position and shooting, or (2) taking cue ball in hand behind the head string and shooting. Please Note: The incoming player has cue ball in hand behind the head string and may not shoot an object ball that is behind the head string, unless he first shoots the cue ball past the head string and causes the cue ball to come back behind the head string and hit the object ball.Ĥ.7 OBJECT BALLS JUMPED OFF TABLE ON THE BREAK If a player scratches on a legal break shot, (1) all balls pocketed remain pocketed (exception, the 8-ball: see rule 4.8), (2) it is a foul, (3) the table is open. When the breaker fails to make a legal break, it is a foul, and the incoming player has the option of (1) accepting the table in position and shooting, or (2) having the balls re-racked and having the option of shooting the opening break or allowing the offending player to re-break. (Defined) To execute a legal break, the breaker (with the cue ball behind the head string) must either (1) pocket a ball, or (2) drive at least four numbered balls to the rail. (c) Player trailing in game count breaks the next game. The following are common options that may be designated by tournament officials in advance: The winner of each game breaks in the next. Winner of the lag has the option to break.
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 foot spot, a stripe ball in one corner of the rack and a solid ball in the other corner. Any player performing a break shot in 8-Ball may continue to shoot so long as any object ball is legally pocketed on the break. The opening break is not a "called shot". Any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, regardless of whether they belong to the shooter or the opponent. When calling the shot, it is never necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, caroms, etc. Bank shots and combination shots are not considered obvious, and care should be taken in calling both the object ball and the intended pocket. It is the opponent's right to ask which ball and pocket if he is unsure of the shot. In Call Shot, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. The player pocketing either group first, and then legally pocketing the 8-ball wins the game. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 (solid colors), while the other player has 9 through 15 (stripes).
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Please direct questions regarding interpretation of the following, or information on how to receive the current BCA Billiards - The Official Rules and Records Book to the Billiard Congress of America.Įxcept when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the General Rules of Pocket Billiards apply.Įight-Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Any modification or sale of the information herein is strictly prohibited by the laws governing that copyright. WORLD STANDARDIZED RULES: 8-BALL DISCLAIMER: This file contains property copyrighted by the Billiard Congress of America.
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