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Can you hit the 8 ball first?

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No. In 8 Ball, a player is not allowed to hit an opponent's ball with the cue ball first, however the player may hit his ball first, THEN into an opponent's ball, to sink the 8 ball, so long as the player calls that combination.

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no. you have to hit it at the end. (at least that's how we play where i live.)

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