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If by "standard 8 ball" you mean "world standardize 8-ball" rules by the BCA, then the following rules apply.
Under the "World standardized" 8-ball Rules published (Version 21/12/2007) by the BCA, it states the following:
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Rule 3-3 Break Shot
(e) Pocketing the eight ball on a legal break shot is not a foul. If the eight ball is pocketed, the breaker has the option of
# re-spotting the eight ball and accepting the balls in position, or # re-breaking.
(f) If the breaker pockets the eight ball and scratches (see definition 8.6 Scratch), the opponent has the option of
# re-spotting the eight ball and shooting with cue ball in hand behind the head string; or # re-breaking.
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So under the BCA rules, its neither a win nor a loss.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. If you scratch on the 8 you lose.
ADD: Absolutely incorrect. If you scratch on the 8 ball, it is simply a foul. unless of course you ALSO make the 8, in which case it is a loss of game.
Many self proclaimed "knowlegeable" people in the sport of pool are actually just somewhat ignorant. I suspect the first answer was well intentioned, but this player probably plays in some league where they have incorporated this rule as an exception, or a concession, reflecting the lower standard of players and their knowledge.
It is a rampant problem within the pool community, because so many people are involved with leagues. However, I do feel that the benefits of the huge new base of players generated from leagues does outweigh the prevalence of poor information available regarding the rules.
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∙ 14y agoYes, the cue ball must always remain on the table.
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∙ 9y agoIf you intentionally pocket the eight ball and it is your last object ball it is a win. If you hit the eight ball into a hole while you still have other balls to pocket, then you auto lose.
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∙ 11y agoUnder the APA Rules, the most used in North America, this is loss of game. Under most House Rules in the US, this is loss of game.
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∙ 11y agoA loss
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