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In a eight ball pool game if you make a ball on the break is a legally pocketed ball. in other words if i make a high ball do i have high balls?
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∙ 15y ago
There is no definitive answer to this question, it basically depends which rules you adhere to. There are at least 3 variations in rule sets applied to 8 ball pool worldwide, however, if like me, you frequent a number of pubs in a number of countries you'll know that it seems like every region of every country has its own variations on the rules.
You may find some useful information here:
www.arseweb.com/rupe/pool/uk_rules.html
If I were playing someone and it was down to me to dictate the rules, then I would say if you only made a red ball (I am more familiar with red/yellow balls so forgive my substitution from here on in) from the break, then yes you would have to nominate red balls. I have, however, also played in places where in the above situation it does not mean you have to be play for red balls, as you legally potted you could still choose whichever you liked and could attempt a shot at a yellow ball, but if you missed this, it would return to an open table situation, whereas had you stuck with red, it would not be open table. I have been in enough bars, and played enough pool to know, there will never be a universal agreement on which rules to apply, unless you are playing in some kind of competition (If you are they will have a rule book anyway), then I'd suggest just asking your opponent beforehand what his/her opinion on the subject is, I find this is the best way to avoid potential bar fights, and other skirmishes over the rules.
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Can you bank on break in eight ball?
Yes. The 8 ball rules under both BCA and APA do not prohibit a bank shot. However, a good break shot in 8 ball will strike the rack with a high level of force and by striking a rail first reduces the speed and impact of the cue ball - so, it is not a good idea. Also, to be a legal break, APA rules require that the cue ball strike the first or second ball in the rack as the first balls struck, and that either a ball is pocketed or 4 numbered balls strike a rail.
Are magic eight balls magic?
No, magic eight balls are just black balls with a little cylinder like hole in the back with a small pyramid with words and blue dye in it. It's just luck that your question to the eight ball turns out right...not magic. You can buy Magic eight balls in many toy shops.
What is the difference between straight-ball and eight-ball?
In eight ball, the aim is to sink your 7 balls followed by the eight ball (black). Your balls are either the bigs or littles. In straight ball, the aim is to simply sink 8 balls of any denomination.
What does the phrase 'behind the eight ball mean?
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Are eight balls lucky?
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What is the function of the eight ball in pool?
It is the most popular game of pool. All 15 balls are racked w/ the 8 ball in the middle. After the rack is broken, the opposing players take stripes or solids after a ball is pocketed.Once all of a person's balls are pocketed the eight ball must be correctly pocketed to win the game. This game is also know as stripes and solids.
What does the phrase 'behind the eight ball' mean?
From the eponymous game, the phrase 'to be behind the 8-ball' means being in a difficult situation.This would seem to obviously stem from the fact that when playing 8-ball, the 8-ball must be pocketed after clearing the player's other seven balls (or, in some variations, that the 8-ball cannot be hit first). To be "behind" this ball would mean that the player has no clear shot at the balls he has left to sink.Other sources suggest the term comes from Kelly Pool and refers to balls behind the 8 ball (i.e. higher in number), or that the black ball is harder to aim.---In the game of '8-ball', as well as many others, the object of the game is, simply, to pocket the 8-ball. Many rules prevent a player from simply shooting 'for' or 'at' the 8-ball directly, such as, for example, a rule stating the balls must be pocketed in numerical rotation, or, perhaps, seven 'stripes' or 'solids' must be pocketed first.Nevertheless, a player behind the ball can still win. If his shot, as well as fulfilling any rule-based requirement, also, while at least one ball is still rolling, pockets the 8-ball.---The game is forfeited if a player's cue ball hits the (black) eight ball first. A 'behind the eight ball' position leaves a player in imminent danger of losing.It means you have a potential problem
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If you have two balls left on the pool table and one is the eight ball and the seven and you put them both in on the same turn the seven before the eight would you win?
No you would lose. The 8 ball cannot be pocketed without it being a foul in the game of 8 Ball unless it is the first ball struck by the cue ball. However, in a "friendly game" that is not being played under BCA or APA or other rules, if you describe the shot, this type of shot may be played for a win if the opponent agrees.
How many striped balls are there in eight ball?
7. The balls run from 9 through 15 and follow the same color pattern as the solid balls 1 through 7.
