No, in a game of pool, if you commit a scratch, you cannot hit the cue ball behind the line for your next shot.
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Yes, in a game of pool, if you scratch (pocket the cue ball) you must move the cue ball to the "kitchen" (behind the head string) for the next player's turn.
In pocket billiards, a scratch is a slang term to refer to a foul where the cue ball either goes into a pocket or leaves the table. After a scratch, the next player gets "ball-in-hand" with the cue ball. This allows them to place the ball anywhere on the table, or, depending upon house rules or if the scratch occurred on the break, placing it behind the head string. In 8 Ball, if the scratch occurs and the 8 ball is pocketed as well, it is a loss of game - under some House Rules, a scratch when shooting the 8 ball is automatic loss of game.
A ball in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Look up the world standardized rules. According to such the incoming (next player) has the option of a re-rack or a spotting the eight ball. of course there are many regional variants and considering the stakes is important when challenging house rules.
When playing pool, if the cue ball is pocketed or goes off the table after hitting the object ball, it is considered a scratch. The opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot. This gives them an advantage in the game.
Scratching on the break typically results in a foul, where your opponent gets ball-in-hand behind the headstring. You do not automatically lose the game for scratching on the break, but it can give your opponent an advantage.
Yes. It is the same as a scratch. Only if shooting at the 8 ball. If shooting the other balls, the cue ball would be ball in hand to the other player. Depending on the rules of the game it would normaly be behind the diamond line on the breaking end. If playing league rules the cue ball could be placed anywhere on the table as it is done in 9 ball.
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Yes, you can intentionally foul if you wish. Your opponent would get ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the playing surface for their next shot, but sometimes this is the most strategic play. The only caveat would be if you pocket the 8 ball and scratch on the same shot, in which case you would lose the game.
This depends on the specific rules of the game you play. Under BCA and APA Rules the other player gets ball-in-hand.