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Do you have to move the cue ball after scratching in a game of pool"?
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.
What is a scratch with the cue ball?
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.
What does ball in hand mean if you scratch on the 8 ball?
A ball in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Do you lose if you scratch on last ball before the 8 ball?
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.
Can you explain the rules and consequences of a cue ball scratch in a game of pool"?
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.
If you scratch on the break do you lose?
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.
What happens in 8-ball if you only have the 8ball left and hit it in and the cue ball goes off the table?
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.
What game are you playing if you're behind the eight ball?
Pool
What game are you playing if you're behind the 8 ball?
Pool
What happens when you scratch and make a shot on a normal ballin 8 ball game do u spot the ball?
you loose your turn and your opponent gets to use the q ball to his adventage
Can you deliberately scratch on the eight ball if no other shot is avalibal?
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.
In 8 ball pool what happens when you scratch the cue ball but do not sink the object ball?
This depends on the specific rules of the game you play. Under BCA and APA Rules the other player gets ball-in-hand.
