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.
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Yes, scratching the cue ball is considered a foul in pool.
In 9-Ball, some play that 3 consecutive fouls is an automatic loss of game.
In pool, scratching occurs when the cue ball is pocketed after hitting the object ball. The penalty for scratching is that the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
In a game of pool, if the cue ball is scratched (pocketed) by a player, the other player gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot. This rule helps prevent players from intentionally scratching to gain an advantage.
The blue ball in the game of pool is the #2.
No, a pool and an 8 ball are not the same thing. A pool typically refers to a swimming pool or a game played on a pool table with balls and a cue stick, while an 8 ball is a specific ball used in the game of pool.
The ball that you intend to play.
The 8 ball
This is not possible in any common game of pool. Only Straight Pool allows the balls to be placed in nearly any position to accomplish this - no other common pool game allows placing the balls in that order. The middle of the rack is in between the second and third row of balls. It appears what is being asked is what ball will be in the 5th ball position, with one ball to left and one ball to the right if all the balls are arranged lowest to highest. This would be the 5 ball. However, Straight Pool requires that the 1 ball and the 5 ball be placed in the corners. Therefore, no pool game allows the balls to be placed in the way required - so, any ball may be in the "middle" position depending upon the game of pool being played.
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