When a player scratches after hitting the 8-ball in pool, the opponent gets the ball in hand. This means the opponent can place the cue ball anywhere on the table before taking their shot.
In a game of pool, "ball in hand" means you can place the cue ball anywhere on the table before taking your shot. "Scratch" means you pocket the cue ball or it doesn't hit any balls. If you scratch, your opponent gets ball in hand.
Under most rules if you fail to hit your object ball it is a foul, not a scratch. The foul will mean ball-in-hand to your opponent.
In billiards, the scratch pool rules state that if a player pockets the cue ball or causes it to leave the table during their turn, it is considered a scratch. This results in the opponent getting ball-in-hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
This depends on the specific rules of the game you play. Under BCA and APA Rules the other player gets ball-in-hand.
A ball in the hand is worth two in the bush.
In pool, a scratch occurs when the cue ball is pocketed or fails to hit any other ball on the table. When a scratch happens, the player's turn ends, and the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
In scratch pool, players must pocket all their balls without scratching (sinking the cue ball) and then sink the 8-ball to win. Fouls result in a loss of turn or ball in hand for the opponent.
In scratch pool, players must hit the cue ball into the object balls in numerical order. If a player fails to hit the correct ball first, it is a scratch and the opponent gets ball in hand. The game is won by pocketing all the object balls in order.
In pool, the scratch rule states that if the cue ball is pocketed or leaves the table during a shot, it is a foul. The opponent then gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
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.
In pool, a scratch occurs when the cue ball is pocketed after hitting the object ball. When a scratch happens, the player's turn ends, and the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot. This can significantly impact gameplay as it gives the opponent an advantage in positioning the cue ball for their shot.
After scratching in pool, the player's turn ends and the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.