In the game of pool, a scratch occurs when the cue ball is pocketed or leaves the table.
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No, you do not have to take a scratch in pool in order to win the game.
If you hit the 8 ball in and then scratch in a game of pool, you lose the game.
Yes, you can decline a scratch in pool and continue playing the game.
No, in a game of pool, if you commit a scratch, you cannot hit the cue ball behind the line for your next shot.
In a game of pool, you are allowed to scratch (pocket the cue ball) once without it resulting in a foul. If you scratch a second time during the same turn, it will be considered a foul.
Scratching after hitting the 8 ball in pool results in a loss of the game.
After a scratch in pool, the player who scratched loses their turn and the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table. This gives the opponent an advantage as they can set up their next shot more easily. The scratch can change the momentum of the game and potentially lead to the opponent winning the game.
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.
Yes, it is considered a scratch if the cue ball hits the 8 ball in a game of pool.
If you scratch without hitting the 8 ball in a game of pool, it is considered a foul. This means that your opponent gets ball in hand, allowing them to place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
In the pool scratch game, players must pocket the balls in numerical order, starting with the lowest-numbered ball. If a player scratches (pockets the cue ball) or fails to hit any ball, it is the opponent's turn. The game continues until all balls are pocketed.
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.