After a scratch in a game of pool, the cue ball should be placed behind the headstring (imaginary line across the table) for the next player's turn.
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If you hit the 8 ball in and then scratch in a game of pool, you lose the game.
Yes, it is considered a scratch if the cue ball hits the 8 ball in a game of pool.
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.
In the game of pool, a scratch occurs when the cue ball is pocketed or leaves the table.
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.
No, in a game of pool, if you commit a scratch, you cannot hit the cue ball behind the line for your next shot.
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.
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.
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.
Scratching after hitting the 8 ball in pool results in a loss of the game.
The scratch rule in pool or billiards is when a player accidentally moves the cue ball while taking a shot. This results in a foul, giving the opposing player ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot. The scratch rule can impact the outcome of the game by giving the opponent an advantage and potentially leading to them winning the game.