Can you hit the 8 ball first?

Answer 1

No. In 8 Ball, a player is not allowed to hit an opponent's ball with the cue ball first, however the player may hit his ball first, THEN into an opponent's ball, to sink the 8 ball, so long as the player calls that combination.

Answer 2

no. you have to hit it at the end. (at least that's how we play where i live.)