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No, you are not allowed to move the cue ball anywhere on the pool table. According to the rules of the game, the cue ball must be played from a specific spot on the table. Generally, the cue ball will start from the "head string" (near the head of the table) and must be shot from a "frozen" position. It is also not allowed to touch or move the cue ball with any object other than the cue stick. If the cue ball is accidentally moved off the head string, it must be placed back on the head string before the next shot.

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When a player knocks the cue ball into a pocket or off the table. It is called a scratch. The opposing player then can move the cue ball anywhere he/she wants using only half of the table. The ball can then be knocked into one of the balls only on the other side. You can't hit a ball on the same side as the cue ball after it is placed on the table following a scratch.

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Some rules for 8-ball and 9-ball give you "ball in hand" if your opponent scratches or fouls, thus allowing you to place the cue ball anywhere on the table.

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No, you cannot touch or move the cue ball with your hand or cue prior to making the shot.

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