The object ball refers to both the first ball hit by the cue ball and refers to the ball intended to be pocketed, depending upon how the term is used. In most cases, it refers only to the ball that is to be pocketed.
The 8 ball
If the black 8 ball is the object ball and a foul occurs during the shot, the game is over. This foul is loss of game.
If you hit the 8 ball in and then scratch in a game of pool, you lose the game.
No, a pool and an 8 ball are not the same thing. A pool typically refers to a swimming pool or a game played on a pool table with balls and a cue stick, while an 8 ball is a specific ball used in the game of pool.
Yes, you can kiss an object ball off the 8 ball in pool, as long as it's a legal shot according to the game's rules. This means the object ball must first contact the 8 ball and then go into a pocket or hit a rail, depending on the specific rules of the game being played. However, be mindful of the game's rules regarding the 8 ball, especially in games like Eight-Ball and Nine-Ball, as potting the 8 ball prematurely can result in a loss. Always check the specific rules applicable to your game format.
Scratching after hitting the 8 ball in pool results in a loss of the game.
depends on the game, most common are 8-ball in which there are 15.one player plays1-7, the other plays 9-15,then the 8. the other is 9-ball in which there 9. In 9 ball pool you hit the nine ball in last.10 or 16. The three most common pool games are 8 Ball, 9 Ball and Straight Pool. Both 8 Ball and Straight Pool use 15 numbered balls and the cue ball. In 9 Ball, only the first 9 numbered balls are used plus the cue ball.
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When playing pool, scratching on the 8 ball means hitting the 8 ball into a pocket along with the cue ball. This results in an automatic loss of the game.
That is lose of game.
This depends on the specific rules of the game you play. Under BCA and APA Rules the other player gets ball-in-hand.
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