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That depends on which pool game you're playing. In 8-ball, you choose either the solid balls or the stripe balls and must pot those before attempting the 8-ball for the win. In 9-ball, you must pocket the balls in numerical order starting with the lowest numbered ball--potting the 9-ball on a legal shot wins the game. In 14.1, you shoot at anything. In one-pocket, when playing without handicaps, you shoot for any ball and the first player to make 8 balls in his/her designated pocket wins.
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Is it a foul if you hit your opponents ball in pool then pot the black when you have none of your balls left?
Yes. If your object ball is the black 8 ball and it is not the ball that is hit first, it is a foul.
What happens when you pot the black in at pool?
In pool, if you pot the black ball (the 8-ball) before legally pocketing all of your designated balls (stripes or solids), it results in an automatic loss of the game. However, if you successfully pocket the 8-ball after clearing your designated balls, you win the game. It's crucial to call your shot on the 8-ball in many variations of the game.
Total points in a bridge game?
you don't need any points to win a game of pool all you need to do is pot all of the stripe balls if you are potting stripes or pot all of the spot balls if you need to pot them but then it comes down to the black ball and it you pot that after potted the other balls you will win and don't pot the black ball wit the white ball or you lose
What are the pool rules for black ball?
The pool rules for black ball include using a set of 15 red and yellow balls, with the black ball as the game-winning ball. Players must pot their designated color balls before potting the black ball to win the game. Fouls result in the opponent receiving two shots.
What happens when you hit your opponents ball in the pot in pool?
Technically, is a scratch, but most people will just let you put it back.
What is the object ball in a game of 8 ball pool?
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.
What are the rules for scratch pool?
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.
In eight ball pool if the white ball is sunk then the other person sinks their ball on the first free shot how many shots do they have left?
2.They have 2 shots to start off with, and every pot warrants another strike. As soon as they miss, they go down to 1 shot.Just like when you pot in normal play, you get another strike.
Are a pool and an 8 ball the same thing?
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.
What happens if you pot the white ball in pool?
Oh, it's okay friend, we all make mistakes sometimes. If you pot the white ball in pool, it's called a "scratch" or a "foul." Don't worry, it just means your opponent gets ball in hand, and you can use it as a learning experience to improve your game next time. Just remember, there are always happy little accidents in life, and it's all part of the journey.
What is the name of the white ball used in pool?
The white ball used in pool is called the cue ball.
Can you use the blue ball to pot the brown if free ball with no reds on?
No, you cannot do a plant with a free ball. You would have to pot the nominated free ball directly.
