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The cue ball must be placed prior to the head string. The head string is the imaginary line connecting the second diamonds on the rails at the end the break is made from. The area between the head string and the rail closest to the breaking player is called the "kitchen". The balls are racked at the center of the foot string, at the other end.
Where to place the cue ball wthin the kitchen depends on the game, how well the player is skilled at doing a break shot, and personal preference (usually, where the best chance is to win on the break).
For newer players, the cue ball is best placed close to the rail so that a rail bridge can be used. This can be the fastest and most accurate for newer players.
For players looking for a fast and powerful break without specifically trying to pocket the 8 or 9 ball on the break, the cue ball is placed relatively near the center and close to the head string, as they will strike only the first ball.
For player wanting the best chance of sinking the 8 or 9 on the break, the cue ball will be placed next to, or within a few inches of, the side rail and near the head string. The player will striking both the first and second balls in the rack, proven to have a very high chance of producing a win on the break. Exactly wear to hit, the hit and stroke on the cue ball, and cue ball placement should be studied by watching successful professionals.
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What happens when you sink the object ball and the cue ball?
The person who sunk the cue ball and the eight ball off the break loses.
What is a scratch with the cue ball?
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.
What are the billiards rules regarding scratching the cue ball?
In billiards, scratching the cue ball occurs when the cue ball is pocketed or leaves the table. When this happens, the other player gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
What is a jump break billiards cue?
A jump break cue is a cue that billiard players use to break with and also the same cue breaks down into a jump cue. Traditionally, a break cue is a heavier cue that has a stiff shaft to transfer power from the player to the cue and ultimately to the racked balls on the other side of the table. There is a notion that a thinner shaft will give a "whip" action. this "whip action ismilliseconds after the hit on the cue ball, the shaft is temporally deformed and in another couple milliseconds, the shaft violently returns back to its original straight form. The violent return to its original form is the whip action.The jump portion of the cue is the shaft and the front prong (front 12" of cue behind the shaft and before the handle of the cue) of the cue that separates from the rest of the cue.Legal jumps in billiards are strikes on the upper half of the cue ball. The action of the cue ball is pressed down onto the table and as a reaction, the cue ball squirts in an upward motion leaving the table surface.Jump cues need to be light in weight as to make contact with the cue ball and be off of the it so the milliseconds it takes for the cue ball to respond, it won't be restricted by a jump cue that is still in the way of the cue ball's jump.
Where do you place the ball after scratching in pool?
After scratching in pool, you place the cue ball behind the headstring.
What happens when you scratch and get one in on break?
Scratching on a pool break is considered a foul, resulting in a loss of turn and the incoming player getting ball-in-hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their shot.
What happens if you scratch in pool and sink the cue ball?
If you scratch in pool and sink the cue ball, it is considered a foul. The other player will get ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
What is the penalty for scratching the cue ball in pool according to the scratch rule?
When a player scratches the cue ball in pool, the penalty is that the opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
Can you hit the rail before the cue ball hits the reds off the break?
no
What are the billiard rules regarding scratching the cue ball?
When playing billiards, scratching the cue ball means it goes into a pocket. This results in a foul, allowing the opponent to place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
Where should you place the cue ball after scratching in pool?
After scratching in pool, you should place the cue ball behind the headstring (imaginary line across the table) for the next player's turn.
How fast does a pool ball travel?
On the break, which is the fastest shot, the cue ball can travel 25-27 mph. Also, that is an extremely hard break.
