8 player field winner of losers bracket must beat winner of winners bracket twice winner of losers bracket. 5 ft but larger or smaller dimensions are also available. Eight ball rules stipulate if a player fails to break the pool balls on his opening shot it is a foul, forfeits one additional shot to his opponent. 914 By-laws updated 23rd may 2020 page 4 of 37 record of amendments date section no: agm 12 equipment. Pocketing the 8-ball when it is not the legal object ball except on an opening break. 8-ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered 1. Weve structured our rules to be as fair as we possibly can to all of our players, regardless of where they are competing. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 solid colors while the other. Bapto official uk 8 ball pool rules march 2000 - published by the british association of pool operators 1. Note for the purposes of player in control, the frame is not deemed started until the cue ball is. The object of 8-ball is to win by legally pocketing the 8-ball. Triangular-shaped racks are used for eight-ball, straight pool, one-pocket. The world standardized rules for 8-ball by the billiards congress of america. The object of pool is to pot all of your designated balls either stripes or solids and then pot the 8 ball, thus winning the. The game the game shall be known as 8 ball pool, pool or pub pool and referred to in these rules as the game. This article will teach you the basic fundamentals and give you a few key pointers while. Official upa rulebook for amateur 8-ball 2017 edition p.
Failure to strike the head ball or second row of balls does not result in a foul. A fouls when potting the 8-ball exception: refer rule 7. 437 Accidental miscuing is not a foul unless other rules in this section are violated. The following rules have been slightly amended by our. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls. The official rules of the bca pool league are the most extensive set of. The balls are racked randomly with the base of the rack is parallel to the short end of the pool table and is positioned so the ball in the tip of the rack is. The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except: a. Pool billiards - the rules of play effective 1/1/08 3. In the absence of any competition / tournament rules to the contrary, a coin will be tossed or. The game shall be known as 8 ball pool, pool or pub pool and referred to in these rules as the game. 8-ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered. If the eight ball is pocketed or driven off the table on the break, it will be spotted or the balls will be re-racked.
The time allowed rule applies to the break shot see section 8. 8-ball - the head ball or the second row of balls must be struck first. Eightball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls. The game is played with one cue ball and 15 numbered object balls. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls. The object balls are racked with the eight-ball on the spot. 8-ball pool rules setup cue ball break area equipment. 34 As soon as he legally pocketed the ball to start inning eight, he cleared the two fouls. Actions are fouls at pool when included in the specific rules of the game being. 8-ball rules object of the game the game of 8-ball is played with fifteen 15 balls numbered one through fifteen and a cue ball. Eight-ball 8-ball is a game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, 1 through 15. All players must have valid photo id at the tournament. Of americas world standardized rules: 8-ball 1 it is prescribed that.
Each player or team has a group of seven balls: the solid. Rules of play for english 8 ball pool the game is played on a rectangular 6-pocket table with 15 balls 7 yellows, 7 reds and a black 8 ball. The game of eight - ball pool is played with:- 1 a cue ball - being a white ball. 969 8-ball is a call shot game the ball and pocket must be nominated and is played with a cue ball. Bar rules eight ball often called straight 8, much to the chagrin of this author is a call all the details game played with a cue ball and fifteen object. This is a beginners explanation of eight ball pool rules. Pocket the 8-ball before pocketing all of the balls in your group. Winning/losing game: in accordance with apa rule 10 and 11 except the following: a. The other balls are placed in the triangle without purposeful or intentional pattern. The cue ball is potted, or any balls leave the pool table.
Hopefully the pool players in this subreddit can discuss what are the best rules. 8-ball: the game is played with one cue ball and 15 numbered object balls. Touring pros and are intended for amateur use in pool rooms across the nation. 1 continuous pool rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards. Eight ball eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. E pocketing the eight ball on a legal break shot is not a foul. There is no official rule set for bar rules 8-ball, but heres a good summary. If you walk into a bar or a pool hall and you see people playing pool, theres a good chance theyre in the middle of a game of 8-ball. To win a game of 8-ball, a player must legally pocket the eight ball after. Anytime the cue ball goes off the table or otherwise ends up off the. The breaker must strike the 1-ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least. Apa/cpa 8-ball game rules generaldescription-8-ballisplayedwithacueball andnormalrackoffifteen15objectballs. These are not all of the rules of the game of 8-ball, or nearly every. Rules are based on the river city billiard association play by the vnea rules. Pockets the 8-ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls. 8-ball rules billiard congress of america object of the game. 8 ball pocketed on the break: if the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask for a re-rack or have. Bmw billiards-vnea rules - 8-ball official rules of playb ia. 998
The player or team potting their own group of object balls and legally potting the black wins the. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Anyone from shooters lodge calling 8-ball before shooter calls it will be. How to play: 8-ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered 1 through 15. 8-ball classic and -ball shootout season 2 qualifying window opens qualifiers advance to spring regionals july junior championships august world pool. 418 Get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as. The aim of the striker is to legally pocket eight balls before his opponent does. General description - 8-ball is played with a cue ball and normal rack of fifteen 15 object balls. Object of the game: ?8 ball is played with a cue ball and 15. Eight-ball is a pocket billiard game played with 15 object balls and a cue ball.
They must be returned to the table, and placed in accordance with official blackball rules before play. Ninh explains the rules of 8 ball pool - a popular cue sports table game from the usa. Most reputable leagues and tournaments use the table scratch rule. The game of 8-ball is played with fifteen 15 balls numbered one through fifteen and a cue ball. How to play american 8 ball pool in the game you have 15 numbered balls from 1 to 15, plus a cue white ball. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered one 1 through fifteen 15. Combination shots combination shots are allowed, however, the 8-ball cant be used as a first. It is expected that players will always play the game in the true spirit and in a sporting manner. 863 Our goal to create and improve opportunities for pool players. He is, of course, on one foul when he plays the first stroke attempt. Playing the 8-ball when shooting at the 8-ball, a scratch or a foul is not a loss of game unless the 8-ball is pocketed or jumped from the table. The game: the game is played with a cue ball and fifteen pool balls numbered from 1 to 15. Eight-ball is a pool billiards played on a billiard table with six pockets, cue sticks, and sixteen billiard balls: a cue ball and fifteen object balls. 8-ball pool rules csga rulebook updated august 2017 17 18.