- The
Spirit of the Game
The
Game is known as Eight-Ball Pool. It is expected that players will
always play the game in the true spirit and in a sporting manner.
The Referee will take whatever action is necessary to ensure that
the spirit and rules of the game are observed.
- Equipment
The
Game of Eight-Ball Pool is played with:-
- A
"Cue Ball" - being a white ball.
- Fifteen
"Object Balls" - consisting of:-
- "Colours"
- being a group of seven red balls, (or balls numbered 1 to 7)
and a group of seven yellow balls (or balls numbered 9 to 15).
- The
"Eight-Ball" - being a black ball marked with a number "8".
- A
six pocket rectangular Pool Table with general characteristics
as follows:-
- The
cloth will be marked with a "Spot" at the position where a
straight line drawn diagonally from the centre of a side
pocket to the centre of a corner pocket would intersect with a
straight line drawn diagonally from the centre of the opposite
side pocket to the centre of the other corner pocket.
- The
cloth will be marked with a "Baulk Line", being a straight
line, drawn from cushion to cushion, parallel to, and one
fifth of the length of the table from, the face of the cushion
that lies the greatest distance from the Spot.
- Definitions
- Shot:
A "Shot" begins when all balls stop moving from the previous
Shot. A player "Plays a Shot" by striking the Cue Ball with the
tip of the cue. A "Shot" ends when all balls stop moving from
the current Shot.
- Play:
To "Play" an Object Ball is to play a shot that results in the
Cue Ball's first contact with another ball to be with that
Object Ball. To "Play" the Cue Ball is to strike it with the tip
of the cue.
- Ball
On: At any time during a frame, a ball "On" is any Object Ball
that the player may play without incurring a penalty.
- Pot:
A ball is "Potted" when it leaves the bed of the table, enters a
pocket and remains in that pocket.
- Visit:
A "Visit" comprises one shot or a series of shots. Each visit
lasts until the player fails to pot a ball "On". (Or until a
foul is committed or the frame ends)
- Turn:
A players "Turn" at the table comprises one visit or, after most
fouls committed by the opponent, two visits.
- Frame:
A Frame is one game of Eight-Ball Pool between two players or
two pairs of players. A Frame is played from the opening break
and usually through until the Eight-Ball is potted. (Note: there
are other ways that a frame may end - see "Loss of Frame")
- A
player may concede a frame at any time.
- Match:
A Match is a predetermined number of frames of Eight-Ball Pool
between two players, two pairs of players or two teams of
players.
- Player
in Control: A player (and the player's partner in doubles) is
deemed to be "In Control" of the frame from the time that the
balls stop moving from the final shot of an opponent's turn
until the balls stop moving from the final shot of the player's
turn. There can be no instance, once a frame has commenced, that
someone is not in control.
- Object
of the Game
- The
object of the game is to win by being the first player to Pot a
group of Colours in any order and in any pockets and then Pot
the Eight-Ball in any pocket.
- When
"On" a group of Colours, potting more than one ball of that
Colour in the same shot is allowed. But a separate shot must be
played to pot the Eight-Ball and win the game.
- Playing
from Baulk
- Baulk
is the rectangular area of the table that is bordered by the
Baulk Line and the three cushions at that end of the table.
- When
playing from Baulk:-
- The
centre point of the Cue Ball must be in Baulk when a shot is
played. (If the centre point of the Cue Ball is directly on
the Baulk Line it is not deemed to be in Baulk.)
- The
Cue Ball can be moved into position by hand or with the shaft
of the cue, but when touched by the tip of the cue, a shot is
deemed to have been played.
- The
Cue Ball may be played in any direction.
- If
a player wishes to play from Baulk after a “Foul Snooker”,
“Foul Jaw Snooker” or "Time Foul":- The player must verbally
advise the referee of this choice and the referee will then
recover the Cue Ball and hand it to the player or place it on
top of, and in the centre of, the cushion at the Baulk end of
the table for the player to retrieve by hand.
- After
an "In Off", “Foul Snooker”, “Foul Jaw Snooker” or "Time Foul"
the player must endeavour to position the Cue Ball so as not
to create a Foul Snooker. If the player claims a Foul Snooker
from Baulk, the referee may choose to move the Cue Ball around
to determine if there is any position in Baulk where the
player would not be Foul Snookered. Whether such a position is
found or not, the referee will announce the result and hand
the Cue Ball back to the player or place it on top of, and in
the centre of, the cushion at the Baulk end of the table for
the player to retrieve by hand.
- The
Break
- The
Object Balls are racked with the Eight-Ball on the Spot.
- In
the absence of any competition / tournament rules to the
contrary, a coin will be tossed to determine which player will
break. If a series of frames is to be played (A Match), the
break of each subsequent frame will alternate.
- The
first shot of a frame is called the "Break". To "Break", the Cue
Ball is played at the triangle of Object Balls from Baulk. The
frame is deemed to have commenced the instant that the Cue Ball
is played
-
- The
Break will be deemed a "Fair Break" if:-
- At
least one Colour is potted. AND/OR
- Four
Object Balls (at least) are driven to a cushion.
- If
the Break is not a Fair Break it is a Non-Standard Foul and:-
- The
opponent is awarded two visits.
- The
balls are re-racked.
- The
opponent re-starts the game and is under the same obligation
to achieve a Fair Break.
-
- If
the Cue Ball is potted on a Fair Break it is a Non-Standard
Foul that is penalised by the turn passing to the opponent.
- If
the break is not a Fair Break and the Cue Ball is potted,
the penalty for failure to perform a Fair Break applies.
(See (b) above).
- If
the Eight-Ball is potted on any break, the balls are re-racked
and the same player will break again. When the Eight-Ball is
potted on the break, all other aspects of the shot are ignored.
(Except if a Serious Foul or breech of the "Spirit of the Game
occurs)
- Legal
Shot
- On
all shots, the player must:-
- Cause
the Cue Ball's initial contact with a ball to be with a ball
"On", AND THEN
- Pot
a ball "On" OR; Cause the Cue Ball or any Object Ball to
contact a cushion.
- Failure
to play a Legal Shot is a Standard Foul.
- Exceptions:
- On
the Break, the conditions of a Legal Shot do not apply. {See
(F) The Break}
- When
playing out of a Total Snooker a player is only obliged to
meet the conditions of (1)(a) above.
- Definition:
A player is in a Total Snooker when it is impossible to play
any part of any of the player's own Colour by way of a
"straight line" shot. Leaving an opponent in a Total Snooker
is not a foul.
- If
a player believes that a Total Snooker exists, the player
may ask the referee for a ruling.
- If
the referee rules that a Total Snooker exists, the player's
obligations under the "Legal Shot" rule are relaxed as
follows:- The player need only cause the Cue Ball's initial
contact to be with a ball "On". The requirement to pot a
ball and / or cause a ball to strike a cushion is waived.
- Interpretations:
- If
the Cue Ball's initial contact is with an Object Ball that is
touching a cushion, simply forcing that Object Ball into the
same cushion does not constitute a Legal Shot.
- If
the Cue Ball and an Object Ball are touching the same cushion,
simply forcing the Cue Ball and / or that Object Ball into the
same cushion does not constitute a Legal Shot.
- Deciding
Colours
- General
- When
Colours have not been decided the table is deemed to be
"Open". When the table is open a player may play at either
group of Colours.
- Colours
can never be decided on a foul shot.
- Once
Colours are decided, the player remains "On" that coloured
group for the duration of the frame. The opponent remains "On"
the opposite coloured group.
- Playing
a shot after neglecting to nominate a choice of Colours is a
Standard Foul. Any balls potted on such a shot are left in the
pocket and ignored for the purpose of deciding Colours.
- On
the Break
- If
no Colours are potted on the break the table is "Open".
- If
one or more Colours are potted on the break the player then
has a right and obligation to verbally advise the referee of a
choice of Colour before proceeding. Failure to do so is a
Standard Foul. If a player is fouled under this rule the
opponent faces an "Open" table.
-
- If
the player nominates a Colour that was potted on the break,
the player is on that colour no matter what happens next.
- If
the player nominates a Colour that was not potted on the
break, to be on that Colour, the player must pot a ball of
that Colour on the next shot.
- After
the Break
- If
a player pots one or more balls of the same Colour, the player
is then "On" that Colour.
- If
a player pots one or more balls of different Colours, the
player then has a right and obligation to verbally advise the
referee of a choice of Colour before proceeding. Once a colour
is nominated in these circumstances, the player is on that
colour no matter what happens next. Failure to nominate is a
Standard Foul. If a player is fouled under this rule, the
opponent faces an "Open" table.
- Time
Allowed
- A
player has a maximum of sixty seconds to play each shot.
- The
Referee will start timing when all balls have come to rest from
the previous shot.
- If
the first thirty seconds elapses before a shot is played, the
referee will call "Thirty Seconds" as a warning to the player.
This call must be made the instant the thirty seconds has
expired. A Referee should not postpone the call because it
appears that the player is about to play a shot.
- If
a shot is not played within sixty seconds it is a Non-Standard
Foul. The incoming player is awarded two visits from:-
- Where
the Cue Ball lies, or, if the player wishes
- From
Baulk.
- The
referee may decide to grant "Time Out", being a period when
timing ceases:-
- At
the request of a player. (For example, something is
obstructing the player or the player needs to leave the
playing area.) and / or
- Because
the referee deems that it is warranted. (For example, the
referee may call time out when making a close foul snooker
decision or when searching for a piece of equipment requested
by the player.)
- When
the referee has racked the balls the referee will call “Time
Running”. The oncoming player then must play the break shot
within 60 seconds.
- Fouls
There
are four types of foul. Standard Fouls, Non-Standard Fouls, Serious
Fouls and Loss of Frame Fouls. A player can only be penalised for
one foul at a time. If two or more fouls are committed during a
shot, the foul that carries the most severe penalty will
apply. Exceptions:
- In
the case of a Serious Foul and a Time Foul, the incoming player
has the right to "Ball in hand". The penalty for a Time Foul
still applies, even though a Serious Foul has been called and
applied.
- In
the case of a Serious Foul and a Foul Break, the incoming player
has the right to "Ball in hand". The penalty for a Foul Break
still applies, even though a Serious Foul has been called and
applied.
- Standard
Fouls
Standard
fouls are to be called by the referee as soon as they occur and the
fouled player is in control, until all balls from that shot come to
rest. The referee then awards two visits to the opponent.
- Potting
the Cue Ball - "In Off" { except on a Fair Break - see (F) The
Break (4)(c)(1) }. The incoming player plays from Baulk { see
(E) Playing from Baulk (d)(1) }
- Playing
from outside Baulk when obliged to play from Baulk. { see (E)
Playing from Baulk (2)(a) }
- Potting
an opponent's ball. (except, when it is the properly nominated
ball following a Foul Snooker or Foul Jaw Snooker)
- Failing
to cause the Cue Ball's initial contact with a ball, to be with
a ball "On".
- Accidentally
striking the Cue Ball with any part of the cue other than the
tip.
- Accidentally
striking an Object Ball with any part of the cue.
- Playing
a shot before all balls have come to rest from the previous
shot.
- Playing
a shot before any balls that require spotting, have been
spotted.
-
- Touching
the table while having a cigarette (lit or unlit) in hand or
mouth.
- Causing
a cigarette (lit or unlit) to touch the table or enter the
space directly above the table.
- Touching
the table while having a beverage container in hand.
- Causing
a beverage container or beverage to touch the table or enter
the space directly above the table.
- Touching
the table when not in control of the frame. {See (C) Definitions
(9) - Player in Control} Exception: When a players’ turn is
finished, that player has a maximum of ten (10) seconds to move
away from the table. {See 11 below}
- Not
moving away from the table within ten (10) seconds of the time
that all the balls stopped moving from the final shot of a turn
at the table.
- Coaching:
- During a frame, a player is required to play without receiving
any advice from other persons relating to the playing of the
frame. Should a team member or bone-fide supporter of a player
offer advice, the referee will issue a "First and Final Warning"
to that person that a repetition will result in the player being
penalised via a Standard Foul. Because it may not always be
possible for the Referee to hear if a statement made to a player
is advice, the referee may issue the First and Final Warning on
the grounds that any statement made to a player, other than
general barracking, is deemed to be coaching. In a tournament
setting, a First and Final warning may be given once only,
before the commencement of the day's play as a block warning to
all players and spectators.
- Leaving
the playing area without permission. If a player needs to leave
the playing area during a frame or match, "Time Out" must
firstly be granted by the referee. { see (I) Time Allowed (5) }
- Playing
a shot after neglecting to nominate a choice of Colour when the
obligation and right to do so existed. { see (H) Deciding
Colours (1)(d) }
- Playing
A Push Shot or Double Hit of a type defined in (O) Push Shots
and Double Hits.
- Failing
to perform a "Legal Shot". { see (G)Legal Shot }
- After
being awarded a Foul Snooker or Foul Jaw Snooker: - Playing an
opponents ball or the Eight Ball without firstly nominating that
ball.
- Playing
a shot while not having at least one foot touching the floor.
- Failing
to "Play Away" from a touching ball. { see (T) Touching Balls
(1)(a) }
- A
ball remaining off the table. {see (U) Balls Off the Table}
- Players
body or clothing touching any ball.
- Accidental
Jump shot, miscue, or when forcing the cue ball to a cushion and
the rebound jumps a ball. (If the Cue ball leaves the bed of the
table and misses an Object ball that would have been struck had
the Cue Ball not left the table on an otherwise identical shot,
the Cue Ball is deemed to have jumped over that object ball). A
break shot that results in the pack being jumped will be deemed
to be not a Fair Break (see 4b). Also note M5 serious fouls
- Non-Standard
Fouls
Non-Standard
fouls are to be called by the referee as soon as they occur and the
fouled player is in control, until all balls from that shot come to
rest.. The referee will then impose the relevant penalty.
Non-Standard Fouls are so called because the penalty and / or
options of the incoming player may vary.
- Failure
to perform a Fair Break. { see (F) The Break (4)(a)&(b) }
- Failure
to play a shot within 60 seconds of the time that the balls came
to rest from the previous shot. { see (I) Time Allowed (4) }
- Potting
the Cue Ball on a Fair Break. { see (F) The Break (4)(c)(1) }
- Serious
Standard Fouls
Serious
Fouls are to be called by the referee as soon as they occur and the
fouled player is in control, until all balls from that shot come to
rest. The referee will replace the balls as near as possible to the
positions they were in before the Serious Foul was committed and
award two visits to the opponent.
- Playing
a shot out of turn (accidentally or deliberately).
- A
player who plays a shot at any time during a frame when the
right to do so does not exist has played out of turn. (For
Example, A player who plays a shot immediately after playing a
foul or immediately after the referee has called a foul on
that player, has played out of turn.)
- Exception:
- a shot played out of turn accidentally, that disrupts the
balls to such an extent that the Referee deems it impossible
to replace them, the referee will give the opponent the choice
of either playing the balls from where they lie or replaying
the frame. If the frame is replayed the same player is to
break again.
- Deliberately
striking a ball other than the Cue Ball with the tip of the cue.
- Deliberately
causing any ball or balls to be moved in a manner other than
that which may result from playing a normal shot.
- Deliberately
striking the Cue Ball with other than the tip of the cue.
- Deliberate
jump shot caused by elevating the cue on the shot, and forcing
the cue ball to rebound from the bed of the table and causing
the Cue Ball to Jump over any ball. (If the Cue ball leaves the
bed of the table and misses an Object ball that would have been
struck had the Cue Ball not left the table on an otherwise
identical shot, the Cue Ball is deemed to have jumped over that
object ball) Also note K22 standard fouls.
- Deliberately
interfering, by word or action, so as to disrupt an opponent’s
play.
- Loss
of Frame Fouls
- Committing
a foul in the same shot that the Eight Ball is potted. (Except
on the Break)
- Potting
the Eight Ball when a ball or balls of the player's own Colour
are still on the table. (Except on the Break)
- Potting
the Eight Ball and the last ball or balls of the player's own
Colour in the same shot.
- Committing
two Serious Fouls in the one frame.
- Committing
a Serious Foul that disrupts the balls to such an extent that
the Referee deems it impossible to replace them as close as
possible to their original positions.
- Any
deliberate attempt to prevent the opponent from potting the
Eight Ball, when the opponent is on the Eight Ball, by way of a
Serious Foul or other unsporting manoeuvre.
- If
a player breeches the "Spirit of the Game" to such an extent
that the frame (or match) should be awarded to the opponent.
- Push
Shots and Double Hits
- Definitions:
Most shots commonly known as "Push Shots" in the game of
"Snooker" are allowed in the game of Eight - Ball Pool.
Generally, any shot played with speed will not be deemed to be a
Push Shot regardless of the fact that the cue tip may have come
into contact with the Cue Ball more than once.
- Exceptions
that are Standard Fouls:-
- When,
during the playing of a shot, the tip of the cue strikes the
Cue Ball twice and the referee is able to actually see each
contact.
- When,
during the playing of a shot, a player plays the cue so slowly
through the Cue Ball that the cue tip remains in contact with
the Cue Ball so as to be visibly pushing it along.
- When
the Cue Ball is played into a touching Object Ball. {See (S)
Touching Balls}
- Snookers
- Definition:
A player is Snookered when it is impossible to play the finest
cut possible on both sides of any of that player's own Colour by
way of a "straight - line" shot. Snookering an opponent is not a
foul.
- A
player cannot be Snookered by a ball of the player's own Colour.
That is, if one of the player's own coloured group is an
obstructing ball, it will be ignored for the purposes of
determining a Snooker.
- A
player cannot be Snookered on an Object Ball if the Cue Ball is
touching that Object Ball.
- A
player cannot be Snookered by the straight sections of the
cushions. If a straight section of a cushion is preventing the
finest possible cut on the side of an Object Ball, that section
of cushion will be deemed not to exist for the purposes of
determining a Snooker on that Object Ball.
- If
an Object Ball is partly obscured by a curved section of a
cushion (Jaw), this in itself does not constitute a Snooker.
- Foul
Snookers
- Definition:
When an opponent plays a foul shot and this results in the
incoming player being snookered, the incoming player is deemed
to be Foul Snookered.
- If
a player believes that a Foul Snooker exists, the player may ask
the referee for a ruling.
- If
the referee rules that a foul snooker exists, the player
initially has the following options:-
- Play
the Cue Ball from where it lies. {see (4) (a) below} OR
- Ask
the referee to remove the Cue Ball so as to allow the player
to play from Baulk. {see (4) (b) below}
-
-
- If
the player chooses to play the Cue Ball from where it lies,
the player may, if the player wishes, nominate the Eight
Ball (but see (5) below) or any one of the opponent's
Colour. The player can nominate a particular ball by verbal
description of it or its position or by pointing at it. The
Referee may ask for further information if any doubt exists
as to which ball has been nominated.
- Once
nominated, a ball is deemed to "become one" of the player's
Colour for the first shot of the first visit. The player may
then play any of the player's own Colour or the nominated
ball. If any of the player's Colour and/or the nominated
ball is potted, the player continues with the first visit.
- If
the player chooses to play the Cue Ball from Baulk, a Foul
Snooker may no longer exist. In this case the procedure under
the heading (E) Playing from Baulk (2) (d) & (2) (e)
should be followed. If the referee decides that a Foul Snooker
does still exist, the player may nominate a ball and follow
the procedure in (4) (a) above.
- If
the Eight Ball is nominated it may be played, but potting it
will mean loss of frame.
-
- If
a player is "On" the Eight Ball and Foul Snookered: - The
player may play a nominated ball or the Eight Ball and pot
either or both of these balls, directly or indirectly, in any
pocket or pockets. Assuming the player does not commit a
foul:-
- If
neither the Eight Ball nor the nominated ball is potted, the
player's first visit is complete.
- If
the nominated ball is potted and the Eight Ball is not, the
player continues with the first visit.
- If
the nominated ball and the Eight Ball are potted, the player
wins the frame.
- If
the Eight Ball is potted and the nominated ball is not, the
player wins the frame.
- If
a Foul Snooker exists and the Cue Ball is touching an opponent's
ball or balls, the player may, but is not obliged to, nominate
one of those touching balls.
- Foul
Jaw Snooker
If
an opponent fouls and the Cue Ball comes to rest on or near a Jaw
(curved part of a cushion), and that Jaw is preventing the player
from playing the finest cut possible on both sides of any of that
player's own Colour by way of a "straight - line" shot, the player
is deemed to be Foul Snookered and all the rules pertaining to Foul
Snookers will apply.
- Touching
Balls
- General
- If
the Cue Ball is touching an Object Ball, the player is obliged
to "Play Away" from that Object Ball at an angle of more than
90 degrees. (That is, play the shot without causing the Cue
Ball to make any initial further contact with that Object
Ball)
- If,
when playing away from a touching ball, the touching ball
rocks or moves without being contacted further, but simply
because the Cue Ball is no longer there, no penalty will
apply.
- When
Colours have been decided:-
- Playing
away from a touching Object Ball of the player's own Colour:-
The instant a player plays away from a touching Object Ball of
the player's own Colour, the player is deemed to have played
that ball. Therefore, the player needs to then only pot a ball
or cause any ball to strike a cushion to fulfil all the
requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Playing
away from a touching Object Ball of the opponent's Colour:-
The player must play away from the touching ball and then meet
all the requirements of a Legal Shot.
-
- Playing
away from the touching Eight Ball when "On" the Eight Ball:-
The player must play away from the touching Eight Ball and
then need only cause any ball to strike a cushion to fulfil
the requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Playing
away from the touching Eight Ball when not "On" the Eight
Ball.:- The player must play away from the touching Eight
Ball and then meet all the requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Playing
away from two or more touching Object Balls:-
- If
any of the touching Object Balls are of the player's Colour,
the player will be deemed to have played away if the player
plays away from any one of the touching balls of the
player's Colour. That is, the player may play into any of
the other touching balls. The player needs then to only pot
a ball or cause any ball to strike a cushion to fulfil the
requirements of a Legal Shot.
- If
none of the touching Object Balls are of the player’s
coloured group, the player must play away from all the
touching balls and then meet all the requirements of a Legal
Shot.
- When
Colours have yet to be decided:-
- Playing
away from a touching Coloured Ball:- The instant a player
plays away from a touching Coloured Ball the player is deemed
to have played that ball. Therefore, the player needs to then
only pot a ball or cause any ball to strike a cushion to
fulfil all the requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Playing
away from a touching Eight Ball:- The player must play away
from the touching Eight Ball and then meet all the
requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Playing
away from two or more touching Object Balls:- If the player
plays away from any of the touching Coloured Balls the player
is deemed to have played that ball. That is, the player may
play into any of the other touching Object Balls. The player
needs to then only pot a ball or cause any ball to strike a
cushion to meet all the requirements of a Legal Shot.
- Balls
Off the Table
- It
is a Standard Foul if a ball leaves the playing surface (other
than being potted) and remains off the playing surface or
doesn't return by its own means.
- Definitions
/ Examples
- "Playing
Surface":- The Playing Surface of the table is the flat part
of the table between the cushions
- "By
its own means":-
- It
is not a foul if a ball leaves the playing surface, runs
along the top of a cushion, drops back on to the playing
surface and comes to rest there or falls into a pocket.
- It
is a Standard Foul if a ball leaves the playing surface,
comes into contact with a person or object that is not a
part of the table and then returns to the playing surface.
- "Off
the Table":- It is a Standard Foul if a ball leaves the
playing surface and comes to rest on other than the playing
surface. (e.g. On the floor or on the top of a cushion)
- "Spotted":-
A ball is spotted when its centre point is placed on the spot
or, if this is not possible, as near as possible to the spot
in a direct line between the spot and the centre point of the
cushion that lies the greatest distance from the Baulk Line.
If this is not possible, as near as is possible to the spot,
in a direct line between the spot and the centre point of the
baulk line. If any of the following balls require spotting,
they are spotted in the following order:-
- Eight
Ball then
- Red
Balls in any order (or balls numbered 1 to 7 in numerical
order) then
- Yellow
Balls in any order (or balls numbered 9 to 15 in numerical
order) Spotted balls should be placed as close to each other
and any intervening balls as possible, without touching.
- If
a ball leaves the playing surface and remains off the playing
surface, it shall be returned to the table:-
- If
it is the Cue Ball it is to be played from Baulk.
- If
it is an Object Ball (or Balls) it is to be Spotted.
- Balls
Falling Without Being Hit
- Any
ball that falls into a pocket at any time, without being struck,
shall be replaced by the Referee to its original position, no
penalty. Time will be re-started and the player in control
continues with the visit.
- Should
any ball fall into the pocket after a shot is played and before
balls come to rest, providing the fallen ball played no part in
the shot, once all other balls have stopped moving, it shall be
replaced as described above.
- If
a legal pot was made play continues with the same visit.
- If
no pot was made play continues with the next visit.
- If
a foul was made then the next player will continue with the
appropriate penalty.
- Should
any ball fall into the pocket after a shot is played, but before
balls come to rest, and the fallen ball would have been struck,
then the Referee will replace all balls to their original
positions
- If
no infringements of the rules were committed during the shot,
or if the cue ball is potted as a result of a ball falling
that the cue ball would have otherwise hit, the player who
played will replay the shot or may play a different shot
- If
any foul was committed (other than as defined in a) above)
then the next player will continue with the appropriate
penalty.
- Interference
- If
any balls are moved during a frame:-
- By
a person other than the players taking part in the frame or,
- As
a direct result of one of the players being bumped or,
- Due
to any other event deemed outside the players' control such
as:-
- "An
Act of God" such as an earthquake etc
- Tip
falling off a cue or end falling off a spider etc, the
referee will replace the balls as near as possible to the
positions they were in before the incident occurred, no
penalty shall be imposed on either of the players and the
frame shall continue.
-
- The
referee will prevent any unauthorised marking of the table. If
a player causes a block of billiard chalk or other foreign
matter to be on any part of the table it is not a foul.
However, the referee will ensure that the item is removed.
- If
a player repeatedly causes a block of billiard chalk or other
foreign matter to be on any part of the table the referee may
deem that the player has breeched the Spirit of the Game and
award the frame to the opponent.
- Exception
to (a) above: - A cigarette or beverage container. {see (K)
Standard Fouls (9)}.
- Impossible
Shot
A
situation may arise during a frame where it is impossible for a
player to play a shot without fouling. In such a situation the
player has no other option but to commit a foul.
- Stalemate
The
referee shall declare a Stalemate if both the player and the
opponent have three turns in succession where the Cue Ball fails to
make contact with an Object Ball. In such a case, the frame will be
replayed with the same player breaking.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEPF AND ITS MEMBERS, PLEASE VISIT THE
WEPF
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