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- In section 4.10, second paragraph of the World Standardized Rules: 8-Ball, The wording is confusing. Might you explain its meaning, with examples, for a better understanding.
- Doug Fletcher, Oakmont, PA
- I would be happy to answer your question if you could please clarify which discipline and what section of the rules you are referring to, whether it is 8 Ball, 14.1 Continuous Pool or Straight Pool. You stated section 4.10 8 Ball when 4.10 does not pertain to 8 Ball but to Straight Pool. Please let me know and I would be more than happy to help.
Thanks
- Ed Smith
- We play in a league of call 9 Ball. You must call the 9 ball when pocketing. If you hit the 9 ball in a different pocket than the one called, don't call it at all and it goes in or hit it off the table, it is a foul. All fouls in 9 ball are ball in hand anywhere and we spot the 9 ball on the rack dot if any one of the 3 things I mentioned happen. Is this the correct way of playing call 9 or not.
- Charles Glenn, Lake Havasu City
- Your question pertains to league rules which are not in compliance with the WPA World Standard Rules for 9 Ball and therefore I am unable to answer your question. 9 Ball is not a call shot game thus it would be difficult to say what would happen under the scenario provided. If this question were asked prior to January 31, 2008 I would have stopped here. But since then the WPA has accepted a new discipline, 10 Ball and I would like to direct you to Section 9. of the General Rules for 10 Ball which might give you some idea of how the WPA handled a similar scenario under 10 Ball.
Let me refer you to www.wpa-pool.com the WPA Rules for 10 Ball.
- Ed Smith
- When you hit the 8-ball in [not on break] do you lose? What if you scratch at the same time? Do you still lose?
- Levi Duve, Independence
- Levi, thanks for the question.
No. On the break you can not win or lose according to the WPA World Standard Rules for 8 Ball.
Scenario 1: The shooter makes the 8 on the break and doesn't scratch. the breaker has the option of spotting the 8 ball, accepting the balls in position and shooting or rebreaking again.
Scenario 2: The shooter makes the 8 ball on the break and scratches. the incoming player has the option of spotting the 8 ball and shooter will cue ball in hand behind the head string, in the kitchen, or reracking and breaking.
- Ed Smith
- Is it legal to shoot with the opposite end of your pool stick?
- Stacy Brock, Goldsboro
- Stacy, thanks for your question. It is not legal to shoot with the opposite end of the pool stick. Equipment must be used in the manner in which it is intended to be used.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Best regards,
Ed
- Ed Smith
- Is there a table size difference for professional tournaments?
- Harry, Charlotte
- Yes. Table sizes may vary for WPA World Championship competition. Generally, a 9 foot table is used for professional tournaments, but 8 foot tables or other sizes could also be used. Let me refer you to the WPA Tournament Table and Equipment Specifications Item 5 at www.wpa-pool.com.
The purpose of these specifications shall be to set standards for equipment used at all WPA World Championships, WPA World Tour events and other WPA sanctioned and/or recognized events. These specifications do not necessarily apply to tables manufactured for commercial home use. At its sole descretion, the World Pool-Billiard Association can sanction tournaments on tables not in compliance with these specifications.
Thanks for your question, please let me know if you have any additional questions.
- Ed Smith, BCA Delegate to the World Pool-Billiard Association
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