Can you combo off the 8 in 8-ball?

Can you combo off the 8 in 8-ball?

Combination shots are legal shots, but you can never use the 8-ball as the first contacted ball. In other words, you can use the 8-ball in combination with another object ball to pocket an object ball, as long as you don’t strike the 8-ball first.

How rare is an 8-ball break?

The data showed this happening 5.9% of the time (vs. 0.8% for a 1st-ball break). If you play under rules where making the 8 on the break is a win (e.g., in the APA league system), the 2nd-ball break might be a good option because of the huge potential payoff of winning on the break.

Do you lose if the 8-ball goes in?

7. Pocketed Balls – Balls must remain in a pocket to be legal. If a ball goes in a pocket, but bounces back onto the playing surface, it is not considered pocketed. If it is the 8-ball, it is not considered either a win or loss.

What is an illegal break in 8-ball pool?

If the breaker does not pocket a ball and fails to drive at least 4 balls to one or more rails, it is an illegal break. In the case of an illegal break, the opponent can either accept the table as is and play from there; choose to re-rack and break; or re-rack and have the breaker go again.

Can you call off the 8-ball in pool?

Furthermore, Rule 3.6 says that every shot must be called (except for the break) AND says that “The eight ball may be called only after the shot on which the shooter’s group has been cleared from the table.” Therefore, you cannot possibly call the eight ball on a shot as you described.

What happens if you get the 8-ball in?

If you do land both the cue ball and the 8 ball, you immediately lose. Usually the other player will ask for a re-rack or you can spot the 8-ball at the head spot and re-play the match. This way you don’t have to re-rack all over. This is optional and up to the opponent.

What happens if you knock the 8-ball in on a break?

According to the APA, if the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, that player wins. However, if they also scratch, then it is an immediate loss. This is very straightforward and is a simple rule to follow. However, the league can also issue penalties for not breaking correctly, resulting in an illegal break.

What happens if 8-ball goes in on break?

What happens if you sink the cue ball on the break?

Sinking the cue ball on break is a scratch and passes the turn to the opponent, giving them ball in hand. Pocketing the 8-Ball on the break “spots” the 8-Ball back into its original position and the breaker keeps their turn. If a ball is in the place of where the 8-Ball needs to go, it will take the closest free spot.

What is the point of pool?

The object of the game is simple: to be the first player to bank five balls in any order (eight balls when played with a full rack). Penalties and fouls are similar to one pocket in that the player committing the foul must spot a ball for each foul.

How do I cut a 8-Ball board in half?

Allow that adhesive to set, and then cut the board in half. Now, peel the plastic pipe and silicon caulk off the smooth outside surface of the 8 ball. I would take two 2X4’s and drill a large hole in each one.

How to cut 8 ball with pipe?

Before proceeding I’d give some thought to devising a way to hold the 8 ball steady as it’s being cut. What I’d prolly do is drop it into a short piece of snuggly fitting ABS or PVC plumbing pipe, adjust it’s position as desired and apply silicon caulk at the joint between the ball and the pipe to “glue” the ball to the ID of the pipe.

How do I fix a broken 8 ball board?

Allow that adhesive to set, and then cut the board in half. Now, peel the plastic pipe and silicon caulk off the smooth outside surface of the 8 ball. I would take two 2X4’s and drill a large hole in each one. Maybe an inch and a half. Then I’d use the holes to hold the ball in place.

How do you glue an 8 ball to a board?

Then, after the silicon sets, use construction adhesive to glue that assembly to a board. Allow that adhesive to set, and then cut the board in half. Now, peel the plastic pipe and silicon caulk off the smooth outside surface of the 8 ball.