What is illegal break in billiards?
(d) If no object ball is pocketed, at least four object balls must be driven to one or more rails, or the shot results in an illegal break, and the incoming player has the option of (1) accepting the table in position, or (2) re-racking and breaking, or (3) re-racking and allowing the offending player to break again. 2.
What happens if the 9 ball is pocketed on the break?
If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table, or the requirements of the opening break are not met, it is a foul, and the incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. The object ball is not respotted (exception: if the object ball is the 9- ball, it is respotted).
Can you combo 9 ball?
You can combo into higher number balls, including the 9 ball, if you contact the lowest number ball first. If you call that shot and sink the 9 ball without scratching, you would win the game. You cannot shoot directly at the nine ball until it is the only ball remaining on the table.
Can I hit the 8-ball first?
When the table is open it is legal to hit any solid or stripe or the 8-ball first in the process of pocketing the called stripe or solid. However, when the table is open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter.
What happens if you hit the 8-ball in on the break?
Likewise, if you sink the 8 ball on the break, you don’t win. You either spot the 8 ball or re-rack. Traditionally, 8 ball is a “call shot” game. After the break, the table is open regardless of whether or not any balls have been pocketed.
Can you combo 9-ball?
What are the odds of making the 9-ball on the break?
9-ball:
| tournament | year | made ball on break (w/o foul) |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Stone Classic 9-ball Open | 2019 | 61% |
| World Cup of Pool | 2019 | 68% |
| US Open 9-Ball Championship | 2019 | 78% |
| World Pool Masters | 2019 | 79% |
Why are masse shots not allowed?
The co-called “masse” shot is banned in may pool halls as the novice player might rip the cloth of the table. A mass shot involves hitting down on the cue ball at a very steep angle so that the ball curves.