An automatic win for the player breaking, however, if the cue ball is scratched when making the 8-ball on the break, the opponent wins the game. Option 2. The breaker may ask for a rerack or have the 8-ball spotted and continue shooting.
Should the breaker pocket the 8-ball and scratch, the incoming player has the option of spotting the 8-ball and shooting from behind the headstring or reracking and assuming the break. Using Option 2, a game cannot be won or lost with an 8-ball on the break, regardless of what is pocketed on the same shot.
If the player legally breaks the racked balls and does not make any balls, his opponent then shoots, having an open table. If a player jumps an object ball off the table on the break shot, it is a foul and the incoming player has the option of 1 accepting the table in position and shooting, or 2 taking cue ball in hand behind the headstring and shooting. Any jumped balls are spotted in numerical order. When the table is open, it is legal to hit a solid first to make a stripe or vice versa.
Note: The table is always open immediately after the break shot. 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. On an open table, all pocketed balls remain pocketed. The choice of stripes or solids is not determined on the break even if balls are made from only one or both groups. The choice of group is determined only when a player legally pockets a called object ball after the break shot.
In Call Pocket, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. Banks and combinations are not considered obvious and both the object ball and the pocket must be called or it is a loss of turn.
When calling the shot, it is NEVER necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, caroms, etc. Any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, regardless of whether they belong to the shooter or the opponent.
When a player has pocketed all of the balls in his group, he then shoots at the 8-ball, physically designating his pocket with a pocket marker. The marker is to be placed on the table completely within the first two diamonds on either side of the pocket.
The entire area between the diamonds included. You do not have to touch or move the marker if it is already at your intended pocket. If a shooter inadvertently pockets his opponents ball, it remains down, however, if the shooter does not legally pocket one of his own group, he loses his turn. Finally, use a draw stroke to hit the cue ball on the lower left side and make it spin in the right direction to sink the 8 ball. For tips on preparing for the game and using the table measurements to line up your shot, scroll down!
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No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Determine the rules of the game. If you are playing against an opponent, agree upon a set of rules before racking the balls. In many versions of the game, pocketing the 8-ball on the break guarantees the breaker an automatic victory.
However, if you pocket the 8-ball on the break and scratch the cue ball, you will automatically forfeit the game to your opponent. Decide which player will go first. Determine if you or your opponent will be the breaker. Rack the balls. One bottom corner must contain a solid and the other corner must contain a stripe—the numbers on these two balls do not matter.
All other balls are randomly placed within the rack. Make sure the rack is tight--the balls should be close together. Part 2. Determine if you will break from the right or the left side. If you are right-handed, you may want to try breaking from the left side of the table.
You can hit any ball when the table is open, and the 8-Ball does not count as a valid ball to strike. Safety shots are often allowed in league play according to both the APA and BCA but are not common when playing by bar rules. You most likely still have questions about the 8 ball break.
Here are several related questions we see from those learning more about the game of pool and the role of the 8 ball. No, you must pocket all your balls first before attempting to shoot the 8 ball. This is true in all pool formats. Typically, during bar rule play, only two of the balls are in mandated positions, the 1 ball and the 8 ball. APA league play only mandates that the 8 ball is in the center of the rack. No other rules are necessary when racking other than to rack the balls as tightly as possible, which is common for all pool rules.
There are many ways to pocket the 8 ball when breaking, including sheer luck. However, this is one of the most common techniques to improve your chances of sinking it.
When playing pool during a sanctioned league event, you will know to follow the rules for that league. When playing at a local bar or during open play at a pool hall, the rules regarding the 8 ball and other things such as called safeties and other shots may not be standardized. You will need to formalize the rules to be followed by your chosen opponent. Benny is the owner of Supreme Billiards and has been shooting pool and teaching people how to shoot pool for a few years now.
He enjoys showing new players techniques and drills to improve their pool game. An 8-foot pool table is one of the bigger pool table options on the market. Though not as big as the 9-foot table, it is a larger choice for those who want this table. If you are thinking about Called Shots and Slop Traditionally, 8 ball is a "call shot" game. That means you have to choose the pocket where you're shooting before taking your shot.
If a ball goes into a pocket, but it isn't the called pocket, that would be the definition of slop. Choosing Your Ball Group The way you choose your ball group is fairly simple. After the break, the table is open regardless of whether or not any balls have been pocketed. When a player pockets a called ball following the break, that's when you choose whether you're solids or stripes.
Winning the Game This one is easy. Clear your balls. Once your balls are clear, call the 8 ball and sink it. The first one to do so wins.
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