![]() ![]() An object ball that rests exactly on the head string is playable. If two or more balls are equal distance from the head string, the shooter may designate which of the equidistant balls is to be spotted. When the shooter has the cue ball in hand behind the head string and all the legal object balls are behind the head string, he may request the legal object ball nearest the head string to be spotted. In some games and for most break shots, placement of the cue ball may be restricted to the area behind the head string depending on the rules of the game, and then 6.10 Bad Cue Ball Placement and 6.11 Bad Play from Behind the Head String may apply. ( See definition 8.2 Shot.) Players may use any part of the cue stick to move the cue ball, including the tip, but not with a forward stroke motion. When the cue ball is in hand, the shooter may place the cue ball anywhere on the playing surface (see 8.1 Parts of the Table) and may continue to move the cue ball until he executes a shot. If all of the long string below the foot spot is blocked by other balls, the ball is spotted above the foot spot, and as close as possible to the foot spot. However, when the cue ball is next to the spotted ball, the spotted ball should not be placed in contact with the cue ball a small separation must be maintained. If the spotted ball cannot be placed on the foot spot, it should be placed in contact (if possible) with the corresponding interfering ball. (e) Powder ? A player is allowed to use powder in a reasonable amount as determined by the referee.īalls are spotted (returned to play on the table) by placing them on the long string (long axis of the table) as close as possible to the foot spot and between the foot spot and the foot rail, without moving any interfering ball. (d) Gloves ? The player may use gloves to improve the grip and/or bridge hand function. He may use his own bridge if it is similar to standard bridges. The configuration of the bridges is up to the player. (c) Mechanical Bridges ? The player may use up to two mechanical bridges to support the cue stick during the shot. (b) Chalk ? The player may apply chalk to his tip to prevent miscues, and may use his own chalk, provided its color is compatible with the cloth. He may use either a built-in extender or an add-on extender to increase the length of the stick. (a) Cue Stick ? The player is permitted to switch between cue sticks during the match, such as break, jump and normal cues. The equipment must be used only for the purpose or in the manner that the equipment was intended. If the player is uncertain about a particular use of equipment, he should discuss it with the tournament management prior to the start of play. The following uses, among others, are considered normal. ![]() In general, players are not permitted to introduce novel equipment into the game. The equipment must meet existing WPA equipment specifications. (b) the referee cannot determine which ball has stopped closer to the head cushion or (a) a player's ball is struck after the other ball has touched the foot cushion In addition, a lag will be bad if any non-object-ball foul occurs other than 6.9 Balls Still Moving. (e) the ball rests within the corner pocket and past the nose of the head cushion. (b) contacts the foot cushion other than once The players will shoot at about the same time to make each ball contact the foot cushion with the goal of returning the ball closer to the head cushion than the opponent.Ī lag shot is bad and cannot win if the shooter's ball: The referee will place a ball on each side of the table behind the head string and near the head string. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first. ![]() ![]() The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play. Top 1.2 Lagging to Determine Order of Play While tournament officials will make every reasonable effort to have such information readily available to all players as appropriate, the ultimate responsibility rests with the player. It is the player's responsibility to be aware of all rules, regulations and schedules applying to competition. The games vary according to which balls are legal targets and the requirements to win a match. The goal is to drive object balls into six pockets located at the cushion boundary. The player uses a stick (pool cue) to strike a cue ball which in turn strikes object balls. The games of Pool Billiards are played on a flat table covered with cloth and bounded by rubber cushions. In addition, the Regulations of Pool Billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications and organization of events. The following General Rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. 1.10 Prompting Calls and Protesting Rulings ![]()
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