Can you hit the cue ball with any part of the stick?

Can you hit the cue ball with any part of the stick?

Can you hit the cue ball with any part of the stick?

Players may use any part of the cue stick to move the cue ball, including the tip, but not with a forward stroke motion.

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  • 2024-02-19 23:26:23
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Is a cue ball smaller?
Generally, with older balls, the cue ball (CB) will be slightly smaller and lighter than the object balls (OBs) because it takes more abuse.
2024-02-06 02:19:48


Can the cue ball hit the 8-ball twice?
If the cue stick strikes the cue ball more than once on a shot, or if the cue stick is in contact with the cue ball when or after the cue ball contacts an object ball, the shot is a foul. (See Rule 2.20 for judging this kind of shot.)
2024-02-05 22:45:37


Can you hit opponents ball in pool?
According to world pool rules, as long as you play a legal shot (hit your target ball first, and then either pot a ball or touch a cushion), you are fine. There is no foul for sinking an opponents ball.
2023-01-25 19:48:58


What happens if you hit the cue ball twice?
If the cue stick strikes the cue ball more than once on a shot, or if the cue stick is in contact with the cue ball when or after the cue ball contacts an object ball, the shot is a foul. (See Rule 2.20 for judging this kind of shot.)
2023-01-22 10:46:02