Is it ball in hand or behind the line?

Is it ball in hand or behind the line?

Is it ball in hand or behind the line?

"Ball in hand" means the ball can go anywhere on the table and be shot at any (legal) ball on the table, regardless of location. "Ball in hand behind the head string" means that the cue ball must be placed behind the head string.

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Is professional pool ball in hand?
Only the player may place the cue ball in a "ball in hand" situation. k. Use caution when placing the cue ball on the table. The cue ball is always "alive" and if it touches another ball, it is a cue ball foul and your opponent has "ball in hand." Be especially careful when placing the cue ball in a tight spot.
2024-02-08 05:13:13


Is ball in hand allowed in snooker?
If the cue ball is potted or leaves the table, the opponent receives it "in-hand" and may then place it anywhere on or within the "D" for the next shot.
2024-01-18 22:30:39


Is ball in hand a real rule?
"Ball in hand" means you are allowed to place the cue ball anywhere on the table (with the exception of fouls on the break which result in "ball in hand" behind the head string) and shoot any of your balls (or the 8, if all your category of balls has been pocketed.)
2023-07-12 05:53:40


What are the official ball in hand rules?
"Ball in hand" means you are allowed to place the cue ball anywhere on the table (with the exception of fouls on the break which result in "ball in hand" behind the head string) and shoot any of your balls (or the 8, if all your category of balls has been pocketed.)
2023-04-24 10:35:08

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