Why is pool scooping illegal?

Scoop shots are illegal (in all Billiard leagues) because they may bounce off the ferrule, not the tip. A double hit may also occur as the cue hits the ball, the felt, then the ball again (or at the same time). Scooping is also damaging to the felt.

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2023-05-27 09:05:29

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Who is the greatest 8 ball pool player?
1. Willie Mosconi. An all-time champion of the sport, Willie Mosconi's name was among the first to be introduced in the American Hall of Fame for Billiards Congress. In 1954, Mosconi achieved the highest run of sinking 526 balls one after the other, thus setting a world record for the game.
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Is wagering illegal in india?
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What pool cue was in the color of money?
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Why is scooping the cue ball illegal?
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