Can the cue ball hit the 8-ball twice?

Can the cue ball hit the 8-ball twice?

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.)

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Can you not hit the 8-ball?
If a player fails to hit the 8-ball while shooting at it, it is a foul and the game continues. When the 8-ball is the legal object ball, a scratch or foul is not a loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or jumped off the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand.
2024-02-08 09:05:29


What happens when you hit the black ball in 8-ball?
(d) If the 8 ball (black) is pocketed from the break shot, the balls will be re- racked, and the game will be re-started by the same player.
2024-01-03 18:39:10


How do you move the white ball in 8-ball?
Moving the White Ball
As per the 8 ball pool rules, the white ball can be moved freely anywhere on the table (behind the headstring) during the break shot. After playing the break shot, the players cannot move the cue ball at their convenience, except in some instances.
2023-07-17 08:45:38


What happens when you hit the 8-ball?
According to the APA
APA
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) is a governing body for amateur pool (pocket billiards) competition in the United States. The APA conducts pool leagues and tournaments in the disciplines of eight-ball and nine-ball with a unified ruleset.
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American Poolplayers Association - Wikipedia
, if the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, that player wins. However, if they also scratch, then it is an immediate loss. This is very straightforward and is a simple rule to follow. However, the league can also issue penalties for not breaking correctly, resulting in an illegal break.
2023-07-10 07:49:51