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Yes. The 8 ball rules under both BCA and APA do not prohibit a bank shot. However, a good break shot in 8 ball will strike the rack with a high level of force and by striking a rail first reduces the speed and impact of the cue ball - so, it is not a good idea. Also, to be a legal break, APA rules require that the cue ball strike the first or second ball in the rack as the first balls struck, and that either a ball is pocketed or 4 numbered balls strike a rail.
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What happens when you sink the object ball and the cue ball?
The person who sunk the cue ball and the eight ball off the break loses.
Price of an eight ball?
an eight ball usually goes for around $170 - $200. Are they talking about an eight ball - dope (i.e. crack?) or an eight ball in pool? An eight ball in dope was about $150 - $175. I have NO idea how much a pool eight ball is.
Who invented the eight ball?
who invented eight ball billiards
In 8 ball can you use the 8 ball as the bank in a bank shot?
yes you can
How do you rack the balls in eight ball?
The easiest way to rack in 8 ball is by number. Start with the one followed by the nine then the two and ten then three and eleven. When you get to the five and thirteen put the thirteen first. The reason is tournament rules state "not to have a solid in either corner to reduce the odds of having multiple solids going in off the break" place the eight ball in the middle and break!
When was Break My Bank created?
Break My Bank was created on 2010-07-13.
When was Eight-Ball Andy created?
Eight-Ball Andy was created in 1948.
When was Sinking the Eight Ball created?
Sinking the Eight Ball was created in 1998.
What are the different type of pool games that one can play on a pool table?
There are many pool games that can be played on a pool table. Some pool table games include eight-ball, nine-ball, three-ball, one-pocket, and bank pool.
What is a illegal break in 9 ball pool?
there is not anyway to illegally break in 9 ball pool!!
What is the difference between straight-ball and eight-ball?
In eight ball, the aim is to sink your 7 balls followed by the eight ball (black). Your balls are either the bigs or littles. In straight ball, the aim is to simply sink 8 balls of any denomination.
Do you have to put the black ball in the sides in pool?
In pool, the rules for the black ball, or eight ball, depend on the specific game being played. In standard eight-ball, the objective is to pocket the eight ball after all of your designated balls (stripes or solids) have been cleared. You must call the shot and legally pocket the eight ball into a designated pocket; otherwise, you lose the game. So, yes, you do have to pocket the eight ball, but it must be done according to the rules.
