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Losing if You Knock Cue Ball in While Shooting the 8-Ball

7/13/2019 3:48:15 PM

Losing if You Knock Cue Ball in While Shooting the 8-Ball

I am wondering;

l Is it a loss of game if you accidentally pocket the cue ball while you are shooting at the 8-ball?

If you are playing straight eight ball pool (no ball-in-hand) and you are shooting at the eight ball and accidentally knock the cue ball into a any pocket (while trying to hit the 8 ball), is that a loss of the game?

This question relates to the following billiard rules:

Losing if You Knock Cue Ball in While Shooting the 8-Ball

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  1. user1563058095billiardsforum on 7/16/2019 2:29:44 PM

    Under WPBA rules, it is not a loss of game to scratch when shooting the 8 ball. When this happens, the opponent gets ball-in-hand anywhere on the table.

    Currently, under APA league rules, you lose the game if you scratch on the 8 ball.

    See these similar questions asked previously:

  2. user1563058095bcraig on 10/18/2019 1:59:43 PM

    According to the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) rules you loose the rack if you foul while pocketing the 8 ball. If you scratch without pocketing the 8 ball the opponent gets the cue ball in hand anywhere on the table.

  3. user1563058095billiardsforum on 12/7/2019 7:21:09 AM

    I stand corrected. I've updated my original answer to reflect that. Thanks!

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Losing if You Knock Cue Ball in While Shooting the 8-Ball

  • Title: Losing if You Knock Cue Ball in While Shooting the 8-Ball
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  • Published: 7/13/2019 3:48:15 PM
  • Last Updated: 7/16/2019 2:32:32 PM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)