Playing Safe in Straight 8 Ball

Playing Safe in Straight 8 Ball

We're playing "straight eight ball". The 8 ball is married to an opponent's ball and is unshakable per se.

Is it a legal shot to barely strike the 8 ball and leave it opposite to your ball, just like playing a safety shot, or do they have to attempt to make the 8 ball in a certain pocket?

user1636254058

• 8 Ball Rules Forum
• Pool Rules

This question relates to the following billiard rules:

• Rules of Straight 8 Ball
• 8 Ball Rules

Playing Safe in Straight 8 Ball

Replies & Comments

1. RayMills on 11/7/2021 3:14:23 PM

   If you're not playing ball-in-hand, go-to-a-rail rules, this easy shot is the definition of "dirty pool". Try to avoid getting into this situation by not playing the game. Otherwise, "dirty pool" never applies.

   When I hear someone refer to "Straight 8-Ball", I immediately refer to the bar room scenario of my last comment, where it would not even be necessary to contact the 8-ball! The Straight 8 rules listed in this forum say that safeties are apparently not allowed, with the lack of rules making that intention ambiguous.

   "Oops, I miscued."

upload a photo or document

use plain text or markdown syntax onlyYour Reply/Comments:

---

log in or sign up

Sign in to ensure your message is posted.

If you don't have an account, enter your email and choose a password below and we'll create your account.

Username or Email: Password: Enter Verification Code:

Preview:

Playing Safe in Straight 8 Ball

• Title: Playing Safe in Straight 8 Ball
• Author: user1636254058 (Brad Mcray)
• Published: 11/6/2021 8:00:59 PM
• Last Updated: 11/11/2021 7:05:56 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)