Pocketing your last ball then scratching

Pocketing your last ball then scratching

Me and my buddy john were playing a round of 8-Ball for $5 and we came to a disagreement in the ruling of a shot. John has only has the 7 left. He shoots at the 7 and sinks it but scratches. Does this result in a loss of game because once he sinks the 7 he is on the 8 and scratches?

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Pocketing your last ball then scratching

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1. quickshot on 6/4/2008 9:12:38 PM

   If he shoots at the 7 and sinks it and then scratches, it is your turn to shoot and you get ball in hand.

2. billiardsforum on 6/4/2008 9:18:33 PM

   Exactly - the essence of what quickshot is saying is that the current shot is not over until ALL balls come to a motionless rest on the table (or somewhere!) SO, your friend is technically not yet on that next ball. When all balls come to rest, that shot is over, you are up to bat, and the next shot finally begins when you actually execute your shot.

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Pocketing your last ball then scratching

• Title: Pocketing your last ball then scratching
• Author: guest
• Published: 6/4/2008 6:32:22 PM