Shooting for 8 Ball but it is Completely Blocked by Opponent's Balls

Shooting for 8 Ball but it is Completely Blocked by Opponent's Balls

In Straight 8 Ball pool, what is the rule if:

1. My object ball is completely surrounded by opponent's balls?
2. I'm shooting for the 8 ball but it is surrounded by opponent's balls?

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Shooting for 8 Ball but it is Completely Blocked by Opponent's Balls

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1. billiardsforum on 3/9/2024 9:43:43 AM
   1. I assume you mean "your last object ball" - because if you had multiple object balls remaining, you could just shoot for something else. In this case, you'll need to take a shot and most likely accept a "wrong ball first" foul, which will leave your opponent with ball-in-hand anywhere on the table.
   2. The same thing goes for this scenario, unless you accidentally pocket the 8 ball (which would result in your loss of the game).

   The only time you "lose the game" due to some issue with the 8 ball is when you pocket it:

   3.8 Losing the Rack

   The shooter loses if he:

   • (a) pockets the eight ball and fouls.;
   • (b) pockets the eight ball before his group is cleared;
   • (c) pockets the eight ball in an uncalled pocket; or
   • (d) drives the eight ball off the table.

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Shooting for 8 Ball but it is Completely Blocked by Opponent's Balls

• Title: Shooting for 8 Ball but it is Completely Blocked by Opponent's Balls
• Author: user1709695374 (James Andrada)
• Published: 3/5/2024 10:22:55 PM
• Last Updated: 3/9/2024 9:38:41 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)