Billiards(pool) In 8-ball can you hit one of your opponents ball to make one of yours in?

Question

Billiards(pool) In 8-ball can you hit one of your opponents ball to make one of yours in?

Answer 1

no way... but yes ofcourse you can if you want your opponent to get advantage and win the game... :):):)

Its a foul if you do so..

Answer 2

Open table only once choice of group has been determind NO its a foul like Straight pointed out

ie- The 11 is sitting in the pocket -You can shoot the 6 and make the 11 as long as you call it in the corner once you make the 11 you could NOT shoot the 5 to make the 12 that would be a foul

                                    Later Johnny

Answer 3

You have to contact a ball from your group first, otherwise it is a foul.  You can use an opponent's ball as part of a combination as long as you didn't contact their ball first.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

P.S. Johnny's right.  On an open table you can contact a stripe to pocket a solid or vice-versa, but only the one time.  After suits are determined, it is a foul.

Answer 4

Only if you hit one of your balls first.

Answer 5

Sure, but if you do, you better have a good strategy reason because you've just given your opponent cue ball in hand.

Answer 6

Only if you hit one of your balls first.  Otherwise, it's a foul and you just gave your opponent "ball-in-hand."

Answer 7

nope

Answer 8

are you kiddin me?

no

Answer 9

Yes, if you don't mind giving up ball in hand. Occasionally it can work to your advantage strategically, but not often.

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