Has this ever happen to you?

Question

while shooting a game the other night at a bar I was down on my shot fixing to pull the triger when water accidently bump into me I hit the cue ball missed the shot moved couple other balls how do you resolve the mess

Answer 1

If you mean the waiter thats outside interference and the balls get replaced to their position. and you shoot again if water you must have been at the beach and got hit by a wave( act of God ) your screwed

Answer 2

I didn't know that you could actually reset the balls in such a case, but I wonder if this waiter was actually working with your opponent. Was there any money involved?, If not don't

worry about it.

It sounds like you lost the game, and maybe it's better to know for next time, if this thing ever happens again!, unless you are playing for money, and this is the house hustler, and he gives an amount to someone that interferes, and he gets the win.

I was playing for 200$, one time, and when I got down to shoot at the eight, this guy gets up, in front of me right in my sights, I told him to sit, and I had to get up of my stance and go through it again, I was glad I made it, as it was a long shot, the que was a little behind line close to right rail. 8 ball was to the left of the side and i called it in the right corner, long shot, kinda weird the only place i could have scratched was down left corner but I took care of that with a little english.

After the game, I saw the guy had a 2 piece,  that looked like a bar stick, and they left together, so I take into consideration everything when something like that happens.

Answer 3

I'll just go with my new favorite answer....

Make like Earl and SNAP!!!

Seriously, I guess since it was just a game at a bar, there would be no set rule for this.

I suppose you could just ask your opponent if they would like you to replace the balls and shoot again. If they say no, I guess you are out of luck.

Just try to help the waiter to understand that it's not a good idea to do it again. :)

Answer 4

THE POINT IS TO HIT THE BALLS SO U DID.

Answer 5

You missed so its a foul. Yeah there may have been a little water hazzard but its up to you to avoid making it a hazzard.

Answer 6

that's an obvious foul

Answer 7

Most leagues allow for a reset of position if outside interference causes you to mis-hit.  As would anybody playing a friendly game.

As with any game, it is best to agree on the rules of play before starting.