In billiards do you have to return a ball to the pool table if the white/cue ball sinks (you "scratch")?

Question

If so, I know you're opponent gets to place the cue ball anywhere behind the middle markers (on the same side the "break" initiated the game), but Where on the table would the retrieved ball be placed?

I need to know whether I'm playing a peer (an adult) or a 10-year-old kid (maybe this rule is often not applied when playing with kids?). Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Some people do some dont in Pro it veries with the compitition

Answer 2

Here's the link for all versions of the game: http://www.bca-pool.com/play/tournaments...

It does not include my house rules. My house rules change, especially with 10-year-olds or people who haven't played much. My job is to see that they have a fun and happy experience.

"Unofficial" 8-ball still is played with a ball being posted behind or on the middle of the foot string by some, but I generally prefer the newer international rules. Newer rules have made it more fun to watch on TV, improving popularity of the game.

But I also keep a printed listing of the newer official rules since these questions often pop up. This site should fill that need.

Have a great time.

Answer 3

Scratch

Another peculiarity of this game is the consequence of a scratch. In most circumstances, a player's opponents are rewarded by taking one of their balls each out of the pockets, and spotting them back onto the table. In some regional variations of cutthroat billiards, and especially when played in bars with coin-operated tables where balls cannot be removed, the player who scratched selects one of their balls to be pocketed immediately. Other variants allow the next player ball-in-hand.

Answer 4

Jude is correct.  and actually if you are playing BCA rules if you scratch or foul you would get ball in hand anywhere on the table.  The rules are standard no matter what the age.  Altho you can slide a bit if you are playing a kid, but I'd make sure to explain the rules and how they work so they can learn.  Good luck and keep rackn em up!

Answer 5

In Straight Pool you always spot the ball. Probably the reason you don't see Straight Pool much on coin ops. That would be a whole lot of quarters to spend.

In 9 Ball most places play that the 9 is the only thing that spots if fouled on. In 9 ball you get ball in hand anywhere on the table.

Just remember everywhere you go they may play different so always ask about the house rules

Answer 6

In most games, the answer would be no.  All balls stay down.  This applies to 8-ball and 9-ball, in particular.  In 9-ball, only the 9-ball returns to the table on a foul.  In 8-ball, only if the 8 is made on the break does it get returned to the table.  Under all other circumstances, every time a ball is pocketed or jumped off the table, it remains off the table.

However, in 14.1 continuous straight pool, a ball pocketed during a foul is brought back to the table and placed on the foot-spot AND you would lose a point.  If you foul and do not pocket a ball, everything remains as is but the player is penalized a point

In 1-pocket, score is kept by placing your pocketed balls on your side of the ball-return.  If you foul, you would return one of your balls to the table.  If you foul prior to pocketing a ball, oftentimes a coin is left on the table to remind both players that a player "owes" a ball and must return it to the table once he/she has pocketed a ball.

I hope this helps.  If you have any questions about other games, I recommend visiting www.bca-pool.com for the specifics.

Answer 7

It depends on what game your playing. In eightball or nineball you dont. In games like "One Pocket" or "Straight Pool"  you do.