Is it a foul in billards when you pocket the eight ball and then touch another(playing 8 ball).?

Question

Is it a foul in billards when you pocket the eight ball and then touch another(playing 8 ball).?

Answer 1

I think you're somewhat describing the 8 ball "kissing" off another ball. (If I am incorrect, please tell me so I can give you a precise answer).

If you're playing "Straight Eight" ----that means a clean shot on the eight ball (no kisses or touches) is required for the shot to be 'legal'. If the 8 ball kisses another ball and the 8 ball drops in the called pocket, it IS a loss of game.

If you're playing by the book (standard BCA rules) --- you only need to call the pocket and shoot the 8 ball into that pocket. If the 8 ball kisses off of another ball, it is NOT a foul.

If you're playing by house rules --- it all depends on what the house rules are:

Most house rules require that you make the 8 ball "clean"; in that the 8 ball does NOT touch or kiss another ball.

House rules vary, as does individual games played against whoever is in control of the table.

I suggest that BEFORE the game commences or starts ---that you ask if the 8 ball must go in "clean" or can it kiss another ball. Be sure to KNOW beforehand, if you must CALL the 8 ball off of another ball.

Note: that if you are required to CALL how the 8 ball is to be pocketed, and you call the 8 ball off the 7 ball (for example), and the 8 ball goes clean ----you lose.

It's crucial that you understand the house rules CLEARLY,  BEFORE you play or choose to play with the set rules. If you have ANY doubts or are confused ---ask for a clear explanation. It's not unusual to ask about the house rules, or the rules that the person holding the table is playing. You can even suggest to him/her to play a game of "bank the 8" or "last pocket", etc.

Have fun!

Answer 2

I'll take the other interpretation of the question. If you touch another ball with your clothing or cue stick or whatever, it's a foul by official rules (see link). Some places play "cue ball fouls only" in which case it's only a foul if you touch the cue ball while it's in play.

If you pocket the eight ball and then the cue ball rolls and touches another ball, that's not a foul and you've won the game, supposing you pocketed the 8 ball in the pocket that you called.

Answer 3

Im wondering how you mean that my self

I do play by world standard rules so If you call the 8 in the pocket it went in with a good hit  it is not a foul

If you mean the way Tim thinks then he is right

If you are playing callshot and it did not go in " Clean" like Lori said she is right

Answer 4

there should only be 1 8 ball