Pool rule question?

Question

in bca league play can you use a ball from the ball return or out of the pocket to measure to check if a ball will clear between a ball on the table and the rail or another ball hope I explained my self clearly can not find answer in my rule book

Answer 1

NO its in the rules somewhere

Answer 2

Rule number 3.42 Devises on the BCA rule page.  You are not allowed to use a ball, triangle or other devise to see if cue ball or object ball will pass.  Good luck, and keep racken em up!

Answer 3

Rule number 3.42 Devises on the BCA rule page prevents that.  I would take my middle 3 fingers to see if they fit.  That is usually a good measure to see if the ball will fit and it is legal.