When playing eight ball in billiard, can you call the ball to sink in another pocket on next turn?

Question

I know that if you call the eight ball in a pocket and it sinks in another one you lose, but if you missed, can you call the 8 ball to sink in another pocket different to the first one you called?

Answer 1

yep you can certainly call it in another pocket and you can change the pocket as many times as you want

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

I am not really sure that I understand your question. When shooting at the 8 ball you can only call 1 pocket per shot. When shooting any ball you can only call 1 pocket as far as that goes. You can call any pocket on your next shot including the last pocket that you called. Provided you get another try.

Answer 4

Everyone can play by whichever "House Rules" they wish. Just make sure you clarify all the rules before starting.

Personally, I play where you don't ever need to call any shots. Just sink all your type balls and then the 8-Ball is your last one to win.

Answer 5

Yes!!!

Answer 6

You can definitely call another pocket on your next shot!

Answer 7

Yes on your next turn you can change the pocket

Answer 8

nope.  you can only call one pocket.  you can't call a plan b!

Answer 9

yes you can on your next turn

Answer 10

Unless i been playing wrong all these years ,on your next turn YES you can call it in another pocket.