Billiards

Can you decline a scratch in pool? The Billiard Congress of America defines a scratch — a shot on which the cue ball is pocketed — as a foul. Even if you successfully pocket an object ball, you scratch if the cue ball drops into any pocket and you lose your turn. Read more on … Read more

What is a scratch in 8-ball? General rules for 8 ball. The player will lose their turn if he commits a scratch. A scratch, which is a foul, means the cue was pocketed on a break. In a legal shot, the cue ball must touch the object ball first. If the object ball was not … Read more

Are coin operated pool tables slate? One piece slate tables are typically found in bars and clubs and in most cases are coin operated and the balls all roll down to one end. Read more on www.robbiesbilliards.com People of all ages like playing pool tables, which are a fantastic source of pleasure. If you’ve ever … Read more

What are the rules for 8 Ball? Eight Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 (solid colors), while the other player has 9 thru 15 (stripes). THE PLAYER POCKETING HIS GROUP … Read more

How thick is slate on pool table? The modern slate thickness for most 7?8? American pool tables is 3/4? and one solid piece. One-inch slate in three sections is common in older 8? tables. The Billiard Congress of America requires professional size 9? tables to have 1? slate or thicker with at least a 3/4? … Read more