AboutPool_Teacher Expertise I have wide ranging knowledge of all the cue sports, with the exception of snooker. I can answer most questions related to playing any of the standard games such as straight pool (14.1 continuous) eight-ball, nine-ball, one-pocket and 3 cushion billiards and the variations on these games. Questions welcomed regarding technique, strategy and rules, history of the sport, pool cues and tables in general, trick shots, the mental game, practice, practice drills, pool/billiards publications, and so on. I do not answer specific questions on what brand of pool table or cue to buy or related issues. I am a player and my expertise is not product comparison.
Experience I have been a dedicated player of pool and 3-cushion Billiards for many years. I have given lessons professionally and have run and participated in too many tournaments to name, including professional events such as the U.S. Open. I am also a cue collector and student of all aspects of the game.
Question if i accidentally touch a ball and it moves when its my turn do i lose the game
Answer Hi Star.
You do not lose in most situations. During the regular course of the game if you accidentally touch a ball with anything other than the cue tip and it moves it is a foul. You lose your turn and your opponent gets balls in hand. If your cue tip accidentally touches another ball, on the other hand, in most situations it is replaced to where it was with consultation of the opponent and your inning continues. This too is a foul, though, if the ball you accidentally touch disturbs other balls or interferes with the shot in a way so that it can't be returned to where it was. The only time you lose when you accidentally touch another ball is when it is on the same stroke as you pocket the eight ball. For example, if you have cleared all of your group (either stripes or solids), you are shooting at the eight ball and, while taking the shot, your hand knocks another ball but the eight ball is pocketed, it is a loss of game.
