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| rules on break | 11/18/2009 |
Q: i always played that on the break if you made two balls say solids and one stripe your shots were ...
A: According to the World Standardized Rules, as long as you make at least one ball on the break, you ...
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| Game of 8 Ball | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Say at the corner pocket, your opponents ball is between the pocket and your ball, is it not illegal ...
A: Yes, this is entirely legal to hit your ball in after sinking your opponent's ball, as long as you ...
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| 9 ball | 11/1/2009 |
Q: if you combo the nine in and you scratch do you lose?
A: Although I cannot find anything in the rules that specifically says this, I am 99% sure that you do ...
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| pool table markings | 10/29/2009 |
Q: its an 8by4 maybe slightly larger and don't know where i should put my markings for the white ball ...
A: What you need to do is set the head spot and foot spot. If you look at the pool table layout graphic ...
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| choise after break | 10/26/2009 |
Q: If he pockets both a solid and a stripe on the break, he has a choice. Must he pocket an appropriate ...
A: In 8-ball, according to World Standardized rules, the table is still open after a player breaks and ...
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| size of pool table in relation to the size of room | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have a room that is 14' x 13.5'. What size pool table would be appropriate for that room?
A: I have a room size chart on this page - ...
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| 8 ball | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Question- Over the years I have run into this situation and mattering on whos table an eight ball ...
A: The answer to this is simple. If the scratch occurred during the shot for the last ball, then it was ...
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| men vs women | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I don't mean this to be sexist but I have a question. I like watching 9 ball competition on TV and ...
A: That is an interesting question. I certainly don't have the definitive answer to it but I'll give ...
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| multiple pool tables spacing | 10/5/2009 |
Q: How do you determine spacing for multiple pool tables in a smallspace. is there a minimum spacing ...
A: The average length of a pool cue is about 58 inches, which is just under 5 feet. You would need at ...
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| Hitting the eight Ball | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Scenario is like this. The other team scratched and I have the cue behind the line. We have only the ...
A: In your first scenario, you opponents were incorrect in saying that you lost the game because you ...
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| Table size | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Does it matter what size pool table you learn on?
A: No, it doesn't really matter what size table you learn on in my opinion. The important thing is to ...
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| eight ball question | 8/28/2009 |
Q: i am hoping you can help me clarify a rule regarding calling the eight ball on your final shot. If ...
A: I'd call that shot "lucky". I couldn't find anything in the rules that says you can't hit the cue ...
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| 8-BALL | 8/21/2009 |
Q: IN MY LAST GAME OF POOL THE OTHER PLAYER ONLY HAD TO SHOOT THE 8 BALL LEFT OVER . SO HE CALLS IT OFF ...
A: I have had several questions like this lately and I find myself turning to the rulebook once again. ...
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| 8-ball | 8/20/2009 |
Q: if you have 2 balls left plus the 8 ball can you use the 8 ball on a combination shot and it be ...
A: The strict answer to your question is "no". According to the official BCA rule shown below, you ...
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| eight ball | 7/31/2009 |
Q: if you are down to the last ball (the eight ball) and you call the pocket and shot and it goes into ...
A: When you get the cue ball in the pocket is called a scratch. And yes, you definitely lose when you ...
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| 8 ball | 7/27/2009 |
Q: If you do not call the shot of the eight ball or it goes in the pocket you did not call do you lose ...
A: I have played a lot of different places and under different rules, but everytime I have played ...
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| 8 ball combo | 7/7/2009 |
Q: my ball is in the pocket his ball is ahead of mine. he hits his object ball into my ball my ...
A: My first inclination was to say that anytime the 8-ball hits another ball on the way to the pocket, ...
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| The Break | 7/4/2009 |
Q: When you break and say u hit in a solid. Are you automatically solids or must you hit in a solid to ...
A: According to Billiard Congress of America World Standardized Rule #4.10, the table is always open ...
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| Pool Table Markings | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a table which does not have markings for the head string, foot spot or the bank shot aids on ...
A: The bank shot aids you refer to are often called diamonds. This is because they are often made in ...
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| foul shot | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Can you call your object ball to bounce off your opponent's ball before it is pocketed without a ...
A: The short answer to your question would be YES. In the private 8-ball games that I play at the bar ...
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| Practice table | 3/31/2008 |
Q: How are you I have a question. I play pool at pool halls but want a table to practice shooting on ...
A: I am a big believer in practicing your pool game all you can, by whatever means possible. If you ...
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| pool rules | 3/17/2008 |
Q: if I hit oppentents ball when sinking in mine with out calling it is that okay or do i loose my next ...
A: I assume you are playing 8-ball. If your object ball bounces off one of your opponent's balls before ...
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| Table Install | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I bought a Pool Table in New Jersey and had to take it apart to bring it home to New Bern, North ...
A: If you go to this page - http://used-pooltable.com/northcarolina.html you will find an installer for ...
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| slate/beeswax | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I had a new table put together and felted. I was told that the 1 in. slate joints didn't need any ...
A: I would answer your question with more questions - How does the table look and play. Are any joints ...
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| pool table | 3/9/2008 |
Q: i have a brunswick 9ft. table that needs to be leveled. need a good rec. for a mechanis to do same
A: You didn't say what part of the country you are from. If you go to this page - ...
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| Placement of eight ball after scratch | 2/28/2008 |
Q: my question is for eight ball. The scenario is as follows: I have sunk all my balls, and will be ...
A: No, that would not be correct to place the 8-ball on the foot spot, at least according to the ...
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| 8 ball | 2/25/2008 |
Q: In shooting at the object ball,it went into the pocket and an additional ball went into a pocket. ...
A: According to WPA and BCA rules, in 8-ball, no balls need to be removed from the pocket and spotted ...
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| Judging double hits | 2/18/2008 |
Q: As per rule 2.20 of general rules of pocket billiards,suppose the distance between my cue ball and ...
A: I am not an official or referee of the BCA, but I will give you my interpretation of the rules. ...
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| diamond system | 2/18/2008 |
Q: What do the diamonds represent on the pool table? Do they have a numeric value? This is for a ...
A: The diamonds on the pool table are used as reference points for aimimg. They are most useful for ...
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| How to | 2/18/2008 |
Q: How do i change the tip on my cue?
A: To change your cue tip you first need to remove the old one. Take a razor blade and carefully run it ...
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| age groups | 2/15/2008 |
Q: i was just wondering what age you have to be to play for your county. im 14 am i old enough james
A: I don't understand the question. What do you mean play pool for "your county"? I come from ...
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| Eight ball | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I was shooting at the solid balls and scratched. My opponent had only the eight ball left and the ...
A: The simple answer to this question depends on the house rules where you play pool. Where I play, the ...
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| WHEN THEY SAY REGULATION SIZE TABLE.. | 2/6/2008 |
Q: WHAT IS THE REGULATION SIZE OF POOL TABLE? I KNOW THERE ARE BARROOM TABLES 7FT AND8FT AND SOME SAY ...
A: The word "regulation" refers to the shape of the pool table playing surface. A regulation table is ...
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| parts | 1/27/2008 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Thomas- Since you have a Brunswick table, I guess your best bet would be to contact the ...
A: Thomas- That Lakeside site is pretty nice. They seem to have everything. As you said though, they ...
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| parts | 1/25/2008 |
Q:
A: Since you have a Brunswick table, I guess your best bet would be to contact the Brunswick company ...
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| "Go for it, or play it safe?" | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Game: 9-ball Situation: only 8, and 9 remain Ball positions: -8 sits center-width, 4'' off end rail ...
A: Several scenarios come to mind from your description- If you feel confident banking the eight in ...
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| antique slate | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I am restoring a 1898 Brunswick pool table. The only good piece of slate is the center piece. The ...
A: It sounds like you have quite a project on your hands. I am not a pool table restorer, but it seems ...
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| 8 ball rules | 1/19/2008 |
Q: There are just three balls on the table. The cue, the 8 ball and the 11 ball. The player with just ...
A: According to World Standardized Rules, this is indeed a legal shot and the player who sunk the eight ...
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| Help in Identifying a Brunswick table | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have my Dads old table that he got in the early 1960's. This was an old table then. I had ...
A: I honestly don't know any more about this table than I have already told you. I think you need ...
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| Help in Identifying a Brunswick table | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have my Dads old table that he got in the early 1960's. This was an old table then. I had ...
A: I am certainly no expert on old pool tables and I wouldn't know what I was looking at in a picture ...
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| Eight Ball to Win the Game | 1/15/2008 |
Q: The other night I was playing a game and going for the win in a standard solid stripes game. My ...
A: That makes things a little clearer. The good news is that you didn't lose the game. According to the ...
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| restoring a pool table | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to replace veneer on pool table rails?
A: I am not a professional pool table repair person, but I will give you my opinion to your question. ...
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| Eight Ball to Win the Game | 1/13/2008 |
Q: The other night I was playing a game and going for the win in a standard solid stripes game. My ...
A: I am not completely clear on what happened in your game according to your explanation. I will ...
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| Ball In Hand History | 1/11/2008 |
Q: When was the Ball In Hand rule first instigated into modern-day pool in the US? My father taught me ...
A: That is a tough question you have asked, and I'm afraid I don't have a definitive answer for you. We ...
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| Nine Ball Question | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Who is the winner if the nine ball and the cue ball goes into the pocket at the end of the game... ...
A: Nine ball is not like eight ball, where you lose if you scratch on the eight ball. If you scratch ...
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| bank the eight | 12/28/2007 |
Q: While playing an eight ball game (bank the eight)we had a dispute. When it came time to bank the ...
A: I don't think there is a definitive answer to this question because I don't think there is an ...
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| Nine Ball Question | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Who is the winner if the nine ball and the cue ball goes into the pocket at the end of the game...
A: I believe that no one is the winner yet at that point. The nine ball would be removed from the ...
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| billards | 12/25/2007 |
Q: How do I hit the ball and make it take a turn. lets say it is in the corner pocket and i hit it ...
A: If I understand the question correctly, you want to put some side-spin on the cue ball. In the pool ...
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