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by johnny on June 23rd, 2008

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If i sink the white ball while going for the black ball, by missing the black ball altogether .... do i lose the game?

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  • by answerman on November 9th, 2008

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    One rule that hasn't been covered yet; if playing bank the 8, a scratch is not generally counted unless the 8 drops. APA: scratch on the 8 is loss.

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  • by slmcgaughey on July 9th, 2008

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    According to BCA League rules, during league play, a scratch on the 8 ball is not a lose. It is ball in hand to the opposing player. Whether or not it is a lose, depends on the rules you are playing by. In common bar rules, it is a lose as well as in PBA rules.

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  • by AUprospector on June 23rd, 2008

    AUprospector

    According to the PBA rules, any time you scratch on the 8-ball, whether you hit it or not, the game is over.

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  • by Athrael on June 23rd, 2008

    Athrael

    When the cue ball (white ball) goes into a pocket it is commonly called a 'scratch'. If you scratch while shooting for the 8 ball (the black ball) you lose.

    Some players allow a person to scratch on the 8 ball.

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  • by Done. never again. on June 23rd, 2008

    Done. never again.

    Yes. Definitely. The other player does not get ball-in-hand.

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