garczar said:

huh?? 5 clearly hit a rail. the ref made the call as soon as she hit the cb. She moved the 9b, you gotta slow it down to catch it.

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DieselPete said:

OK, I am looking for actual rules (If you have an opinion just state it as such).

A player is lining up a jump shot, masse, or is "tree topped" over an interfering ball. He clearly attempts his stroke and completely misses the cue ball. No ball is contacted at all. The player admits they attempted to hit the cue ball.

I believe this should count as a stroke and a foul (no ball was pocketed or driven to a rail).

Another perspective could be that no stroke was made because the cue ball was not contacted and the player can try again.

I would guess different governing bodies could have different rules and definitions.

Anyone know an actual rule (rule #) on this?

EDIT TO ADD:

ChatGPT tells us this:

Under the current WPA/BCA rules, no. If the player swings at the cue ball but completely misses it, no shot (stroke) has been made for rules purposes.

The key rule is found in the Definitions section of the WPA Rules:

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TheGrandWazoo said:

Don’t think the 5 made the rail

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ceebee said:

If you decide to get some good glasses to play POOL with, I can help. I'll send some pics & articles so you'll have some knowledge to help you get what you need...

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David in FL said:

Absent something really unusual, I probably get 2 years out of a tip. Why would anyone even remotely serious about the game run any risk for maybe a $10 bill once every 2 years?!

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David in FL said:

here.

I was wondering the same thing about those who said yes!

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JasonATX said:

I don't see why anyone would even risk something like this when you can get an Ultraskin, SiB or Thoroughbred for less than $10.

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