I watched either Marop or Dennis (can't remember which) use the rack for that purpose on a dvd the other day. If they use it I doubt that it is illegal. I drew the rack outline on my table. I screwed it up and have a double line on one side but I know if a ball is within the rack area or not.
I agree that it is legal. I'm been going in a day a week and learning from a straight pool legend in these parts. The table we play on doesn't have an outline. He says it's legal and does it a lot. Do you just lay a rack on and outline the inside? Thanks
When you draw the outline of the rack you trace around the outside of the rack, not the inside.
Is it legal to use the rack to see if an object ball is interfering with the racking of the balls ?
I say yes. some say no.
thanks
highrun55
I always carry a stick of soapstone with me in my case,that I sharpen with some coarse sandpaper. You just lightly draw the outline while you play, it's hardly visible, and when you're done playing you simply wipe it off. It costs about 25 cents in any welding supply store.
I don't believe it is illegal to use the rack.