I play edge of ball when shooting out of the kitchen.
Some players want base of ball which can offer better opportunities.
What is the rule?
Some players want base of ball which can offer better opportunities.
What is the rule?
To be "in the kitchen" the base of a ball must be inside the line (not on it).I play edge of ball when shooting out of the kitchen.
Some players want base of ball which can offer better opportunities.
What is the rule?
I play edge of ball when shooting out of the kitchen.
Some players want base of ball which can offer better opportunities.
What is the rule?
I play edge of ball when shooting out of the kitchen.
Some players want base of ball which can offer better opportunities.
What is the rule?
No, I think the best thing to do is to play by the rule. The real problem comes in when you need to know whether an object ball is playable or not. Placing the cue ball an inch different is usually not that important. For the object ball, you really need a clear rule.Best thing to do is to just take the line out of play.
I just pretend ...
No, I think the best thing to do is to play by the rule. The real problem comes in when you need to know whether an object ball is playable or not. Placing the cue ball an inch different is usually not that important. For the object ball, you really need a clear rule.
Best thing to do is to just take the line out of play.
I'm kinda on the fence about whether using center or edge is better - I think it's possible to see one better than the other, and it doesn't matter to me, so... as long as it's understood, I'm good.No, I think the best thing to do is to play by the rule.
Maybe like this from the WPA rules?I hate the term “base of ball”. I don’t know why the rule book does not say “center of ball”....
It would be good if all tables had a line drawn across the head spot to show where the kitchen is. It is very much "Old School" to disregard the rules.
The rule is, before you start a match with anyone, this should ALWAYS....be Clear. Some guys are so anal, that you have to ask em. Center of the round rail spot or outside edge of the rail spots.
If they make a big deal ''outtof'' it....probablay better to look elsewhere for a game.
I like "base of" ball's descriptiveness - but you mostly judge a ball's position near the line by sighting from above, where "center of" ball is probably more useful.I hate the term “base of ball”. I don’t know why the rule book does not say “center of ball”.
First off we have a line on ALL the tables marking both the kitchen and the line directly behind the spot for spotting balls at the club I go too. This saves a lot of headaches and potential arguments.
But we play that if any part of the ball is on that kitchen line its in the kitchen. We all play by the same rules but if you are new to a place and unsure then you better ask.
I can live with that....although I much prefer the base of the ball, like world rules.
....it’s fair
Choosing any boundary causes issues. It's just a line in a different place.The issue becomes is where is the base of the ball actually at? It can be so thin of a margin it causes issues.