8-ball call shot question

[cardit]

If, for example, the 2-ball is called and not hit, yet the cue hits another solid and then a rail is contacted, is there a foul since the 2-ball was not made as called?

 

[FrankieD]

I do not think this is a foul. It's still a good hit, just not the right hit. Others will likely have better info.

 

[garczar]

no foul.

 

[Coos Cues]

Depends what rule set you're playing by.

If you're down at the dew drop inn playing bubba for 3 dollars you could lose your life over this shot.

 

[David in FL]

John's very truthful statement notwithstanding, no foul.

 

[Bob Jewett]

If, for example, the 2-ball is called and not hit, yet the cue hits another solid and then a rail is contacted, is there a foul since the 2-ball was not made as called?

If you want to go by the official rules of pool, there is a link below. If you are playing in a league or local tournament, you need to ask whoever is in charge. If you are playing in some random group of people, maybe they have their own, special rules.

But... I have never seen any rule where you would not get credit for rail contact in that situation. If someone wants to call a foul for that shot, leave at the first chance. You cannot trust the people you are playing with.

https://wpapool.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026.01.02-WPA-Rules.pdf

The standard fouls are listed in Section 3, and the rules of eight ball are listed in Section 4.