We always play that the spot ball made on a foul spots up while a spot ball made on a fouls comes up. By this logic, the ball would stay down. No foul occured.
Just as if the guy giving the eight has a chance to make a one-eight combo, he makes it the eight stays down. If he makes the combo and scratches, it comes up.
So by strict rules it could be argued that it would stay down. BUT if I was getting the eight, and my opponenet did that, I would be renogotiating or quitting. In all the time getting and giving balls, I have never pulled that move or had it done to me.
I think it could be argued either way, so it should be declared and agreed upon by both parties. If it happened to me, I would protest, and make it known that the practice of making my spot in that fashion will be a deal breaker.
Because it was not specifically agreed upon before hand, I would concede that ONE occurance (realize that he did push, so now you have control of the table, and are still in a position to win). Then, if he still felt that he should be allowed to do that move, then I would not continue the game.
If the guy is truly a ball better than me, he should realize that he should make me happy and keep me playing. If not, I am moving on.
The bottom line is that it was not discussed beforehand, so it is up for discussion. But it should be addressed. What is to stop him from calling push every rack, and taking away your spot? Though in reality, the called 8 is not a huge spot. If you are really that close or think you have a very good chance of winning with that spot, you should still have a good shot if he were to pull that move. He is giving up his turn at the table and giving you the option of shooting or passing and all he is getting is making you shoot one more ball to win.
Think about that for a second. If it were to happen every rack, it could almost be a spot for you! You would be gauranteed a shot at the beginning of EVERY game with the option of passing it back if you did not like it. Doesn't sound all that bad to me. Maybe you should say that he HAS to push every rack and MAKE THAT YOUR SPOT!!
Jw
Jw