BCA 8ball rules question.

[eastcoast_chris]

This came up last week;

Player is shooting his ball. Plays the shot and makes the ball as called, but in the process knock one of his own ball into a pocket with his arm. (accident). It didn't/wouldn't have affected the shot in any way.

Is this a foul?

We ruled it was a foul, but the ball stayed down. Incoming player was awarded ball-in-hand.

We don't "spot" balls in BCA 8ball rules, so that wasn't an option, was it? And returning it to its previous location didn't makes sense because it was off the table... and in a bar table situation it would be inside... once again, no spotting in BCA rules (other than an 8 off the break)

 

[randyg]

If the match is not officiated then it is cue ball fouls only.
In this case, no foul and ball is replaced.

randyg

 

[TX BAD BOY]

I have had this situation happen in Nationals. The ball is to be replaced and shooter continues shooting. Hope that helps

 

[Zhero]

If the match is not officiated then it is cue ball fouls only.
In this case, no foul and ball is replaced.

randyg

BCA 1-33
If the disturbed ball has an effect on the outcome of the shot, then it is a foul.

To answer OP's question, if the ball in question has no effect on the outcome of the shot, then it is not a foul, your opponent, however, has the option of restoring the ball to its previous location, or leave as is.

 

[BogeyFree]

It's not a foul. Just gets replaced.