Common racking situations

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mnhighrunlist

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Does anyone know of existing video covering common racking situations, such as CB in rack area, OB in rack area, CB and OB in rack area?

I was going to make one for new players to 14.1, but wanted to see if one already exists.

-Dennis
 
Sounds like a good idea. There is a chart that tells you all that, but sometimes it is more fun to watch a video showing the various situations. I say if a google search doesn't bring up such a video, then why not make one? Maybe yours will be better than any other one out there anyway.
 
mnhighrunlist said:
Does anyone know of existing video covering common racking situations, such as CB in rack area, OB in rack area, CB and OB in rack area?

I was going to make one for new players to 14.1, but wanted to see if one already exists.

-Dennis
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A video? That would be nice.

Failing the availability of a video, the following table explains it well:

http://wpa-pool.com/web/the_rules_of_play#4.8

"4.8 Special Racking Situations
When the cue ball or fifteenth object ball interferes with racking fourteen balls for a new rack, the following special rules apply. A ball is considered to interfere with the rack if it is within or overlaps the outline of the rack. The referee will state when asked whether a ball interferes with the rack.
(a) If the fifteenth ball was pocketed on the shot that scored the fourteenth ball, all fifteen balls are re-racked.
(b) If both balls interfere, all fifteen balls are re-racked and the cue ball is in hand behind the head string.
(c) If only the object ball interferes, it is placed on the head spot or the center spot if the cue ball blocks the head spot.
(d) If only the cue ball interferes, then it is placed as follows: if the object ball is in front of or on the head string, the cue ball is in hand behind the head string; if the object ball is behind the head string, the cue ball is spotted on the head spot, or on the center spot if the head spot is blocked.
In any case, there is no restriction on which object ball the shooter may play as the first shot of the new rack. "

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Hope this helps?
-Sean
 
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You'll also want to add this qualifier to what Steve said:

If the CB is in the rack and the 15th ball is behind the head string but it would interfere with spotting the CB on the head spot, then the CB goes on the center spot (and the 15th ball stays where it is).
 
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AtLarge said:
You'll also want to add this qualifier to what Steve said:

If the CB is in the rack and the 15th ball is behind the head string but it would interfere with spotting the CB on the head spot, then the CB goes on the center spot (and the 15th ball stays where it is).
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I also need to add, on the next video, if the 15th ball is pocketed in the same shot as the 14th. I hope to get the next video put together next week.
 
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Very nice video. That will really help players out. Just needs those three situations that Stevie, AtLarge & mnhighrunlist pointed out. Thanks for the good work guys.
 
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I was in the room when Dennis made this video

It was a pleasure meeting you Dennis. I very much appreciate folks like you who do what they can to keep straight pool alive. Great video too. (Gotta add the other suggestions. Also, if it wasn't mentioned, what happens to a pocketed 15th ball.)

Randy
 
NYC cue dude said:
It was a pleasure meeting you Dennis. I very much appreciate folks like you who do what they can to keep straight pool alive. Great video too. (Gotta add the other suggestions. Also, if it wasn't mentioned, what happens to a pocketed 15th ball.)

Randy
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Thank you, RG. Before you leave the area maybe we can play a game.

-Dennis
 
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