Lag Question

chevybob20

chevybob20

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I am playing in a "In House" league that is set up like the Masters Division (Mix of 8 and 9 ball). On the lag, my opponent lagged his ball beyond the rail and into the jaws of the pocket without it dropping. His ball was beyond the end rail. I thought this was a loss, but I conceded anyway because I didn't want a prolonged discussion on this. What is the correct answer?
 
The only lagging I've done is in APA & as long as it didn't drop or hit the side rail, it would be closest to the rail.
 
chevybob20 said:
I am playing in a "In House" league that is set up like the Masters Division (Mix of 8 and 9 ball). On the lag, my opponent lagged his ball beyond the rail and into the jaws of the pocket without it dropping. His ball was beyond the end rail. I thought this was a loss, but I conceded anyway because I didn't want a prolonged discussion on this. What is the correct answer?
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I believe you were right on this but I'm just too lazy to look up the rule right now. I'm sure somebody with more pep will shortly.

Maniac
 
1.2 Lagging to Determine Order of Play
The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first.
The referee will place a ball on each side of the table behind the head string and near the head string. The players will shoot at about the same time to make each ball contact the foot cushion with the goal of returning the ball closer to the head cushion than the opponent.
A lag shot is bad and cannot win if the shooter’s ball:
(a) crosses the long string;
(b) contacts the foot cushion other than once;
(c) is pocketed or driven off the table;
(d) touches the side cushion; or
(e) the ball rests within the corner pocket and past the nose of the head cushion.
In addition, a lag will be bad if any non-object-ball foul occurs other than 6.9 Balls Still Moving.
The players will lag again if:
(a) a player’s ball is struck after the other ball has touched the foot cushion;
(b) the referee cannot determine which ball has stopped closer to the head cushion; or
(c) both lags are bad.


I got you covered Maniac.

To the OP, hope that helps.
 
Big_H515 said:
1.2 Lagging to Determine Order of Play
The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first.
The referee will place a ball on each side of the table behind the head string and near the head string. The players will shoot at about the same time to make each ball contact the foot cushion with the goal of returning the ball closer to the head cushion than the opponent.
A lag shot is bad and cannot win if the shooter’s ball:
(a) crosses the long string;
(b) contacts the foot cushion other than once;
(c) is pocketed or driven off the table;
(d) touches the side cushion; or
(e) the ball rests within the corner pocket and past the nose of the head cushion.
In addition, a lag will be bad if any non-object-ball foul occurs other than 6.9 Balls Still Moving.
The players will lag again if:
(a) a player’s ball is struck after the other ball has touched the foot cushion;
(b) the referee cannot determine which ball has stopped closer to the head cushion; or
(c) both lags are bad.


I got you covered Maniac.

To the OP, hope that helps.
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That pretty much answers it. Thanks.
 
Big_H515 said:
1.2 Lagging to Determine Order of Play
The lag is the first shot of the match and determines order of play. The player who wins the lag chooses who will shoot first.
The referee will place a ball on each side of the table behind the head string and near the head string. The players will shoot at about the same time to make each ball contact the foot cushion with the goal of returning the ball closer to the head cushion than the opponent.
A lag shot is bad and cannot win if the shooter’s ball:
(a) crosses the long string;
(b) contacts the foot cushion other than once;
(c) is pocketed or driven off the table;
(d) touches the side cushion; or
(e) the ball rests within the corner pocket and past the nose of the head cushion.
In addition, a lag will be bad if any non-object-ball foul occurs other than 6.9 Balls Still Moving.
The players will lag again if:
(a) a player’s ball is struck after the other ball has touched the foot cushion;
(b) the referee cannot determine which ball has stopped closer to the head cushion; or
(c) both lags are bad.


I got you covered Maniac.

To the OP, hope that helps.
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Thanks Big!!!

Maniac
 
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