OB falls into pocket while CB is in transit to hit it, Is this a foul?
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George the Greek
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OB should get placed back as well as the CB. Why should the incoming player be penalized
actually the shot is set back up and the shooter shoots again
no foul
from WPA rules
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1.7 Balls Settling
A ball may settle slightly after it appears to have stopped, possibly due to slight imperfections in the ball or the table. Unless this causes a ball to fall into a pocket, it is considered a normal hazard of play, and the ball will not be moved back. If a ball falls into a pocket as the result of such settling, it is restored as closely as possible to its original position. If a settling ball falls into a pocket during or just prior to a shot, and this has an effect on the shot, the referee will restore the position and the shot will be replayed. The shooter is not penalized for shooting while a ball is settling. See also 8.3 Ball Pocketed.
i was typing as you were posting
I've seen it happen a couple times. Bound to happen at least once if you play enough one pocket where balls are often left hanging at the edge of a pocket.
Is the 5 second rule still in effect?
Yes, but the new shooter generally takes more than five seconds after the previous shot to shoot.
Movement of the players and others in the room, vibrations from the player shooting, can cause a hanging ball to fall. Especially on a lighter table.
I was playing a dinosaur they call tony and the 5 fell in the hole when nobody was shooting.
Was a gold crown.
Had this happen at the local bar last Sunday.
Ball had been stationary for 30+ seconds while jibber-jabber transpires and just when player addresses CB other ball drops.
Table was not disturbed in any way.
That's not the rule. If you're not in a tournament, I guess everything is negotiable. Or, you could agree to still play by the rules.
that doesnt mean its a practical rule.
balls get scattered and can't be replaced. what to do then? re rack new game.
i agree rule is a rule in a tourny and works for both sides so is fair that way.
you are a more rule oriented person than me bob.
but in a cash game most will let the shot play as it were.
my contention would be he bumped the table and caused it to fall so cannot get an advantage from it.
balls get scattered and can't be replaced. what to do then? re rack new game.
i agree rule is a rule in a tourny and works for both sides so is fair that way.
you are a more rule oriented person than me bob.
but in a cash game most will let the shot play as it were.
my contention would be he bumped the table and caused it to fall so cannot get an advantage from it.
Still want to shoot
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It is for me when i drop food.
Current prices it's up to a minute - after you notice.
Still want to shoot
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Depends on the food and location