One pocket ruling...
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There is three foul rule, and you should tell your opponent he's "on two" as he approaches the table for a potential third foul (as opposed to after he's committed the second).
However, in some areas of the country and among some old-timers the rule is not automatic.
Usually, before a non-tournament 1pocket match with a guy you haven't payed before, you should get three or four things straighten out before you hit the first ball: are you going to be playing "three-fouls"; are you going to spot "sleepers" or is it "you snooze you lose"; whether you're playing "base of the ball" or "whole ball" BIH; and, if you're playing "rack you're own." Usually, none of this is a problem as long as you get things straight before you start playing.
Lou Figueroa
However, in some areas of the country and among some old-timers the rule is not automatic.
Usually, before a non-tournament 1pocket match with a guy you haven't payed before, you should get three or four things straighten out before you hit the first ball: are you going to be playing "three-fouls"; are you going to spot "sleepers" or is it "you snooze you lose"; whether you're playing "base of the ball" or "whole ball" BIH; and, if you're playing "rack you're own." Usually, none of this is a problem as long as you get things straight before you start playing.
Lou Figueroa
Good points Lou. All of these are a must so that there are no surprises during the game. I don't like "base of the ball", sometimes it's too hard to determine if it's in or out.
rules
Three fouls in a row Three consecutive fouls is loss of game, however the opponent or tournament referee must notify the player that is on two fouls, prior to their third foul. Should no notice occur until after the shot resulting in the third foul is in motion, it is not immediate loss of game, but the player will be considered to be on two fouls for their next shot.The three fouls rule is often waived in after hours situations by agreement between the players.
this is from the bca rules of one pocket. hope this helps u out.
hud
Three fouls in a row Three consecutive fouls is loss of game, however the opponent or tournament referee must notify the player that is on two fouls, prior to their third foul. Should no notice occur until after the shot resulting in the third foul is in motion, it is not immediate loss of game, but the player will be considered to be on two fouls for their next shot.The three fouls rule is often waived in after hours situations by agreement between the players.
this is from the bca rules of one pocket. hope this helps u out.
hud
how about ALWAYS waived. In all the years of playing one pocket for money, from thousand dollar sets to hundred a game against Ronnie Allen and anyone else you can name I have NEVER ran across anyone who wanted to play three fouls. The rule is only meant to speed the game up for tournaments and I would laugh at anyone who asked about it for a money game.
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i don't know about always, this is just what the bca rules said about three fouls. i rarely play one pocket and obviously you do and i respect your reply . hope i didn't offend you jesseallred.
hud
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Jesse, with all due respect, I have travel all over the country the last few years, from LA to Boston, and have not matched up a single time without the three-foul rule being almost automatic. As I said before, it's something that you should clarify with your opponent beforehand, but it is most definitely not just a tournament only rule.
I think perhaps, as I also said before, amongst the old-school players it may not be automatic, but it does seem to be among the younger guys. I'm no road player, I'm just telling you what I've found at various rooms around the country.
Lou Figueroa
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all this respectfulness and trying not to offend people on here grates on my nerves a little. Just tell the truth about how you feel and if we all disagree don't worry about how someone is going to feel about your opinion. I'm an adult and if I feel offended by something you say I deserve to be covered in honey and set out in the woods naked to be dealt with by the bears.
With all due respect, huh. Can we please get rid of that silly opening statement. You're a legend, I'm going to listen to whatever you say and I sure don't deserve your respect. I'm a 30 year old kid who likes to gamble and brag and tell the truth, no matter what people think about it. I probably got lucky then over the years never coming across a 3 foul situation and assuming everyone ignored the rule like I did. I'll pay more attention to it. I'm still going to probably laugh at the person who asks for a 3 foul rule, even if it's Efren.
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