Rules on Lining up Bank shots with the Cue
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It's in the rule book. Just don't lay the cue on the table without touching it.
WPA rules
6.12 Cue Stick on the Table
If the shooter uses his cue stick in order to align a shot by placing it on the table without having a hand on the stick, it is a foul.
I think this is a bad rule. I hope it is removed in the upcoming revision of the rules.
I agree it's an unnecessary rule. Is that what you mean, or something more?
I think all measuring prohibitions (except maybe marking) are unnecessary.
pj
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Yep - what they said.
I agree with Bob Jewett - bad rule.
I agree with Bob Jewett - bad rule.
I believe the rule was put in for one or a few specific players who would go at some shots so methodically it would delay matches. My feeling is that a player should be able to use his cue stick any way he pleases in lining up a shot. Using something additional such as a bridge to line up the second half of a bank shot, is reasonably forbidden, but the rule that should usually be applied is delay of game. If a chess clock is in operation, there should be no concern.
Disagree
I have to disagree. Not just banks, but more often players will use their cue when lining up cut shots especially long cut shots. I have seen many of them leaving marks on the table as the point to aim for on those difficult shots.
I don't like the laying of a cuestick on the table, never have, and I think that shots should be aimed by eyesight only.
I have to disagree. Not just banks, but more often players will use their cue when lining up cut shots especially long cut shots. I have seen many of them leaving marks on the table as the point to aim for on those difficult shots.
I don't like the laying of a cuestick on the table, never have, and I think that shots should be aimed by eyesight only.
In our league there isnt a sanction, we just play doubles by bar rules. last night an older gentlemen was paired with one of the other guys wives. she was younger and obviously just started, no big deal. i had the issue with him laying his cue down on the table behind the ob and standing back with her showing her exactly what to do and then holding his finger on spots for her to aim at. but since theres no rules against it oh well. i thought it was complete bs but didnt say anything its all for fun and i wouldnt want to ruin her experience starting out
