Do you hit the black ball in pool?
If the black is potted, the game is restarted with a re-rack , broken by the original breaker. If the cue ball is potted on an otherwise fair break, it is a “non-standard” foul (foul) that simply ends the breaker’s turn, with no further penalties.
What does the white ball with the red dot mean?
This will bring the cue ball picture to overlay on your screen. After that, tap on the cue ball to change the hitting position of the cue on the ball which is signified by a red dot. This enables you to have more control of your cue ball once you have hit it. To dismiss, tap anywhere on the screen.
What is the white and red thing in 8-ball?
This will bring the cue ball picture to overlay on your screen. After that, tap on the cue ball to change the hitting position of the cue on the ball which is signified by a red dot. This enables you to have more control of your cue ball once you have hit it.
Is hitting the 8-ball first a scratch?
In the official rules, if you scratch when you are shooting for the 8 ball, your turn is over and your opponent gets the ball in hand. If however, you make the 8 ball in a pocket and then scratch you lose the game.
Who breaks pool?
Lagging for the break means both players pick any ball and shoot it from behind the 2nd dot going towards the long way of the pool table. Whomever’s ball hits closest to the short rail (it should be the rail right in front of you), wins the lag and gets to break.
How can I get unbanned from 8 ball pool?
From there you’ll be taken to a form. Select 8-Ball Pool as the game name and fill in the required information. The only way you’ll even have a chance of getting your account unbanned is if the deed was done totally by accident. Support will be able to tell if you’re lying to them.
Do you lose if you sink the 8-ball?
If you scratch on the break you don’t automatically lose, the other player just gets ball in hand behind the head string. Likewise, if you sink the 8 ball on the break, you don’t win. You either spot the 8 ball or re-rack. Traditionally, 8 ball is a “call shot” game.