CUE BALL POCKETED OR DRIVEN OFF THE TABLE If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table during the break shot, it is a foul.If the incoming shooter opts for (3) he does not have to call his pocket since it is considered a break. Note: If the incoming shooter opts for (1) or (2) it is then considered a regular turn at the table. Asking for a re-rack, taking the cue ball in hand behind the head string and taking responsibility for the break.Taking cue ball in hand behind the head string and shooting the current position of the numbered balls.Accepting the table in position and shooting.If a foul is committed, the incoming shooter has the option of There is one exception to this rule, if playing Masters and a break foul is committed the incoming shooter gets to break. DID NOT EXECUTE A LEGAL BREAK If the breaking shooter did not execute a legal break (including a miscue) the breaker gets to attempt the break again until they execute a legal break or commits a foul.IBA leagues are not вЂњ a rack your ownвЂќ league. The breakerвЂ™s opponent normally racks the balls, but the opponent may designate anyone they wish to rack as long as it is not themselves. In this case, accept the best rack possible. Note:The condition of the felt often makes it impossible to perfectly satisfy the rules above. If, after the balls have been racked, all balls in the rack are not in contact with one another, also known as a 'loose rack', the shooter who is to break may request a re-rack, at which time the opposing shooter is to re-rack the balls so that all balls in the rack are properly contacting one another, also known as a 'tight rack' The base of the rack should be parallel to the foot cushion. The object balls (1-ball through 15-ball) are to be racked as tightly as possible in a triangular shape, with any stripe or solid at the apex of the triangle and on the foot spot, the 8-ball in the middle of the triangle, a striped ball in one corner of the rack and a solid ball in the other corner. Any ball pocketed on a foul remains pocketed, regardless of whether they belong to the shooter or the opponent. When calling your pocket, it is never necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, caroms, etc. If the shooter does not call their intended object ball and pocket when performing a bank shot, a kick shot, a jump shot, a masse shot or a combo shot, it is a loss of turn. Obvious balls and their respective pockets do not have to be specified, however, when performing a bank shot, a kick shot, a jump shot, a masse shot or a combo shot, the shooter must call their intended object ball and pocket. It is encouraged that all balls be specified vocally to your opponent along with their intended pocket. If the two players agree to play вЂњcall your pocketвЂќ then the following rules apply:Д¬alling a pocket is done by either, verbally announcing the designated pocket to the opponent or any shooter on the opposing team or by pointing at the pocket with your hand or pool cue. If the players canвЂ™t agree to вЂњcall your pocketвЂќ then the players will play the set as вЂњslop countsвЂќ. In the Leisure format, at the start of a set the two players must agree to play вЂњcall your pocketвЂќ.

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