![]() ![]() It is referee’s responsibility to shout for a touching ball. No players are penalised when balls are disturbed by referee. The same rule doesn’t apply if the ball has moved due to defective table surface. If the ball balances on edge for a while and then falls off later, it is counted as pocketed and not replaced back on table.Ī ball moved by Striker’s partner or any other person at the table is repositioned to most probable place that referee thinks. In case, it happens to be a foul then also all balls are placed back and the turn moves to next player. In case, the ball is hit by another one and is pocketed while there is no faulty stroke then, all the balls are replaced and either same stroke is played or different stroke upon discretion of the player. If a ball is pocketed without being hit or doesn’t touch a ball in the process is put back on the table while the striker gets score for the stroke played. If the non-striker’s ball is off the table in his last stroke of a turn, it will be placed on spot of baulk-line or right corner of D. Similarly, player can also make request to know the count of continuous hazards. In case the referee misses to announce for last five hazards, the player will get additional five chances from the moment referee announces. The player and referee rule applies here also. Just like limitations to consecutive cannons, a player can make only 15 consecutive hazards. ![]() In case the referee misses to make note then, the last five cannons will be counted from the moment the referee announces.Īlternately, the player can also know the number of cannons upon request. The referee has to call out for last five after the player reaches count of 70. If a ball touches another ball on spot then, the ball is not considered to be on spot even though it hasn’t moved.Īn object ball not spotted correctly by the player cannot be raised as a fault by referee in any case.Ī maximum of 75 consecutive cannons are allowed for a striker. If the pyramid spot is also occupied then, it is placed in the centre spot.Ī ball is considered to be on spot if and only if it is placed by hand.Ī striker can check with referee for count of continuous pots of same ball. In case the spot is occupied, red ball is placed in pyramid spot. Starting with red ball, if it is pocketed then, it is placed back in its spot. Below are some those instances with next steps. If an object ball is in baulk, no part of its surface can be played on directly from in-hand.ĭuring the play, a player goes through certain instances that have been clearly marked by the WPBSA to handle them better. Before re-entering the baulk, the cue-ball must have contact with cushion or ball out of baulk. The cue-ball may be played against a cushion provided it touches a ball outside baulk. In case, it touches an object ball out of baulk, it is considered to have played out though it doesn’t cross the baulk line. When in-hand, the cue-ball must be placed out of baulk. The cue-ball is not considered to be in play by the referee if the tip of the cue is not touching the cue-ball provided attempt to play is not made. The referee has to check whether the cue-ball is placed correctly, if asked. The cue-ball must be struck from a position within “D” to play from in-hand The players take turns alternately unless one makes a score and continues the strike. It is the player’s responsibility to play with correct cue-ball even if the wrong ball is passed by the referee. The game is considered to have begun after the cue-ball is placed on the table and hit by tip of the cue. ![]() The winner has both options provided opposite player also mutually agrees. The choice of cue-ball and who to play first is decided by stringing. Stringing is the method of toss in Billiards. Most sports begin with a toss to decide who plays first. The winner of the match is decided on the highest average and total number of points. The winner of the game is declared based on player who scores maximum points or stipulated points of the game within the allotted time. Any means made to disturb the balls must be by an indirect stroke, a difficult one. One of the most popular tactics used to score more points is to leave the object balls in baulk area when the next player is in-hand. The points from a penalty made by a player are given to opponent player. Player or team scores when striker pots the ball in the pocket, for in-offs, cannon, and combination of both. ![]() Three balls are used a white, a yellow or spotted white (with more than two black dots for identification), and a red. Understanding the arrangement of balls on the board is important before how to play. English Billiards is played between two people or two sides. ![]()
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