Escalade Sports g05619 booklet Manual De Usuario
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FOUL PENALTY
Opposing player gets cue ball in hand. This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere
on the table (does not have to be behind the head string except on opening break). This rule pre-
vents a player from making intentional fouls which would put an opponent at a disadvantage. With
“cue ball in hand,” the player may use a hand or any part of a cue (including the tip) to position the
cue ball. When placing the cue ball in position, any forward stroke motion contacting the cue ball will
be a foul, if not a legal shot.
Opposing player gets cue ball in hand. This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere
on the table (does not have to be behind the head string except on opening break). This rule pre-
vents a player from making intentional fouls which would put an opponent at a disadvantage. With
“cue ball in hand,” the player may use a hand or any part of a cue (including the tip) to position the
cue ball. When placing the cue ball in position, any forward stroke motion contacting the cue ball will
be a foul, if not a legal shot.
COMBINATION SHOTS
Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball can’t be used as a first ball in the combination
except when the table is open.
Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball can’t be used as a first ball in the combination
except when the table is open.
ILLEGALLY POCKETED BALLS
An object ball is considered to be illegally pocketed when (1) that object ball is pocketed on the
same shot a foul is committed, or (2) the called ball did not go in the designated pocket, or (3) a
safety is called prior to the shot. Illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed.
An object ball is considered to be illegally pocketed when (1) that object ball is pocketed on the
same shot a foul is committed, or (2) the called ball did not go in the designated pocket, or (3) a
safety is called prior to the shot. Illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed.
OBJECT BALLS JUMPED OFF THE TABLE
If any object ball is jumped off the table, it is a foul and loss of turn, unless it is the 8-ball, which is a
loss of game. Any jumped object balls are spotted in numerical order according to General Rules for
spotting balls.
If any object ball is jumped off the table, it is a foul and loss of turn, unless it is the 8-ball, which is a
loss of game. Any jumped object balls are spotted in numerical order according to General Rules for
spotting balls.
PLAYING THE 8-BALL
When shooting at the 8-ball, a scratch or foul is not loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or
jumped from the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand. Note: A combination shot can never
be used to legally pocket the 8-ball.
When shooting at the 8-ball, a scratch or foul is not loss of game if the 8-ball is not pocketed or
jumped from the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand. Note: A combination shot can never
be used to legally pocket the 8-ball.
SCORING
A player is entitled to continue shooting until failing to legally pocket a ball of his group. After a
player has legally pocketed all of his group of balls, he shoots to pocket the 8-ball.
A player is entitled to continue shooting until failing to legally pocket a ball of his group. After a
player has legally pocketed all of his group of balls, he shoots to pocket the 8-ball.
LOSS OF GAME
A player loses the game by committing any of the following infractions:
A player loses the game by committing any of the following infractions:
1. Fouls when pocketing the 8-ball (exception: see 8-Ball Pocketed On The Break).
2. Pockets the 8-ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls.
3. Jumps the 8-ball off the table at any time.
4. Pockets the 8-ball in a pocket other than the one designated
5. Pockets the 8-ball when it is not the legal object ball.
Note: All infractions must be called before another shot is taken, or else it will be deemed
that no infraction occurred.
that no infraction occurred.
STALEMATED GAME
If, after 3 consecutive turns at the table by each player (6 turns total), the referee judges (or if no
referee, both players agree) that attempting to pocket or move an object ball will result in loss of
game, the balls will be reracked with the original breaker of the stalemated game breaking again.
The stalemate rule may only be used when there are only two object balls and the 8-ball remaining
on the table. Please Note: Three consecutive fouls by one player is not a loss of game
If, after 3 consecutive turns at the table by each player (6 turns total), the referee judges (or if no
referee, both players agree) that attempting to pocket or move an object ball will result in loss of
game, the balls will be reracked with the original breaker of the stalemated game breaking again.
The stalemate rule may only be used when there are only two object balls and the 8-ball remaining
on the table. Please Note: Three consecutive fouls by one player is not a loss of game
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OBJECT OF THE GAME
Nine-Ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot,
the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest numbered ball on the table, but the balls need
not be pocketed in order. If a player pockets any ball on a legal shot, he remains at the table for
another shot, and continues until missing, committing a foul, or wining the game by pocketing the 9-
ball. After a miss, the incoming player must shoot from the position left by the previous player, but
after any foul the incoming player may start with the cue ball anywhere on the table. Players are not
required to call any shot. A match ends when one of the players has won the required number of
games.
RACKING THE BALLS
The object balls are racked in a diamond shape, with the 1-ball at the top of the diamond and on the
foot spot, the 9-ball in the center of the diamond, and the other balls in random order, racked as
tightly possible. The game begins with cue ball in hand behind the head string.
Nine-Ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot,
the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest numbered ball on the table, but the balls need
not be pocketed in order. If a player pockets any ball on a legal shot, he remains at the table for
another shot, and continues until missing, committing a foul, or wining the game by pocketing the 9-
ball. After a miss, the incoming player must shoot from the position left by the previous player, but
after any foul the incoming player may start with the cue ball anywhere on the table. Players are not
required to call any shot. A match ends when one of the players has won the required number of
games.
RACKING THE BALLS
The object balls are racked in a diamond shape, with the 1-ball at the top of the diamond and on the
foot spot, the 9-ball in the center of the diamond, and the other balls in random order, racked as
tightly possible. The game begins with cue ball in hand behind the head string.
LEGAL BREAK SHOT
The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except:
The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except:
1. The breaker must strike the I-ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered
balls to the rail.
2. If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table, or the requirements of the opening break are
not met, it is a foul, and the incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on the table.
3. If on the break shot, the breaker causes an object ball to jump off the table, it is a foul and the
incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on Diagram 21 the table. The object ball is not
re-spotted (exception; if the object ball is the 9-ball, it is re-spotted).
re-spotted (exception; if the object ball is the 9-ball, it is re-spotted).
CONTINUING PLAY
On the shot immediately following a legal break, the shooter may play a “push out.” (See “Push
Out”). If the breaker pockets one or more balls on a legal break, he continues to shoot until he
misses, fouls, or wins the game. If the player misses or fouls, the other player begins an inning and
shoots until missing, committing a foul, or winning. The game ends when the 9-ball is pocketed on a
legal shot, or the game is forfeited for a serious infraction of the rules.
On the shot immediately following a legal break, the shooter may play a “push out.” (See “Push
Out”). If the breaker pockets one or more balls on a legal break, he continues to shoot until he
misses, fouls, or wins the game. If the player misses or fouls, the other player begins an inning and
shoots until missing, committing a foul, or winning. The game ends when the 9-ball is pocketed on a
legal shot, or the game is forfeited for a serious infraction of the rules.
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