Please show good sportsmanship and common courtesy to both your opponents and the host location by observing these basic etiquette guidelines. Official rule book for all pocket and carom billiard games. Many billiards enthusiasts are unfamiliar with the unwritten rules of pool etiquette. The billiard congress of america defines a scratch a shot on which the cue ball is pocketed as a foul. The world poolbilliard association wpa rules contained in this handbook are the official rules used at all ccs.
The billiard congress of america is located in colorado springs, co. Bca official rule book pool cues and billiards supplies at. While cue ball fouls only is the rule of play when a match is not presided. In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as. Billiard rules and regulations billiards for beginners. Each ball pocketed on a legal called shot counts one point and the first player to reach the required score wins the match. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and billiards. Pool billiards the rules of play bca alberta pool leagues. The billiard congress of america also oversees the billiard congress of america hall of fame. The games of pool billiards are played on a flat table covered with cloth and bounded by rubber cushions.
As a rule you can use a full size snooker table to play billiards rules uk. What is known is that its first mention is in a 1908 rule book, published about the same time the wellknown game eightball under a prior. Below are the 8ball rules from the official bca handbook. As billiards is a term which is referred to for a number of cue sports and there is no one version of billiards. Eddie charltons book of amazing snooker trick shots. Regulation rule book for pool and billards ajay enterprises on. The applied rulings section deserves serious study.
These rules seem to be evolved from english style pool. Billiards is a cue sport that is played by two players and utilises one object ball red and two cue balls yellow and white. The official rules and records book, published by the billiard congress of america. Billiards regulation rule book for pool and billiards. The outer simplicity of 8ball, however, belies its sublime strategy. Before being allowed to compete in a tap event or league, you must be a bona fide member in good standing with tap and willing to play under our general rules listed in this book. The rules of pool are some of the most contested of any sport, with slightly differing variations being played in different countries, cities, areas, and even establishments. Trick shots eddie charltons book of amazing snooker trick shots.
If you walk into a bar or a pool hall and you see people playing pool, theres a good chance theyre in the middle of a game of 8ball. The rules of 8 ball pool everything explained play. Breaking one of these rules can result in arguments and hard feelings between players and teams. Download the official apa pool rules that have been used by hundreds of thousands of poolplayers across the globe for decades. Its so common for pool players, both novices and experts, that we dont even give it much thought. Bca releases 20172018 edition of worldstandardized. This rule prevents a player from making intentional fouls which would put his opponent at a disadvantage. Rules of play wpa pool wpa pool world pool billiard. A fullsize billiards table measures twelve feet by six feet, one and a half inches and has a baize. Any pool player will benefit from the lessons and tips that these books give. The breaker must strike the 1ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered balls to the rail. These books explain how to play pool and how to make particular game shots from the masters of the game of pool. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
Frame a frame of snooker comprises the period of the play from the start, see section 3 rule 3c, with all the balls set as described in section 3 rule 2, each player. Billiard rules and pool play instructional books money. Official rule book for all pocket and carom billiard games bca 1971 rules 1974. All injuries occurring within the pool area or locker rooms must be reported to the manager immediately. Eightball is a pool pocket billiards game popular in much of the world, and it is the subject of. These are the official rules of billiards from the billiard congress of america. The primary purpose of this game is for one player to pocket the solid balls numbered from 1 to 7 or the striped balls numbered from 9 to 15, and then mark and pocket the 8ball before his opponent. Table rule poster for snooker pool billiards 9 ball. A single short whistle blast is used to gain a swimmers attention.
Rules and specifications billiards congress of america. The rules of billiards and snooker the following is a basic set of instructions for the friendly play of the game of billiards and snooker including additional comments designed to assist with the understanding of the game. Top 8ball demands more creative thinking than a rotation game, such. It is generally played on 6x12 english billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. The rules also note that if a pocket is full of balls and the cue ball touches one of. Improve your billiards game by learning from the best with these billiards instructions. Apply these rules of 8 ball pool into your next practice sessions to gain command over the game.
My goal is merely to list common bar rules that are different from the rules that are played by the official governing bodies such as the bca, wpa. Feb 11, 2010 billiards rules and regulations are not too hard to pick up, once you know what is the variation of the game you are looking at. The following are rules that are referred to within the general rules of pocket billiards above. Official rule book for all pocket and carom billiard games bca 1974. However, the world pool billiard association wpa have produced a standardized set of rules for both amateur and professionals by which to abide. International or english snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the worl d. The most significant changes in the new edition of the rules are. With over 3,000 pool cues, pool cue cases and billiards accessories, its no wonder that pooldawg is the pool players best friend. World standardized offical rules for 8ball, 9ball, and over 30 other billiard games.
In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications and organization of. Also try to remember this fact if you notice your opponent committing a foul, make sure to address it before taking your turn at the game. We carry the best pool playing books and billiard books written by the masters phil capelle, mike massey, robert byrne, freddy the beard bentivegna and more. Click below to learn from an official bca instructor. Regulation rule book for pool and billiards no author mosconi on cover 1971 rules 1971. With cue ball in hand, the player may use his hand or any part of his. Ajay regulation rule book for pool and billiards no author 1971 rules 1971. Please direct questions regarding interpretation of the following, or information on how to receive the current bca billiards the official rules and records book to the billiard congress of america. Regulation rule book for pool and billiards mosconi, willie, bw illustrations on. Informative pool rules and billiard instruction books teach you billiard playing techniques. Definitions used in the rules the following definitions apply throughout these rules. Informal rule variations as well as the 1, 5, 8, 10, and 15 balls being money balls also called ways, the number value of each ball pocketed by a player is added up at the end of each game i. Cowboy pool or simply cowboy is a hybrid pool game combining elements of english billiards through an intermediary game, with more standard pocket billiards characteristics.
The two most common rules in the us are under apa and bca rules and include all pocket billiards games. For the complete world standardized rules, please consider billiards. Billiards in this case referring to english billiards is a game that is popular not just in england but around the world thanks to its popularity during the time of the british empire. Standard pool, more accurately known as eight ball, is a widely popular game. Snooker rules billiard instructions pool shot tricks. With cue ball in hand, the player may use his hand or any part of his cue including the tip to position the cue ball. What are the rules and regulations for billiards answers. Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. Billiard s regulation rule book for pool and billiards no. Pool rules and regulations arlington public schools. This position permits the billiard congress of america to publish the official rules and records book, worldstandardized rules.
This book measures 812 by 5 with 72 pages and 3 blank pages for your own ho. New worldstandardized rule book for poolbilliards pool. With cue ball in hand, touching any object ball with the cue ball is a foul or touching any object ball with your hand while touching the cue ball is a foul. Mike shamos, resident rules guru for billiards digest and one of pools most respected individuals, wrote. Black ball rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. The world pool billiard association rules of play can be found by clicking on the following website. In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications and organization of events.
Three point break rule regulation 18 essentially states that on the break. Download the current 2020 regulations for a complete explanation of the various csi dress codes and enforcement procedures. Eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. 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. General rules the following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. Aug 12, 20 the rules and regulations depend upon where you play and what games.
It may be that the player miscues on a break shot and tries to prevent the cue ball from following its normal path by deflecting it with his cue stick or by some other means. Canadian cue sport association ccs world standardized rules. When placing the cue ball in position, any forward stroke motion contacting the cue ball will be a foul, if not a legal shot. If a player is awarded a foul and they are moving the cue ball, all other items in the table should not be touched. Gameplay involves players drawing peas at random from a shake bottle, which assigns to them the correspondingly numbered pool ball, kept. Such an openended racking rule is unusual in that most pool games require. The shooters group of seven balls one through seven or nine through fifteen must all be off the table before he attempts to pocket the eight ball to win. Food and drink are not permitted on pool deck and in locker rooms. The game is played with one cue ball and 15 numbered object balls. When the slow play rule is enforced taking longer than one minute between shots is a foul. Played on a standard pool table, participants who pocket a ball of a particular number. The following is a basic set of instructions for the friendly play of the game of billiards and snooker including additional comments designed to assist with the understanding of the game.
Also see rule 39 in the general rules of pocket billiards 16. The basic equipment list to play a game of billiards must include a table, billiard balls, and two cues. Whether its breaking, banking, position play or safety play, we have the instructional pool. A player must sink their appropriate balls solid or stripes, then pocket the 8ball in the called pocket to win the game. Nevertheless, the rules for eightball may be the most contested of any billiard game. Even if you successfully pocket an object ball, you scratch if the cue ball drops into any pocket and you lose your turn. This book as includes official equipment specifications, illustrated instructional techniques and updated stats on the past and present champions.
Please direct questions regarding interpretation of the following, or information on how to receive the current bca billiards the official rules and records book to the billiard. Game tables online is proud to host a pool odyssey, a billiards instructional series by bca master instructor mark finkelstein. Pool can be a relatively highspeed game compared to its close relatives snooker and billiards but that makes it no less skilful with players requiring a high degree. These regulations do not have the same force as the rules. The game of english billiards is played on a relatively large table, usually 6 feet 1.
Pool rules for apa league and tournament play billiard rules. Hawaii along with us territories and apos shipped via usps priority mail may require additional shipping charges. Arlington public schools aquatic facilities regulations. The marker then throws and alley to each player in the same order as market in his book. Some aspects of applying the regulations vary from tournament to tournament, such as the number of sets in a match and who breaks after the first rack at nine ball. Eight ball eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. Official 8ball rules straight from the bca rule book. The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except. Most of the rules in all formats have some universal rules that are the same across the board. Kelly pool also known as pea pool, pill pool, keeley, the keilley game, and killy is a pocket billiards game played on a standard pool table using fifteen numbered markers called peas or pills, and a standard set of sixteen pool balls. Get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as membership applications and other information on how handicap information is calculated.
Page 2 eight ball rules object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as membership applications and. While cue ball fouls only is the rule of play when a match is not presided over by a referee, a player should be aware that it will be considered a cue ball foul if during an attempt to jump, curve or masse the cue ball over or around an impeding numbered ball that is not a legal object ball, the impeding ball moves, regardless of whether it was moved by a hand, cue stick follow through or bridge. Also see rule 39 in the general rules of pocket billiards. Download the rules of the game explanatory notes to 2019 rules update updated november 2019 rules committee the rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphries and. Nov 09, 2019 its time to learn the rules for 8ball pool. Each player uses a different color cue ball and attempts to score more points than their opponent and reach the previously agreed total required to win the match. General description eight ball is played with a cue ball and normal rack of 15 object balls. The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 solid colors, while the other player has 9 through 15 stripes.
The management of an event is entitled to enforce regulations for the event. Teams that try to gain an advantage by creating their own interpretation of rules are subject to sportsmanship violations. Eightball also spelled 8ball or eightball, and sometimes called solids and stripes, spots and stripes in the united kingdom or highs and lows in japan is a pool pocket billiards game popular in much of the world, and the subject of international professional and amateur competition. Each ball pocketed on a legal called shot counts one point and the first player to. The official rules and records book is complete with detailed instructions on how to play everything from basic pocket billiards to cutthroat, together with the rules for tournament games such as nine ball and rotation, and snooker and carom games. It\s easy, fun to play and with the scoring and handicapping system it gives everyone a chance to win.
How to play 8 ball pool like a pro official bca 8 ball rules. Section 2 snooker section 2 definitions standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Rules of 8 ball pool table rules nj pool table movers. This practice and other similar practices are absolutely forbidden under the unsportsmanlike conduct rule, rule 6. Common us bar rules for american 8ball and the differences between bar rules and leagueofficial rules these are not all of the rules of the game of 8ball, or nearly every variation that exists. Fully illustrated instructions for making bank shots, rail shots, straightins and more plus english and its use. High score billiard rule book this book includes instructions on the fundamentals of pool with photographs showing proper stance, bridge, stroke and follow through. Cribbage, sometimes called cribbage pocket billiards, cribbage pool, fifteen points and pair. The official rules of the bca pool league are the most extensive set of rules in history, and for the first time they are accompanied by interpretive decisions. Nov 30, 2016 bca releases 20172018 edition of worldstandardized billiards rule book broomfield, colo. Wpa blackball pool rules last updated 2016, which are more similar to wepf rules, but include being able to legally make a skill shot, and bring awarded a free shot followed by one visit rather than receiving two visits for a foul. Published in 1971 by ajay enterprises, this small paperback book has everything you need to learn the rules, regulations and how tos of shooting pool and playing billiards like a pro.
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