Do You Lose on an 8 Ball Scratch in Last Pocket Pool?

Do You Lose on an 8 Ball Scratch in Last Pocket Pool?

In last pocket pool, do you lose if you scratch when pocketing the 8 ball?

Where I am from, if you and your opponent are both playing the 8 ball and someone scratches, then the 8-ball ball comes out, and is put behind the line and the game continues.

Is that correct?

Jose Hernandez

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Do You Lose on an 8 Ball Scratch in Last Pocket Pool?

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1. billiardsforum on 1/11/2018 5:21:09 AM

   This question has been asked previously.

   See: Do You Lose if you Scratch on the 8 Ball in Last Pocket Pool? for the full details and references to the relevant sections of the World Pool-Billiard Association rules.

   But in short - you are incorrect.

   • pocketing the 8 ball and scratching in last pocket 8 ball (and in 8 ball in general) is a loss of game.
   • failing to pocket the 8 ball and scratching is a standard foul in last pocket 8 ball, but you stay in the game. Your inning is over and your opponent has cue ball in hand anywhere on the playing surface.

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Do You Lose on an 8 Ball Scratch in Last Pocket Pool?

• Title: Do You Lose on an 8 Ball Scratch in Last Pocket Pool?
• Author: Jose Hernandez
• Published: 1/10/2018 11:18:43 PM
• Last Updated: 3/20/2019 6:47:02 PM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)