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Is the Table Still Open After Pocketing the First Ball and Scratching?

8/23/2024 1:25:26 PM

Is the Table Still Open After Pocketing the First Ball and Scratching?

In 8 ball pool, is the table still open after pocketing the first ball and scratching?

Here is the scenario:

  • On the 8 ball break, no balls are sunk so it is now an open table.
  • The next player shoots and makes a stripped ball but scratches in the process.

Is the table still open because of the scratch, even though a stripped ball was sunk?

Or, is the table is no longer open, and even though the player loses his turn he now has to shoot the stripped balls moving forward?

This question relates to the following billiard rules:

Is the Table Still Open After Pocketing the First Ball and Scratching?

Replies & Comments
  1. johnnyubilliardsforum on 9/4/2024 5:37:03 AM

    In short, the table remains open because "choice of group" is only determined on a legally pocketed ball.

    This question has been answered in detail here in the past.

    For the full detail, and a reference to the specific rules which apply, see the answer on this previous similar question:

    Scratching on the First Ball Pocketed on an Open Table After Break Shot

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Is the Table Still Open After Pocketing the First Ball and Scratching?

  • Title: Is the Table Still Open After Pocketing the First Ball and Scratching?
  • Author: (Johnny Rumstead)
  • Published: 8/23/2024 1:25:26 PM
  • Last Updated: 9/4/2024 5:32:35 AM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)