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What is the Penalty for Scratching in Last Pocket 8 Ball?

6/8/2009 9:48:11 PM

What is the Penalty for Scratching in Last Pocket 8 Ball?

What is the penalty for a scratch in last pocket 8-ball?

If you If you scratch in last pocket on the 8 ball, do you lose, or do you still win?

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What is the Penalty for Scratching in Last Pocket 8 Ball?

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Typeaux on 2/11/2011 5:23:17 PM
No. You don't lose on a scratch on the last object ball to determine your "last pocket".

If you sink the 8-ball and scratch, you lose. If you are shooting the 8 ball, don't sink it, and scratch, it's pretty much a forfeit, as the opponent gets ball-in-hand anywhere on the table.

billiardsforum on 3/21/2019 4:10:13 AM
For scratches, you follow the same rules as in standard 8 ball.

There are generally three scenarios you need to worry about when scratching in last-pocket 8-ball:
- Scratching on a regular object ball:
  - The object ball stays down, inning ends, and opponent gets the cue ball in-hand anywhere on the table.
- Determining your "last pocket" when scratching on last object ball:
  - See this post for what do do if you scratch on your last object ball in last pocket 8 ball
- Scratching while shooting the 8-ball:
  - See this post for last pocket 8-ball penalty for scratching on the 8-ball

What is the Penalty for Scratching in Last Pocket 8 Ball?

Title: What is the Penalty for Scratching in Last Pocket 8 Ball?
Author: Joey
Published: 6/8/2009 9:48:11 PM
Last Updated: 3/21/2019 4:00:30 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)