8-ball is played with a cue ball and a rack of 15 object balls. General description - 8-ball is played with a cue ball and normal rack of fifteen 15 object balls. Local apa member discount; blank score sheets; membership application; pick on the blue link to access the proper pdf file. On the break, the first shot of the game, the cue ball must be played from. 254 Balls 17 are solid colors and commonly referred to as low balls, and. Each ball pocketed on a legal called shot counts one. The game rules are covered in the official team manual and the official apa/cpa 8-ball. Apa 8- ball game rules - free download as pdf file, text file. The primary purpose of this game is for one player to pocket the solid balls numbered from 1 to. You still receive credit for the games you won in 8-ball or. Official rules of the ocapa 8-ball doubles division all rules of the apa official team manual and ocapa by-laws are in effect with exception of the following. Understanding defensive shots while playing pool in the apa pool league. Spring 8-ball money tournament rules captain information packet date: sunday, j location: players billiards, 536 hope road, eatontown, nj. Entry fee of 10 us per player based on a local qualifier of 8 players. Fouls when pocketing the 8-ball exception: see 8-ball pocketed on the break.
Ive been trying to find an entire set of apa rules for ball. The rules contained in the official apa/cpa 8-ball. Well go over some of the biggest differences between the rules for apa and bca. 8-ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered 1. 860 Downloadable rulebook pdf, ebook, and mobile versions download. Apa/cpa 8-ball game rules generaldescription-8-ballisplayedwithacueball andnormalrackoffifteen15objectballs. Anytime the cue ball goes in a pocket, on the floor, or otherwise ends up off the playing surface. The table is open when the choice of groups stripes or solids has not yet been. Contents apa/cpa 8-ball game rules general description. There are many different variations of 8-ball rules, so it is important.
Players may not play on more than one ladies 8-ball team in the same division. Under american pool association apa 8-ball rules, the shooter loses the game. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence. In the general rules section and world pool championships in the. The 2018/2020 apa team manual is the official rulebook for this event. The only exception to this rule is when there are only two weeks left in the. All participating players must be on an active 8-ball roster and have played 20 8-ball matches in the last two. Get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as. An area that extends 7 feet from the net on each side, within which a player is not allowed to strike the ball without it first bouncing. 103 When the 8ball is potted on the break all other aspects. Player interested in joining an 8-ball team in the carroll county area currently a skill level 4 in -ball never been on an 8-ball team. This version of ten ball billiard rules is the version that is played with a regular billiard or pool. The breaker must strike the 1-ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least. Open division 8-ball and -ball division team fees are 40. E pocketing the eight ball on a legal break shot is not a foul. He is, of course, on one foul when he plays the first stroke attempt.
Players will lag for the break as described in the 8 ball rules. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 solid colors while the other. Local sdapa bylaws are also in effect for this event. In the blue tier of the apa 8-ball for -ball crowns championships. Summer 8-ball tri-cup rules captain information packet sunday, octo location: players billiards, 536 hope road, eatontown, nj congratulations on. 156 National apa rules require all apa players to have at least 10 actually played 8-ball scores in. 8-ball game rules general description 8-ball is played with a cue ball and a normal rack of fifteen 15 object balls. The match points awarded to both players total 20 points assigned as 20-0, 1-1, 18-2, and so on until a last score of 12-8 is awarded, depending on the number. Object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered one. Championship rules in addition to the rules for participation found in the event information trifold 1. -ball game rules booklet and the otm apply to all tournament matches and are applicable except to the. The rules of ball are quite simple once youve got your head.
After pocketing his/her entire group of balls, the player attempts to. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through. 8-ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered. This article will teach you the basic fundamentals and give you a few key pointers while. Players must be a paid and active member of our birmingham apa league and must. The general rules that apply to both 8-ball and -ball include the following: 1. Conflict with rules in the apa team manual, supercede those apa rules. Rules questions, so please verify all rules with a tournament director. Each player or team has a group of seven balls: the solid. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. No players with less than 4 matches played with the team during the session your team. The primary purpose of this game is for one player to pocket the solid balls. Revised 3/12 contents apa/cpa 8-ball game rules general description1 lag1 racking1 breaking1 after the break2 combination shots4 balls on. 49 Game loss: if you pocket the 8 ball in the break and another foul occurs. 8 ball blast rules the blast is a city championship qualifying event. Every year, the apa distributes a player manual to each team containing all the rules and regulation for their 8-. All jumped object balls are spotted except in 8 and -ball when all balls have stopped moving. Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack.
Unless either the cue ball or object ball went to some other rail. 8-ball is played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. As soon as he legally pocketed the ball to start inning eight, he cleared the two fouls. 8-ball pocketed on break: making the 8-ball on a break will be neither a win nor a loss. The links below are in pdf format and must popup to open in a new browser with acrobat reader. If the 8ball is potted on any break, the balls are reracked and the same player will break again. Figure 1 proper 8-ball and -ball racks the objective of 8ball is to pocket all of one of the groups solids or. 634 Or the eight ball is moved before a shot is made, the opponent must replace it. The most popular american pocket billiard games is hands down. Bar rules eight ball often called straight 8, much to the chagrin of this author is a call all the details game played with a cue ball and fifteen object. Theres the standard game of 8 ball pool that we all know and love. It is illegal and a foul to jump a cue ball over another ball by miscuing it up in the air. As an apa 8-ball classic and/or apa -ball shootout local qualifier board winner from your area, you are now eligible to participate in the regional level of. Team losing all 5 matches in 8-ball or a 75 or greater loss in -ball in the last 4 weeks of the. Not mark the playing surface of the table see markingthe table in the 8-ball game rules section, or guide the shooters cue during the execution of the. The following is a brief summary of the apa 8-ball rules and format. 1 straight pool, also known as straight pool, is played with fifteen numbered balls and the cue ball. 8-ball - the head ball or the second row of balls must be struck first.
See specific game rules for putting the cue ball in play after. Ninh explains the rules of ball pool - a popular cue sports table game from the usa. The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except: a. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Failure to strike the head ball or second row of balls does not result in a foul. 8-ball is a call shot game the ball and pocket must be nominated and is played with cue ball and fifteen coloured balls, numbered 1 through 15. The 8-ball doubles match will be based on the 8-ball games must win chart which is found on team scoresheets. Apa cpa 8ball game rules generaldescription8ballisplayedwithacueball. Please familiarize yourself with these regulations and follow them carefully. 8-ball is played with a cue ball and a normal rack of fifteen 15 object balls. 92 Both players must continuously alternate shots at the. Eight ball rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. Each player to sink all of the balls for each hole. -ball game rules many of the rules concerning -ball are similar to those used in 8 ball.