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    Inadvertent potting the black ball
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    It will depend on the league. In some leagues, if you sink the eight ball (black) on the break, you win! However, if you sink it and also scratch the cue ball, the opponent wins. In other leagues and tournaments, the opponent has a few options, such as racking and breaking him or herself.
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    Are there left-handed pool cues?
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    No; the same cue can be used either right- or left-handed.
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    When I put a ball in and scratch, do I spot the ball that I just scratched on?
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    Illegally sunk balls due to fouls remain sunken, unless it was the 8-ball, in which case that player loses the game.
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    Can I sink the 8 ball in a combo and win in pool?
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    No, according to BCA rules, the 8 ball must be pocketed by itself.
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    Why does my pool que make a "boink or doink" sound when it hits the que ball?
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    You may be hitting the ball too close to the top or bottom. Try to hit the cue ball half an inch below centre.
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    Ways to lose a game
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    There are lots of ways to loose both 8 ball and 9 ball. For instance, your opponent could sink their balls before you, or you could sink the eight ball by accident before sinking your other balls. You may want to familiarize yourself with some of the rules by joining a league or a club. Good luck!
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    What happens if you pot two balls one of each colour?
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    If you are playing solids vs stripes in a two person game of 8 ball and you sink one of each, you can then choose whether you want to play for solids or stripes.
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    In straight pool, on the second rack, how many balls must hit and cushion?
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    One ball must hit a rail in all other straight pool shot besides the opening break.
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    Does the player have a choice of balls after breaking in 8 and making a solid and stripe ball first, and not making a ball on his second shot, or is it open for the next shooter in that case?
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    Stripes or solids is not declared on the break shot. Table remains open until a player makes a called shot on a stripe or solid after the break shot.
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    What is the best pool cue to use?
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    A straight one. Roll the pool cue back-and-forth on top of the pool table to make sure it rolls smoothly and is not bowed or warped.
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