6Ball billiards
11. 6 Ball Scoring
The shooting player continues at the billiard table any time their first contact is with the lowest numbered ball on the table and a ball other than the cueball falls in a pocket as a result of their stroke. In 6 Ball, neither the ball, nor the pocket have to be called.
12. 6 Ball Rules of Play
The cueball's first contact, on a legal shot, must be with the lowest numbered ball on the billiard table. Failure to do this results in a foul being assessed. Safety play is not allowed in 6 Ball. Playing a safety is also considered a foul. Three consecutive fouls by a player is a loss of game for that player.
13. Illegally Pocketed Balls
No penalty is imposed when a ball is pocketed illegally beyond fouls associated with the stroke.
14. Jumped Object Balls
In 6 Ball, all jumped balls are spotted, and no foul is imposed.
15. Cue Ball After Jump Scratch or Foul
The incoming player has cue ball in hand behind the head string.
16. Penalty for Fouls
The incoming player has cue ball in hand behind the head string.
17. 6 Ball Rules History
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The 6 ball rules are predominently observed in North America.
The governing body for 6 ball rules is the Billiard Congress of America.
The 6 ball rules are predominently observed in North America.
The governing body for 6 ball rules is the Billiard Congress of America.
