Category: Rules & Guides
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What Actually Counts as a Foul: 7-Balls, Illegal 8-Balls and Scratches Explained
Fouls: Scratches, illegal 8-balls and 7-balls explained: what counts as a foul in 8-ball pool, what happens next, and which house rules vary.
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How to Run a Pool Tournament at Your Local
Tournament: Organising a pool tournament at your local? A simple format, race lengths, break rules and bracket tips that keep a Friday night running smoothly.
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Bar Rules vs. Official 8-Ball Rules: What’s Actually Different
Bar vs official: Calling shots, fouls, ball-in-hand and the open table: the real differences between pub pool and official 8-ball rules, and how to avoid the argument.
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How to Keep Score in 8-Ball Pool
Keep score: A simple, argument-proof way to keep score in 8-ball pool: score by rack, track the break, mark 7-balls and log fouls as they happen.