Published On Feb 7, 2024
Dr. Dave discusses and demonstrates the “official rules” of 8-ball pool. It is a much better choice than common “bar rules.”
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Official Rules of Pool
1:00 - 8-Ball Rules
4:50 - Double Hit Fouls
8:33 - Other Common Fouls
9:59 - Wrap Up
CORRECTION:
- at the 1m07s point, I said "1 on the spot" (because the 1 was the top ball in that rack examples), but the top ball does not need to be the 1. Any stripe or solid is allowed.
Supporting Resources:
- previous "bar rules" video: • BAR RULES and DIRTY POOL – Why Offici...
- Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-...
- rules resources page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- league rule differences: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- bar rules resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/resou...
- fouls resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
- double hit detection and avoidance: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/f...
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