The tactical side of world rules pool, including covering pockets and deliberate fouls. The spirit of the game the game is known as eight ball pool. The world eightball pool federation active amusements. World eightball pool federation rules twoshot as used by the world eightball pool federation and the australian eightball federation updated 2008 annual general meeting changes highlighted in green effective 112009. The opposing player illegally pots the 8 ball before clearing their own set of balls. Aplayer andtheplayerspartnerindoubles isdeemedtobe incontrol. On each shot except the break, shots must be called as explained in 1. If the first object ball contacted by the cue ball is not the lowest numbered ball on the table, the shot is a foul.
Dec 24, 2015 this app helps you to umpire referee eightball pool matches using world eightball pool federation rules. All of the information on the site can be reached from the menu items above. Playing away from the touching eight ball when on the eight ball. The referee will take whatever action is necessary to ensure that the spirit and rules of the game are observed. British association of pool table operators nb this site is usually out of date, see eukpf site for more uptodate info. If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8 ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a rerack or having the 8 ball spotted and begin shooting with ball in hand behind the. Rules of play wpa pool world pool billiard association. Page 1 of 27 world eight ball rules 2011 the world eight ball pool federation world eight ball pool playing rules version 01012015 with uk guidance 20 a the spirit of the game the game is known as eight ball pool. The following is a list of pppo world eight ball champions, sanctioned by the eukpf european and uk pool federation and pppo professional pool players organization.
Equipment the game of eightball pool is played with. Pockets the 8 ball in a pocket other than the one designated. But a separate shot must be played to pot the eightball and win the game. The world eightball pool federation wepf is an international pool pocket billiards governing body overseeing international principally british, commonwealth, and continental european tournaments and rankings in eightball pool a game similar to eightball but played with red and yellow unnumbered balls instead of the stripes and solids numbered balls. The object balls are racked with the eightball on the spot. The time allowed rule applies to the break shot see section 8. Yes no no were four or more object balls forced to a cushion. Rules and specifications billiards congress of america. Pockets the 8ball when it is not the legal object ball. The rules of pool are some of the most contested of any sport, with slightly differing variations being played in different countries, cities, areas, and even establishments. United states professional poolplayers association. Break flow chart world eightball pool federation rules the break a player breaks was the eight ball potted. In the absence of any competition tournament rules to the contrary, a coin will be tossed or players. Also, if they are different, and i walked in to a pubclub in the uk, how would i be able to tell what game they like to play there.
Eight ball pool was invented in american pool after 1900 as just one of a number of american pool games. To facilitate, via an elected committee, the fair management and administration of the apa and all its incorporated competitions and events. As used by the world eightball pool federation and the. In this video gareth potts talks us through the key differences between blackball and world rules, for 8 ball pool. It is intended that players and teams should play 8 ball pool in the true spirit of the game and in a sportsmanlike manner.
Bapto rules also called federation rules standard penalty for foul. If no object ball is pocketed, failure to drive the cue ball or some object ball to a rail after the cue ball contacts the object ball is a foul. If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8 ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a rerack or having the 8 ball spotted and begin shooting with ball in hand behind the head string. World 8 ball pool rules game rules 8 ball superleague. The wef is affiliated to the both the european eight ball pool federation, and the world eightball pool federation and has adopted the world eight ball pool federation rules. Nb the epa world rules described above are not the same as the bcas world standardised 8ball rules. Comes packaged in a mailing tube to ensure its arrival in a1 condition. Media statement 15 march 2020 due to circumstances far beyond our control, the world pool billiard. It shows how to correctly rack the balls before the frame starts, and can optionally assist in making the correct ruling following a break or time foul. Eight ball rules learn how to play eight ball pool sir. The epa use rules from the wepf world eight ball pool federation, known as world rules. If the 8ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask for a rerack or have the 8ball spotted and continue shooting. Official uk 8 ball pool rules published by the united kingdom pool federation 1992 1.
If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a rerack or having the 8ball spotted and begin shooting with ball in hand behind the head string. Black ball rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. Yes the balls are reracked and the same player breaks again no were any coloured balls fair break yes potted. Jul 05, 2017 wepf world 8 ball pool championships mens final world 8 ball pool. Pockets the 8ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls. The game the game shall be known as 8 ball pool and referred to in these rules as the game. Object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered one 1. The two main sets of playing rules are those of the world pool billiard association wpa, the international olympic committeerecognised governing body of pool and its affiliate the european blackball association eba, known as blackball rules, and the older code of the world eightball pool federation wepf, often referred to as world. The older world eightball pool federation rules predate the. The epa use rules from the wepf world eightball pool federation, known as world rules. The following is a list of pppo world eightball champions, sanctioned by the eukpf. World eightball pool federation rules 1 committing a foul in the same shot that the eight ball is potted except on the the break. World 8 ball rules west australian eight ball federation inc. The balls are split into two types, spots and stripes.
The player must play away from the touching eight ball and then need only cause any ball to strike a cushion to fulfil the requirements of a legal shot. Pool billiard snooker rule poster world 8 ball federation. The wpa has rules for black ball, but there is also a world eightball pool federation for eight ball. Media statement 15 march 2020 due to circumstances far beyond our control, the world poolbilliard. Stop those arguments with your opponents with our easy to follow guide. World eightball pool federation rules andover pool. Page 2 eight ball rules object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. In 2002 professional pool players founded the united states professional poolplayers association to represent the ideal in the sport of billiards in the us. The balls are racked with the black the 8 ball on the foot. Pockets the 8 ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls.
The numbered balls are racked at the pyramid spot with the eight ball in the center of the triangle. Gareth potts discusses the differences between blackball and world rules in 8 ball pool. The world eightball pool federation world eightball pool. If the eight ball is pocketed or driven off the table on the break, it will be. May 25, 2015 world eight ball pool federation rules. The world professional billiards and snooker association limited has. World eightball pool federation rules twoshot as used by the world eightball pool federation and the australian eight ball federation updated 2008 annual general meeting changes highlighted in green effective 112009. Wepf world 8 ball pool championships mens final youtube. The spirit of the game the game is known as eightball pool. Pockets the 8ball in a pocket other than the one designated. Blackball vs world 8 ball pool rules home leisure direct tv. B equipment the game of eight ball pool is played with.
B equipment the game of eightball pool is played with. They epa used to use their own epa rules, but switched in 1998. If you have and questions or photos please email this email address is being protected from spambots. The united states professional poolplayers association upa. The epa use rules from the wepf world eightball pool federation. If partially snookered, can nominate for the first shot following the foul only an opponents ball or the black as a free ball which can be played andor potted if not the black. Pockets the 8 ball when it is not the legal object ball.
Page 1 of 27 world eight ball rules 2011 the world eightball pool federation world eightball pool playing rules version 01012015 with uk guidance 20 a the spirit of the game the game is known as eightball pool. World pool association 8ball rules object of the game 8ball is a call shot game the ball and pocket must be nominated and is played with a cue ball and fifteen coloured balls, numbered 1. A very handy poster to have in your pool room which details the world 8 ball federation rules. The main feature is a 60 second timer, that can provide a warning at 30 seconds. When the cue ball or fifteenth object ball interferes with racking fourteen balls for a new rack, the following special rules apply. Eightball pool was invented in american pool after 1900 as just one of a number of american pool games. Wepf world 8 ball pool championships mens final world 8 ball pool.
A ball is considered to interfere with the rack if it is within or overlaps the outline of the rack. If the 8 ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask for a rerack or have the 8 ball spotted and continue shooting. World 8 ball pool rules official rules of the world eightball pool federation the governing body for eightball pool abridged version issued jan 2015. This app helps you to umpire referee eightball pool matches using world eightball pool federation rules. Aug 25, 2005 bapto organise many leagues and competitions, and use the eukpf europe and united kingdom pool federation rules, often called fed rules, or simply bapto rules. It is expected that players will always play the game in the true spirit and in a sporting manner. The cue ball on the opening stroke is played from hand. Pool rules 8 ball pool rules home leisure direct free. May 25, 2008 the wpa has rules for black ball, but there is also a world eight ball pool federation for eight ball. Eight ball is played with a cue ball and fifteen pool balls numbered from 1 to 15. The world eightball pool federation wepf is an international pool pocket billiards governing body overseeing international principally british, commonwealth, and continental european tournaments and rankings in eightball pool a game similar to eight ball but played with red and yellow unnumbered balls instead of the stripes and solids numbered balls. The english pool association, which is the official governing body of pool in england, formally adopted the world eightball pool federation rules known as world or american rules in 1998.
Note for the purposes of player in control, the frame is not deemed started until the cue ball is. Are there differences between these two games or are they the same thing. Bapto organise many leagues and competitions, and use the eukpf europe and united kingdom pool federation rules, often called fed rules, or simply bapto rules. The black eightball, although nominally of the spot type is counted as a separate entity.
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