What is a foul in pool?

Answer 1

Foul
A violation of a particular game's rules for which a set penalty is imposed. In many games the penalty for a foul is ball-in-hand anywhere on the table for the opponent, or ball-in-hand behind the headstring. In other games such as straight pool, a foul results in a loss of one or more points. In one-pocket, in which a set number of balls must be made in a specific pocket, upon a foul the player must return a ball to the table. In some games, three successive fouls in a row is a loss of game. In straight pool, a third successive foul results in a loss of 16 points (15 plus one for the foul).[2]


Possible foul situations (nonexclusive)
The player shoots the cue ball first into a ball that is not an object ball
The player shoots and after contacting an object ball, no ball is pocketed and neither the cue ball nor a numbered ball contacts a cushion (excepting push out rules)
The player pockets the cue ball (see scratch)
The player does not have at least one foot on the floor at the moment of shooting[
The player shoots the cue ball before all other balls have come to a complete stop
The player hits the cue ball more than once during a shot (a double hit)
The player touches the cue ball with something other than the tip of the cue
The player touches any ball other than the cue ball
The player causes a ball to leave the table's playing surface
The player marks the table in any manner to aid in aiming
The player who has ball-in-hand touches an object ball with the cue ball while attempting to place the cue ball on the table
The player shoots in such a manner that his cue tip stays in contact with the cue ball for more than the momentary time commensurate with a stroked shot (a push shot).

Answer 2

The shooter fails to strike one of his/her own object balls (or the 8 ball, if all of said object balls are already pocketed) with the cue ball, before other balls (if any) are contacted by the cue ball. This includes "split" shots, where the cue ball strikes one of the shooter's and one of the opponent's object ball simultaneously.
No ball comes into contact with a cushion or is pocketed, after legal cue ball contact with the (first) object ball (or 8 ball).
The cue ball is pocketed.
The shooter does not have at least one foot on the floor (this requirement may be waived if the shooter is disabled in a relevant way, or the venue has not provided a mechanical bridge)
The cue ball is shot before all balls have come to a complete stop from the previous shot
The cue ball is struck more than once during a shot
The cue ball is jumped entirely or partially over an obstructing ball with an illegal jump shot that scoops under the cue ball
The cue ball is clearly pushed, with the cue tip remaining in contact with it more than momentarily
The shooter touches the cue ball with something other than the tip of the cue
The shooter touches any other ball (with body, clothing or equipment), other than as necessary to move the cue ball when the player has ball-in-hand
The shooter knocks a ball off of the table
The shooter has shot out-of-turn.
On the break shot, no balls are pocketed and fewer than four balls reach the cushions (in which case the incoming player can demand a re-rack and take the break or force the original breaker to re-break, or may take ball-in-hand and shoot the balls as they lie)

Answer 3

You can find the complete list of fouls from the BCA (Billiard Congress of America) website. These are the world-standardized rules handed down from the WPA (World Pool-Billiards Association). Instead of listing every situation that would constitute a foul, I will refer you to the applicable sources. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 4

It is where you miss an object ball (ball you are aiming at) with cue ball (white) whether snookered or not
Or when you miscue the cueball or have a kick(cue ball sent of its course in both cases)
Or when you touch any ball accidently with your cue or body when playing a shot
Or when cue ball rolls in pocket 2 shots are then given to your apponent...

Answer 5

Attempting wrong goals leads to foul

Answer 6

A scratch bad hit on wrong ball no rail contac after hit object ball couple more nit pikie like hitting ball with your hair i would not call it if the oposing player did he would right

Answer 7

when you either hit the other person's ball before you hit one of yours or you hit the cue and it hits no balls

Answer 8

when you pee in the deep end.