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Rules - Adjustments/Clarifcations

Caerphilly Pool League play World Pool Association Blackball Rules 2005 at all times. Based on feedback from previous seasons - there are a few adjustments/clarifications:

• Adjustment to rule 4: The opening break shot is played by the away-team player, breaks alternate thereafter.
• Adjustment to rule 7e: If the cue ball is in the progress of going 'in-off' and the player catches the cue ball, preventing it from going into the pocket and through the table mechanism, then the opposing player will be awarded a free shot plus one visit.
• Adjustment of rule 8f: If the referee thinks that excessive time is being taken to play a shot, they must call "2 minutes". The active player then has 2 minutes to play their shot, or award the opponent(s) a free shot plus one visit.
• Adjustment of rule 8h: In doubles matches, players can only discuss the first shot of each visit and should not communicate until a ball is missed or the frame ends.

• Clarification of rule 8b: If the player breaches the 'Spirit of the Game' to such an extent that the frame (or match) should be awarded to the opponent.
• Clarification of rule 8b (a): Foul language.
• Clarification of rule 8b (d): Arguing with an opponent, spectator or referee.
• Clarification of rule 4c (b): When playing from baulk, the cue ball can be moved into position only by hand and not with the shaft of the cue.

Note: We play 'scotch-doubles' rules in all doubles games. This means that the players (of each double) - alternate shots until a ball is missed or the frame ends.