8 Ball Scotch Doubles Guidelines

Breaking Rules

1. You cannot win or lose on the break.
2. If a miscue occurs during the break, the opponent may choose to break instead.
3. The 8 ball does not count on the break.
4. Should the 8 ball be pocketed on the break, the shooter can either spot it and continue or request a re-rack with the same player breaking again.
5. If the 8 and cue ball both drop on the break with a foul, the opponent may spot the 8 and take ball in hand or request a re-rack to break.
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After the Break

1. A scratch on the 8 results in ball in hand for the opponent, unless both the cue and 8 ball drop — which constitutes a loss.
2. Early 8 at any time is a loss.
3. Sinking the 8 in an incorrect pocket results in losing the game.
4. If a player shoots any shot and the 8 ball comes off the table (after the break), this is a loss of game.