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Association 8 Ball rules certification
The entry qualification for tournament referees: the laws of the game, the referee's duties and the standard calls for 8 Ball.
Covers the full 8 Ball rule set, called pockets, break requirements and the dispute procedure, closing with an assessment above the pass mark.
Syllabus
3 lessons
- 125 min
The break and the opening rack
Requirements, common errors and the called pocket.
- 230 min
Fouls and ball in hand
Contact, cushion and interference rules.
- 335 min
Match control
Signalling, tempo and handling disputes.
Examination
8 questions
Answer every question, then submit. Your result is graded by the association and recorded on your membership.
1. A player pots the cue ball on the break. What is the ruling?
2. In 8 Ball, when is the frame lost immediately?
3. Which ball must the cue ball strike first during open play?
4. A player fails to contact any ball with the cue ball. The referee should call:
5. In a called-shot game, what makes a pot legal?
6. Where should the referee stand while a player is at the table?
7. What is the penalty if a player touches any ball with hand, cloth or chalk?
8. What should the referee confirm before the frame starts?