Rule
| BlackBall
| Old-School/Pub
|
Break |
Two object balls must pass the middle pockets |
Two object balls must hit cushions |
Object ball colour after potting on break |
Not decided: Open table, with the next potted ball determining the object ball colour |
Decided: Object ball colour is the same as the potted ball |
Hitting a cushion with any ball after the object ball is hit |
Required (Partially): Only if 1+ object balls are not potted in the same shot |
Not required: Tap-up snookers don't need to hit a cushion |
Potting opponent's object balls during normal play |
Allowed, aka Skill Shot: Must also pot 1+ object balls in the same shot |
Not allowed: Can only pot opponent's balls using a Free Ball |
Following an opponent who fouled on their previous shot |
One shot carry, two shots: First shot is a Free Ball, second shot is normal |
Two shot carry, two shots: First shot is a Free Ball with carry, second shot is normal |
Time limit for each shot |
60 seconds: Polite warning from opponent at 30 seconds |
Not restricted: Take as much time as you like... is it Xmas yet? |