Prior to the shot, he must declare a safety to his opponent. The player may choose to pocket an obvious object ball and discontinue his turn at the table. However, after contact with his object ball, an object ball must be pocketed or any ball must contact a rail. Note: It is legal for the shooter to double the cue ball off a rail before contacting his object ball. cause the cue ball or any object ball to contact a rail.On all shots (except the break or when the table is open) the player must hit one of his group of balls first and While the table is open it is legal to first hit any ball, except the eight ball in the process of pocketing the called object ball. The first legally pocketed ball after the break shot determines the groups. Selection of a group is not determined by a ball(s) pocketed on the break shot. If the breaking player fouls while pocketing the 8-ball on the break, the incoming player wins the game.) (Note: For coin operated pool tables it is recommended that if the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaking player wins the game. If the 8-ball is to be re-spotted, it will be placed on the spot or as close as possible to the spot along the string line. If the breaking player scratches while pocketing the 8-ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a re-rack or having the 8-ball re-spotted and begin shooting with the cue ball in hand behind the baulk line. If the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaking player may ask for a re-rack or have the 8-ball re-spotted and continue shooting. If the base of the object ball is on the baulk line it is deemed to be in play and forward of the baulk line. Note: The incoming player has the cue ball in hand behind the baulk line and may not shoot an object ball that is behind the baulk line, unless he first shoots the cue ball past the baulk line. All balls pocketed remain pocketed ( exception: the 8-ball refer rule 7). If a player scratches (cue ball pocketed) or forces the cue ball from the table it is a foul and the table is open. If any object ball is pocketed on a legal break, then that player continues his innings at the table and the table is open. It is not necessary to hit the head ball (the ball that is on the spot) to initiate a legal break. having the balls re-racked and shooting the opening break himself.accepting the table in position and shooting, or.If he fails to make a legal break, the incoming player has the option of To execute a legal break, the player (with cue ball behind the baulk line) must either During individual competition, players will alternate break in each subsequent game. The Winner of a coin toss or lag has the option to break. The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8-Ball in the centre of the triangle, the first ball of the rack on the spot, a striped ball in one corner of the rack and a solid ball in another. When calling the shot, it is never necessary to indicate details such as the number of rails (cushions), doubles, cannons etc. Doubles and combinations are not considered obvious and both the object ball and pocket must be called. It is the opponent’s right to ask which ball and pocket if he is unsure of the shot. In Call Shot, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. The player pocketing his or her group and then legally pocketing the 8-ball wins the game. One player must pocket balls of the group 1 through 7 (solid colours), while the other player has the group 9 through 15 (stripes). 8-Ball is a Call Shot game (the ball and pocket must be nominated) and is played with a cue ball and fifteen coloured balls, numbered 1 through 15.