How is the cue ball different?

How is the cue ball different?

A table can tell the difference in one of two ways: Either the cue ball is slightly larger—usually about 1/8-inch bigger in diameter than the standard 2.25-inch billiard ball—or it’s housing a magnetized center.

How do you know where to hit the cue ball?

Where to Strike the Cue Ball. You should aim at least a cue tip’s width below center to execute a draw shot. For more draw, you can aim lower on the cue ball, but usually no more than the width of a cue tip and a half. You can increase the draw by aiming lower or striking with more force.

Can you hit the cue ball backwards?

When playing pool, there is no forward or backward. Forward is essentially whatever direction your cue is pointing when making the shot. This means that during normal play, there is no such thing as a backward shot. Often house rules require that when the cue ball is in hand, it must be shot from behind the string.

How does a cue ball get returned?

Magnetic cue ball return systems rely on a magnetic cue ball. The magnetic cue ball is repelled by another magnet inside the table’s internal chutes. The repelling action of the magnets push the ball, sending the cue ball into a separate path that returns it to the player.

What happens if you sink the cue ball?

During the Game Under standard 8-ball rules, if a player sinks the cue ball during her turn, play is passed over to her opponent, who is allowed to place the cue ball anywhere on the table for his next shot.

How do you get the cue ball to roll back?

As the back spin wears off, the cue ball starts to slide. Finally, as the slide wears off, the cue ball starts to roll. To make the cue ball draw back, we need to hit below the equator and make sure we hit the cue ball hard enough so that it is backspinning when it hits the object ball.

Does the white ball have to cross the line in pool?

To achieve a legal break at least two object balls (reds, yellows or black) must completely cross an imaginary line joining the middle pockets. Alternatively, at least one ball must be potted. It is also a foul if the cue ball is potted on the break. The retrieved white must be played from baulk.

Can you hit a ball behind the line in pool?

Shooting from behind the string: When a cue ball is behind the string (or in the kitchen), it must move past the string before hitting any object balls or cushion. This effectively means that you must shoot the ball forward to avoid a foul.