Billiard congress of america bca rule book muellers. This is the essential resource for serious players and fans. The official rules and records book, are now available from the billiard congress of america. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered one 1. Billiards in this case referring to english billiards is a game that is popular not just in england but around the world thanks to its popularity during the time of the british empire. The games of pool billiards are played on a flat table covered with cloth and bounded by rubber cushions. Nov 30, 2016 the amendments and modifications in this rule book will continue to preserve and enhance the games of billiards, while also continuing to ensure that they reflect the natural evolution of the sport. Bca releases 20172018 edition of worldstandardized. May 01, 2005 116 of 625 results for billiards rule book skip to main search results. Download the rules of the game explanatory notes to 2019 rules update updated november 2019 rules committee the rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphr. This book as includes official equipment specifications, illustrated instructional techniques and updated stats on the past and present champions.
Billiards is a cue sport that is played by two players and utilises one object ball red and two cue balls yellow and white. The official bca rule book, which was updated in january 2011, is available. General rules the following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
Find the billiard book of your choice and get better today. The bca publishes a rule book that includes rules merged with the wpa world standardized rules for games such as nineball, eightball, and straight pool, as well as rules for other games that are not presently the subject of international competition, such as cowboy pool, rotation, american snooker, and chicago among many others. New worldstandardized rule book for poolbilliards pool. Wpa, the world governing body of pocket billiards, as governing all international.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to snooker rules and regulations first. High score billiard rule book this book includes instructions on the fundamentals of pool with photographs showing proper stance, bridge, stroke and follow through. However, there are many different varieties of the game, all with. As a rule you can use a full size snooker table to play billiards rules uk. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and english billiards.
Each piece of this kit has been carefully selected to provide you with everything you need to feel like a. Each player has their own cue ball which is an object ball when your opponent is shooting. Its full of rules, regulations and 36 different games. The rules governing the break shot are the same as for other shots except. Settle disputes once and for all with the official rule book published by the billiard congress of america. Pool rules for apa league and tournament play billiard rules. Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. Weve noticed a lot of questions around ball in hand fouls and are shedding some light on the situation this week. The official rules of the billiard congress of america. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Game rules general description it is impossible to cover every situation with rules. Snooker equipment snooker is played upon a billiards table and uses the same cues and standard equipment.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Enhance your enjoyment of the game by getting to know the worldstandardized rules for 8ball, 9. Pool rules pool is a popular game that is played all over the world by millions of people. English billiards is played on a six by twelve foot snooker table with three balls. Rules and specifications billiards congress of america. Curved pocket cushions and the large table size makes pocketing balls difficult. Billiard rules and regulations billiards for beginners. If a foul is not called before the next shot begins, the foul is assumed not to have happened. Whether its breaking, banking, position play or safety play, we have the instructional pool.
Printed copies of the 20172018 edition of billiards. The shooters group of seven balls one through seven or nine through fifteen must all be off the table before he attempts to pocket the eight ball to win. Fully illustrated instructions for making bank shots, rail shots, straightins and more plus english and its use. Enhance your enjoyment of the game by getting to know the worldstandardized rules for 8ball, 9ball, 14. These are the official rules of billiards from the billiard congress of america. The game of english billiards is played on a relatively large table, usually 6 feet 1. Play within the spirit of the rules, as well as the written rule. The amendments and modifications in this rule book will continue to preserve and enhance the games of billiards, while also continuing to ensure that they reflect the natural evolution of the sport. If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table, or the requirements of the opening break are not met, it is a foul, and the incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on the table. Eight ball eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. Apa game rules booklet, team manual and other materials download apas official pool rules get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as membership applications and other information on how handicap information is calculated. Nine ball rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. We carry the best pool playing books and billiard books written by the masters phil capelle, mike massey, robert byrne, freddy the beard bentivegna and more.
If several fouls occur on one shot, only the most serious one is enforced. Hathaway deluxe billiards accessory kit with walnut finish. Different balls are used, though one white cue ball is used by both players together with 15 red balls worth 1 point each and 6 coloured balls worth differing points viz. Two cue balls originally both white, with one marked e. Here, in a single compact handbook, are all the rules for the myriad forms of pocket billiards. World standardized offical rules for 8ball, 9ball, and over 30 other billiard games. The billiard congress of america bca and the world pool and billiard association wpa announced the 20172018 edition of the. Official bca rules and records book features rules, regulations, 29 different games as well as the history of the bca and the game of billiards. If a player jumps an object ball off the table on the break shot, it is a foul and the incoming player has the option of 1 accepting the table in position and shooting, or 2 taking cue ball in hand behind the. Improve your billiards game by learning from the best with these billiards instructions. The official rules and records book is complete with detailed instructions on how to play everything from basic pocket. Includes information for beginners and the rules for pocket and carom games. Billiards rules billiards in this case referring to english billiards is a game that is popular not just in england but around the world thanks to its popularity during the time of the british empire. The american poolplayers association apa is the worlds largest amateur pool league.
New bca rule book official press release from billiard congress of america. Teams that try to gain an advantage by creating their own interpretation of rules are subject to sportsmanship violations. The breaker must strike the 1ball first and either pocket a ball or drive at least four numbered balls to the rail. While cue ball fouls only is the rule of play when a match is not presided over by a referee, a player should be aware that it will be considered a cue ball foul if during an attempt to jump, curve or masse the cue ball over or around an impeding numbered ball that is not a legal object ball, the impeding ball moves regardless of whether it. The official rules and records book billiards congress of america, r. In call shot, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. General rules these general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, unless specifically noted to the contrary in the individual game rules.
True roll billiard balls, beautifully finished solid wood wall rack, an official billiards rule book, and more. In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications and organization of events. The cue ball may be adjusted by the players hand, cue, etc. If you have any nice videos, articles or updates from an event, as long as its billiards related, be sure to post. There are two cue balls, a white and a yellow, and one red ball. Also included are bca hall of fame biographies, tournament results and records, and instructional tips. This deluxe set includes 4 twopiece prostyle cues, 2. English billiards, called simply billiards in the united kingdom, where it originated, and in many former british colonies such as australia, is a cue sport that combines the aspects of carom billiards and pocket billiards.
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