ALTERING THE COURSE OF BALLS When shooting on
the 8-ball, in a game losing situation, if a player alters the course of the
8-ball or cue ball or stops the cue ball before it stops rolling, it is a loss
of game. However, the 8-ball or the cue ball hitting the pocket marker is not a
loss of game or a foul. After pocketing the 9-ball, if a players alters the
course or stops the cue ball when there is a potential to scratch, the 9-ball
will be spotted and their opponent will receive ball in hand.