Rule of the Week - Defensive Shots

February 26, 2024 6:22 PM

by San Diego APA

Rule of the Week - Defensive Shots

February 26, 2024 6:22 PM

by San Diego APA

Situation: My opponent started strong but after winning 2 racks they appeared to slow down (taking longer to clear the rack), what can I do about this?

Mark defensive shots, A Defensive Shot is any shot taken without the intent to legally pocket a ball. This definition includes, but is not limited to, shots taken in an attempt to hook the shooter’s opponent. The shooter’s INTENT is the determining factor. Unless the shooter declares that their shot was a Defensive Shot, it is up to the scorekeeper to decide if the shooter intended to try and pocket a ball. Consistently and correctly marking Defensive Shots ensures the effectiveness of The Equalizer®.

Rule: Official Team Manual (OTM) page 31-32 “Defensive Shots”: https://media.poolplayers.com/TMRB/Team-Manual-English.pdf

This section also covers:
  • Ethical and unethical defensive shots
  • Attempting a defensive shot and making your ball
  • Two-way shots

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