Situation: My opponent is shooting on the 8-ball and one of his teammates shouts out "Think of where the cue ball will go", isn't this a ball in hand foul?
No, taking too many time-outs is not a foul, although consistent attempts to do so may result in a sportsmanship violation.
Rule: Official Team Manual (OTM) page 28-30 section 18b “Coaching”: https://media.poolplayers.com/TMRB/Team-Manual-English.pdf
The only non-shooting ball in hand foul is when you are receiving advice regarding game strategy from a fellow player, other than your designated coach, during a time-out.
Rule: Official Team Manual (OTM) page 53-55 section 15f “Fouls”: https://media.poolplayers.com/TMRB/Team-Manual-English.pdf
Prevous Posts on Coaching & Fouls:
- https://league.poolplayers.com/sandiego/post/35041
- https://league.poolplayers.com/sandiego/post/38085
- https://league.poolplayers.com/sandiego/post/38674
- https://league.poolplayers.com/sandiego/post/35754
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