Rule of the Week - Stalemates

November 24, 2024 11:05 PM

by San Diego APA

Rule of the Week - Stalemates

November 24, 2024 11:05 PM

by San Diego APA


Situation: During our match we get to a point were neither myself nor my opponent is attempting to make a legal hit. Is this a stalemate? 

No, not until both players no longer make use of ball in hand does the rack become a stalemate. Meaning if at least one player is hitting the cue ball into another ball on the table even if it is not a legal hit, then the game continues. Your opponent maybe gradually moving balls into position to eventually take a legal shot therefore the game is still in progress.

In the unlikely event that a game should become stalemated, meaning that neither player can, or wants to, make use of ball-in-hand, the balls are reracked and the player that had the break at the start of the stalemated game breaks again.

There is no minimum number of turns that must occur before a game is stalemated.

Rule: Official Team Manual (OTM) page 51 “Stalemates”: https://media.poolplayers.com/TMRB/Team-Manual-English.pdf

This section also covers:
  • Scoring a 8 or 9ball game once a stalemate is determined.

You can submit a "Rule of the Week" to the league office:

  • Email to sandiego@apaleagues.com.
  • Email Subject Line must read “SDAPA Rule of the Week”
  • Clearly state the rule/situation and if you know where the answer is found please provide those details.


Thank You and Happy Holidays!!!
11/28/24 - 4:00 pm
While we celebrate the holiday season, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and host locations whose support makes the San Diego APA the best league in the West! To show our appreciation, holiday patches will be sent to these players and host locations. A special thank you to our Board of Governors for taking the time to evaluate concerns, address situations, and collabora
Rule of the Week - Enforcing Rules
11/25/24 - 6:00 pm
Situation: We played last night and the other team requested a double post. We played the match and then someone told us this isn't allowed in the last 2 weeks of the schedule. Do we get the forfeit? No, Teams are responsible for enforcing the OTM & Bylaw rules at the time the issue arises. Captains and players on all teams should be aware of the rules or at least where to find them. The ap
2025 Jack and Jill Doubles Qualifier
11/21/24 - 11:43 pm
8-Ball Scotch DoublesMale/Female TeamsSaturday, December 21, 202410:30 amat Stoney's, National City(doors open @ 10am) $30 Entry Fee per Team100% Payback Combined 8-Ball Skill Cap of 10 Maximum Field of 42 Teams Pre-registration (entry and payment) required by Friday, December 13, 2024 Winners advance to the 2025 APA Jack & Jill 8-Ball Championship in Las VegasLink to Full-Page Flyer CLICK HE