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Break Time Sports Grill & Pub
9-Ball League Rules
1. League rules are based on Texas Express Rules, Modified for handicap system.
2. LEGAL BREAK:
(a) The cue ball must be behind the headstring, (b) The cue ball must strike the one ball first, (c) Four object balls must hit a rail, unless an object ball is pocket. If a legal break does not occur, the incoming player may, (a) Accept table as is, (b) Take ball in hand, (c) Have balls re-racked with option to break or have opponent break again. NOTE: If the player breaking is spotting the opponent, the spot ball comes back on the spot in the case of any foul. All other balls stay down. (except the nine ball) If the player receiving the spot breaks, makes his spotted ball and fouls, the spotted ball remains down and opponent receives ball in hand. This also applies anytime during game.
3. LEGAL SHOT:
A legal shot occurs when the cue ball strikes the lowest numbered ball on the table first; and then drives any ball or cue ball to a rail. Failure to do so is a ball in hand foul.
4. PUSH OUT AFTER BREAK:
A push out may only be done on the first shot after the break. Player may sink or strike any ball during the push. All pocketed balls stay down (unless it is a spotted ball or nine ball). After the push the incoming player has the option to shoot or pass the shot back to the player who pushed. The push must be declared and the opponent must acknowledge. If you scratch the push it is a foul and the incoming player receives ball in hand. Neither ball has to hit a rail.
5. BALL OFF TABLE:
Any ball driven off the table is a foul. Spotted balls are placed on the spot, unless it was the player receiving the spot. The nine ball is also placed on the spot. All other balls stay down.
6. FROZEN OBJECT BALL:
If an object ball is ruled frozen to a rail; the cue ball must hit a rail after initial contact with object ball or drive the object ball or any other ball to a different rail after initial contact with cue ball. Frozen object balls must be declared by the opponent or referee before shooting.
7. SPORTMANSHIP RULINGS:
A player may have the referee or League Director to instruct a player to remain seated and quiet during an opponents turn at the table. Failure to do so after warning could result in loss of each game the rule is violated.
8. BREAKING DOWN CUE:
If a player breaks down their cue while opponent is at table it is loss of game. Changing shafts or cues should be announced.
9. 5 SECOND RULE:
If a legally attempted ball hangs in the pocket and falls within 5 seconds it is a legal shot provided the shooter is still at table. If the shooter leaves table the 5 second rule is waived. The object ball is replaced in position and shot passes to incoming player.
10. Any rules not covered in this rule sheet will then refer to BCA rule book
Rules Established for 9-Ball League
1. STARTING TIME:
There will be free practice at 6:30pm till 7:00pm. League play begins at 7:00pm with a 15 minute grace period.
2. DUES:
Team captain is responsible for payment of dues. If the players dues are more than 1 week behind, the player or substitute is not permitted to shoot. Any dues not paid by end of session will be deducted from the teams prize.
3. LINE UP:
The visiting team is required to post line up first.
4. COACHING:
We allow coaching by team players only if not excessive. Only the shooter may touch the table or balls.
5. SCORING:
Protests or scoring changes must be made immediately. No changes will be made after teams leave the premises.
6. LEGAL TEAM:
The team must have one of the team members present in order to allow a substitute. Forfiets are scored 5-0.
7. RANKINGS:
Players with previous league rankings will shoot with that ranking for 3 weeks or 42 games before adjustment. New players and subs will be assigned a rank and adjusted accordingly by League Director.
8. RANK ADJUSTMENTS:
Rankings will be adjusted after 3 weeks except for new players. Rankings move by match win percentage; 36-64% player remains at base rank 65-75% player moves up 1 spot 76% ? player moves up 2 spots 25-35% player moves down 1spot 24% ? player moves down 2 spots Rankings will be adjusted weekly after 3 weeks. In order for player to be readjusted the percentage level must return to the base percentage. Base percentages are; 35%, 50%, and 65%.
9. PLAYER AVERAGE:
Is used to decide handicap for total games set.
000 00 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4 3 2 1 0 0 0 -1 -2 -3 -4
10. ALTERNATE:
Third player may be added by third week of session. The third player may shoot without pelanty. The alternate must shoot 3 weeks before last two weeks in order to play the last two weeks.
11. SUBS:
A substitute which is not a third player is subject to penalty if rank higher than the team member they are substituting for.
12. POSITION:
The last night of session is determined by standings. 1st plays 2nd , 3rd plays 4th , etc. but teams are notlocked in (3rd may end up in 1st ). Prizes will be awarded that night.