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In pool what does 'ball in hand' mean?



what does it mean and what do u do

Almost everyone is correct on this one. However, I need to point out that world-standardized rules have ball in hand anywhere on the table for 8-ball as well as 9-ball (when the table is no longer open). The behind the kitchen thing is just what a lot of people do on bar tables and is most likely a carry-over from straight pool. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee. Source(s): www.bca-pool.com
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well...from the way i always played it ball in hand means that the other person scratched so you can place the ball anywhere on the table to make the next shot...it's a good thing!!!
You can put the ball wherever you want on the table for your next shot.
And there you have it
or you got hit with a flying ball-rough combo
in 9 ball, ball in hand after foul or scratch, place ball anywhere you want on table.

in 8 ball, ball in hand after foul or scratch, place ball anywhere behind the line where you put cue ball to break
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