Foul and Miss ?

[Q1st]

If this happens during a F&M sequence then the non offender can request balls to be replaced for his oponent to try and hit the reds, in accordance with Rule S3.14 e.

[Q1st]

Is it fair that balls can only be replaced, after foul only, during a f&m sequence but can not be replaced after any other foul?

[Londonlad147]

Is it fair that balls can only be replaced, after foul only, during a f&m sequence but can not be replaced after any other foul?

You're not correct. Balls can be replaced in other circumstances, in accordance with 3.10(i):

3.10 Fouls
If a striker fouls any ball including the cue-ball prior to striking it, the appropriate penalty will be imposed.
The non-offender may then elect to play themselves from the position left, or request the offender to play again from the position left or the original position.
In the latter case, all balls shall be replaced and the ball on shall be the same as it was prior to the infringement, namely:
(i) any Red, where Red was the ball on;
(ii) the colour on, where all the Reds were off the table;
(iii) a colour of the striker’s choice, where the ball on was a colour after a Red, or a free ball nominated as a Red had been potted.

[Londonlad147]

Yes, Foul only if no strike taken; no replacement of the balls but the usual two options for the non-offender, take the turn themselves or ask offender to play again. the Third option of replace balls is when a Miss is called (in this scenario).

3.10(i) could apply or 3.14(e) if a Miss has already been called.


3.10 Fouls
(i) If a striker fouls any ball including the cue-ball prior to striking it, the appropriate penalty will be imposed.
The non-offender may then elect to play themselves from the position left, or request the offender to play again from the position left or the original position.
In the latter case, all balls shall be replaced and the ball on shall be the same as it was prior to the infringement, namely:
(i) any Red, where Red was the ball on;
(ii) the colour on, where all the Reds were off the table;
(iii) a colour of the striker’s choice, where the ball on was a colour after a Red, or a free ball nominated as a Red had been potted.

3.14 Foul and a Miss
(e) After all balls have been replaced under this Rule, and the striker fouls any ball, including the cue-ball, a MISS will not be called if a stroke has not been played. In this case the appropriate penalty will be imposed. The non-offender may then elect to play themselves from the position left, or request the offender to play again from the position left or the original position, in which latter case all balls shall be replaced and the ball on shall be the same as it was prior to the last stroke made, namely:
(i) any Red, where Red was the ball on;
(ii) the colour on, where all Reds were off the table; or
(iii) a colour of the striker’s choice, where the ball on was a colour after a Red, or a free ball nominated as a Red had been potted.
If the above situation arises during a sequence of FOUL AND A MISS calls as described under paragraph (d) above, any Warning concerning the possible awarding of the frame to their opponent shall only remain in effect when all balls have been replaced to their original position prior to the infringement.

[Q1st]

S3.10 suggests that the balls CAN be replaced, and DeanH reply above is not correct.

[Q1st]

Does Rule S3.10.i cover the situation where the striker feathers the white without completing a stroke.
ie: can the non offender request the white to be replaced for the offending player to retake his previous shot?

[DeanH]

3.10(i) could apply or 3.14(e) if a Miss has already been called.


3.10 Fouls
(i) If a striker fouls any ball including the cue-ball prior to striking it, the appropriate penalty will be imposed.
The non-offender may then elect to play themselves from the position left, or request the offender to play again from the position left or the original position.
In the latter case, all balls shall be replaced and the ball on shall be the same as it was prior to the infringement, namely:
(i) any Red, where Red was the ball on;
(ii) the colour on, where all the Reds were off the table;
(iii) a colour of the striker’s choice, where the ball on was a colour after a Red, or a free ball nominated as a Red had been potted.

3.14 Foul and a Miss
(e) After all balls have been replaced under this Rule, and the striker fouls any ball, including the cue-ball, a MISS will not be called if a stroke has not been played. In this case the appropriate penalty will be imposed. The non-offender may then elect to play themselves from the position left, or request the offender to play again from the position left or the original position, in which latter case all balls shall be replaced and the ball on shall be the same as it was prior to the last stroke made, namely:
(i) any Red, where Red was the ball on;
(ii) the colour on, where all Reds were off the table; or
(iii) a colour of the striker’s choice, where the ball on was a colour after a Red, or a free ball nominated as a Red had been potted.
If the above situation arises during a sequence of FOUL AND A MISS calls as described under paragraph (d) above, any Warning concerning the possible awarding of the frame to their opponent shall only remain in effect when all balls have been replaced to their original position prior to the infringement.

Thanks for the correction