Rule clarifications

[noel]

Just a minor point to John Streets answer which has nothing to do with the situation but a red CAN be replaced on the table under the 'Ball on edge of pocket' Rule.
This rule states that if a ball on the edge (fall) of a pocket enters the pocket without being hit by another ball, and being no part of any stroke in progress then it shall be replaced.

This happened last week.
Final game best of five - I played a table-length safety to yellow corner.
Cueball rolled to the jaws rattled twice hung on to the lip leaning against jaw.
I walked away muttering under my breath "Please God don't fail me now".
As my opponent walked over to look in horror at this leave he screamed at the cueball "Fall!".
It. Did.
We argued. To no avail.
The ref (a coin toss), went in my favour.
The ball was replaced.

Now I know... for next time.

=o)



Noel