5.5 Break Shot
The following rules apply to the break shot.
- The cue ball begins in hand in baulk.
- At least one ball must be pocketed or at least two object balls must cross the center string or the break shot is a foul.
- If the black ball is pocketed on the break, all the balls are re-racked and the same player breaks again. Any violation of 6.1 Cue Ball Scratch or off the Tableor 6.5 Ball Driven off the Table is ignored on a break that pockets the black ball.
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