Exam – International Eightball Rules – International Referees Organisation

Before taking the “International Eightball Rules” exam, you must read and understand the International Eightball Rules and the Referee Calling Procedures, both located here.

The required pass mark is: 80 Points to become certified in the knowledge, understanding and application of the rules.

You must pay again to retake the test should you fail.

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A player plays his final group colour on to the eight-ball, potting both in the same shot, what happens next?

Frame awarded to player as normal

Loss of frame

Standard foul, return eight-ball to its spot, incoming player receives ball in hand

If one of each group is potted in the same shot, in an open table situation, which group will have been chosen?

First ball potted

The player nominates a group

The group struck by the cue ball first

If a player plays away from a touching ball and the object ball moves slightly, what is your call?

No call, no foul committed

Call "loss of turn"

Call "foul, ball in hand"