In this video I play some games of pool under the International 8 Ball Pool rules. As I play the games I talk through my thought process, choice of shot, how I’m controlling the cue ball and getting position on the next ball. Hopefully these International Pool Rules games help to understand some of the rules in real game situations. Areas that are discussed in what makes a legal break, deciding colours, the foul and ball in hand, combination shots and loss of turn shots.
The shots are carried out on a 7ft UK 8 ball table
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Products used in this video
Elkmaster Pro Tips
Super Aramith Pro Cup pool balls (with carry case)
Balls without case
Triangle ProChalk
8 Ball Cue Rack
GoPro HERO8 Camera
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@terrystewart5362
16.09.2024Damn. Was hoping you'd cover everything.I'm on black and foul. My understanding is it is not loss of frame foul unless black is pocketed. So white in off or push shot. As long as black remains on table, it's just a ball in hand foul?
@leytotrezze8166
27.05.2024At 10:37, in order to get the snooker, you play the cushion first, before hitting the top right corner red ball. Is it allowed? I thought you had to hit the ball first then the cushion, no? I'm a bit lost her, sorry (kind of beginner to the game). Also, thank you for your amazing videos, they help a lot!
@davidscorer1853
25.03.2024Can you explain the touching ball with these rule please.
@orenfivel6247
06.03.2024International rules are better than World rules cuz the the covering pocket strategy (due to combination shots [on two color groups] are not allowed in world rules) + 2 regular visits after a foul make the game annoying in my opinion.International rules makes the game easier than world rules (perhaps to easy) and more fun than world rules with the 1 visit with the ball anywhere on the table, and allowing combination shots either success (=continue, if your ball is potted) or fail (=loss of turn, if your ball is NOT potted).However, i think the Blackball rules are the best and most fun cuz the the combinations shot rules are more balanced but challenging, i.e., you have to succeed the combination shot (so your ball is potted) , otherwise it's a foul. in addition every foul is 1 free shot (you can hit any ball an pot opponent's balls, which make the game more fun and challenging) and 1 visit. also you are able to pot your last balls and black ball at the same shot.for conclusion, Blackball is more fun cuz you cam make more creative legal shots in this game.
@geraldpalmer4697
30.01.2024Hi could you please clarify a reason why a deliberate push shot on your own ball is not loss of frame in rules it says 9 loss frames I believe it should be 10 please help me understand😮
wallstrafe
03.10.2023At 08:00, can you explain how this ties in with rule 6g for stalemates:Can the the Yellow player ask for a stalemate? Can they not ask for a stalemate because they can attempt a legal shot?Would a stalemate only be considered if the shot resulted in a guaranteed foul?Does the stalemate rule mean setting up snookers is risky?
Richard's World Traveler
16.05.2023You would need another set of balls to play other games like 9-ball or 10-ball, so buying "international" style of balls seems to be more worthy.
ashotofJD
13.05.2023Played my first session with these rules with a couple of mates that had also never played them before, two of us had played World Rules in the past and we agreed that this is a far better ruleset. As said in the video, scenarios where the differences in rules actually matter didn't come up too often and I'd say the main one is cue ball in hand following a foul which feels much better than getting two visits, particularly if you are in a difficult position. Hopefully, as we start playing more often again, we'll be able to feel the benefit of the combination shot rules and not having to worry about frames getting bogged down by pocket blocking.
Roger Sherriff
17.04.2023Very interesting we haven’t started the international rules yet , is there a book out with the complete rules available in Australia
Vince Paul
14.04.2023In the second frame you did a snooker. But the white didn’t hit a rail, it only hit the red, that is a fail. International rules are played in ultimate pool and epa in the uk and many times if the white doesn’t hit a rail on a snooker the other player then get ball in hand.
Middleagedshred
09.04.2023kool stuff and great use of graphics..what editor do you use?
Αντώνης Καμτσικάς
09.04.2023Question #1: Let's say no balls are pocketed on the shot AFTER the break. Are the suits still on?? Does this mean that the opponent coming to the table can simply choose solids or stripes (or, in this case, reds or yellows) simply by potting a ball??#2: Don't you have to call your pocket on the 8-ball (so flukes can be avoided) ??
Julius R
06.04.2023"Interational rules" that are only plaid in the UK 😀
Neil Smith
06.04.2023These rules are not very good, world rules are def the best rule set
Chrisblairphoto
06.04.2023Great video! Your games looking good.
3k2p6
06.04.2023Blackball rules "rules".