Safety Shots in 8Ball
Q:
On a called safety, is there any penalty for not pocketing your ball?
Plus, is there any limit of safety shots in a game?
Thanks, George
A:
Hi George,
A safety shot is defined as a legal shot, i.e. you won't be penalized for not pocketing your ball as long as you'll cause the cue ball or any numbered ball to contact a rail. The number of safety shots is not limited, but it we be safer to clarify this first with your partners and/or the house rules.
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