SCOREKEEPING TIPS
BUTTON DEFENTIONS:
COMP (Completion) Pocketing a called ball
MISS (Missed Ball) Failure to pocket a called ball
DEF (Defense) Also called a safety.
- Shooting with the intent to “Hook” your opponent
- Shooting with the intent of making a legal hit but not calling a ball.
- Shooting with the intent of making a ball, but calling safety prior and forfeiting your next shot to your opponent
MOB (Made on Break) All Balls pocketed while breaking regardless of category or scratch.
LOT (Left on Table) All balls remaining on the table when the 8 ball has been pocketed legally or illegally.
DB (Dead Ball) Any ball pocketed either illegally or during the same shot as a called ball is pocketed.
TO (Time Out) When a coach is called to the table to consult with the shooter.
Standard Win – 8 Ball is pocketed after all balls of the players group are off the table in a called pocket with a legal hit and no scratch
Break and Run – the Breaking player pockets at least 1 numbered ball on the break. Then in that same turn legally completes all of their remaining balls and legally completes the 8 ball.
8 on the Break – The breaking player pockets the 8 ball while breaking without scratching.
Error 8 – Any time the 8 ball is pocketed early, if a player scratches while shooting the 8 ball whether pocketed or not, if a player pockets the 8 ball in a pocket other than the one marked, or if the 8 ball is knocked on the floor.
You may only call 1 ball at a time. Even if you know you will pocket 2 of your category of balls. Any additional balls pocketed regardless of category are marked as DB. For each shot you will select COMP, DEF, or MISS.