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Three-foul rule
What is the three-foul rule in pool?
Under WPA 9-ball and 10-ball rules, a player who fouls on three consecutive shots without making a legal shot in between loses the rack. The opponent must warn the player after the second foul.
In more detail
Lock-up safeties and kicks become crucial when the opponent is on two fouls. The rule does not usually apply in 8-ball.
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Does the three-foul rule apply in 8-ball?
Not under standard WPA 8-ball rules.
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