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The Thursday 8-ball league is a handicapped format where individual games are scored by number of balls pocketed. Players are awarded 1 point for each ball made and 2 points for the 8-ball. A match ends when a player reaches his/her required number of points as determined by skill level. A formula provided on the scoresheet is used to then determine the match score. The scoresheet and scoring system are similar to that used in the MPLA 9-ball Division. Following are some specifics of the 8-ball format:
* The table is always "open" after the break
* 8 on the break scores 3 points. No other balls are counted.
* The 8 is the only "called" ball
* Any foul on the 8-ball awards ball in hand to opponent.
* Pocketing the 8 ball on a called "safe" is not a foul if the shooter has no other balls left in play.
* Pocketing your own ball on a called "safe" earns one point.
* A scratch on the break awards ball in hand behind the head string to opponent.
* Any balls pocketed on an 8-ball foul are not counted.
* Any balls pocketed on a scratch on the break are not counted.
* Two coaching timeouts are allowed per game regardless of SL
* Players receive points for pocketing only their own balls. Opponent balls pocketed are "dead", including opponent balls pocketed on the break and on any foul.
* All balls pocketed on the break are DEAD if the breaker misses the next shot after the break, otherwise, all balls pocketed by the breaker are counted and opponent balls remain DEAD.
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