Re: POOL
H,
"Standard 8 ball rules give you ball in hand anywhere on a foul."
Agreed, however that's not how I've ever seen it done in bar play. In pool halls, definitely. Here's the applicable section from the rules I linked above.
"4.14 FOUL PENALTY
Opposing player gets cue ball in hand. This means that the player can place the cue ball anywhere on the table (does not have to be behind the headstring except on opening break). This rule prevents a player from making intentional fouls which would put an opponent at a disadvantage. With “cue ball in hand,” the player may use a hand or any part of a cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball. When placing the cue ball in position, any forward stroke motion contacting the cue ball will be a foul, if not a legal shot. (Also see Rule 3.39.)"
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