1. All tables are to be "rated" and
"protected" unless otherwise stated beforehand.
1b. The cueball must be moved a noticeable distance when taking the break.
2. If you sink the 8 ball on a break you are required to rerack.3. If yahoo gives a “ball in hand” after sinking 2 balls of
different types off the break then the next shot is to be taken where it lies.
If you fail to play the ball where it lies
you are required to rerack.
This is an obvious Yahoo glitch as neither player has committed
a foul shot and therefore BIH should NOT be taken.
4. We have a "GG" rule in Straightshots. It is a
requirement it be said. However it is to be said AFTER the 8 ball has dropped and not before. Should this happen before
the drop you risk having your opponent send in a complaint,
(Screenshot required). If three complaints are received then a mandatory 24 hour penalty will be imposed against you.
It is in your best interest, no matter the outcome of your
game, to show good sportsmanship.
5. Attempting to intimidate an opponent with
“jinxing” or “taunting” is not allowed.
6. Gamesmanship and sledging ARE allowed but
if asked to stop then you are to do so immediately.
7. No Forced Forfeits
"FF" under any circumstances. This includes, quitting and forfeiting
on yourself before a game has ended.
8. Glitches by yahoo are a fact of life in yahoo pool, learn to
live with them; excessive complaining about them will get you both disrespect
and a penalty.
9. Under normal circumstances the member that asks for an ss game
is the one that does the inviting. (This is not a specific rule but is a matter
of common courtesy)
10. In tournaments any disputes will be settled by the TD that is
conducting the tournament and the decision of the TD is final.
Failure to comply with the
instruction of the TD in any dispute will result in the disqualification of the
offender.
11. The ‘purple ball”
break is the only break – at this time - that is prohibited in Straightshots –
this is when both the 12 ball (purple stripe) and the 2 ball (blue solid) are
sunk off the break.
12. Any complaints about any rule violations are to be substantiated
with a screenshot and forwarded to the HTD in charge of complaints.