6 Reds Shootout – In the event of a tied match, each player will be faced with a mini-triangle of 6 red balls. They must break and pot all 6 reds in quick succession. Each player is timed on the shot clock. The quickest to clear all 6 reds in one go will win the match and progress to the next round.
6 Red Guidance.
Players to lag for the right to choose who will go first and second.
Proceed to rack the balls with the head ball on the head spot so that the middle ball of row three is on the black spot.
Explain to players.
The clock will start when they strike the cue ball and the clock will stop when the last red leaves the bed of the table.
Players always have to play a legal shot, it’s a 5-second penalty for any foul, which is added onto the time at the end of a completed 6 red clearance.
The cue ball and red ball ‘on’ need to be stationary at the point of contact but all other red balls can be moving.
Always keep hold of the cue ball and have the stopwatch in hand ready, you can then CALL: In your own time (Players forename).
First player’s attempt.
Start the timer on the stopwatch as they strike the cue ball.
Stop/pause the timer on the stopwatch as the last red leaves the bed of the table.
Record the time and add any additional penalties if necessary. Check for any unsure fouls by way of VAR and/or a second referee (if present).
Second player’s attempt.
Start the timer on the stopwatch as they strike the cue ball.
Stop/pause the timer on the stopwatch as the last red leaves the bed of the table.
Record the time and add any additional penalties if necessary. Check for any unsure fouls by way of VAR and/or a second referee (if present).
Note: the second player may decide to quit on the clearance if they feel the time to beat has surpassed or is not achievable. They may walk away from the table or proceed to shake hands with the opponent, conceding the shootout and match.
You are now in a position to declare a winner of the shootout and match.
CALL: (Players Name) wins the shootout and match, shake hands with the players and remove any remaining balls from the playing surface.
6 Red Guidance
The International Eightball Pool rules (IR) are played at the World Eightball Pool Federation Championships (WEPF) and the Australian Eight Ball Federation Championships (AEBF).
6 Red Rules and Guide