snooker question

[echokilo]

If the black (for example) is potted, but then cannot be replaced on its own spot as another ball is in the way, I believe it goes on the next available spot going down in points values. Where does it go it its own spot AND the spot for every other colour are also blocked by other balls??

[dannyk13]

As near to its own spot as possible without touching the obstructing ball

[ronnietoon]

agree with danny

[TheNovice]

it happened about an hour ago in the final with the pink. Both answers are exactly right

[DTCwordfan]

as close to the black spot as possible and if both sides are "equal" so to speak, on the underside of the spot.

[Mattk]

As close to its spot as possible but it must remain in the same line as the spots.

[methyl]

To quote from the official rules:
http://www.worldsnook...m/page/RulesofSnooker

If a colour has to be spotted and its own spot is occupied. it shall be placed on the highest value spot available.

If all spots are occupied, the colour shall be placed as near to its own spot as possible, between that spot and the nearest part of the top cushion.

In the case of Pink and Black, if all spots are occupied and there is no available space between the relevant spot and the nearest part of the top cushion, the colour shall be placed as near to its own spot as possible on the centre line of the table below the spot.
(end of quote)
The referee should not cause a "touching ball" when spotting a colour.

[echokilo]

Brilliant!! Thanks everyone - and yes, just after I posted the question, the scenario unfolded before me on TV!! Spooky!! (Come on Ali Carter!!!)

[DTCwordfan]

Ronnie I think - he has been in awesome form, that red a second ago was pure brilliance (the one that squeezed past the "blocking" red)

[craft1948]

Don't like Carter..............not after his sarcastic applause when Trump fluked one.

[methyl]

Both players could look at Ray Reardon (who was featured earlier) to learn about etiquette on the Snooker table.

[echokilo]

Methyl - the Ray Reardon item was excellent ..... loved the quote: I can't help just anyone; I am not a coach, I am just an expert. Brilliant!