How to Move the Cue Ball (8 Ball Pool)

How to Move the Cue Ball

You are allowed to move the cue ball if you are the first one to break (only on the break line) or everywhere on the table  if the opponent commits a foul (for instance if they pot the cue ball). 

If you are playing in the mobile version, to move the cue ball you need to tap on it and drag it to the desired position. Once you have found the perfect spot, just release it and be ready to aim! 

If you are playing in the web version, just hold the left side of your mouse and move it to where you would like to place the cue ball. When you are at the desired location let go of the left side of your mouse. 

How to hit the Cue Ball

If you tap on the Cue Ball, you will be able to decide where to hit it to give the ball a different spin/direction after it hits the rail or a ball.

The amount of Cue Spins depends on the Cue Stat. The more spins you have, the bigger the deflection/angle of the ball in a certain direction.

When it's your turn to hit the Cue Ball, depending on the direction your are shooting you will have a Right Hand Side and a Left Hand Side from the Cue Ball's point of view.

Check the image below to better understand the Hand Side depending on your position.

If you add RIGHT SPIN to the Cue Ball, it moves towards the Right Hand side from the Cue Ball's point of view

If you add LEFT SPIN to the Cue Ball, it moves towards the Left Hand side from the Cue Ball's point of view

If you add a BACK SPIN to the Cue Ball, it will have a backward effect and moves in the opposite direction of the ball

If you add a TOP SPIN to the Cue Ball, it will move in a similar direction of the ball

Bear in mind that the Force used to hit the Cue Ball affect the Spin!