V. Balls Falling Without Being Hit.
- The Player in Control. See (C) Definitions
(9). is responsible for any stationary ball that subsequently falls into a
pocket without being hit by another ball.
- If one of the player's own Colour falls
the player is deemed to have potted that ball and the player in control
continues with that visit.
- If one of the opponent's Colour falls
into a pocket without being hit, while a player is in control, it is a
Non-Standard Foul this will result in end of visit.
- If the eight ball or the cue ball falls
at any time without being hit, it is replaced as near as possible to its
original position. If any other balls are moved in these circumstances
they shall also be replaced as near as possible to their original
positions and the player in control continues with that visit.