By a person other than the players
taking part in the frame or,
As a direct result of one of the players
being bumped or,
Due to any other event deemed outside
the players' control such as:
An Act of God such as an earthquake
etc
Tip falling off a cue or end falling
off a spider etc,
The referee will replace the balls as
near as possible to the positions they were in before the incident
occurred, no penalty shall be imposed on either of the players and the
frame shall continue.
The referee will prevent any
unauthorised marking of the table. If a player causes a block of billiard
chalk or other foreign matter to be on any part of the table it is not a
foul. However, the referee will ensure that the item is removed.
If a player repeatedly causes a block of
billiard chalk or other foreign matter to be on any part of the table the
referee may deem that the player has breached the Spirit of the Game and
award the frame to the opponent.
Exception to (a) above: A cigarette or
beverage container. See (K) Standard Fouls (9).
