based on the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Standardized Rules (the “official rules of pool”)

What is a push shot foul and what are some examples?

A push shot is where a shot in which the cue tip remains in contact with the cue ball longer than is appropriate for a normal stroke and legal shot. A push shot is a foul (i.e., it is not allowed). Here is an example:

More examples can be found at 4:37, 11:13, 13:09, and 13:57 in this video:

And more can be found here:


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