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

Are there any good examples of bad calls being made in pro tournament matches?

Yes. See:

Here are more examples of interesting, questionable, or wrong calls:

See also:

If you want to see many more examples of shots that might or might not be fouls, and to test your knowledge of the rules, try the Pool Rules Quiz.

And if you want to learn more about how to both detect and avoid all types of fouls, see the Fouls Resource Pages.


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