4b THE BREAK.
The first shot of a frame is the break. To break, the cue ball is played from baulk at the triangle of object balls.
Frames commence when a players cue tip contacts the cue ball.
(a) The break is legal if a ball is potted, OR at least two object balls fully pass an imaginary line joining the middle of the centre pockets.
(b) If it is an illegal break the opponent is awarded a free shot plus one visit. The cue ball can be played from where it lies OR from baulk OR there is a re-rack.
