Time Guidelines

8-Ball Team Matches

  • A team match should take no more than 4 hours.
  • Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack.

9-Ball Team Matches

  • A team match should take no more than 3.5 hours.
  • The average individual match should take between 30 to 40 minutes.

Masters Team Matches

  • A team match should take no more than 3 hours.
  • The average individual match should take between 45 to 60 minutes.

Doubles Team Matches

  • A team match should take no more than 2 hours.
  • Individual matches should average 8 to 10 minutes per rack in 8-Ball or 30 to 40 minutes in 9-Ball.
  • A doubles match should average 45 minutes.

 

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Event Duration
Average Shot 20 Seconds
Special Shooting Situation 45 Seconds
Time-outs 1 Minute
New Player Selection 1 Minute
Team Match Forfeit 15 Minutes

Past Appointed Start Time

8-Ball Team Match 4 Hours
9-Ball Team Match 3.5 Hours
Doubles Matches (8-Ball & 9-Ball) 2 Hours
Masters Team Match 3 Hours
Ladies Team Match 2.5 Hours

 

NOTE: Exceeding the time guidelines is not a foul; however, it can result in a sportsmanship violation.

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