Losing at pool is surprisingly easy! Here are several foolproof methods, directly derived from pool rules, to guarantee your defeat:
Ways to Lose at 8-Ball Pool
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Let your opponent win legitimately: The most straightforward way to lose is to allow your opponent to legally pocket all of their designated balls (solids or stripes) and then legally sink the 8-ball before you do. This is described in the references as the opposing player legally pocketing all their balls and the 8-ball before you do.
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Pocket the 8-ball prematurely: Sink the 8-ball before you've cleared all of your own balls. According to the references, pocketing the 8-ball any time during the game before sinking all your balls will cause you to lose.
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Jump the 8-ball off the table: Intentionally or accidentally knock the 8-ball off the table. As mentioned in the reference, jumping the 8-ball off the table results in a loss.
