Wild 8 - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Wild 8

Wild 8 is a billiards term that is a part of Skill Level Terminology.

Wild 8 is a form of wild handicap where in the game of 8 ball, the handicapped player does not need to call the details on his or her shot on the 8 ball as they normally would with a handicap on the 8 ball.

See: wild, wild handicap for more on the meaning of "Wild 8".

Wild 8 - Usage

Hey, Jeff is up in that set over Scott, but it is because he has the wild 8 handicap when he probably should not.

Billiards - Wild 8

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• Title: Wild 8
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 11/17/2007 10:35:33 PM

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