Rules of snooker satisfied that the player was only positioning the ball, and not playing a shot or preparing to play one. When a player commits a foul, the opponent receives penalty points equal to the value of the ball "on", the value of the highest valued ball involved in the foul, or 4 points, whichever is greatest. When multiple fouls are made in one shot, only the most highly valued foul is counted. Penalty points are therefore at least 4 points and at most 7. Not hitting the ball "on" first is the most common foul. A common defensive tactic is to
The Downside Ball Game rib which is about two and a half feet above the floor, the “in” side scores no point; but if the ball hits the wall correctly and a “dodge” follows, that side scores, which wins the “dodge”. "(v)" When a side is “game-ball”, the players of that side may not serve off the corners; they must also call “game-ball play” before serving, otherwise they cannot win the game off that point, even if they win the “dodge”. "(vi)" If the server misses the ball altogether he is not “out” unless he misses three times in succession; if in serving he