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Lock-Up Leave

Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins.

Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins. If the opponent escapes and pockets a ball, they steal the lock-up point. Format: Defense ladder.

  • BoardBilliards
  • CategoryBank + Safety
  • Best for2-4 who want a 15-45 min round.
  • Players2-4
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Lock-Up Leave activity preview - Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins.
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“Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins.”

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How to play Lock-Up Leave

Step 1

Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins.

Step 2

Judge the lock result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the lock setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

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Scoring

How the result works

Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins. If the opponent escapes and pockets a ball, they steal the lock-up point. Format: Defense ladder.

Example: Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Moving the start mark or changing score values after play begins. Keep one score card for the full round.

Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment.

Best for

Who it fits

2-4 who want a 15-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Billiards
Category Bank + Safety
Best for 2-4 who want a 15-45 min round.
Players 2-4
Time 15-45 min
Gear Pool table, balls, cues, rack, and score note
Space Clear pool-table area
Energy Low
Setup Start from Billiards Board and tell the group the activity is Lock-Up Leave.
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Variations to try

  • Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
  • Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.
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We're playing Lock-Up Leave from Studboards. Use a legal shot to hide the cue ball behind a blocker. Best confirmed lock-up over 5 turns wins. Fits: Players: 2-4 | Time: 15-45 min | Gear: Pool table, balls, cues, rack, and score note Safety: Keep the target lane and follow-through area clear, retrieve only after the attempt ends, and use venue-safe equipment. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/billiards/billiards-lock-up-leave.html

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