Rules question · Rule 18.3b · Easy
Do I have to announce a provisional ball?
What must you do before playing a provisional ball?
Answer
Announce that it is a provisional ball
You must announce that you are playing a provisional ball. ‘I’ll hit another’ is not enough. Without the announcement the second ball is your ball in play.
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