Scenario: an improper stroke and striker alone

Assumptions

The striker is pocketed alone by an improper stroke. This is not a queen-cover, pre-contact break or last-piece scenario.

Rule summary

Rule 72(b): the turn ends; two own carrommen are returned, one as due and one as foul penalty. Unavailable pieces require Rule 72(c).

Read the illustration

The red annotation indicates that the stroke itself needs evaluation. A drawing alone cannot establish whether the real stroke was improper.

Review question

Describe the observed action that made the stroke improper. If you cannot establish that fact, do not apply this case simply because the striker entered a pocket.

Reference and scope

AICF published Laws of Carrom, Rule 72(b), 72(c). Read the source using the reference link below. Checked 16 October 2026. The event’s adopted rules take precedence.