Striker pocketed: what to check

Start with a short checklist

Was the striker pocketed alone? Did another piece also fall? Whose piece was it? Was the stroke proper? Was the queen being covered? Were any last pieces involved?

Choose the matching case

Use the scenario library for a narrowly defined example. Do not substitute the title of an article for its stated assumptions.

Keep an observation record

Draw a quick layout, label the pieces and note what each player actually saw. If the order is uncertain, say so rather than filling a gap with a guess.

Read the source

Rules 72–77 cover several striker combinations; queen and end-of-board situations need their own provisions. Use the section reference below.

Reference and scope

AICF published Laws of Carrom, Rule 72–77. Read the source using the reference link below. Checked 16 October 2026. The event’s adopted rules take precedence.