However , a third foul in a row at any time in a straight pool game results in a loss of 15 points . When applying this rule , a foul on the initial break , though it is a loss of two points , is not counted as two fouls . However , a third foul in a row at any time in a straight pool game results in a loss of 15 points ( for purposes of this rule , a foul on the initial break , though it is a loss of two points , is not counted as two fouls ) .