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(b) When the striker's ball is so moved, the striker must also move any other ball likely to be affected by the next stroke so as to maintain their relative positions, provided that such a ball is not in a critical position (see Law 23(d) ). If such a ball is not affected by that stroke and two further strokes, it must be replaced.