Before drawing their first card, every player has the choice of deciding whether or not they want to play a game or a certain round in a game. A drop, or initial drop, occurs when a player chooses not to participate in a game or round before picking up a card. A player receives a penalty of 20 points for leaving a 101 Pool match. A forfeit in a game of 201 Pool carries 25 penalty points. In a Best of 2 or Best of 3 game, a player cannot leave the match.