Do you know snooker and pool table are closely related to each other? The common thing between both the games is that both are played using cues, balls and tables but there is other difference when it comes to using the equipment. Snooker is a popular game that is widely played everywhere during the party and various other occasions but the majority of people might not be aware of the necessary instructions about the snooker table and pool games. The snooker table is generally bigger as compared to that of the pool table. Snooker is said to be a billiard game that was introduced in the late 19th century and it is played using cue with 15 red coloured balls.
The performance of the game depends upon the cue you use. To play snooker in the right way and offer tough competition to the competitors, the player needs the right cue and proper playing techniques.
To know more about important instructions on a snooker table, keep on reading the blog!
With the proper tips, anyone can easily learn to play the snooker. The necessary information that everyone must know is the setup, the playing technique, basic game rules, and winning strategies.
- Set up: if we talk about the snooker table setup, it has six pockets that are smaller as compared to the pool and billiard table. Generally, the table size is 6 feet by 12 feet and one cue is being used per player. There are total 21 balls, among which 15 balls are red and the remaining are yellow, green, blue, pink, brown and black. The red ball is basically used for scoring points.
- Playing technique: the game begins with the red ball that is the first player hits the red ball. The red ball is hit at the centre using the cue ball. In case the wrong ball is potted, it is taken out from the pockets and placed in its original position.
- Winning the game: Obviously, the real fun of the game is in winning, every ball has different points and the winner is declared by the number of points. The main focus is on pocketing the red balls and the game is supposed to end if all the red balls are pocketed. Especially if the black coloured ball is the last one, the game definitely has to end.
- Rules: Every game has rules and to play the game properly, remembering the necessary rule is important. If one player claims foul, the opponent player gets extra points and has the right to choose who will pot the ball next. If the wrong ball is potted, that ball will be kept back to its original position.
winding-up: hope you found the blog useful and helpful to begin with the snooker or billiard game. Keep the above basic tips in mind while playing the snooker game. Also gather the knowledge of cue ball, snooker ball set and how to use other equipment. Though it can be difficult to play with perfection at the beginning but with regular practice, anyone can play the snooker or billiard game perfectly.
