Today, we are answering some of the most frequently asked snooker-related questions to help you learn the basics of how to play snooker. So, whether you are a beginner or are curious to know more about the sport, we will be sure to answer the questions you've been wondering about.
Snooker is a cue sport that has been around since the late 19th century. It was first invented by the British army and has since become a popular game in British culture. It is played on a rectangular billiards table with six pockets, one in each corner and two in the middle.
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What is the main objective of snooker?
The main objective of snooker is to use a snooker cue to hit the white cue ball, which then hits an object ball into one of the six pockets on the table.
What equipment is needed to play snooker?
To play snooker you need a snooker table, snooker cues, a white cue ball, 15 red balls and 6 coloured balls.
What colours are the balls in snooker?
Snooker has 15 red balls and a brown, blue, pink, green, yellow, and black ball.
How do you set up snooker balls?
All 15 red balls should be placed in a pyramid at one end of the table. The pink ball should be directly in front of the point of the pyramid, and the black ball should be a few inches behind the pyramid. The blue ball goes in the centre of the table. The yellow, brown and green balls should be lined up horizontally on the breaking point at the end of the table.
Who goes first in a game of snooker?
Players can decide the starting player by tossing a coin. The player who wins the toss can choose whether they start the game, or whether their opponent must.
How does a game of snooker start?
A game of snooker starts when the first player places the white cue ball anywhere inside the D. The player then hits the cue ball with the cue stick towards the red balls. Each term, until the red bulls are off the table, you must hit a red ball with the cue ball first.
What happens when a red ball is potted in snooker?
When a red ball is potted in snooker, the player scores one point and the ball remains in the pocket. The player will then try to pot a coloured ball but must announce which one before they strike.
What happens when you successfully pot a coloured ball in snooker?
If you successfully put a coloured ball in snooker, the ball is returned to its place on the table and you score the value of the colour ball. The player then continues striking until they do not pot a ball.
What is a break in snooker?
In snooker, a break is the number of points scored by a player in a single visit to the table.
What happens once all the red balls are potted in snooker?
When all the red balls in snooker have been potted, the colour balls must be potted in the following order: yellow, green, brown, blue, pink then black.
What happens if you hit the wrong coloured ball in snooker?
If you hit the wrong coloured ball in snooker, you will lose your turn and your opponent gets either four points or the value of the ball that you accidentally hit, whatever is larger.
What happens if you touch a ball on a snooker table?
If you touch a snooker ball during the game, your opponent gains the value of the ball you touched, or 4 points, whatever is more.
Are jump shots illegal in snooker?
Yes, jump shots are illegal in snooker.
What happens if you pot the white ball in snooker?
Putting the white ball in snooker is a foul shot and your opponent will gain four points.
How do you score points in snooker?
Points in snooker as scored by potting balls in the correct order and legally, according to the rules. You can also score points from fouls by your opponent.
How many points do you get for potting a red ball in snooker?
Each legally potted red ball gives you one point.
How many points do you get for potting each coloured ball in snooker?
When legally potted, a yellow ball gives 2 points, green gives 3 points, brown gives 4 points, blue gives 5 points, pink gives 6 points and black gives 7 points.
What is a snooker?
A snooker is when there is no direct path between the ball and a ball that you are trying to hit. You may need to perform a kick shot.
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