Billiards, snooker and pool are three different types of games played with balls. While there are many similarities, there are also some key differences. For beginners, these can be confusing. This article aims to dispel some of these common misconceptions.
In all three games, there are many different variants, as well as rules and scoring systems. All three games can be considered table sport, but each has its own set rules and equipment. Most tables are 8 feet in length by 4 foot wide. There are also more compact versions called pocket billiards.
Pool is a popular table sport. It's usually played with three balls with different colors. A point is awarded to a player who sinks a given ball. A red ball is worth one point and an object ball is worth six points. A game of pool generally involves the shooting of the ball from one end of the table to the other. But rules can vary from one area to the other.
Snooker, by contrast, is more complex. During the game, a player attempts to pocket an object ball, while the other player tries to foul the cue ball. At the same time, the goal is to score as many points as possible. Players will receive three points for making the green call.
Both pool and snooker have their own set of rules. Snooker, for example, has a specific rule about the size of the ball. A snookerball is smaller than pool at 2 1/8 in diameter. Additionally, a snookerball is smaller than a regular billiards ball. The snookerball will travel faster.
Curved pocket led is one of the most intriguing aspects of snooker. It is made of a woven wool which allows it to move more quickly. Interestingly, most snooker tables will use a net under the pocket to collect the balls. Another interesting feature of snooker is that it has a much higher skill level than most of the other billiards games.
As a rule, snooker has a shorter history that billiards or pool. It began as a gentleman’s game and was based upon an earlier version of Pool. Originally played on a table with pockets, it was later rebranded as pool. Snooker is still a popular game than pocket billiards.
Overall, snooker and pool are far more popular than billiards. Both require a cue stick, cue balls, and other equipment. To win, each player will need to play many frames. 120 points can be earned by a snooker-player. But, this is just a fraction of the actual score. These comparisons may be offensive to many pool and snooker player, especially if the players are more experienced.