Depending on the game you play, there are several pool terms to know. These terms can help you win. You might be familiar with "curve shots" in Snooker. These are shots that are used to make opponents jump over cue balls. Another thing you might know is "bank shot," the act of striking the cue ball off of the cushion and contacting the object.
There are many terms in pool. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. The "head spot" is an imaginary spot that intersects the long string. This line is used in pool because it tells you where to rack your balls at beginning of game.
The pool table's "head string" includes "stripes", "solids", and other features. Stripes are balls that are numbered from nine to fifteen, and solids are balls that are completely colored.
You can have either eight or three pockets on a pool table. The object of the game is to sink all the balls in the right order. You can win the game in one turn if you play all the balls in the right order. But, this does not mean you can't win in one turn if you don't play all the balls in the right order. Each ball must be called before it can be played.
The cue stick is a long wooden stick that is used to hit the cue ball. You can choose from soft or hard tips on your cue stick. The cuestick is slightly larger that the other balls on a table. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. Chalk can also be used to ensure that the cuestick sticks to the cue ball. A sight shape, a small object that aligns your shot, is another helpful tool.
A cue stick may be a wooden stick, a rubbery stick, or a plastic stick. The ferrule is a portion of the stick beneath the tip. The ferrule should be hard, but it is possible to use a more flexible one. A scratch may be found on a cuestick. This is a small object that sharpens the cue stick. It is used in every type of pool game.
You should also be familiar with the term "shock" which refers to a chemical that burns organic waste. This chemical is used in order to kill bacteria and algae. It can also be used to disinfect the water and remove haze.
The pool table also has "rails," which are holes in the rails. This term can be used for the long rails on the pool table. It can also be used as a term for the short rails on one side of a table.