Billiards, pool and snooker all involve balls. There are some commonalities between them, but there are key differences. These can be confusing to beginners. This article aims to dispel some of these common misconceptions.
There are many variations of all three games. Each game has its own scoring system and rules. Each game can be considered a table sport but each has its unique set of rules. The most common size table is 8 x 4 ft. Pocket billiards are another option.
Pool is one of the most popular table sports. It usually involves three balls, each of which has a different color value. A player scores a point when he or she sinks a ball. A red ball equals one point, while an object or discarded ball equals six points. In pool, the object ball is shot from the bank to the opposite side of the table. The rules of pool vary from one region to the next.
Snooker on the other side is a more complex game. One player attempts to get the object ball and the other player tries the foul. The goal is to score the most points. The "green call", an extra call that is worth three point, will be awarded points to players during the game.
Each sport has its own set of rules, including pool and snooker. Snooker for example has a strict rule about the ball size. A snooker ball measures 2 1/8 inches, which is larger than a pool ball. A snooker ball is also smaller than a standard pool ball. A snooker ball travels faster.
The curved pocket lead is one of the best aspects of snooker. It is made out of woven wool, which makes it move faster. Most snooker tables will use nets under the pockets to collect the ball. Snooker has an interesting characteristic: it is much more skill-level than other billiards games.
Snooker is generally more recent than billiards and pool. It began as a gentleman’s game and was based upon an earlier version of Pool. It was initially played on a table that had pockets. Later, it was renamed as pool. Yet, snooker enjoys a higher social standing than pocket billiards.
Overall, pool and snooker are more popular that billiards. While each game has its own rules and equipment they all require a cue stick and balls. Each player must play a certain number of frames in order to win. For example, a snooker player can rack up 120 points. However, this is only half of the real score. These comparisons may be offensive to many pool and snooker player, especially if the players are more experienced.