What are the different types of spin in snooker?

There are three basic spin shots that can be used and these are top spin, bottom spin and side spin. If you look at the cue ball imagine a clock face on the ball. No spin involves striking the cue ball directly in the centre thus no spin is created.

What do you call a spin in snooker?

running english (AKA “natural english“): sidespin that causes the cue ball to speed up after bouncing off a cushion, also resulting in a wider (longer) rebound angle. The spin is in the direction that results in “rolling” along the cushion during contact.

What is the difference between inside and outside spin?

Inside spin is when the spin used is the same direction that the object ball is being cut. Outside spin is when the spin used is the opposite direction that the object ball is being cut. For example, if a ball is being cut to the left, inside spin would be the use of left spin and outside spin would be right.

What does cue spin do?

It will give top spin effect after you hit the cue. With this spin the cue keep moving forward after hitting the ball.

What is a masse shot in snooker?

noun. mas·​sé ma-ˈsā : a shot in billiards or pool made by hitting the cue ball vertically or nearly vertically on the side to drive it around one ball in order to strike another.

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What is a fluke shot in snooker?

(snooker) To fortuitously pot a ball in an unintended way. He fluked the other red into the middle pocket, despite the double kiss.

What is a spider in snooker?

The Spider is effectively a tall rest. Where a rest is required and the cue ball is just the other side of another ball, a cross rest will not do the job because the cue needs to go over the intervening ball. Such shots are only possible with a spider.

What are the three types of cue?

There are several types of billiard/Pool cues and each has a specific use case. The different types of billiard cues include snooker cues, English cues, American cues, break cues, jump cues, and masse cues.

What are the different spins in billiards?

There are three basic spin shots that can be used and these are top spin, bottom spin and side spin. If you look at the cue ball imagine a clock face on the ball. No spin involves striking the cue ball directly in the centre thus no spin is created.

What are the four major types of spin in table tennis?

What is an illegal snooker?

The right hand red ball is stopping (arrowed) from making the finest cut possible on the right hand side of the yellow ball. This situation IS a "foul snooker" to the player on yellows. You cannot be snookered on an object ball if the cue ball is touching that object ball.

What is the D in snooker?

A baulk line is drawn across the width of the table, 29 inches (74 cm) from the cushion at one end; these two latter items are respectively designated as the baulk cushion and baulk end. A semicircle of radius 111⁄2 inches (29 cm), called the D, is drawn behind this line, with its centre on the midpoint.

What is the first shot in snooker called?

The first (break) shot must contact a red ball initially. A player shoots until he fails to pocket a ball or fouls, then yields play to an opponent.

What is an aggressive cue?

a signal or stimulus in a person's environment that is interpreted as aggressive or that is typically associated with aggression.

What are the four categories of cues?

There are four categories of social cues–facial expressions, body language, vocal pitch and tone, and personal space (also referred to as physical boundaries).

What is the best type of cue?

Most adult players will be best suited to a standard-length 57-inch cue, although a 48-inch cue is also perfectly good for most adults and older children. If they travel to play, then a 2-piece or 3-piece cue might be ideal.

What is a trick shot in snooker?

Trick shots frequently involve the balls organized in ways that are unlikely or impossible to appear in normal play, such as balls being in a straight line, or use props such as extra cues or a triangle that would not be allowed on the table during a game.

Why do snooker players flick their finger?

Why do many players move or tap their ring finger on the table before their shot? It has been suggested that the specific region of the brain that is used for 3D visualization (aiming) is also used for fine motor control of the fingers.

What is ghost ball in snooker?

The ghost ball (GB) is the imaginary position the CB must be, at contact with the OB, to make a shot. It is easy to practice visualization of the GB target by having a helper place a real ball in the desired GB location (adjusted for throw or not) and pull it away when the person shoots.

What is a swan in snooker?

The Span/Swan Neck snooker Rest Head is a Tool used when you need a much longer reach over balls in the way of your snooker shot and at times the only way of feeling good enough to make the shot. ( pole not included) £18.49.