What are the rules for snooker cues?

The official rules of both snooker and billiards state that "A cue shall be not less than 3 ft (914 mm) in length and shall show no change from the traditional tapered shape and form, with a tip, used to strike the cue-ball, secured to the thinner end." This rule was introduced following an incident on 14 November 1938 ...

What happens if cue ball is pocketed in snooker?

If the cue ball is potted or leaves the table, the opponent receives it "in-hand" and may then place it anywhere on or within the "D" for the next shot.

What is the difference between a snooker cue and a regular cue?

The tip normally measures about 8-9 mm wide. Yes, American cues are usually a little thicker with a larger tip (12-13 mm) to accommodate the larger cue ball. Conversely, snooker cues are thicker and made sturdier with a tip that measures 9-10 mm. As for sturdiness, a cue's shaft is rated based on its deflection rating.

What happens if you sink 2 red balls in snooker?

Yes, If you are on a red, and two red balls go down with the same stroke, you receive two points and carry on to the colour.

What happens if the white ball is touching a colour in snooker?

Touching Ball

If the cue-ball is touching one or more colours after a Red (or a free ball nominated as a Red) has been potted, the referee shall also ask the striker to DECLARE which colour they are on. cue-ball away from that ball without moving it or it is a push stroke.

The Rules of Snooker - EXPLAINED!

Are jump shots allowed in snooker?

9. Jump shots are illegal in International Snooker. It is a foul if the striker intentionally causes the cue ball to jump (rise from the bed of the table) by any means, if the jump is an effort to clear an obstructing ball.

Do you look at the cue ball or object ball in snooker?

The answer is always the object ball. This is always for every player. You do not look at the white or the end of your tip, just the cue ball. In fact if you look at Hendry if he is trying to pot a vital ball, he will often watch the ball until it reaches the pocket.

Do snooker players look at cue ball or object ball?

Best results can vary from one person to another, but it is generally recommended to focus on the object ball (or the center of the ghost ball, desired contact point, ball-hit fraction, or a point on the cloth or cushion) instead of the cue ball during the final stroke.

Why is snooker cue so expensive?

There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.

What is a snooker foul called?

A push shot, which is a foul, is when the tip of the cue remains in contact with the cue-ball as it in turn touches the target ball. The cue ball must only be played with one clean strike of the cue.

Does the cue ball have to hit the cushion?

The cue ball or any other ball must subsequently hit a cushion. ii. If the player is not on the ball the cue ball is touching, they must hit their own ball and a cushion after hitting the ball.

Can you move the white ball if you don't hit anything?

Moving the White Ball

As per the 8 ball pool rules, the white ball can be moved freely anywhere on the table (behind the headstring) during the break shot. After playing the break shot, the players cannot move the cue ball at their convenience, except in some instances.

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.

Why is there a flat at the end of a snooker cue?

Even today's cues still have that flat part – the only feature that remains from the old mace. These days it is just a place for the manufacturer to put his badge, although some players use the flat part to line up the shot as the grain in Ash shafts has an arrow configuration and can be an aid to sighting.

Why not use a snooker cue in pool?

Whilst English pool and Snooker cues offer more in the way of control and precision, they are not cut out to the vastly increased weight and forces experienced when playing with the larger and heavier 2 1/4" cue balls used in American pool.

Is a heavier snooker cue better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

Are snooker cues better than pool cues?

As a result, pool cues are heavier in the grip and snooker cues in the tip. Pool cues are also manufactured to be far more flexible than their snooker counterparts because players focus more on the throw. Snooker, however, is all about precision and accuracy, so cues are made to be stiff.

What shot is illegal in snooker?

Jump shots are illegal in International Snooker. It is a foul if the striker intentionally causes the cue ball to jump (rise from the bed of the table) by any means, if the jump is an effort to clear an obstructing ball.

What is the 3 miss rule in snooker?

The 3 miss rule in snooker applies when the fouling player is not in a snooker. To be more precise, the 3 miss rule only applies if the player can hit the ball on “full ball” (or straight at it in other words).

What is the black ball in snooker called?

The balls are racked with the black (the 8 ball) on the foot spot (or "black spot"), in contrast with US-style eight-ball, nine-ball and most other pool games, in which the apex ball is placed on the foot spot.

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.

Can you go negative in snooker?

Often in practice, this happens between club players who are scared of losing to each other. So, they can tend to go into a negative spiral where they are scared to give points away. This often breaks the enjoyment in snooker for one or both players, and I recommend a number of remedies to break this cycle.

Why do snooker players clean the balls?

That would appear to be the question, as World Snooker chose the recent Lisbon Open event at which to trial a new system of 'polishing' the balls prior to matches, in an attempt to reduce the amount of kicks and bad bounces in the game.