What does Spider mean 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 is spider slang for?

(slang) A man who persistently approaches or accosts a woman in a public social setting, particularly in a bar.

What is a spider in British slang?

Spiders and Bugs is Cockney slang for Thugs.

Why is it called a plant in snooker?

A plant is when two balls are not touching - but are played one onto the other to make a successful pot. The easiest plants are those in which the two object balls are very close together and are both directly in line with a pocket.

What sport uses a spider?

For snooker, bridges are normally available in three forms, their use depending on how the player is hampered; the standard rest is a simple cross, the 'spider' has a raised arch around 12 cm with three grooves to rest the cue in and for the most awkward of shots, the 'giraffe' (or 'swan' in England) which has a raised ...

45. Spider & Swan-Neck Usage - Full use of table equipment

What is snooker called in America?

American snooker is a cue sport played almost exclusively in the United States, and strictly on a recreational, amateur basis.

What's the rest called in snooker?

Rests, Spiders, Swan rests and Butt rests enable players to reach the cue ball when it is out of reach for a normal shot. Although adults might get away without a rest on 6 foot tables for children, many shots are impossible even on a 4 or 5 foot table without a rest. So for youngsters a rest is an essential accessory.

What is a kiss in snooker?

Kiss. It's vital the cue ball makes contact with an object ball after a player has sent it on its way across the table, otherwise it's a foul shot.

What is a fluke 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 golden duck in pool?

Golden Break – Similar to American 9-ball Pool, a player can win the frame off the break. They must pot the 8-ball from the break and win it outright. This rule was formerly used in the Taom Shootouts. Golden Duck – Undesirably, if the breaking player pockets the 8-ball and cueball they lose the frame outright.

What does Spider Girl mean?

Spider-Girl or Spidergirl may refer to: Anya Corazon, a Marvel Comics Latina superhero who originally called herself Araña. Ashley Barton, a Marvel Comics antihero and granddaughter of Spider-Man Peter Parker and daughter of Clint Barton from the Marvel's Wastelanders universe.

What does spider stand for police?

Special Projects Investigations Detection Enforcement & Response Unit (S.P.I.D.E.R.) S.P.I.D.E.R. is a proactive community oriented investigative unit consisting of both uniformed deputies and undercover detectives.

What is a water spider slang?

Water Spider or Mizusumashi is a lean manufacturing term referring to a person in a warehouse or production environment who is tasked with keeping work stations fully stocked with materials, thus controlling the continuous flow of productivity.

What is Cockney for spider?

Apple Cider is Cockney slang for Spider.

What does being Spider-Man mean?

To Peter, being Spider-Man means helping his community.

When you call someone a rock spider?

Noun. rock spider (plural rock spiders) (Australia, slang, prison slang) A pedophile or child molester.

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 killer in snooker?

Killer or killers is a multi-player folk variant of straight pool in which each player is assigned a set number of "lives" and takes one shot per inning to attempt to pocket ( pot ) a ball, or else lose a life.

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 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 3 miss rule in snooker?

Failure to hit a ball "on" three times in a row, if the player has a clear sight of the ball. The referee will warn a player after a second such miss that a third miss will mean that the opponent will be awarded the frame. This rule does not apply if the player is snookered.

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 most important thing in snooker?

Snooker cues.

The most important tool in a game of snooker. It's important to choose the right snooker cue, it should feel comfortable and have the right size cue tip. Thinner cue tips are ideal for more experienced players, whilst bigger cue tips are better suited for beginners.

What is the mercy rule in snooker?

The points difference for the mercy rule is as follows: Yellow: 40 Green: 38 Brown: 35 Blue: 34 Pink: 32 A frame is concluded under the Mercy Rule when the difference in scores is equal or higher than the totals mentioned above and will be awarded to the player in front when the 'losing player' comes to the table.

What is the White ball called in snooker?

The white ball in snooker is called the cue ball and is used to strike the coloured balls into pockets.