What is a stun shot in snooker?

Stun means pure sliding, where there is no topspin or bottom spin. With a stun shot, the CB has no top or bottom spin when it hits the OB. For a straight in stun shot, the CB stops in place and transfers all of its energy to the OB. This is called a stop shot.

What does it mean to stun the cue ball?

A stun shot occurs when a sliding cue ball hits an object ball at an angle.When done correctly, the object ball will head down the path of the cut angle toward the pocket you're aiming for, while the cue ball heads down a perpendicular line (the stun line).

What are the shots called in snooker?

Jawed Ball - A ball, which is unable to drop since it bounces backward and forwards against the jaws of a pocket. Jenny - Another term used for an in-off. Jump Shot - A shot wherein the cue ball is purposely made to leave the table surface. Jumped Ball - A ball hit in a way that it gets to jump over another ball.

What shot is illegal in snooker?

Jump shots are illegitimate in International Snooker. It is a foul if the striker deliberately causes the cue ball to jump, by any means. As the red balls remain on the table, each potted color is spotted prior to the next strike. If the striker plays while a ball is wrongly marked, the shot is taken as a foul.

What is the most difficult shot in snooker?

The masse՛ shot is incredibly difficult and is a shot even professional players struggle with. The masse՛ is a type of swerve shot used when a player is snookered, but the cue ball is not too far from the target ball. The goal is to hit the cue ball from an almost vertical angle very hard with minimal follow-through.

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Why do pool players rub the cue?

Providing Control Over the Game

The surface of the cue needs to be smooth to prevent scratching the pool balls. Without any friction, it's difficult to strike the pool ball and get it to go where you want.

Why is scooping the cue ball illegal?

Scoop shots are illegal (in all Billiard leagues) because they may bounce off the ferrule, not the tip. A double hit may also occur as the cue hits the ball, the felt, then the ball again (or at the same time). Scooping is also damaging to the felt.

What is a stop vs stun shot?

With a stun shot, the CB has no top or bottom spin when it hits the OB. For a straight in stun shot, the CB stops in place and transfers all of its energy to the OB. This is called a stop shot.

What is the secret of aiming in snooker?

You are NOT allowed to aim the object ball, try to pot the ball, or try to send the ball to any specific part of a cushion. The idea is simply: Learn to hit the ball where your cue is pointing, and watch the object ball until it stops moving. This teaches yourself what object ball paths result from which aims.

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.

How often should you replace your pool cue tip?

When or how often should you replace a cue tip? Usually, a tip is replaced either when you want to try something new or if your current tip has worn down too low, where there is almost no tip material left on the shoulder of the ferrule.

Why do you chalk a snooker cue?

Chalk remains the material of choice because its properties are so uniquely suitable for preventing the cue from slipping on the ball. Chalk is sufficiently soft to rub on to the leather tip, but also abrasive enough to slightly scratch the tip so it retains the chalk and makes good contact with the ball.

What happens if you get stun?

In a nut shell, the stun gun sends a shock wave to the nervous system and essentially over works the muscles. This causes severe pain. The impact of the shock is affected by the size of the attacker and how long you shock them for. The longer the device is held on the attacker, the greater the pain.

Why do people play stun decks?

Stun Decks are a type of Anti-Meta Deck that aim to set up a hostile environment that punishes the opponent Continuously for doing certain things, usually Summoning Monsters or activating card effects.

What is the 3 shot 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's harder snooker or golf?

"It [the hardest sport] has to be golf," Spence told the Sky Sports Golf podcast. "If you put a beginner with a golf club, having never played the game before, they generally miss the ball during the first lesson.

Is snooker much harder than pool?

The best pool players are very skilful but I'd argue that snooker is harder, given the size of the table. On a pool table the smaller surface area and closer proximity of the pockets means good eyesight is seldom an issue.