What is billiard vs snooker vs pool?

Billiards, pool, and snooker are three different games that are all played on a cloth covered table. The main difference is the size of the table and the number of balls used in the game. Although they are closely related and have even evolved from one another, they are distinctly types of cue sports.

What is the difference between pool and snooker and billiards?

In America, it's on ten-foot tables, while in England, it's on massive twelve-foot tables. Snooker is played with 15 pink numberless balls, 6 numbered object balls, and 1 cue ball, while Pool is played on a table with 6 pockets, with 9 to 15 object balls, and in addition, a cue ball.

What are the three types of billiards?

A "Billiards" category encompassing pool, snooker, and carom has been part of the World Games since 2001.

Why do Americans call pool billiards?

Originally the game was called Billiards and is, of course, still referred to as such by the pros. The term billiards comes from the French. The root words are either 'billart' which is one of the sticks or 'bille,' which means ball. The sport had its beginnings way back in the 15th century in Northern Europe.

Is a billiard table the same as a pool table?

Traditionally, billiards tables do not have pockets. As such, the various games are referred to as carom billiards, or pocketless billiards. In contrast, pool tables (or pocket billiards tables) have six pockets, including pockets in each corner and one in the middle of each long side.

Difference Between Billiards and Snooker and Pool

What is a professional pool table called?

A tournament table is an 8-foot pool table. They are the best size to play on because the game is more challenging than playing on a 7-foot table. Most pool leagues will also use 8-foot tables. In addition, the majority of at-home pool tables are 8-foot tables.

What are the two types of pool tables?

English pool tables are generally used for 8-Ball, while American tables are used for 9-Ball. The object of the game is to win by being the first player to pot a group of colours in any order, in any pocket, and then pot the 8 Ball in any pocket.

What is the most popular pool game in the US?

Eight-ball, the most commonly played form of pool (as distinct from blackball, a.k.a. British eightball pool)

What is the white ball called in pool?

The name is a reference to how many balls need to be pocketed to win the game, but all 15 balls are used. All of the striped and colored balls are referred to as object balls, and the solid white ball is the cue ball.

What do British people call pool?

English billiards, called simply billiards in the United Kingdom and in many former British colonies, is a cue sport that combines the aspects of carom billiards and pool. Two cue balls (one white and one yellow) and a red object ball are used. Each player or team uses a different cue ball.

What is the 3 foul rule in billiards?

6.14 Three Consecutive Fouls

If a player fouls three times without making an intervening legal shot, it is a serious foul. In games scored by the rack, such as nine ball, the fouls must be in a single rack. Some games such as eight ball do not include this rule.

What is the 3 point rule in billiards?

The 3-point break rule is in effect. For a break to be legal a player must drive 3 object balls past the head string, or a combination of 3 pocketed balls and balls above the head string. Failure to execute a legal break is not a foul.

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 is a pool table without pockets called?

Carom billiard is played on a billiard table without pockets and with a set of 3 balls: one red and two white of which one is marked. The player must use the cue ball to make contact with the other two balls on the table in order to score 1 point.

Which is harder to play snooker or 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.

What is the first shot in pool called?

break: the first shot of a pool game where the CB is hit from behind the head string (i.e., in the “kitchen”) into the racked balls; or, in snooker, a series of pots in a single inning.

What are the striped balls called in pool?

eight ball, also called stripes and solids, popular American pocket-billiards game in which 15 balls numbered consecutively and a white cue ball are used. Those numbered 1–7 are solid colours; 9–15 are white with a single thick stripe in varying colours; and the eight ball is black.

What state plays the most pool?

Number of Swimming Pools by State

According to estimates by PoolResearch, Florida (1.59 million) and California (1.34 million) have the most swimming pools out of all the states. Wyoming (3,000) is estimated to have the fewest swimming pools.

What country plays pool the most?

Pool is most popular in America, whereas snooker is most popular in the United Kingdom. Pocket billiards are also popular in other countries such as Canada, Australia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Ireland, and China.

What game do professional pool players play?

All US Pro Billiard Series events play 10-ball, the game that best allows professional pool players to showcase their talent. The format has been devised to create drama and excitement for the fans. For more detail on the format, see the FORMAT section.

What is the cloth on a pool table called?

Cushion – The cloth-covered rubber which borders the inside of the rails on carom and pocket billiard tables; together the cushions form the outer perimeter of the basic playing surface.

What is the blue pool table called?

What about blue pool tables? You've probably seen the distinctive blue color blue pool tables getting called 'TV blue' or 'tournament blue', due to their use in televised pool tournaments.

What is a Boston pool table?

The Boston Pool Table features: American Rustic style Pool Table, Solid Oak wood construction with Ash Grey stain finish. Simple cabinet, solid wood leg design and inlaid spot sights. Genuine Leather Drop Pockets. Brazilian Slate 1" Thick, Framed Back, 3-Pieces.