What is the three 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.

When did the 3 miss rule come into snooker?

The miss rule was introduced in 1995 because professionals were playing escapes in such a way that they were not leaving potting opportunities.

How does the miss rule work in snooker?

According to the sport's official rule book: "A miss is when the cue ball fails to first contact a ball on and the referee considers that the striker has not made a good enough attempt to hit a ball on."

Has the miss rule in snooker changed?

In September 1995, the rule book was amended to introduce the wildly positively received 'foul and a miss' call. Since its early beginnings to present day, this rule has brought more attention and dispute than perhaps any other aspect of the modern game.

How many times can you miss in snooker?

In snooker, a player can make as many attempts as necessary to escape a snooker, as long as they commit a foul on each shot that they do not make a legal ball.

Frame and Match Lost Under the Three-Miss Rule | 2022 Snooker Championship League

What happens in snooker if you miss everything?

If the target ball is missed by the player then the referee calls 'foul and a miss' and the shot is replayed if the opposition player chooses it. The majority of times this rule stands up quite well but 2 situations come to mind that question the consistency of the rule.

What happens if you miss all balls in snooker?

Then either your opponent makes you retake the shot (all the balls are put back to their original positions), or your opponent takes a shot from where the cue ball finished (all the balls are left as they are). That's about 90% of the occurrences of the miss rule in professional snooker.

Who are the 7 banned snooker players?

Who are the other suspended players? Liang Wenbo, Lu Ning, Li Hang, Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning, Chang Bingyu, Chen Zifan, and Zhang Jiankang have also been suspended due to the investigation.

What is the miscue rule in snooker?

The current rules require a single, non-prolonged, forward-stroke hit of the tip on the cue ball. All miscues involve the tip sliding along the cue ball (which can be considered “prolonged contact” and a non “single hit”), and most miscues involve secondary contact with the tip, ferrule, and/or shaft.

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.

Is it possible to get a 155 break in snooker?

A 155 break is the absolute maximum break you can get in snooker and it is very rare. It can only come about when a player fouls at the beginning of the game (when no balls have been potted yet) which leads to a free ball.

What is a snooker shot called?

Short Rail - Any of the two shorter rails on a snooker table. Shot - The term, which describes striking the cue ball to score a point.

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 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 snooker not pool?

Pool involves a table with six pockets. You need 15 balls, but some people play with just nine. Don't forget the cue ball. Snooker uses a table that has six pockets, but the table is generally larger than pool tables.

Why is there a free ball in snooker?

A free ball is a ball, other than the ball on, which the striker nominates as the ball on when snookered after a foul (see Section 3 Rule 12). A ball is forced off the table if it comes to rest other than on the playing area or in a pocket. Penalty points are awarded to the non-offender after any infringement.

What is the 30 degree rule in snooker?

30-Degree Rule

This rule states that if the cue ball hits half of the object ball – and not centre-on-centre – then there is a great chance that the cue ball will travel in a direction that is 30 degrees from the aiming line and in opposite direction of the object ball that was hit.

What is a fluke in snooker rules?

1) A pocket should be intended for a shot, and if missed, the player's turn ends - in exactly the same way it ends if they miss any other shot. 2) If the pot is missed and the object ball flukes its way into a pocket, it should not count.

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.

Which snooker player is addicted to gambling?

Former snooker player Willie Thorne knows more than most of the devastation that a gambling addiction can cause.

Is snooker gender segregated?

Snooker is a rare example of a sport that can place men and women on the same field of play to compete equally and the WST is fully inclusive and open to players of any gender who are able to qualify for it through one of several qualification pathways.

What is the controversy in snooker?

Chinese snooker player Zhao Xintong at the UK Championship in 2021. Snooker's governing body on Tuesday said it had suspended two more Chinese players as it investigates an alleged match-fixing and betting scandal – bringing the number of players from the Asian country caught up in the probe to 10.

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.

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.

What happens if you accidentally put the black in snooker?

A player will automatically lose the match if they accidentally pot the black ball before they've potted all of their designated balls or if they pot the cue ball and black ball in the same shot. Hitting the black ball off the table is another way to immediately hand your opponent victory.