There are many terms you should know, depending on the pool game. These terms will help you win the game. For example, in Snooker you may be familiar with the "curve shot," which refers to a shot used to make your opponent jump over a cueball. The "bank shot" is also a way to hit the cue balls off the cushion, before hitting the object ball.
In pool, there are several terms to be aware of, including the "head string," which is a line running parallel to the head rail. The "head spot", an imaginary spot where the long string intersects, is called pool. This line is used in pool because it tells you where to rack your balls at beginning of game.
The pool table's "head string" includes "stripes", "solids", and other features. Stripes are balls that are numbered from nine to fifteen, and solids are balls that are completely colored.
A pool table can have eight pockets or three pockets. The object of the game, however, is to get all the balls down in the correct order. If you play all the ball in the right sequence, you can win one game. But, this does not mean you can't win in one turn if you don't play all the balls in the right order. You will have to call each ball before you play it.
Cue sticks are long wooden sticks that are used to hit the cue ball. The cue stick may have soft or hard tips. The cuestick is slightly bigger than the other balls. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. You can also use chalk to help the cue stick stay on the cue ball. A sight shape, a small object that aligns your shot, is another helpful tool.
A cue stick may be a wooden stick, a rubbery stick, or a plastic stick. The ferrule, which is part of the cuestick below the tip, may be also present. The ferrule is usually hard, but you can use a soft one if you want. The scratch can also be present on a cuestick. This small object is used to sharpen the cue stick. It is used in almost every kind of pool game.
Among the pool terms to know, you should also know about the "shock," which is the name of a chemical that burns off organic wastes. This chemical is used to help kill bacteria, and is also used to kill algae in the water. It can also be used for disinfecting water and removing haze.
The pool table also has rails, which are holes within the rails. This term is used to describe the long rails that run along the table. It can also be used as a term for the short rails on one side of a table.