Snooker is a type of billiard game that originated in the UK in the 1870s. It uses a snooker stick and balls with different colours. Players can earn points by "potting", or potting balls at a specific spot. The goal is to outdo their opponents by scoring more than they do. Some players are more cautious than others. To make matters worse, a player may intentionally foul their opponent in order to win the game.
The rules of snooker are simple. However, the rules can get confusing if you don't know them well. These are the basics you should know:
First, be aware that there are many fouls. The most common of these is failing to hit "on" the ball in the first place. Referees call a foul when this happens. A foul may be called multiple times in one stroke. A legal shot, on the other hand, is one that is allowed or potted.
You should also know that snooker rules don't only concern potting the balls. Playing in the wrong order can lead to loss. You will lose if your opponent fouls you while you are on the up or down table.
Another rule of snooker is that you can foul your opponent. If your opponent fouls, you can choose to play a free game or to just lay snooker. However, you need to ensure that your next shot doesn't result in foul play. If you deliberately make a foul, you will forfeit your frame and lose.
There are also many other rules. You should not play a "free ball" in front of a colored ball. This is called a double foul. It is important to not leave any of the balls on your table in front the free ball. Your opponent will win the game easily if you do this.
Even the rules of snooker state that you should place the cueball in an inoff position. An in-off is a situation in which the cue-ball enters the pocket and hits another ball.
It is also against the rules of snooker to attempt to take all of your balls at one time. This is done to avoid the nightmare of snooker. If you do decide you want to keep your balls, make sure you do it in the right order.
Another important rule of snooker is to aim for the highest-value ball. You should have a good chance at scoring a points. It's not a good idea to lose your cue ball because it's not in the right place.
The snooker rules also state that you can tally a red ball. This is possible by using a few keystrokes. You must either place a colored ball on the Centre Spot or your pocket ball.