One of the most popular parlor games is Snooker.A variation of billiards is played on a felt table with six pockets.The object of the game is to sink a group of balls in the correct order.The complexity of the rules of snooker makes it harder to master than other forms of billiards.Snooker is a great game to play if you want to challenge your sense of spatial awareness and control.
Step 1: You should score more points than your opponent.
If you want to win a snooker game, you have to end the game with more points than the other player.You should try to get as many points as you can.Snooker can be difficult to get used to at first, but with time you will learn how to place your shots to run the table and make the best of each turn.There are 22 balls in a game of snooker, 15 red, 6 multicolored (yellow, brown, green, blue, pink and black), and a single white "cue" ball, which is used to pocket shots.Each red ball has a point value of -1, yellow is 2, green is 3, brown is 4, blue is 5, pink is 6 and black is 7.Every ball must be in a pocket by the end of the game.The player's ability to pocket colored balls multiple times in the opening stage of the game will result in a winning score.
Step 2: The table needs to be set up properly.
The balls have to be arranged in the right way.The colored balls are on the table.There are 15 red balls in a triangle formation at one end of the table, with a pink ball in front of a black ball behind them.The ball is in the center.The yellow, brown and green balls are on the break end of the table.There is a cluster of red balls at the end of the table.
Step 3: Pick which player will break.
Either flip a coin or agree on who will shoot first.The player will break the balls.The player will place the white cue ball behind the yellow, brown and green balls.They will aim to remove the red ball from the cluster.Unlike in pool, where the object of the break is to scatter the balls across the table, a snooker break should be conservative.If you miss, your opponent will have an advantage.There is a semicircular section of the table where the cue ball can be placed.
Step 4: Points can be earned by alternating between red and colored balls.
Points are scored by hitting the right balls.The player will try to pocket the red ball.Red balls stay where they are once sunk.The colored balls will be returned to their designated spot on the table after the player has netted them.Continue the game in this way, going back and forth between red and colored balls, until all of the red balls have found their way into a pocket.If a player misses a shot, their turn is over.If a player scratches the cue ball by mistake, or fails to hit a single colored ball, it is considered a foul.They lose their turn, and in competition there may be a point deduction.
Step 5: The balls should be Pocketed in the correct order.
A player can close out the game by sinking the remaining colored balls in order of their point value after all of the red balls have been pocketed.The balls don't go back to their original positions in this stage of the game.It becomes the other player's turn if one player misses.When there are no more balls on the table, the game is over.The colored balls have to be deposited in this order: yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black.Since missed colored balls stay on the table in the final stages of the game, it becomes a free-for-all to see which player can get the most points.
Step 6: Take care with the grip.
The thick, weighted end has a cue near it.The closer you grip, the better your shots will be.To prevent the cue from drifting when you aim, make sure your hand placement is comfortable and secure.Snooker cues are heavier and have narrower tips than other forms of billiards.The cue ball can be manipulated more precisely with a slender tip.It's a matter of personal preference as to how high or low you want to place your hand on the cue.
Step 7: With your non-dominant hand,Bridge the cue.
If you want to guide the cue as you shoot, lay your non-shooting on the table.The majority of people prefer to use either an open bridge or a closed bridge.You can place your shots with more precision with the help of Bridging.You can use a bridge to keep your cue straight.Lifting the bottom of your hand off the table will allow you to pocket balls that are too close to the rails.
Step 8: Shoot the cue in a straight line.
If you want to hit the cue ball in the upper part of its center, you need to draw your shooting arm back a few inches and thrust it forward.Close your elbow and keep it relaxed.Make your movements as fluid as possible.A halted stroke is most likely to be inaccurate.You can practice shooting straighter by bouncing the cue ball off one of the rails.
Step 9: Place the balls in the pockets with a precise stroke.
Hit one side of the ball so that it rolls in at an angle, or shoot it straight for the pockets.The rails can be used to bounce balls into pockets on the same side of the table you're shooting from.There will be many different positions for the balls.When it's your turn at the table, take some time to line up your shots.Don't let your shoulders come up until you've completed your stroke, and keep your eye on the ball as you line up your shot.If you want to knock the ball into a pocket, you have to calculate the angle you need to hit it in order to do so.
Step 10: Extensions can be used to assist with difficult shots.
There are times when it is not possible to make a successful shot using the standard technique due to the size of the snooker table and the number of ballscluttering the table.An extension tool such as a "rest" or "spider" can be used in certain situations.Rests are similar to normal pool cues with the exception of an arched stand at the end.The player's cue can be fitted into this stand, which takes the place of the bridging hand for steadying shots.A rest allows you to make shots without having to lean across the table.The spider extension can be used in situations where the cue ball is too close to a ball or group of balls to give you a clear shot.
Step 11: Determine the value of each shot.
Each red ball is worth 1 point.The colored balls are worth more points in sequence.You can quickly drive up your score by pocketing these balls multiple times before the end of the game.No matter where the cue ball is on the table, you should always have a clear shot at one of the colored balls.The number of points earned after each turn should be recorded in a pen and paper.If the losing player has a lower score than the winning player, it is not possible for them to close the gap by the time red balls are cleared from the table.
Step 12: Make sure you plan your shots.
As you look at the table, make your goal to sink a red ball that will leave you with a follow up shot at one of the colored balls.The highest number of points will be earned when you go for the ball that has the highest value.The cue ball should come to a stop as close to the center of the table as possible.You will always have an unimpeded path.A skilled snooker player has the ability to use one shot to set up the next.
Step 13: It's safe to play it safe.
It is best not to take unnecessary risks.You can control the table by keeping your turn going longer and opting for modest, well-executed shots.Before trying to pocket a ball at a distance or angle, you should look over the entire table to see what your best option is.The easiest shot will be the closest.If you must use the rails, avoid sharp angles or bank shots.It is more likely that you will miss due to the small size of the pockets.
Step 14: Take it slow.
To make it even more complicated, the pockets are slightly more narrow and the tables are larger.You should pace yourself when you pick, line up and take your shots.One missed shot could mean the end of the game if you are playing against an experienced opponent.Most pool tables are only 8' long by 4' wide, whereas the regulation snooker tables measure 12' by 3.6m.The pockets on a snooker table are smaller than those on other surfaces.