Introduction: Are you new to billiards and attracted by its charm? Or you have heard but want to know more about the rules of billiards?
Then today this article will unveil the mystery of the rules of billiards for you, so that you can easily master the world of billiards!
1, Billiards Introduction
Billiards originated in the 15th century in England, as an indoor recreational sport, gradually popular around the world. Nowadays, billiards has developed into a competitive sport with rich skills and strategies.
According to the different types of balls and rules, billiards can be divided into American billiards, snooker billiards, Chinese eight-ball and other types.
2. Common types of billiards and how to play
1. American Billiards (Pocket Billiards)
American Billiards, also known as Pocket Billiards, uses a white female ball to hit 15 sub-balls and try to hit them into the six table corners and pockets along the edge of the table.
Depending on the order of the balls and the way they go into the hole, American billiards can be subdivided into 9-ball, 8-ball and many other ways of playing.
2. Snooker
Snooker is played with 1 white ball, 15 red balls and 6 different colored balls.
During the game, the player has to hit the red balls into the bag first (1 point each), and then hit the yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black colored balls into the bag in turn (the value of 2-7 points respectively).
Until all the balls have been hit into the bag and the leading player wins the game.
3. Chinese Eight-ball (Chinese Eight-ball)
Chinese Eight-ball is a type of billiards game that evolved from American Eight-ball.
In the game, 16 balls are used, including 1 mother ball, 7 full-color balls (No. 1-7), 7 fancy-color balls (No. 9-15) and 1 black 8-ball.
Each player chooses a full-color or fancy-color ball, and wins by hitting all 7 of his/her own balls into the pocket first, and then hitting the black 8-ball into the pocket.
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3, the basic rules and penalty point system
Although the various types of billiards are different, but there are still some common basic rules, such as the order of striking, fouls, etc.. The following are some basic rules and penalty point system:
1. Ball Striking Order
Players must hit the balls in a specified order. For example, in snooker, the red ball should be hit first, and then the color ball; in Chinese eight ball, the target ball of your side should be hit first.
2. Foul on the mother ball in the pocket
It is a foul if the ball is hit into the pocket during the stroke. In this case, the opponent can place the mother ball in the right place and get a penalty point (e.g. minimum 4 points for snooker, Chinese Eights has to hit the ball again).
3. Jump Ball Foul
A jump ball foul occurs when, during the stroke, the cue ball or target ball loses contact with the table surface. A penalty point will also be awarded.
4. Foul for not hitting the target ball
A foul is committed when a player fails to hit the ball that should have been hit in the sequence, i.e., a foul for not hitting the target ball.
4. Game Skills and Strategies
1. Striking Angle and Power
It is important to choose the proper angle and strength of the stroke to ensure that the target ball is accurately placed in the pocket. At the same time, a reasonable control of the strength of the ball will enable the ball to stop in a position that is favorable for the next shot.
2. Defense Strategy
When playing the game, not only need to consider the offense, but also pay attention to the defense. For example, stop the mother ball in a place that is not favorable to the opponent’s shot, or cover the target ball with other balls.
The above is a detailed introduction to the rules of billiards, I hope it will help you, after mastering the rules, remember to practice more to improve your skills.
Billiards is not only a competitive sport, but also a way of life, let us enjoy ourselves in the world of billiards!
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