Three types of ball games are available: pool, snooker, and billiards. There are some commonalities between them, but there are key differences. These can be confusing for beginners. This article will try to clear up some common misconceptions.
There are many variants of each of these three games. They also have different scoring and rules. They can all be considered table sports but each one has its own rules. The most common size table is 8 x 4 ft. You also have pocket billiards which are smaller versions.
Pool is one of most popular table games. It's usually played with three balls with different colors. A point is awarded to a player who sinks a given ball. A red ball equals one point, while an object or discarded ball equals six points. A game of pool involves shooting the ball off the bank and into the opposite end. But rules can vary from one area to the other.
Snooker, on other hand, can be a much more difficult game. During the game, a player attempts to pocket an object ball, while the other player tries to foul the cue ball. At the same moment, the goal of the game will be to score as much points as possible. During the game, players will also receive points for the use of the "green call", which is a special call that is worth three points.
Both pool and snooker have their own set of rules. Snooker for example has a strict rule about the ball size. A snooker sphere is approximately 2 1/8 inch in diameter, and this is different from pool. Additionally, a snookerball is smaller than a regular billiards ball. Snooker balls will therefore travel faster.
Curved pocket leads are one of the most interesting features of snooker. It is made out of woven wool, which makes it move faster. Most snooker tables will use nets under the pockets to collect the ball. One of the most interesting features of snooker, is its higher skill level than many other billiards game.
Snooker is generally more recent than billiards and pool. Originally it was a gentleman's game, based on an earlier version of pool. It was originally played on a small table with pockets. Later it was rebranded to pool. Nonetheless, snooker still retains a more social reputation than pocket billiards.
Overall, snooker is more popular then billiards. Although they have their own sets of rules and equipment, they both involve a cue stick, balls and cues. To win, each player will need to play many frames. 120 points is the maximum possible score for a snooker game. However, this is only a fraction of actual score. Many snooker and pool players may take offense at such a comparison, especially if they are experienced players.