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Pool Phrases and Billiards Terms



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There are many pool terms depending on the game that you play. These terms can 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. You might also be aware of "bank shot," which is the act of hitting the cue ball off the cushion before contacting the object ball.

There are many terms in pool. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. The "head spot" refers to an imaginary point that intersects with the long string. This line can be used to indicate where you will rack up your balls in the first game.

The "head string" is not the only thing that the pool table has. It also has "stripes” and "solids." Stripes are balls numbered nine to fifteen and solids balls that are completely coloured.


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A pool table can have eight pockets or three pockets. The object of the game in pool is to make sure that all the balls are sunk in the right order. If all of the balls are in the correct order, you can win in one turn. This does not mean that you cannot win the game in one turn even if all the balls are in the right order. You must call each ball before you play them.


Cue stick is a long, wooden stick used to hit a cue ball. The tips of the cue sticks can be either hard or soft. The cue stick is slightly larger than other balls on the table. The cue stick can have spots on it, but it is usually white or blue. You can also use chalk to help the cue stick stay on the cue ball. It is also helpful to use a sight shape, which is a small object that helps you line up your shot.

Cue sticks may be made of wood, rubbery or plastic. The ferrule, which is part of the cuestick below the tip, may be also present. A ferrule is normally hard but you can also use a soft one. A cue stick may also have a scratch. This small object sharpens the cue sticks. It can be used for any kind of pool game.

The "shock" is one of the terms you need to be aware of. This chemical burns organic wastes. This chemical is used to kill bacteria and algae. This chemical can also be used in water disinfection and to remove haze.


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There are also "rails" on the pool table, which are holes in its 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.




 


Pool Phrases and Billiards Terms