Introduction To Snooker
Although Snooker is in the same group as other types of Cue Sports, it is actually in a league of it's own. In Snooker, the main object of the game is to score more points than your opponent. We are not used to the point system when playing billiards or pool, instead, we are more concerned with the ball count left on the table and the final sinking of the winning ball. Snooker is an entirely different game, with different rules, a different table, and, as mentioned, a different objective.
Snooker is generally played on a table much larger than a pool table, measuring 6' by 12'. There are also smaller tables, measuring 5' by 10', in which the game can be played, however, the larger size table is the most commonly used. The Snooker tables have cushions that are more narrow than those of a traditional pool table, and they curve into the pocket openings.
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Snooker is a two player game where the object is to outscore your opponent. This is done by sinking the balls with a higher point value. Snooker is played with 22 balls, as opposed to the 15 we are used to. These balls have no numbers, so the value of the balls are based solely on color. There are 15 balls that are solid red, six balls of different colors, and the cue ball. The point values for the balls are as follows: Red balls are worth one point, yellow is worth 2, green is worth 3, brown is worth 4, blue is worth 5, pink is worth 6, and black is worth 7.
Even though the rack is much different and the overall rules can take a while to get used to, Snooker can be a fun game to play. If you are interested in learning how to play Snooker, you can gain a better understanding of the game by reading a more in depth description of the game and the rules.
