Billdard tables are a flat rectangular surface that is covered with cloth and surrounded
by rubber cushion with holes or corner pockets for holding the balls. This board is elevated above the floor and is used in a type of game called cue sports. A minimum number of two players can participate in this sport as it provides entertainment as well as some mental challenge.
The cushions are located on the wooden rail of the table and are made from rubber. It serves the purpose of causing the billiard ball to rebound hence minimizing the loss of kinetic energy. This makes the sport more interesting as an individual has to know where to hit the ball so that it can rebound to an appropriate position for shooting again.
The horizontal surface is called the bed and this is where the ball rolls on while the game is on. It is of good quality usually solid with a maximum of up to five slates depending on the type of the table. The gap between the slates are usually filled with resin then sanded to produce the rough surface which is then covered by the clothing.
The felt is a specific type of clothing which is used to cover the top of the bed as well as along the rubber on the wooden rails. The cloths have different thickness depending on the type of table it covers. It is mostly green in color and consists of either a woven wool or nylon blend known as baize. This baize determines the swerves, deflections and how the balls roll.
The table consists of various markings which guide the players on where to place the balls before commencing the game. The triangular rack marking, commonly known as the break box, is usually behind the foot spot and it provides an area on which the balls are placed in straight pool. The line drawn across the head string ensures that the area for the kick shot is well defined when the player removes the white ball from the pocket.
They serve an important purpose in sports and it consists of cue sticks and the billiard balls. The cue sticks come in different lengths so as to suit the preferences of the players. There are a maximum of fifteen balls with the same size while the white ball comes in a smaller size. The game consists of various basic rules that must be followed and this brings about unity and understanding amongst the players.