The Basics Of Billiards The Eight Ball Game
One of the most popular games these days, among both businessman and the youngsters is pool or billiards
. But, often you will find people confusing this with another variation of the game, snooker. All these games, though they need more or less the same equipment, are played with different rules and often are quite different from each other.
The Difference Between Snooker and Pool
So, whats the basic difference between snooker and pool? Well, to make it simple and easy to comprehend, one can say, that, in the case of snooker, the main objective is to score more points than your opponent. This is not the case for pool, as we all know. In the case of pool, the number of balls remaining on the table is more important and of course, the final sinking of the very last ball the winning ball is what clinches matters.
Also, another thing about Snooker is, if you look closely, you will find that the table used for Snooker is generally larger than those used for pool. Of course, one can play on smaller tables as well, but, it is the larger ones which are used most often. These tables, though larger, are narrower than the tables used for the more conventional pool. Moreover, they also have cushions, which are absent in the case of pool.
Pool, is a cue game, which we are more familiar with, but there are again, different varieties of pool. There are three main variations Nine-Ball, Cut Throat and Eight-Ball.
Eight-Ball Game
Of these varieties, the most common one is the Eight Ball game. Most people refer to the Eight-Ball version as pool. In fact, many people also refer to this game as Stripes and Solids. Professionals, of course, are in a league of their own and they call it High and Low not Stripes and Solids. The rules of this game get more complex as you progress to higher and higher levels. Nothing to be intimidated about though, if youre a pool lover, then you will take to them easily!
Basically, in this version of the game, all eight balls are racked with the 8-ball right at the centre of the table. Then, after breaking, the ball which goes in before any of the others should be yours. Players play the game in turns. When one player misses a shot, or commits a foul, then the second player takes over.
The main object of this game, unlike Snooker, is to sink all your balls into the holes at the sides of the table, as well as the 8-ball before your opponent does. Do keep in mind that the very last ball which will go in, is the 8-ball, so dont aim at the holes with the ball, beforehand! It is very easy to get caught up in the excitement of this game, but billiards requires a steadiness of mind, so do be calm while you play and make sure to have a great game!
by: Reima O Petramaa
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