The strikers next legal object is a colored snooker ball see next point rules. Snooker rules are very different from other pool or billiards type games. Sixred snooker is a variant of snooker, but with only six red balls initially on the table as opposed to the standard fifteen. In sixred snooker, the traditional game of snooker is shortened, with fewer redballs to pot. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and english billiards. Snooker rules, learn snooker rules sir billiards sydney. Frame a frame of snooker comprises the period of the play from the start, see section 3 rule 3c, with all the balls set as described in section 3 rule 2, each player playing in turn until the frame is completed by. Sir neville chamberlain finalized the rules in 1884. Snooker is played with 15 red, 6 colored, and 1 cue ball.
David horrix is a fulltime official wpbsa snooker coach working with professional players and top junior players. Frame a frame of snooker comprises the period of play from the first stroke, with all the balls set as described in section 3, rule 2, until the frame is completed by. The aim of snooker is to pocket the balls legally according to the rules and to score a greater number of points than the opponent. Red 1 yellow 2 green 3 brown 4 blue 5 pink 6 black 7 snooker terminology. As well as product information this section now includes live feeds from amazon giving the current price of almost every item shown. Popular snooker books showing 128 of 28 ronnie paperback by. Players are ranked by most points and frame difference, in that order. Snooker rules states that the 10 red balls are racked in the triangle and placed at the foot of the table behind. If a red is pocketed the shooter chooses a color, which becomes the ball on, and must hit that color first. How to play snooker paperback august 24, 2012 by steven curid author 3. Wpbsa official rules of snooker updated dmc leisure. If no red ball is potted then the opposing player is next.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of snooker, billiards, pool books online. All the content and graphics published in this ebook are the property of. The black ball is the most valuable decreasing in value to the yellow ball worth two points. Answers to submitted questions page 22 snookergames. Check out these new chrome snooker balls from krom premeire. The event was first held in the 20082009 season, and was known as the sixred snooker international. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. Reviews of snooker books, magazines, dvds and videos. World professional billiards and snooker association wpbsa creates the rules and set guidelines to play snooker. Sixred snooker sometimes spelled sixreds, 6red, and also known as super 6s, is a variant of snooker, but with only six red balls initially on the table as opposed to the standard fifteen overview. The top four from each group moved into the knockout stage. Snooker is an english game played on a six by twelve foot table with twenty two balls.
Measurements in parenthesis state the metric equivalent to the nearest millimetre. The snooker world championship was first held in 1927. Generally accepted answer is no free ball though there is some question as to the exact wording that is currently used in the rules is not precise enough to adequately cover this scenario. The event was first held in the 20082009 season, and was known as the six red snooker international. You will find a concise list of keywords and phrases in the snooker terminology az section. It is arguably the sports pinnacle and one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Usdaa snooker summary by linda kipp 12015 page 1 usdaa snooker summary of rules and strategy basic rules.
Aug 25, 2010 buy handbook and rules of english billiards, snooker, volunteer snooker, pool pyramids and russian pool by various isbn. There are 22 balls on the table which include 15 red, 6 colour balls and a. Snooker game rules and regulations get played in clubs and pubs by amateurs of all levels. The word snooker came into light when one of the opponents of chamberlain failed to pocket a ball and was called a. In billiards only red balls are used while in snooker colored balls are also used besides the red. Once you get the hang of it, however, snooker plays much like other beloved billiards games and is a fun way to challenge your sense of spatial awareness and control. Standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. A simplified form of snooker ie six reds this version can be played with any number of red balls. Each time you complete a red, the judge will call out one to the scribe. English billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. Some snooker rule questions pool, snooker, and billiards. Back balls, red and black 84 55e plant shots balls apart back balls, red and black 85 snookering 86 56a snookering colours on spot, one red, baulk end 86 56b snookering colours on spotsone red, spot end 88 56c snookering blue, pink, black 89 out of snooker 90 57a out of snookers 91 57b out of snookers 92 57c out of snookers 93.
It is generally played on 6 x12 english billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. Snooker was invented in 19th century by changing some rules in billiards. Section 2 snooker section 2 definitions standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a baizecovered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. If he fails to first contact a red ball on his stroke, he has fouled if he has fouled, the table is not reset and the frame is not restarted. In 2009 the event was renamed the sixred world grand prix. If there are fewer that 15 red balls in the triangle, then from any spot in the d, you are snookered on all red balls. Snooker rules billiards rules rules changes snooker history coaching maintenance playing conditions honour board constitution. Fortyeight players were divided in 8 roundrobin groups. Ninh explains the rules of snooker a popular cue sports table game from england.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Curved pocket cushions and the large table size makes pocketing balls difficult. Snooker is played with fifteen object balls that are not numbered and are solid red called reds, six object balls of other colors that are not numbered called colors in snooker and a cue ball called the white ball. Handbook and rules of english billiards, snooker, volunteer. Snooker rule changes explained by referee andy yates pro. Rules of the game of snooker international billiards. The 2017 sangsom six red world championship was a six red snooker invitational tournament held between 4 and 9 september 2017 at the bangkok convention center in bangkok, thailand.
This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to snooker rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. I have just potted a red but have snookered myself on all colours with 51 points 3. In six red snooker, the traditional game of snooker is shortened, with fewer red balls to pot. We have underlined the changes to assist those still working in the pre 95 era. If your opponent fouled, you always have the option of letting him continue. Snooker for beginners snooker rules and refereeing. Below are some important rules that a beginner should know. Snooker rules and regulations simplified for beginners. Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play snooker. Ronnie osullivan shelved 6 times as snooker avg rating 3.
Pot to put a ball into a pocket and have it stay there foul to do something against the rules. Snooker potting order means that the coloured balls are respotted. Snooker school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. There will be no more than five consecutive foul and a miss calls at any one time. If that is still the same then the result of the match between the players in question will determine the rankings not implemented in this table. Apr 23, 2020 snooker requires considerable precision and concentration, and the complexity of its rules makes it harder to master than other forms of billiards like pool. May 17, 2006 aim to sink a red then go for any colour of choice as the reds are valued at 1 point and the colours rank from 2 to 10 i think, but you must sink a red in order to sink a colour,and the coloured balls are returned to the table in their alowcated positions, after having sunk all the reds you can then go for the coloured balls in their correct order, which starts at pink, yellow, brown, black. Red red in color, there are 15 at the start of the game colour one of the six balls that are neither red nor white ball values. Colour one of the six balls that are neither red nor white. Maes fron hall trewern, welshpool, uk sy21 8ea tel 01 938 570.
A legitimately potted ball gives the right to the striker to continue at the table until he fails to officially pot a ball. The autobiography by ronnie osullivan, the postbirthday world by lionel shriver, black. It is generally played on 6x12 english billiard tables, with cushions that are more narrow than on pocket billiard tables and which curve smoothly into the pocket openings. Jul 01, 2011 snooker rule changes explained by referee andy yates july 1, 2011 december 25, 2011 matt2745 snooker a few of you will have noticed during the last couple of days, world snooker have recently announced changes to the official rules of snooker and billiards effective immediately but in truth even to a snooker fan like me they made little sense. International or english snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the worl d. The event was organised by the asian confederation of billiards sports.
International or english snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the world. Potting a red ball earns one point and then the player must nominate a colour for their next shot. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the snooker faq guide. Six red snooker sometimes spelled sixreds, 6 red, and also known as super 6s, is a variant of snooker, but with only six red balls initially on the table as opposed to the standard fifteen. As the referee i awarded 6 points to player a and 5 points for the foul to. In 2009 the event was renamed the six red world grand. The complete book of snooker shots will increase your knowledge of the shots that you can play from various positions on the table and so will with practice improve your game.
The rules, in some cases, have been rewritten for clarity. During the red phase, the shooter must hit a red first and red is referred to as the ball on. In billiards only red balls are used while in snooker colored balls are also used besides the red balls. Download the rules of the game explanatory notes to 2019 rules update updated november 2019 rules committee the rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphr.
The standard table dimensions a the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11 ft 8. The free ball wamy described is void in this case your opponent has to play on a red. Snooker balls are smaller, 2 18 in comparison to 2. All the usual snooker rules apply with the following exceptions. Just click on the sport name in the top menu or country name on the left and select your competition. After the striker has scored a red ball initially, his next legal object is a color, and as long as reds remain on the table he must alternate. The 2017 sangsom sixred world championship was a sixred snooker invitational tournament held between 4 and 9 september 2017 at the bangkok convention center in bangkok, thailand.
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