Snooker is a cue sport that enjoys widespread popularity, particularly in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth countries, and China. It is played on a rectangular table covered with a green cloth, known as the baize, with pockets at each of the four corners and in the middle of each long side. The game is played using a cue and 22 snooker balls: one white cue ball, 15 red balls worth one point each, and six balls of different colors: yellow (2 points), green (3), brown (4), blue (5), pink (6), and black (7).
The objective in snooker is to score more points than your opponent by potting the balls in a predefined order. A player must first pot a red ball and then attempt to pot a colored ball, which is then returned to its designated spot on the table until all the reds are potted. Following that, the colored balls must be potted in ascending order of their value. Players take turns, and each turn is known as a “break.” A player’s break ends when they fail to pot the intended ball, allowing the opponent to take their turn.
Snooker is known for its strategic depth, precision, and tactical play. It requires a high degree of skill, concentration, and control to excel. The game is governed by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) and has various professional competitions, with the World Snooker Championship being the most prestigious.
For more detailed rules and strategies about the game of snooker, you might find resources like the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association’s official website or dedicated snooker tutorials and guides online helpful.
