Pool and snooker both use cue sticks for hitting a ball into a box. The games are similar in many ways, but they have important differences. These differences can help you to understand the game and determine which game is best for you.
Both pool and snooker are tabletop cue sports. Although the rules and equipment may be similar, the play and objectives are entirely different. In a nutshell pool has eight or 10 balls while snooker is made up of fifteen red balls. The type of pool you are playing will dictate the number and types of balls you will need. Snooker can be more complex than pool.
The goal of snooker, as the name suggests, is to collect as many balls possible and keep the ball of your opponent out of you pocket. Each non-red and red ball that you take out earns you one point. You lose one shot. You are given three to six points if all the red balls or non-red balls are collected.
A snooker table is similar to a pool table in that it has pockets on either side. But the balls are smaller and the table is much larger. In Europe and the UK for example, snooker tables measure approximately 6 feet in length, while pool tables are only 5 feet.
Snooker is similar to pool in that it has a specific scoring system. To earn a point you must place a ball in the correct order. The frame is over when all the red balls have been pocketed. Players are then free to continue shooting until they miss their shot. The rules can vary depending on where you live. Some players may decide to take a callpocket. This is a great way for beginners to learn the game because you can choose your pocket ball.
The cues used in snooker are thinner and lighter than those in pool. They also have smaller tips. Because snooker is played at a larger table it can be harder to pocket the balls. You also need to be more precise.
You can play from 8 to 9 balls. There are many types of pool available to suit every level. The most popular version of pool is the 8-ball.
Snooker can be more competitive than pool. Players aim to score the most points within a time limit by using the green call. The winner is determined by the player with more points.
Both pool and snooker are fast-paced games, which requires quick reflexes. However, the scoring system is more stringent in snooker. Even if all the balls were taken in the same order, fouls could be committed if any of the non-red or striped balls are found.
The game of snooker, or pool, can be entertaining no matter what your preference. The sport is popular in both America and Britain.