Fully illustrated instructions for making bank shots, rail shots, straightins and more plus english and its use. Snooker rule changes explained by referee andy yates 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 when reading them. Despite their being only three balls on the table at any one time, it is a very tactical game which requires a tremendous degree of savvy gameplay as well as skill to ensure that you keep ahead of your opponent. The snooker world championship is for many one of the biggest sporting events of the year but the sport is also played in clubs, and sometimes pubs, all over the uk. Ninh explains the rules of snooker a popular cue sports table game from england. All players should be aware that the wpbsa world professional billiards and snooker association have this month updated the official rules of snooker, please click here opens in a new window to view the latest snooker rule book dated 12 august 2014 direct from the wpbsa website.
May 14, 2014 the miss rule in snooker has been ronnie osullivans nemesis and stifles his creativity. The principles originated in the early 1900s from billiards rules games. Standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Wpbsa official rules of snooker updated dmc leisure.
This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. The miss rule in snooker has been ronnie osullivans nemesis and stifles his creativity. With snooker and billiards now played in more countries than ever before, the revised rules have also been written to be easier to translate into other languages. It happens most if both players agree the balls are so placed that the frame could lead to a stalemate. Section 2 rule 5 striker and turn in this definition it is now much clearer when a players turn starts and finishes. An autistic snooker fan has described how she uses snooker videos, particularly. Snooker equipment snooker is played upon a billiards table and uses the same cues and standard equipment. Rules snooker cues pool cues cue cases snooker cue. The rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphries and jason ferguson. 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. Snooker balls are smaller, 2 18 in comparison to 2. The ibsf rules are a part of the bca rule book since 1993. On a 6 x 12 snooker english billiard table the playing area within the cushion.
Amendments to the rules of snooker and billiards to take effect on august 12th 2014 snooker section 2 rule 6 stroke. Snooker pads bend much more into the pocket openings as the balls used in snooker are smaller and hence need to be easier to be pot. The examiner will ask questions which will be both verbal and scenario based. Rules of snooker read below for the complete run down of the rules of snooker. The new official rule book is now available to purchase. Until everyone has had an opportunity to consider and digest the content, the books will only be available online. 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. New rule book for billiards and snooker 15th august 2019, 02. Check out these new chrome snooker balls from krom premeire. Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a baizecovered table with pockets in each of the four.
The referee may call a miss if the player does not strike the correct ball. If your opponent commits a foul and when you come to the table, the cue ball is behind one of the colours, such that there is no legal ball or group of balls which you can hit both sides of with a straight shot, then you have the option of nomin. Steven pastonaction images the grand old sport of snooker is fighting for its future. The official rule book is currently being revised and will be available to purchase in due course. The snooker free ball rule means the player may hit any ball of their choice but they must nominate it. The objective of the game of snooker is to strike the white cue ball with a cue so that it strikes the object balls in turn and causes them to fall into one of the six pockets. A frame of snooker comprises the period of play from the start see section 3 rule 3c, each player playing in turn until the frame is completed by. These are the official rules of billiards from the billiard congress of america.
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. Snooker rules, billiards rules, pool rules, 8 ball rules, 9 ball rules, black ball rules, straight pool rules, ten ball rules. Rules of snooker news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2012 learn how and when to remove this template. 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. Nov 01, 2015 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. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to snooker rules and regulations first. The official rules and records book is complete with detailed instructions on how to play everything from basic pocket billiards to cutthroat, together with the rules for tournament games such as nine ball and rotation, and snooker and carom games.
The world professional billiards and snooker association uses its own set of rules in its tournaments these are the tournaments where. Snooker rules, pool rules and bar billiards rules are available as sheets, mounted or framed. C this article has been rated as cclass on the quality scale. The rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphries. Is there an official snooker rule book available online. Pot to put a ball into a pocket and have it stay there foul to do something against the rules snookered to be unable to roll the cueball in a straight line and hit the ball chosen. The general rules of snooker as published in the current edition of easb rule book apply.
Snooker is played with 15 red, 6 colored, and 1 cue ball. Different balls are used, though one white cue ball is used by both players together with 15 red balls worth 1 point each and 6 coloured balls worth differing points viz. Rkg snooker sponsored player ryan day made a century in the deciding frame to beat john higgins. Today is a proud day for everybody involved in this monumental project of revising the rules. Unfollow snooker rules to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
English billiards is won when one player or team reaches the agreed amount of points needed to win the game often 300. 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. Free ball is possibly the least well understood rule of snooker, more so i believe than foul and a miss. This article is within the scope of wikiproject snooker, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of snooker on wikipedia. The rules of snooker allow a frame to get restarted. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
A frame ends when all balls have been potted, following the rules of play. The betfred world championship may have been postponed, but fans can still enjoy a virtual. These 2 spinoffs were created due to the stringent rule of billiards being a 2 person sport. Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play snooker. Ball on the ball you intend to hit with the cueball fundamentals. The items illustrated are a small selection of those available. The material for the table is wooden with a coarse feltlike texture for the table top. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and billiards.
Snooker for beginners snooker rules and refereeing. The following is a basic set of instructions for the friendly play of the game of billiards and snooker including additional comments designed to assist with the understanding of the game. The free ball rule is simple enough in its most basic form, but there are subtle nuances to it such as the example which can easily become confusing. New rule book for billiards and snooker the snooker forum. World number 75 alfie burden is giving his support to the nhs during the coronavirus crisi. Stroke a a stroke is made when the striker strikes the cueball with the tip of the cue, except whilst addressing the cueball known as feathering b a stroke is fair when no infringement of rule is made.
Measurements in parenthesis state the metric equivalent to the nearest millimetre. Wpbsa official rules of snooker updated dmc leisure saffron. Rules of the game of snooker section 1 equipment all measurements and tolerances are now standardised, and bottom and top cushions are now described and named. Snooker is one of the worlds most popular games due to its growth in india and china but, for now, it remains largely dominated by british players at the highest level. May 29, 2015 ninh explains the rules of snooker a popular cue sports table game from england. 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. A fullsize billiards table measures twelve feet by six feet, one and a half inches and has a baize. Pool snooker billiard eight ball devils pool american pool table rule chart. The tournament director shall have the final say in all matters.
The world professional billiards and snooker association wpbsa has updated the official rules of snooker and english billiards. This is despite its popularization in india and china in recent years. Ryan day made a century in the deciding frame to beat john higgins 65 in the first round of the dafabet masters setting up a possible quarterfinal with ronnie osullivan. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Aug 15, 2019 with snooker and billiards now played in more countries than ever before, the revised rules have also been written to be easier to translate into other languages. The referees association for canadian cue sports r. Snooker books, players, rules,147 snooker world rankings. The world professional billiards and snooker association wpbsa is today pleased to. Read below for the complete run down of the rules of snooker. For details call our bristol office on 0117 317 8200.
Snooker rules states that the 10 red balls are racked in the triangle and placed at the foot of the table behind. Visit us at our showrooms to view our full selection, alternatively, contact us on 01462 743803 or request additional information by filling our contact form. Aug 20, 2014 all players should be aware that the wpbsa world professional billiards and snooker association have this month updated the official rules of snooker, please click here opens in a new window to view the latest snooker rule book dated 12 august 2014 direct from the wpbsa website. The organisers decision on all matters will be final. Snooker rule changes explained by referee andy yates pro. Top this article has been rated as topimportance on the. 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. Snooker rules are very different from other pool or billiards type games. How to become a referee snooker rules and refereeing. High score billiard rule book this book includes instructions on the fundamentals of pool with photographs showing proper stance, bridge, stroke and follow through. This will score points and act as per the next legal ball. The main version of snooker is the one described in the international billiards and snooker federation rules of snooker. Snooker is largely dominated by british players at the professional level. Frame a frame of snooker comprises the period of play from the start see section 3 rule 3c, each player playing in turn until the frame is completed by.
Jan verhaas, wpbsa director and senior referee said. International or english snooker is the most widely played form of snooker around the worl d. Object balls driven off the table are spotted on the long string. Snooker rules, learn snooker rules sir billiards sydney. Section 2 snooker section 2 definitions standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Points are scored for potting balls legally, in accordance with the rules described below, or in the event of a foul committed by the opponent. This situation is covered directly within the rules of snooker even using the exact term, impossible. Snooker rules and regulations simplified for beginners. This license is valid for any tournament in canada or any i. After a couple of years of intense consideration and debate by a small team, led by jan verhaas, the eagerly awaited new rules of snooker and billiards were published on monday 12th august 2019. On a 6 x 12 snooker english billiard table the playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11 8. 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 humphries and.