Billiards is an age-old game and to some, a serious sport. While you’re idea of fun might involve a casual game of snooker or eight ball, you should also possess a general knowledge of the grand old game of billiards.
The rules of billiards are quite simple, and not too unlike the barroom sport you’re more inclined to play.
* In billiards, all of the balls within the racking triangle must be touching. If you take the break shot, strike the cue ball with your cue stick to initiate play of the game. Anything other than a direct strike of the cue ball can result in your disqualification.
* In regulation billiards, it is essential to call every shot. If you are playing under these rules, you must call the shot out loud before the stroke of the cue stick, indicating the ball you are shooting for and the pocket or combination you are attempting to hit. If you do not pocket your shot, your turn comes to an end. Any extra balls that are pocketed however, are credited to you.
* A billiards ball is only considered pocketed when it falls into the pocket and stays there. This includes balls that may fall through the pocket onto the floor. If the...
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