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Pool Terms and Billiards Phrases



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Depending on the game you play, there are several pool terms to know. These terms can help you win. In Snooker, for example, you might know the "curve shot," which is a shot that is used to make an opponent hop over a cue ball. The "bank shot" is also a way to hit the cue balls off the cushion, before hitting the object ball.

There are several terms you should be aware of in pool. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. It's an imaginary spot that crosses the long strings. This line is useful because it shows where your balls will be at the beginning of the game.

The pool table has more than just the "head string"; it also has "stripes and "solids." Stripes are balls that are numbered from nine to fifteen, and solids are balls that are completely colored.


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A pool table can have eight pockets or three pockets. The object is to place all the balls in the proper order. If you play the correct order of the balls, you can win the game in just one turn. But, this does not mean you can't win in one turn if you don't play all the balls in the right order. You will have to call each ball before you play it.


The cue stick is a long wooden stick that is used to hit the cue ball. The tip of the cue ball may be either soft or tough. The cuestick is slightly bigger than the other balls. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. You can also use chalk to help the cue stick stay on the cue ball. A sight shape is a small object that lines up your shot.

Cue sticks can be made of a variety of materials, including a stick made from wood, rubbery, or plastic. A ferrule is an area of the cue stick that lies below the tip. A ferrule is normally hard but you can also use a soft one. You might also find a scratch on a cuestick. This is a small, sharpened object that can be found on the cuestick. It is used in almost every kind of pool game.

Among the pool terms to know, you should also know about the "shock," which is the name of a chemical that burns off organic wastes. This chemical is used in order to kill bacteria and algae. It can also disinfect water and remove haze.


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The pool table also has "rails," which are holes in the rails. You can use this term to refer to the long rails on the table. It can also be used for the short rails at the opposite end of the table.




 


Pool Terms and Billiards Phrases