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Pool Phrases and Billiards Terms



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There are many terms for pool depending on what game you are playing. These terms can help you win the game. You might be familiar with "curve shots" in Snooker. These are shots that are used to make opponents jump over cue balls. Another thing you might know is "bank shot," the act of striking the cue ball off of the cushion and contacting the object.

In pool, there are several terms to be aware of, including the "head string," which is a line running parallel to the head rail. 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 used in pool because it tells you where to rack your balls at beginning of game.

There are also "stripes", and "solids" on the pool table. 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 be equipped with either eight or three pockets. The object is to place all the balls in the proper order. If all the balls are played in the right order, you can win the entire game in one round. If you do not play all the ball in the correct order, however, you will still be able to win the game. Each ball must be called before it can be played.


Cue stick is a long, wooden stick used to hit a cue ball. The tips of the cue sticks can be either hard or soft. The cue sticks are slightly larger than the balls on the tables. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. To keep the cuestick on the ball, chalk can be used. You can also use a sight-shaped object to help you align your shot.

A cue stick may be a wooden stick, a rubbery stick, or a plastic stick. The ferrule is a portion of the stick beneath the tip. The ferrule should be hard, but it is possible to use a more flexible one. A cue stick may also have a scratch. This is a small object that sharpens the cue stick. This is used in all types of pool games.

The "shock" is one of the terms you need to be aware of. This chemical burns organic wastes. This chemical is used to help kill bacteria, and is also used to kill algae in the water. This chemical can also be used in water disinfection and to remove haze.


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You will also find "rails" in the pool table. These are holes in 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 Phrases and Billiards Terms