Billiards is a game that has been enjoyed by people all over the world for more than a thousand year. Billiards was first played indoors in Europe during 15th-century. There are many variations of billiards. Generally, the goal of most billiards games is to amass a larger score than your opponent before the timer runs out. There are many variations of billiards games. Each game has its own rules.
The most common billiards games include pool, snooker, English billiards, and carom billiards. For each game, players will use different balls and cues to earn points. You can also foul players, which will decrease your points.
Pool is a very popular game both in the United States and elsewhere in the UK. These games require a table and balls as well as cues. The rectangular table is usually made from polished slate or woolen cloth. The table typically has six pockets. However, sometimes there are seven to eight. Each pocket is numbered, with the aim of pocketing a ball in numerical order.
One-Pocket, one of the first billiards game was invented. This game was first played on a table that had one pocket. Players were assigned to one pocket on each side. A curved wooden mace was placed on the other end of the table. Although this was not considered to be the official starting point of billiards it is widely believed that it was.
Pocket billiards is very popular in Canada and the United States. Pocket billiards involves making combinations by pocketing the balls numerically. Some of the more complex versions of the game have very tight pockets.
Carom billiards is a game that is also widely played across the globe. Players attempt to carom the cue ball of their opponent in this form of billiards. Usually, the table is at least 7 feet long, and it is heated.
English billiards combines the best of both pocket and carom. This game is best played at a single, small table. You have the option of making your cue out of plastic, wood, or fiberglass. To win, the player must get the closest to the cushion.
American billiards are very popular in the United States. Pool is a game played on a table with two red balls and one other ball. To gain points, players must pocket the red object ball. Players may also be able foul, depending on the game. If the cueball hits a cushion or other object, the player will need to make a "lag". The opponent may choose to return the ball to the original spot if the player is unable to pocket it.
18.2 balkline ranks among the most difficult billiards titles. Balkline is an extremely difficult game that is played in many billiards tournaments. The ball must be struck on either the right or left side of straight pool, unlike straight pool which can only be played with the cueball.