English billiards, called simply billiards in the united kingdom, where it originated, and in many former british colonies such as australia, is a cue sport that combines the aspects of carom billiards and pocket billiards. Early in the game, players must pocket a ball in order to determine their respective colors. Billiards rules billiards in this case referring to english billiards is a game that is popular not just in england but around the world thanks to its popularity during the time of the british empire. Game a game is the period of play from the start see section 3 rule 2b, each player or side playing in turn until it is completed by. Official bca 9 ball rules world standardized rules 1995 except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. They are applicable at all world championships and intercontinental tournaments officially recognized by the umb. We carry the best pool playing books and billiard books written by the masters phil capelle, mike massey, robert byrne, freddy the beard bentivegna and more.
Break a break is a number of pots in successive strokes made in any one turn by the striker. Two cue balls originally both white, with one marked e. The rules of bar billiards are similar in many ways to english billiard rules. Certain general rules defining foul strokes govern nearly all games of billiards.
Play within the spirit of the rules, as well as the written rule. Bar billiards, also known as russian billiards is widely played across the south of england and in the channel islands. 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. Standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. English billiards is played on a six by twelve foot snooker table with three balls. To facilitate the use and understanding of these general rules, terms. The rules of bar billiards masters traditional games. If a series of frames is to be played a match, the break of each subsequent frame will alternate. A guide explaining how to play bar billiards many people may know the trendy pub game as russian billiards. Scoring strokes in a players turn are made by pots, inoffs and cannons singly or in combination. There are three ways to score in english billiards.
The object of the game is to legally pocket all of your opponents. General rules of pocket billiards courtesy of the billiard congress of america these general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, unless specifically noted to the contrary in the individual game rules. Infringements, fouls and penalties an infringement is any violation of these rules. With that in mind, we offer 2 game variants, one more simple and another for more expert players, both based on the carambole concept. Gearing up find, buy, and maintain the cue thats best for. Carom, or french, billiards is played with three balls on a table that has no pockets. Its a bit odd that cue sports are often played in bars, because casual players need all of their senses about them just to tell whats going on. English billiards links to videos other links contact i intended to add a section on the rules of english billiards, the beautiful game that was a predecessor of snooker. Fouls the following actions are fouls at pool when included in the specific rules of the game being played. Stroke a a stroke is made when the striker strikes the cueball with the tip of the cue in the direction of cue alignment.
World rules of carom billiard chapter i general regulations article 1 application of the rules 1. The winner of the toss or lag shall decide who will break first. Bar billiards rules for beginners bar billiards is a friendly and popular cue sport played in bars in england and other areas around the world. Billiards is played on a specially felttailored table which has six pockets. Then everyone will try to pocket all the balls of the color assigned to it. The world rules of carom billiard complete the statutes and regulations of the umb. If it doesnt help your game in 7 days, request a refund. This article though, will deal with the 8ball, the most common version of amateur and professional billiards. The height of the table from the floor to the top of the cushion rail shall be from 2ft 9.
On each shot the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest. This heater with a thermostat will be switched on since the set up of the billiards and during the. Rules of snooker international billiards and snooker. The rules of bar billiards bar billiards, also known as russian billiards is widely played across the south of england and in the channel islands. Game rules general description it is impossible to cover every situation with rules. The game rules are based on the 3 cushion billiards rules, but we adapted them to allow a more entertaining online game. Play french billiards online french billiards rules how to play threecushion billiards. There are two cue balls, a white and a yellow, and one red ball. The requirement to pot a ball and or cause a ball to strike a cushion is waived. Billiard rules and regulations billiards for beginners.
A foul is an infringement which will end the offenders turn. Object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered one 1. Key f3 on the options menu controls the difficulty level with these computer billiards games rules there are four difficulty levels. General rules the following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. After spending some time to implement and debug such features up until version 0. The balls are racked as illustrated with the black ball on the foot spot. If several fouls occur on one shot, only the most serious one is enforced. Before beginning his turn, each player may choose the impact, angle and. The table and the cushioned rail bordering the table are topped with a feltlike tightfitting cloth.
Index snooker section 1 equipment 1 the standard table 3 cue 2 balls 4 ancillary section 2 definitions 1 frame 12 nominated ball 2 game free ball 3. When a player has returned all his balls, he must to win the game, pocket the black ball. Some rules apply to the turn following a foul stroke viz. Handbook and rules of english billiards, snooker, volunteer. How to play 5 different kinds of billiards games groupon. Handbook and rules of english billiards, snooker, volunteer snooker, pool pyramids and russian pool various on. The object balls are two groups of seven and the black ball. An inoff happens when your cue ball hits one or more balls and then falls into the pocket.
I intended to add a section on the rules of english billiards, the beautiful game that was a predecessor of snooker. First of all my own interest lies in simulation, animation and drawing, therefore my main concern is not billiards itself but instead techne, the platform billiards is running on. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Curved pocket cushions and the large table size makes pocketing balls difficult. The player or team pocketing their group of object balls and legally pocketing the black ball wins the game. 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. Thats the reason players do heavy brainstorming before playing any shot as one wrong shot may change the face of the match completely.
Billiards rules and regulations are not too hard to pick up, once you know what is the variation of the game you are looking at. Nine ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. The billiards meant for an official tournament will be equiped with an electrical heater eliminating any humidity of the slate and of the cloth. Rules and specifications billiards congress of america. As billiards is a term which is referred to for a number of cue sports and there is no one version of billiards. Cutthroat, also known as three man elimination is which consists of three people or three teams with an even amount of people. 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. English billiards is played by two persons or sides and the game can be summarised as follows. There are other games that have been invented, ed and generally available to the playing public. If a foul is not called before the next shot begins, the foul is assumed not to have happened. Section 2 billiards section 2 definitions standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Black ball black ball is played with 15 colored object balls and the cue ball. English billiards, game that is a type of billiards.
Handbook and rules of english billiards, snooker, volunteer snooker, pool pyramids and russian pool. Causing a ball to enter a pocket in a foul stroke is referred to as pocketing. Bar billiards rules beginners guide to pub billiards. Billiards, any of various games played on a rectangular table with a designated number of small balls and a long stick called a cue. Go ahead get one or more of my pdf books and videos. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and billiards. That is because the game gets it origins from billard russe in russia an english gentleman named david gill first saw bar billiard rules played in belgium.
In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications. The clinic was created by the billiard academy to give you essential basic knowledge of the ga me and to check the mec hanics of your stroke and give you ways to improve it. The rules of billiards and snooker 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. A simple guide explaining how to play the friendly game of pub skittles. These series of game rules provide rules of many different games for the pool table the rules here have been simplified from the official versions to make them a little easier to understand. Eight ball eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. Please direct questions regarding interpretation of the following, or information on how to receive the current bca billiards the official rules and records book to the billiard congress of america website. Pool billiards the rules of play effective 15316 contents.
Pocket billiards principles san francisco billiard academy page 1 welcome welcome to the san franci sco billiard academys pocket billiards principles clinic. The basic rules of cribbage card game and terms used by the players. A set of colored balls are used which are hit with a cue stick to. Being a traditional pub game without any national governing body, variations of equipment and rules abound. Penalties are infringements which do not affect the order of play. Whether its breaking, banking, position play or safety play, we have the instructional pool books and training books to take your game to the next level. Each player has their own cue ball which is an object ball when your opponent is shooting. Game a game is the period of play from the start see section 3 rule 2b, each. The playing area within the cushion faces shall measure 11ft 8. The shooters group of seven balls one through seven or nine through fifteen must all be off the table before he attempts to pocket the eight ball to win. Information on the fun indoor activity played in a wide range of venues. Game rules billiards general flaghouse game rules page 1 play area and equipment pool table is usually about 4w x 8l x 29h. The player need only cause the cue balls initial contact to be with a ball on. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 solid colors, while the other player has 9 thru 15 stripes.