Billiards is a popular game in any country in the world whose origin is not known for certain. Some consider it the native land of India, others China. Documentary evidence of the first billiard table created makes it possible to consider the founders of this game the French. There are many varieties of this skill, for example, cannon, pool, kaisa, snooker and others. The simplest are considered the rules of the game of pool, or American billiards. The main distinguishing feature of this option is the use of balls having a smaller size, weight and different color.
American Pool Rules
1. The battle of two players begins on a special pool table, where the balls are laid out in a triangle. It is important that the corner ball is located at the back mark.
2. To draw the first move, the opponents put one ball on the table at the front line and perform a hit. The game begins, whose ball, having beaten off on the opposite side, stops closer to the front line.
3. The game begins with breaking balls with a white ball from the "house". When missed, the opponent enters the game.
4. Next, the players begin to play balls. Until they are in the pocket, partners have the right to hit the ball of any color. If the player is mistaken or violates the rules of the game in the pool, the opponent receives a move.
5. When the first ball hits the pocket, it is considered played. From this moment, the player scores a ball of only this color, and opponents of the opposite (plain or striped).
6. When a new ball hits the pocket, the player receives an additional move. He passes to the opponent if the player does not fall into the pocket. If the ball didn’t hit sighting during the course, then the competitor can rearrange the cue ball to an arbitrary place on the front line to perform his hit. The rules of the game in the pool dictate the purpose of the foul also in the event that the cue ball falls into the pocket.
7. The black ball is the last to be blocked. If it hits the hole before all the opponent’s balls are scored, the player who scored the black ball loses the game.
8. The opponent wins, having driven all the opponent's balls into the pockets.
Billiard fines
Pool rules require strict penalties for various violations.
1. It is forbidden to touch the balls upon impact.
2. Do not touch the ball with a cue more than once upon impact.
3. A penalty is awarded for incorrect jumps.
4. If an opponent deliberately distracts a colleague during his strike, a penalty is also imposed.
5. A foul shall be punished to a player who, when hitting a ball located near the side, does not hit the ball with his aiming ball or does not touch it.
If a player is fined several times, or if more than one rule is violated at the same time, he shall be fined.
The battle should begin, having discussed with the opponent all the rules of the game of billiards. Pool is one of the most curious and most affordable options for this exciting fun. Most of all, it is suitable for beginners or for women, since light balls are easier to hammer into comfortable pockets. Although you can improve your skills all your life even to a professional.