How to Learn the Game of Snooker
Eight-ball, nine-ball and straight pool are games you may have played at a local restaurant or bar. Snooker is a cue sport that is similar to these games. You may have never seen a snooker match either on television or in person and thus don't know a whole lot about the game. Here's how to get an introduction to the basics of snooker, such as scoring, rules and techniques used in matches.
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Instructions
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Read "Snooker (Know the Game)." This paperback book acts as an introduction for those new to the game. This book lists the rules of snooker and also offers tips for playing.
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Review the rules of snooker on Billiard World. Billiard World breaks down the rules into categories, describing information such as the balls found on a snooker table, how scoring works and what happens when a ball is illegally "potted."
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Watch snooker videos on the Cue Sport website. Snooker isn't shown on American sports networks such as ESPN. Using Cue Sport gives you the option of watching snooker matches from around the world. The website also lists links for streaming live snooker matches.
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Play snooker online on Play 3D Pool. This website lets you learn snooker by playing online games against both human and computer opponents. You can also chat with snooker players on Play 3D Pool, which can help you learn more about the game and possibly learn techniques that could be used in a real life snooker game.
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You should also search for local snooker clubs and halls. Doing so will allow you to watch snooker in person and speak with players. You will also be able to play a few snooker games, which will help you learn even more about the game. City Search is a website you can use to find snooker clubs and halls in your city as well as in neighboring cities and towns.
