Snooker
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About Snooker
There are 22 balls used in the game, including the cue ball, which is white, 15 red balls, and 6 colored balls. Gaining points is the goal, and the player with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner.
Setting Up
Before a game of snooker begins the balls are positioned in predetermined locations. The 15 red balls that make up the “pack” are arranged in a triangle close to the top of the table. On the baulk line, the yellow, green, and brown balls are positioned in their designated locations (from left to right when breaking off; green, brown and yellow on the right).
In the center of the table is the blue ball. The pink ball is placed at the top of the pack of reds.
The black ball is positioned behind the pack of reds, at the top of the table.
Ball Values
Red = 1 Point
Yellow = 2 Points
Green = 3 Points
Brown = 4 Points
Blue = 5 Points
Pink = 6 Points
Black = 7 points
How to play snooker
The aim of the game is to score more points than your competitor/s; to accumulate points you must first pot a red ball and then one of the colored balls. When a red is potted it stays in the pocket, when a colored ball is potted it is returned to it’s designated spot. This sequence is repeated untill all of the red balls have been potted.
A continuous run (break) of 15 reds, 15 blacks, and all the colors in the right order is the maximum standard break of 147.
Some of the Legends
Dive into the world of snooker legends and get inspired by their timeless prowess.
Gain inspiration from the stories and accomplishments of these cue sports icons to fuel your passion for the game.
Explore the extraordinary skills of snooker legends like Ray Reardon, Alex Higgins, and Ronnie O’Sullivan.
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Alex Higgins
The Hurricane
He was unconventional and rebellious, but above all, a genius with a cue!
He performed with style, passion, and feeling, often sending the audience into a frenzy. Among many accolades, Alex won two world championship titles including the emotional win in 1982.
A generation of snooker players and fans were inspired by his unwavering spark, which he maintained in spite of many setbacks.
Alex, The Hurricane, The People’s Champion, was in large part responsible for the resurgence in snooker’s popularity in the 1970’s and 80’s. He will always be remembered for his enormously important contribution to the history of the sport.
Ronnie O'Sullivan OBE
The Rocket
Ray Reardon MBE
Dracula
Ray Reardon is a real character in the world of snooker. He is a true gentleman with a great sense of humor.
Ray was a miner from humble beginnings in the Welsh valleys. When a pit collapsed, trapping him Ray played “mental marbles” with his brother demonstrating his strength of mind in tough situations.
After the collapse Ray got married and started a new job as a policeman.
He was a little late to the game of snooker, only turning professional in his 30’s.
Ray would go on to dominate the sport in the 70’s, fending off rivals like John Spencer and Alex Higgins among others.
This six-time world champion still love the sport and continued to play into his 9th decade!
6 Times a world champion and a crowd favorite.
Jimmy White MBE
The Whirlwind
A crowd and player favorite. Jimmy has lifted the UK and Masters championships as well as 4 World Senior Championships.
Like his hero Alex Higgins, Jimmy was well known for his speed and unusual shot selection, he made “the banana shot” famous!
He would go on to carry the mantle of “The People’s Champion”.
Jimmy was so well loved that he would get wild cards to enter events that he was not shceduled to play in.
He still plays professional snooker at a high level today despite being over 60!
Reanne Evans MBE
Greatest female snooker player
The 12 times womens world snooker champion is also the only female player to win a televised match on the main (mens) tour. Watch some of the match here
Reanne partnered with Ronnie O’sullivan for the snooker World Mixed Doubles in 2023, continuing her push for greater equality in womens sports. Neil Robertson (Australia) and Mink Nutcharut (Thailand) would go on to lift the trophy’s. The event was a great success and is destined to continue.
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Snooker Through Time
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Snooker Invented
Snooker was first played by British Army Colonel Sir Neville Chamberlain stationed in India.
First Rules
The first official set of rules for snooker were created.
First Competition
The English Amateur Championships, the first official snooker competition was played. It is still played today making it the oldest snooker competion.
World Championship
The first important professional event - the World Snooker Championship, was won by Joe Davis, who dominated the sport for a further 15 years.
It's Not Black And White
The BBC ordered the television series Pot Black, which marked the start of the "modern era" of snooker. It served as a testing ground for the brand-new "color television" as well.
The Crucible
The world championship finds it's home at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
A Popular Sport
The BBC started airing daily coverage of the World Championship.
The Hurricane
Alex Higgins "The People's Champion" wins the world title for the second time.
A late Night
Dennis Taylor, the 1979 runner-up, and defending world champion Steve Davis faced off in the 1985 World Snooker Championship final. Taylor triumphed in the thrilling final frame as the match continued late into the night. "The black-ball final" has since been coined to describe it.
"Maxi"
Ronnie O'Sullivan stunned Mick Price with a 147 "maximum" break during their match in the second round of the 1997 World Championship. The break broke the record for the fastest maximum break ever recognized in professional competition. It is surely unbeatable with a timing of just over 5 minutes.
Leader Of The Pack
Stephen Hendry Wins his record seventh world title, Beating fierce rival Mark Williams in the final. Hendry had been tied on 6 with Ray Reardon and Steve Davis.
Seventh Heaven
Not to be outdone Ronnie O'Sullivan won his seventh world title, beating Judd Trump in the final. O'Sullivan also became the first player to surpass 1,000 century (100 points) breaks.
Fun For All
Almost anyone can play snooker!
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