The object ball falling in pocket when it comes in contact with cue-ball or another object ball is called a pot. Pot − Striker hits the object ball with cue-ball giving it direction into a pocket. Indirect stroke − Striker hits the cue-ball to cushion for an angle and hit the object-ball is called indirect stroke. The umpire or referee gives a score for the stroke.ĭirect stroke − Striker hits the object-ball with cue-ball directly without hitting cushion of the table. Move out any equipment of the game from hazardous position. A stroke is complete after −Īll the balls in motion have to come to halt.Ī striker moves away from the table or stands in readiness to play next stroke. Stroke − Striker hits cue-ball with tip of cue in alignment and ensures to apply rules of the game then, it is called a stroke. The referee should be satisfied that striker has finished the turn and moves away from the table for opponent to play. If the striker commits a foul or finishes his turn then, opposite player gets to play out of turn. Striker and turn − The person who breaks the formation of balls at the start or someone in play is called striker. The strikers have to ensure that cue doesn’t hit side cushions or intrude into opponent’s half. Whosoever manages to keep the ball closer to the baulk cushion shall give options to opponents. In Billiards, both players play the cue ball towards the opposite cushion and ensure it comes back to baulk cushion. It is similar to toss in any other match. Stringing − Stringing is a way of deciding which player first gets options to strike. Match − A match comprises of stipulated number of games.īalls − A striker uses the cue ball to pocket object balls like red, yellow balls. Either side scoring the required number of points.Game − It is the period of play from when the striker breaks the formation of balls and either −

Billiards game rules