To effectively curve a cue ball in billiards, you can use English, which is a technique where you hit the cue ball off-center to make it spin. This spin will cause the cue ball to curve or change direction after hitting another ball. The amount of spin and the angle of contact with the cue ball will determine the curve. Practice and experimentation are key to mastering this skill.
Cue Ball
In billiards, scratching the cue ball occurs when the cue ball is pocketed or leaves the table. When this happens, the other player gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
Cue Ball
To effectively curve a cue ball while playing pool, you can use a technique called "English" or "side spin." By hitting the cue ball off-center, you can make it spin and curve in the desired direction. The amount of spin and curve will depend on the placement and force of your strike. Practice and experimentation are key to mastering this skill.
It's the same name, whether it's pool, snooker or billiards.... The Cue-ball
To prevent scratching the cue ball in billiards, make sure to hit the cue ball cleanly and accurately with the cue stick. Avoid hitting the cue ball too hard or at an angle that could cause it to jump off the table or scratch. Practice your technique and aim to improve your control over the cue ball to minimize the risk of scratching.
Snooker or Pool
To effectively curve a pool ball, you can use a technique called "English." This involves hitting the cue ball off-center to create spin, which will cause the ball to curve in the desired direction. Practice and experimentation with different amounts of spin will help you master this skill.
The stick to hit the ball in Snooker/Billiards
In billiards, scratching occurs when the cue ball is pocketed after hitting another ball. The specific rule is that if a player scratches, their opponent gets ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
This is typically a billiards term meaning, "a shot in billiards in which the cue ball strikes each of two object ball".
You get a snooker stick and you hit the cue ball into the object ball in line with one of the pockets.