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The dot is halfway between the second set of diamonds (from the end) on the long sides of the table. The "dot", or "spot" as it is more commonly called, goes on the imaginary "foot string", and is where the balls are typically racked. You can see a diagram explaining this in the Related links section, below.
There is only one dot on a pool table. This dot goes ay yhe intersection of two imaginary lines - the center of the table, lengthwise, and, the imaginary line between the second diamonds on the side rails at the racking end of the table.
The foot spot on the pool table goes at the intersection of the center line and the foot string. Place a long string down the center of the table lengthwise. Then, place a string between the 2nd diamonds from the foot end (the end the balls get racked). The foot spot is at the intersection of the 2 strings and the dot gets placed underneath the string intersection.
The only dot typically applied to a pool table is for the rack spot. This spot is located where the foot line and center line cross. The foot line is an imaginary line connecting the 2nd diamond from the end where the balls are racked. The center line is the imaginary line connecting the center diamonds of the two end rails.
The spot, referred to as the foot spot, is placed at the intersection of two imaginary lines. The first is the line in the center of the table that runs the length of the table. The second is an imaginary line connecting the second diamonds from the end of the table.
There is no center dot on a pool table. However, there is a dot placed near the foot of the table to identify where the racked balls are placed. This dot is placed at the intersenction of two imaginary lines - The first line is along the center of the table, lengthwise; the second is the imaginary line between the second side diamonds from the foot of the table.
Foot spot. This is directly in line with both the second diamonds from the foot rail and the center end diamonds.
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What are the pool table markings called?
There are no pool table markings except the foot spot dot. It is called the rack spot by some people.
Can the white ball when placed back on the pool table be played up the table?
yes it can
Are there shuffleboard tables that fit on top of billiard tables?
No. Shuffleboard tables are intended to have a much lower play area than would result if they were placed on top of a pool table. Most shuffleboard tables could be placed on top of a pool table, but the pool table professionals would recommend against this if you want to maintain the pool table properly.
Who was the first person to dots on a pool table?
There is no one that can be given credit for this. And generally, a pool table is only provided with one dot. The foot spot is marked with a dot to make it easy to locate the point for hte apex of the racked balls. Without the use of this dot, opponents may not agree where this point is which is critical for propelry racking the balls.
Who made the first pool table?
It was not a pool table if it only had 4 pockets if it was made since about 1800. A 4 pocket table is most likely a bumper pool table.
How old is your pool table?
I do not own a pool table.
How do you say pool table in french?
Pool table in french is billard
What is the difference between a pool table and a billiard table -?
a pool table has balls but billard table has balls to play i would reccommed the pool table
Who put a pool table in the White House?
John Quincy Adams had the first billiards table placed in the White House. Congress would not pay for it, so he paid for it himself. I do not know whether Adams' table had pockets. Pool and billiards are often used interchangeably, but some use billiards only to mean a pocketless game. The current pool table in the White House has pockets and was installed by George W. Bush.
What is better a football table a hockey table or a pool table?
A hockey table is my opinion.I'd have to say a pool table. Unlike hockey or football, you don't need 2 people to play pool.
Why is there a red dot on a big toe is it for on the pool?
no its not
What are the different type of pool games that one can play on a pool table?
There are many pool games that can be played on a pool table. Some pool table games include eight-ball, nine-ball, three-ball, one-pocket, and bank pool.
