General pool rules
Billiards is a popular game in any country of the world, the origin of which is not known for certain. Some consider it to be India, others China. Documentary confirmation of the first created billiard table makes it possible to consider the French as the founders of this game. There are many varieties of this skill, such as carom, pool, kaiza, snooker and others. The most simple are the rules of playing pool, or American billiards. The main distinguishing feature of this option is the use of balls that have a smaller size, weight and different colors.
1. The battle of two players begins on a special billiard table, where the balls are laid out in a triangle. It is important that the corner ball is placed on the back mark.
2. To play the first move, the opponents place one ball on the table at the front row and shoot. The game begins with the one whose ball, having bounced off the opposite side, stops closer to the front line.
3. The game starts with breaking the balls with the white ball from the "house". On a miss, the opponent enters the game.
5. When the first ball hits the pocket, it is considered played. From this moment on, the player pockets the ball only of this color, and the opponents - the opposite (solid or striped).
6. When a new ball hits the pocket, the player gets an extra turn. It passes to the opponent if the player does not hit the pocket. If the ball during the course did not touch the aiming ones, then the competitor can rearrange the cue ball to an arbitrary place in the front line to perform his strike. The rules of the game of pool dictate the appointment of a foul also in the event that the cue ball itself falls into the pocket.
7. The black ball is pocketed last. If it hits the pocket before all the opponent's balls are pocketed, the player who pocketed the black ball loses.
8. The opponent wins, having driven all the opponent's balls into the pockets.
Penalties in billiards
The rules of the game of pool involve strict systems for various infringements.
2. You can not touch the cue to the ball more than once when hitting.
3. Penalty is assigned for performing an incorrect jump.
4. If an opponent intentionally distracts a colleague during his strike, then a penalty is also imposed.
5. A foul is punished by a player who, while hitting a ball located at the side, does not hit the object ball into the pocket, or does not touch it.
When imposing several penalties on a player, or simultaneously violating more than one rule, he is punished with a foul.
You should start the battle by discussing with your opponent all the rules of the game of billiards. The pool is one of the most curious and most accessible options for this exciting game. It is most suitable for beginners or for women, since light balls are easier to score in comfortable pockets. Although even a professional can improve his skills all his life.
