What Are The Terms In Billiard? Recognize The Game Rules And Techniques

YOGYAKARTA - Billiard is one of the sports that many people love, both young people and adults. Just like other sports, billiards have their own rules in playing them. To be able to play them properly, you need to understand what the terms in billiards are.

The billiard game does not only rely on skills, but also requires strategy, accuracy, and calm. No wonder billiards are often considered as fun and challenging sports.

But for beginners who have just entered the world of billiards, the terms in this game may sound foreign. In order to better understand and enjoy billiard games, let's discuss what the terms are in billiards and the rules of the game.

Cue sticks are the sticks players use to hit billiard balls. These sticks are made of wood or other composite materials, with designs that allow players to control the ball in a precise manner.

Cue ball is a white ball used to hit another ball on the table. This ball became the center of the game as all the shots were made using this white ball.

Object ball refers to the ball that is the target or target of the shot. Players must hit the object ball with a customs ball according to the rules of the game.

Pocket is a hole in the corner and a billiard table side where the ball is inserted. There are six pockets on the billiard table, and the main goal of the game is to put the ball in this pocket.

Rack is a triangular or diamond-shaped tool used to compose the ball before the game starts. The ball is arranged according to a certain pattern, depending on the type of billiard game played.

Break is the term for the first shot in a billiard game. Players who break are tasked with spreading the balls that have been arranged at the start of the game.

A bank shot is a shot where the ball bounces off the table wall (rail) before finally hitting the object ball or entering the pocket. This technique is often used to create a more lucrative shot angle.

Combination shot is a shot where the customs ball hits one object ball, which then hits another object ball to enter the pocket. This technique requires careful computation.

English is a term that refers to the spin or spin given to the customs ball. This technique is used to control the direction of the ball after hitting the object ball or rail.

Draw shot is a shot where the smoke ball is pulled back at the player after hitting the object ball. This technique is usually used to place the customs ball in a strategic position.

Follow shot is the opposite of a draw shot, which is a shot that keeps the customs ball moving forward after hitting the object ball.

Jump shot is a cheat ball technique with a certain angle so that the ball jumps on an object ball or rail. This technique is often used to avoid barrier balls.

Safety is a strategy to make the position of the ball difficult for opponents. Usually, players will put the object ball in a position that makes it difficult for opponents to shoot.

This is a condition when the customs ball enters the pocket. This is usually considered a violation and provides benefits to the opponent.

Foul is a violation in billiard games. For example, players hitting the ball with a cue stick without touching a customs ball, or a white ball (cue ball) not hitting the object ball.

Open table is a term used at the start of the game when free players choose the football group (solid or stripe) to play.

Run-out is a situation when a player manages to put all his balls in one turn without giving the opponent the opportunity to play.

Eight balls are number 8, which is usually the last ball to be included in an "8-ball" billiard game. Putting this ball before time was considered a defeat.

That's a review of what billiards are called that novice players must understand. By getting to know some of the above terms, you can play billiards correctly and apply strategies to win games. Also read the type of billiard sticks and different hitting techniques.

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