A Snooker player pots 15 Reds 15 Blacks all the colours and only scores 140?
Two reds were potted together. This is usually a fluke, but it does happen. so 13x8 (red+black) = 104, (2red+black) = 9, colours (27) total = 140.
How many red balls on an 8ft snooker table?
What fitness components are needed in snooker?
Coordination is needed in Snooker. flexability, balance and power are also slightly used
What substance is used to prime a snooker cue?
A chalk is used to ready a leather cue tip - the substance is not chalk but an abrasive of the type used in sandpaper. In addition, a cloth or leather may be used to rub the taper to be sure it is clean and smooth.
What channel does snooker come on?
It is shown on many channels around the world, both dedicated sports channels and some regular channels. So it will depend on where in the world you are.
Is an extra orange and a purple ball the only difference between snooker and snooker plus?
Yes, but it is not played anymore.
In Snooker which ball to hit in end?
In snooker, after potting all the reds on the table, you are required to pot Yellow, Green, Brown, Blue, Pink and finally Black in the mentioned sequence.
It's a pool or snooker term; it means that one of the players is attempting to pocket all of the remaining balls on the table to win the game.
How much electricity does an average snooker club use per day?
How many tables in the average club?
how much light is needed to see those red balls?
does the average club have a deep fryer for chips?
If there is beer available you can turn down the lights as time goes on.
Why are snooker cues made of ash or pine hardwood?
They aren't - but are typically made of ash or maple. This is a matter of wood strength and weight with the least chance of warping.
How many points in snooker do you get for potting the white?
None. Sinking the white (cue) ball, as with every billiards game, is a foul. The opposing player/team is awarded 4 points (assuming this is the only foul on that shot), the player/team who sunk the white ends their turn, and the opponent has the ball in hand within the D.
What color snooker ball has to be potted before a player can choose another color?
While there are still some on the table, a red ball has to be potted before one of the other coloured balls can be potted. Players must alternate the potting of a red and another colour. Once the reds are all potted the remaining colours must be potted in the following order: Yellow, Green, Brown, Blue, Pink and Black.
What does the term baulk-line mean in snooker?
The Baulk area is marked by a line drawn 29 inches from the bottom cushion. A semi circle with a radius of 11.5 inches centered on this line within Baulk forms the 'D' in which the cue ball must be placed when breaking off, or after the cue ball has been potted, or shot off the table. The position of three of the coloured balls, Green, Pink and Yellow are located along this line prior to the commencement of the game
In what order do balls have to be pocketed in snooker?
the idea of snooker is to pot a red ball first,then a coloured ball,then a red ball again,etc... until all the red balls are gone,then the coulourd balls are potted in the following order yellow,green,brown,blue,pink,black
points for potting each ball
red:1 point
yellow:2 points
green:3 points
brown:4 points
blue:5 points
pink:6 points
black:7 points
Who was first snooker player to make a 147 break to be shown live on the internet?
DatePlayerOpponentEvent1January 11, 1982* Steve Davis John SpencerLada Classic2April 23, 1983* Cliff Thorburn Terry GriffithsEmbassy World Championship3January 28, 1984* Kirk Stevens Jimmy WhiteBenson & Hedges Masters4November 17, 1987 Willie Thorne Tommy MurphyTennents UK Championship5February 20, 1988 Tony Meo Stephen HendryRothmans Matchroom League6September 24, 1988 Alain Robidoux Jim MeadowcroftEuropean Open (Q)7February 18, 1989 John Rea Ian BlackScottish Professional Championship8March 8, 1989 Cliff Thorburn Jimmy WhiteMatchroom League9January 16, 1991 James Wattana Paul DawkinsMita/Sky World Masters10June 1991 Peter Ebdon Wayne MartinStrachan Open11February 1992* James Wattana Tony DragoBritish Open12April 22, 1992* Jimmy White Tony DragoEmbassy World Championship13May 9, 1992 John Parrott Tony MeoMatchroom League14May 24, 1992 Stephen Hendry Willie ThorneMatchroom League15November 1992 Peter Ebdon Ken DohertyRoyal Liver Assurance UK Championship16September 1994 David McDonnell Nic BarrowBritish Open (Q)17April 27, 1995* Stephen Hendry Jimmy WhiteEmbassy World Championship18November 25, 1995* Stephen Hendry Gary WilkinsonRoyal Liver Assurance UK Championship19January 5, 1997* Stephen Hendry Ronnie O'SullivanLiverpool Victoria Charity Challenge20April 21, 1997* Ronnie O'Sullivan Mick PriceEmbassy World Championship21September 1997 James Wattana Pang Wei GuoCatch China Challenge22May 16, 1998* Stephen Hendry Ken DohertyDoc. Marten's Premier League23August 10, 1998 Adrian Gunnell Mario WehrmannThailand Masters (Q)24August 13, 1998 Mehmet Husnu Eddie BarkerChina International (Q)25January 13, 1999 Jason Prince Ian BrumbyBritish Open (Q)26January 29, 1999* Ronnie O'Sullivan James WattanaRegal Welsh Open27February 4, 1999 Stuart Bingham Barry HawkinsUK Tour - Event 328March 22, 1999 Nick Dyson Adrian GunnellUK Tour - Event 429April 6, 1999* Graeme Dott David RoeBritish Open30September 19, 1999* Stephen Hendry Peter EbdonBritish Open31September 21, 1999 Barry Pinches Joe JohnsonRegal Welsh Open (Q)32October 13, 1999* Ronnie O'Sullivan Graeme DottGrand Prix33November 4, 1999 Karl Burrows Adrian RosaBenson & Hedges Championship34November 22, 1999* Stephen Hendry Paul WykesLiverpool Victoria UK Championship35January 21, 2000* John Higgins Dennis TaylorNations Cup36March 24, 2000* John Higgins Jimmy WhiteIrish Masters37March 24, 2000 Stephen Maguire Phaitoon PhonbunRegal Scottish Open (Q)38April 5, 2000* Ronnie O'Sullivan Quinten HannRegal Scottish Open39October 25, 2000* Marco Fu Ken DohertyRegal Scottish Masters40November 7, 2000 David McLellan Steve MeakinBenson & Hedges Championship41November 19, 2000 Nick Dyson Robert MilkinsLiverpool Victoria UK Championship42February 25, 2001* Stephen Hendry Mark WilliamsMalta Grand Prix43October 17, 2001* Ronnie O'Sullivan Drew HenryLG Cup44November 12, 2001 Shaun Murphy Adrian RosaBenson & Hedges Championship45October 28, 2002 Tony Drago Stuart BinghamBenson & Hedges Championship46April 22, 2003* Ronnie O'Sullivan Marco FuEmbassy World Championship47October 12, 2003* John Higgins Mark WilliamsLG Cup48November 12, 2003* John Higgins Michael JudgeBritish Open49October 4, 2004* John Higgins Ricky WaldenTotesport Grand Prix50November 17, 2004 David Gray Mark SelbyTravis UK Championship51April 20, 2005* Mark Williams Robert MilkinsEmbassy World Championship52November 22, 2005 Stuart Bingham Marcus CampbellMasters Qualifying Tournament53March 14, 2006 Robert Milkins Mark Selby888.com World Championship (Q)54October 23, 2006 Jamie Cope Michael HoltRoyal London Watches Grand Prix55January 14, 2007* Ding Junhui Anthony HamiltonSaga Insurance Masters56February 16, 2007* Andrew Higginson Ali CarterWelsh Open57September 19, 2007 Jamie Burnett Liu SongRoyal London Watches Grand Prix (Q)58October 14, 2007 Tom Ford Steve DavisRoyal London Watches Grand Prix59November 8, 2007* Ronnie O'Sullivan Ali CarterNorthern Ireland Trophy60December 15, 2007* Ronnie O'Sullivan Mark SelbyMaplin UK Championship61March 29, 2008* Stephen Maguire Ryan DayChina Open62April 28, 2008* Ronnie O'Sullivan Mark Williams888.com World Championship63April 29, 2008* Ali Carter Peter Ebdon888.com World Championship64October 2, 2008* Jamie Cope Mark WilliamsShanghai Masters65October 29, 2008 Liang Wenbo Martin GouldBahrain Championship (Q)66November 8, 2008* Marcus Campbell Ahmed Basheer Al-KhusaibiBahrain Championship67December 16, 2008* Ding Junhui John HigginsMaplin UK Championship68April 28, 2009* Stephen Hendry Shaun MurphyBetfred.com World Championship69June 5, 2009* Mark Selby Joe PerryJiangsu Classic70April 1, 2010 Neil Robertson Peter EbdonChina Open
How do you pull back the cue ball in snoooker?
If you hit the cue ball below the centre, it will cause a spin which will cause it to go in reverse after hitting a ball.
How many world snooker titles does Ronnie o'sullivan hold?
Ronnie O'Sullivan has won 3 world championships as of February 2012.
What is the latest a snooker final has finished?
Midnight. And it was all down to the last black ball for ages.