Snooker is a popular cue sport played on a large, rectangular table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. The table is covered with a green baize cloth. The game is played with 22 balls: 15 red balls, one yellow ball, one green ball, one brown ball, one blue ball, one pink ball, and one black ball. The aim of the game is to score more points than the opponent by potting (sinking) the object balls into the pockets of the table.
History of Snooker
It was 1875, in Jubbulpore (now known as Jabalpur) young lieutenant Neville Francis Fitzgerald Chamberlain was experimenting with the game of black pool(a form of billiards), which consisted of 15 red balls and black ball, Chamberlain threw down few additional coloured balls and that’s how a new game of a “SNOOKER” was invented. In 1885, the British Billiard Champion John Roberts, visited India and met with Chamberlain during a dinner with the Maharajah of Cooch Behar. After knowing about the rules of Snooker, Robert decided he would introduce the back in England.
Rules of Snooker
The rules of snooker are relatively simple, but the game can be quite challenging to master. The game is played with 22 balls: 15 red balls, 6 coloured balls, and 1 white cue ball. The goal of the game is to score more points than your opponent by potting (sinking) the object balls into the pockets of the table.
To start a frame, the player must pot a red ball. Once a red ball is potted, the player must then pot a coloured ball. This process continues, with the player potting a red ball followed by a coloured ball, until all the red balls have been potted. Once all the red balls have been potted, the coloured balls must be potted in ascending order of value, starting with the yellow ball and ending with the black ball.
The player who scores more points at the end of the frame wins the frame. The first player to win a predetermined number of frames wins the match.
The World Snooker Championship
The World Snooker Championship is the most important tournament in professional snooker. It is the longest running and most prestigious tournament. In 2023 the total prize fund of championship was 2.395 million in 2023
The World Snooker Championship is held annually at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. The tournament is played over 17 days, and the final is played over four days. The winner of the tournament is crowned world champion and receives the trophy, which is a replica of the original trophy that was presented to the first world champion, Joe Davis, in 1927.
The tournament is known for its high level of competition and its dramatic atmosphere. Some of the most famous moments in snooker history have taken place at the world snooker championship, such as Ronnie O’Sullivans record seven world titles and Steve Daviss 18 consecutive frames won in the 1983 final.
Why is Snooker Popular?
Snooker is a popular sport for many reasons. It is a challenging and rewarding game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. Snooker is also a very spectator-friendly sport, with its dramatic moments and suspenseful matches.
Also, snooker is a global sport with a large following in many countries, including the United Kingdom, China, India, and Australia. This popularity is due in part to the success of professional snooker players from these countries.
How to Play Snooker
If you are interested in learning how to play snooker, there are many resources available to help you. There are many books and websites that provide detailed instructions on the rules and techniques of the game. You can also find snooker clubs and leagues in many cities and towns.
Once you have learned the basics of the game, you can start practicing. The best way to improve your snooker skills is to play regularly against other people. You can also watch professional snooker matches to learn from the best players in the world.
Conclusion
Snooker is a challenging and rewarding game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. It is also a very spectator-friendly sport with a large following around the world. If you are interested in learning how to play snooker, there are many resources available to help you.
