Billiards and Pool Equipment
The main equipments used in English Billiards are the table, the cue stick and the balls. Since the 1600s the equipments have been evolving. Ivory balls were in common use, up to the beginning part of the 20th century when synthetic resin balls took over, rendering the ivory balls obsolete. The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) govern English Billiards tournaments around the world and has detailed specifications for the rules as well as equipment specifications. There are differences in the sizes of the tables used in English billiards, pool and snooker. Ball sizes also vary as also the number of balls used in the specific game. Professional cue sticks also have to adhere to specified materials used in the construction and the dimensions. The game is highly technical and needs players to concentrate on their game. A billiard player must know about the angles of the corner pockets as well as the side pockets. Understanding how the cue works and the movement of balls when hit helps players in scoring.
English Billiards Standard Table
Billiards Player and the Equipment
Ball and the Cue
Other Topics of Interest
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