Some rules apply to the turn following a foul stroke viz. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to bar billiard rules and regulations first. Billiards rules and regulations are not too hard to pick up, once you know what is the variation of the game you are looking at. Where there is doubt, locally played rules should always apply. This article though, will deal with the 8ball, the most common version of amateur and professional billiards. Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. The rules of play from world poolbilliard association 14. Curved pocket cushions and the large table size makes pocketing balls difficult. Eight ball eight ball is played with fifteen numbered object balls and the cue ball. The general rules that apply to both 8ball and 9ball include the following.
One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 solid colors, while the other player has 9 through 15 stripes. Discussion on the aebba rules and updating thereof. The billiard congress of america has free pdf downloads of the general rules of pool, 8ball, 9ball, 10ball and more click here to access. Bar billiards, also known as russian billiards is widely played across the south of england and in the channel islands. Dozens of top pros give up their aiming secrets by shari j. Download the rules of the game explanatory notes to 2019 rules update updated november 2019 rules committee the rules committee is chaired by senior referee jan verhaas, who is assisted by brendan moore, paul collier, derek budde, martin clark, colin humphries and. To facilitate the use and understanding of these general rules, terms. The games of pool billiards are played on a flat table covered with cloth and bounded by rubber cushions. Billiards, any of various games played on a rectangular table with a designated number of small balls and a long stick called a cue. Frame a frame of snooker comprises the period of the play from the start, see section 3 rule 3c, with all the balls set as described in section 3 rule 2, each player.
The rules of bar billiards are similar in many ways to english billiard rules. Whether its breaking, banking, position play or safety play, we have the instructional pool. The objective of 8ball is to pocket all of one of the groups solids or stripes and then pocket the 8ball. Play within the spirit of the rules, as well as the written rule. These general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, unless specifically noted to the contrary in the individual game rules. The player who has been chosen to start takes a white or red ball from the trough at the end of the table, places it in the d and then hits the ball with the aim of striking another ball which results in one of the balls going down a hole and scoring a point. The game rules are based on the 3 cushion billiards rules, but we adapted them to allow a more entertaining online game. General rules of pocket billiards courtesy of the billiard congress of america these general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, unless specifically noted to the contrary in the individual game rules. Three pin bar billiards leagues around the british islands. Cutthroat, also known as three man elimination is which consists of three people or three teams with an even amount of people. Official bca 9 ball rules world standardized rules 1995 except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply.
Rules of bar billiards the start of a game of bar billiards is delayed until a flip of a coin has been done to decide which player starts. Bar billiards tables differ from regular pocket billiard tables. Each ball pocketed on a legal called shot counts one point and the first player to. Wall decor, billiard room decor, basement art, pool decor, bar wall art,pool. General rules of pocket billiards these general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, unless specifically noted to the contrary in the individual game rules. With that in mind, we offer 2 game variants, one more simple and another for more expert players, both based on the carambole concept. A fullsize billiards table measures twelve feet by six feet, one and a half inches and has a baize. Bar billiards is a form of billiards which developed from the frenchbelgian game billiard russe, of russian origin. That is because the game gets it origins from billard russe in russia an english gentleman named david gill first saw bar billiard rules played in belgium.
Bar billiards rules for beginners bar billiards is a friendly and popular cue sport played in bars in england and other areas around the world. Soon after, my father decided to teach me some fundamentals of the game. Each ball pocketed on a legal called shot counts one point and the first player to reach the required score wins the match. Rule book dover deal and district bar billiards league. This heater with a thermostat will be switched on since the set up of the billiards and during the. These are the rules that govern how to play snooker and billiards. Improve your billiards game by learning from the best with these billiards instructions. The object of the game is to legally pocket all of your opponents. A set of colored balls are used which are hit with a cue stick to guide them into any one of the pockets.
English billiards is played on a six by twelve foot snooker table with three balls. In addition, the regulations of pool billiards cover aspects of the game not directly related to the game rules, such as equipment specifications and organization of events. For the rules to the tap league pools amateur tour click here. Eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls, numbered 1 through 15.
The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. A3 bar billiards sheet rules on cream colour paper. When explaining the rules its so much easier to just say ball in hand anywhere on table for all fouls rather than have to explain that there is a different rule for the break, especially when most players im having to explain this too are already unfamiliar with competitive rules in the. The typical english game is most traditionally played. In 9ball, the objective is to pocket the 9ball with the restriction that the lowest numbered ball on the table must always be struck first. Bar billiard teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. Carom, or french, billiards is played with three balls on a table that has no pockets. Standardized world rules except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules, the general rules of pocket billiards apply. Official one pocket rules adopted by 11905 unless clearly contradicted below, general pocket billiards rules of play and etiquette apply to one pocket, and complete general rules are available from the billiard congress of america or the world poolbilliard association wpa.
Bar billiards balls are similar to the balls used in snooker rules and standard billiards games. Comprising over 200 rules, billiards requires a high level of skill and concentration. Thats the reason players do heavy brainstorming before playing any shot as one wrong shot may change the face of the match completely. Get the apa pool rules including the official team manual, rule booklet, videos and materials on how to keep score as well as membership applications and other information on how handicap information is calculated. Fifteenball is a game where shooters play for points and scratches make for a dramatic turn of the tables. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. As billiards is a term which is referred to for a number of cue sports and there is no one version of billiards. House rules billiards poster eight universal rules for pool. All games described in these rules are designed for tables, balls and equipment meeting the standards prescribed in the bca equipment specifications. This handson guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up your very own poolroom.
About the tutorial snooker is an indoor sport in which a player has to make a strategy before shooting a ball and analyze the postshot movements of the balls in advance before shooting. Id just like to say that i like the bcaplcsi rules just for simplicity sake. Rules and specifications billiards congress of america. The following is a basic set of instructions for the friendly play of the game of billiards and snooker including additional comments designed to assist with the understanding of the game. As a rule, after completing the bar billiards setup, the game is played on a small table. The world rules of carom billiard complete the statutes and regulations of the umb. The goal is to drive object balls into six pockets located at the cushion boundary.
Section 2 snooker section 2 definitions standard definitions used throughout these rules are hereinafter italicised. Two cue balls originally both white, with one marked e. Billiard congress of america eight ball rules world standardized rules. Bar billiards rules beginners guide to pub billiards. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the billiards faq guide. A guide explaining how to play bar billiards many people may know the trendy pub game as russian billiards. World rules of carom billiard chapter i general regulations article 1 application of the rules 1. The player pocketing either group first, and then legally pocketing the 8. Eight ball rules object of the game eight ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and 15 object balls, numbered 1 through 15. Bar rules eight ball often called straight 8, much to the chagrin of this author is a call all the details game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls. We carry the best pool playing books and billiard books written by the masters phil capelle, mike massey, robert byrne, freddy the beard bentivegna and more. The rules of bar billiards bar billiards, also known as russian billiards is widely played across the south of england and in the channel islands. Played on a table that resembles normal billiards table but differs in that instead of pockets, holes are sunk in the table, the rules and administration of the game is. Game rules general description it is impossible to cover every situation with rules.
Gearing up find, buy, and maintain the cue thats best for. The table has several skittles fixed in front of the holes. The billiards meant for an official tournament will be equiped with an electrical heater eliminating any humidity of the slate and of the cloth. Play french billiards online french billiards rules how to play threecushion billiards. The table and the cushioned rail bordering the table are topped with a feltlike tightfitting cloth. You are responsible for knowing the rules, applied rulings, regulations, and schedules that pertain to any. General rules the following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. Pool billiards the rules of play effective 15316 contents.
English billiards is played by two persons or sides and the game can be summarised as follows. Billiards is played on a specially felttailored table which has six pockets. But, you play bar billiards with seven white balls and only one red ball. The shooters group of seven balls one through seven or nine through fifteen must all be off the table before he attempts to pocket the eight ball to win. English billiards, called simply billiards in the united kingdom, where it originated, and in many former british colonies such as australia, is a cue sport that combines the aspects of carom billiards and pocket billiards. Each player has their own cue ball which is an object ball when your opponent is shooting.
The player uses a stick pool cue to strike a cue ball which in turn strikes object balls. Stauch photos by francine massey hen i was eleven or twelve years old, i began hitting the balls around on the eight foot home table in the downstairs rec room of our home. Being a traditional pub game without any national governing body, variations of equipment and rules abound. The following general rules apply to all the games covered by these rules except when contradicted by specific game rules. The game is also sometimes called 61pool for the number of points that determines the winner. A bar billiards table is similar to a small billiards table and comes with seven white balls and one red ball. On each shot the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowest. The rules of bar billiards also known as russian bagatelle, skittle billiards or snookerette etc, covers the rules for first arrangement bar billiards and second arrangement bar billiards with diagrams showing where to position the skittles and red ball for each arrangement. Nine ball is played with nine object balls numbered one through nine and a cue ball. On each shot the first ball the cue ball contacts must be the lowestnumbered ball on the table, but the balls need not be pocketed in order. Scoring strokes in a players turn are made by pots, inoffs and cannons singly or in combination. They are applicable at all world championships and intercontinental tournaments officially recognized by the umb. The table is smaller, contains no pockets, has holes in the tables bed, and contains. Bar billiards in its current form started in the uk in the 1930s when englishman, david gill, saw billiard russe being played in belgium and persuaded the jelkes company of holloway road in london to make a similar table.
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