Last Updated On:
March 24, 2002.
Many of you in the United States will be unfamiliar with the
sport of snooker or may have played an American version of it,
though here on AZBilliards.com I would like to give you the
opportunity to learn a great deal about the version played
around the world and increase your enthusiasm for it.
Snooker certainly has come a long way since its development
in 1875 by British Officers serving in India, to today's
huge worldwide popularity and multimillion dollar professional
world tour.
I will cover subjects on all aspects in snooker today,
from the rules and the history of the sport to news, results and
features from the United States and around the world.
Also, wherever you are please do not hesitate to e-mail
me with your thoughts and questions concerning snooker, and
what you would like to see here – especially if you live
in the United States, and have access to a snooker table as
it would be great to know where you play at, or if you would
like to know more about this great sport and would like to
find someplace to play.
So please visit snooker here on AZBilliards.com regularly,
as more catagories and articles about the sport are added and
updated.
2002 Citywest Irish Masters
Results and final report from the 2002 Citywest Irish Masters which
took place at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, from March 19 - 24.
The Rules and Regulations of Snooker
An overview of the regulations of snooker, including
the dimensions of the table and balls, and the rules of
playing the
game.
The History and Development of Snooker
A detailed account written in 1938 on who invented snooker,
and about the sport's development in India by the British
during the late 19th century.
The United States Snooker Association
The United States Snooker Association is the official governing
body for snooker in the United States, and is also dedicated to the
sport's promotion and development.
The U.S. National Snooker Championship
The U.S. National Snooker Championship is the premier snooker event
of the United States organized annually by the United States Snooker
Association.
World Snooker
Information about World Snooker, the governing body for professional
snooker around the world.
The International Billiards & Snooker Federation
Information about the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF),
which is the organization that governs non-professional snooker and English
billiards around the world.
2001-02 World Snooker Main Tour Season
Information, schedule, tournament results and reports from the current 2000-01
World Snooker Main Tour Season.
2001-02 World Snooker Embassy Rankings
The top-160 ranking list of players of the 2001-02 World Snooker season.
2001 LG Cup Maximum 147 Break
The current Embassy World Champion Ronnie O’Sullivan fired in a superb
maximum 147 break, the fifth of his illustrious snooker career, in the third
frame of his third round LG Cup encounter with Drew Henry to secure a special
break prize of around $29,000. Watch this superb break online courtesy of
BBC Sport.
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Did you know?...
There are many different terms used in snooker to pool
in the United States. Some of which are: |
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POOL |
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SNOOKER |
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'English' |
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'Side' |
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'Inside English' |
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'Check Side' |
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'Outside English' |
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'Running Side' |
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'Bank' |
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'Double' |
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'Rail' |
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'Cushion' |
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'Draw' Shot |
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'Screw' Shot |
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'Pocket' A Ball |
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'Pot' A Ball |
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A 'Rack' |
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A 'Frame' |
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'Scratch' |
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'Foul' |
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'Hide' The Cue-Ball |
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To 'Snooker' |
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'Hooked' |
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'Snookered' |
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A 'Billiard' |
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A 'Cannon' |
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A 'Run' |
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A 'Break' |
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A 'Combination' |
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A 'Plant' |
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Snooker pages designed & developed by Alan Morris
in association with SnookerUSA.com
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