Billiard

Types of Billiard Games

1. English Billiards

   • Played with 3 balls (1 red, 2 white)

   • Popular in the UK and South Asia

2. Snooker

   • Played with 21 balls

   • Very popular in Bangladesh, India, and the UK

3. Pool

   • Includes games like 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball

   • Played worldwide

Equipment Used

• Billiard Table – covered with green cloth

• Cue Stick – used to hit balls

• Balls – different sizes and colors depending on the game

• Chalk – improves cue grip

Basic Rules (General)

• Players take turns hitting the cue ball

• The goal is to pot (sink) balls into pockets (except some billiard games)

• Fouls occur if rules are broken (e.g., hitting the wrong ball)

Benefits of Playing Billiards

• 🧠 Improves concentration and strategy

• 🎯 Enhances hand–eye coordination

• 🧘 Helps with relaxation and stress relief

• 🤝 Encourages sportsmanship

Billiards as a Sport

• Played professionally worldwide

• Controlled by organizations like IBSF and WPBSA

• Included in many international competitions