Are Snooker Gloves Worth Using?
While gloves may be a curious item to consider here given you would struggle to see a snooker player wearing one, they’re widely used on the pool circuit. Do pool players know something that snooker players don’t?
Playing Snooker
How Snooker Chalk Improves Your Game
Snooker chalk is an essential tool for playing the game well. It can be the difference between hitting the ball cleanly and missing your shot
The Crucible: A Place in Snooker History
The Crucible Theatre is the iconic home of the World Snooker Championship. This article goes back to its roots to tell its history.
History of Snooker: Origins
In the first article in this series about the history of snooker, we’re going to go back in time to look at where the game began, discover how it grew and then struggled to maintain itself as a professional sport until it struck the big time with the advent of colour television.
Types of Snooker Shots
When you are comfortable hitting the cue ball plain-ball, there are many other types of snooker shots you can play by using spin. In this article we’ll cover three key shots: The stun shot, the screw shot, and the stun run through.
The Break-Off Shot in Snooker
In the modern game the break-off shot is now one of the most important shots a player makes – one mistake and you can lose the frame from your first shot. Even playing socially, it’s good to know more about how to play the break-off.
Snooker – Does Health and Fitness Matter?
The great thing about snooker is almost anyone can pick up a cue and knock the balls about, and in a social setting that might be all that’s required to have fun. However, if you’re looking to improve your game, it can pay to look at your health and fitness as well as your technique.
Equipment for Playing Snooker
High-quality equipment can be quite expensive. However, if you are a beginner, you can often find less expensive options that are suitable for learning and practicing the game.
What’s Involved in Playing Snooker?
Snooker is a sport that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, playing in the clubs or watching on television. Here are a few interesting things about what’s involved in playing snooker.