Snooker Info

The Crucible Theatre is the iconic home of the World Snooker Championship. This article goes back to its roots to tell its history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.