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Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. It is played on a rectangular table covered with a green cloth, with 22 balls: 15 red balls, six colored balls (yellow, green, brown, blue, pink, and black), and a white cue ball.
Gameplay
The objective of the game is to score points by potting (i.e., sinking) the balls into the pockets of the table. Each player takes turns to hit the cue ball with a cue stick, aiming to pot the red balls. After potting a red ball, the player must then pot one of the colored balls. The color of the ball that must be potted is determined by the order of the colors on the table, starting with yellow and ending with black.
Players score points for each ball they pot, with the point values ranging from 1 point for a red ball to 7 points for the black ball. The game is won by the player who reaches the agreed-upon score first. In most professional matches, the winning score is 147 points.
History
Snooker was developed in the late 19th century by British Army officers stationed in India. It quickly became popular among British soldiers and civilians alike, and was soon introduced to other parts of the world. The first official snooker tournament was held in 1927, and the game has since become one of the most popular cue sports in the world.
Variations
There are several variations of snooker, including:
- Six-red snooker: This variation is played with six red balls instead of 15.
- Power snooker: This variation is played with a shorter table and larger pockets, and with a different point system.
- Snooker plus: This variation is played with a modified table that has extra pockets.
Snooker in Popular Culture
Snooker has been featured in numerous films, television shows, and books. Some notable examples include:
- The Hustler (1961): This film, starring Paul Newman, tells the story of a young pool hustler who challenges a legendary snooker player.
- The Color of Money (1986): This film, also starring Paul Newman, is a sequel to The Hustler and follows the main character as he returns to the world of pool and snooker.
- Snooker (1993): This British television series follows the lives of a group of professional snooker players.
Conclusion
Snooker is a complex and challenging game that requires skill, precision, and strategy. It is a popular sport around the world, and it is enjoyed by people of all ages.
