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Can a snooker match end in a draw?
A frame of snooker may NOT result in a tie. Ever. After the final Black, it may be a draw, the scores level. But a winner will be decided.
What happens if you miss a ball in snooker?
Essentially the player has to attempt to hit the ball whether they are snookered or not. If the target ball is missed by the player then the referee calls ‘foul and a miss’ and the shot is replayed if the opposition player chooses it.
Is there a shot time limit in snooker?
In an environment where the Shootout exists which limits players to 15 seconds a shot, there isn’t officially a time parameter which players are hindered by when playing in other snooker tournaments.
What happens if a snooker game is a draw?
Also, if a game ends in a tie score, there is a respot black. Black ball goes on its spot, players flip a coin to see who goes first. First score dictates the winner.
What happens when a player is snookered?
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A player (or team) wins a frame (individual game) of snooker by scoring more points than the opponent(s), using the cue ball to pot the red and coloured balls.
What is a Rerack in snooker?
A re-rack happens when the frame is going nowhere. For example, the black is pushed over a corner pocket, blocking it, and after an exchange of safety all of the reds just move closer and closer to the black.
Why is it called snooker?
The name snooker comes from a comment Chamberlain made about a player who missed a shot. He called him “a real snooker”, referring to his lack of experience, “snooker” being a slang term for a first year cadet. The first official set of rules for snooker were drafted in 1882 at Ootacamund in Madras Province.
When can a miss not be called in snooker?
There are three situations in which a miss will not be called, even if the referee decides that a best attempt has not been made: If either player needs penalty points to win a frame, or if either player would need them after the current penalty is applied.
Why is the number of frames in snooker always odd?
The number of frames is always odd so as to prevent a tie or a draw. Snooker is played on a rectangular snooker table with six pockets, one at each corner and one in the middle of each long side. The table usually has a slate base, covered in green baize.
How are the balls set up for a snooker frame?
At the beginning of each frame, the balls are set up by the referee as explained. The frame begins with one player taking the cue ball in-hand, placing it anywhere on or inside the D and attempting to hit one or more of the red balls on an initial break-off shot.
What is the objective of the game of snooker?
The objective of the game of snooker is to strike the white cue ball with a cue so that it strikes the object balls in turn and causes them to fall into one of the six pockets.
What is the difference between a frame and a match?
A frame ends when all balls are potted, or when one of the players concedes defeat due to being too far behind on points to tie or beat the opponent’s score. A match ends when one player has won enough frames to make it impossible for the other player to catch up.