'D'
The semi-circle in the exact centre of the Baulk-line,
on a full-sized table this has a radius of 11½ inches.
See:- Baulk · In-Hand
Direct Cannon
A cannon played directly from the first object-ball to the second.
See:- Cannon/s · Indirect Cannon
Double
A stroke in which either the cue-ball or the object-ball contacts one or more cushions before completing the shot.
See:- Cocked-Hat · Shot to Nothing
Double-Baulk - English Billiards
Describes the position where both the
red and the non-striker's cue-ball are
behind the baulk-line, and the striker
is 'In-Hand'. When playing from this
position, the striker must cause the
cue-ball to contact a cushion that is
out of the baulk area before it makes
contact with either object-ball.
See:- Baulk · Baulk-Line
In-Hand · Line-Ball
Double-Kiss
Describes the cue-ball striking the same object-ball twice, and the reaction caused
by the cue-ball striking an object-ball that is close to or touching a cushion, and then
being forced away when the object-ball rebounds from the cushion.
See:- Kiss
Drag
A stroke in which the cue-ball is struck sharpy below centre, with little or no follow-
through of the cue. This causes the cue-ball to slide, or skid through the early part
of its run. Friction on the cloth gradually slows the cue-ball until the drag effect is
diminished enough to let it roll naturally. Side, if used with drag, does not begin to
function until the cue-ball has lost the drag effect.
See:- Back-Spin · Screw · Stun
English Billiards
The correct name given to the form of Billiards as it is played in the UK. Three balls are
used:- one plain white, one spotted white (or yellow), and one red. The three methods
of scoring are:-
A Cannon -
A Losing Hazard -
A Winning Hazard -
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by causing the cue-ball to contact both object-balls,
value - 2 points.
by going 'In-Off' either object-ball,
value - white (or yellow) 2 points, red 3 points.
by potting either object-ball,
value - white (or yellow) 2 points, red 3 points.
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To start the game the red is placed on the 'Spot' and the first player must play his
cue-ball at it from the 'D'. His opponent's cue-ball is not on the table until his first
visit, when he too must play from the 'D'. The winner is the first player to reach a
predetermined number of points, or the player with the highest score at the end of
a specified period of time.
The full rules can be found on the website of the World Snooker Association.
English Billiard Table
The correct name given to the tables on which English Billiards and Snooker are played.
See:- Standard Table
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