Depending on the game you play, there are several pool terms to know. These terms can help win the game. You might be familiar with "curve shots" in Snooker. These are shots that are used to make opponents jump over cue balls. You may also know the "bank shot," which involves hitting the cueball off the cushion before it reaches the object ball.
In pool, there are several terms to be aware of, including the "head string," which is a line running parallel to the head rail. The "head spot" is an imaginary spot that intersects the long string. This line is useful because it shows where your balls will be at the beginning of the game.
The pool table's "head string" includes "stripes", "solids", and other features. Stripes are balls numbered nine to fifteen and solids balls that are completely coloured.
A pool table can be equipped with either eight or three pockets. The object of the game, however, is to get all the balls down in the correct order. If you play the correct order of the balls, you can win the game in just one turn. If you do not play all the ball in the correct order, however, you will still be able to win the game. Before you can play each ball, you will need to call it.
Cue sticks are long wooden sticks that are used to hit the cue ball. You can choose from soft or hard tips on your cue stick. The cue stick is a little bit larger than the other balls on the table. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. Chalk can also be used to ensure that the cuestick sticks to the cue ball. You can also use a sight-shaped object to help you align your shot.
A cue stick may be a wooden stick, a rubbery stick, or a plastic stick. The cue stick may also have a ferrule, which is a part of the stick below the tip. You can use a hard ferrule if you wish. You might also find a scratch on a cuestick. This is a small object that sharpens the cue stick. It is used in every type of pool game.
You should also be familiar with the term "shock" which refers to a chemical that burns organic waste. This chemical is used to kill bacteria and algae. It can also be used to disinfect the water and remove haze.
The pool table also has rails, which are holes within the rails. This term is used to describe the long rails that run along the table. It is also used to refer to the short rails on the opposite side of the table.