There are many pool terms that you need to be familiar with, depending on which game you are playing. These terms will help to win the game. One example of this is the "curveshot" which is a shot designed to make an opponent leap over a cueball. The "bank shot" is also a way to hit the cue balls off the cushion, before hitting 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" refers to an imaginary point that intersects with the long string. This line is an important pool term, as it signifies where you will rack your balls at the start of the game.
There are also "stripes", and "solids" on the pool table. Stripes refer to balls that range in number from 9 to 15, while solids are balls which are completely colored.
You have the option of having eight pockets or three pockets on your pool table. 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. You will have to call each ball before you play it.
The cue stick is a long wooden stick that is used to hit the cue ball. There may be soft or hard tips to the cue stick. The cue sticks are slightly larger than the balls on the tables. While the cue sticks can be stained, they are usually either blue or white. To keep the cuestick on the ball, chalk can be used. You may also find it helpful to use a sight form, which is a small object that assists you in lining up your shot.
Cue sticks may be made of wood, rubbery or plastic. A ferrule can also be found on a cue stick. This is the part below the tip. You can use a hard ferrule if you wish. A scratch may be found on a cuestick. This small object is used to sharpen the cue stick. It can be used in any type of pool game.
You must also know the "shock," which refers the chemical that burns organic materials. This chemical is used to help kill bacteria, and is also used to kill algae in the water. It can also be used for disinfecting water and removing haze.
There are also "rails" on the pool table, which are holes in its rails. This term is used to describe the long rails that run along the table. It can also be used as a term for the short rails on one side of a table.