Depending on the game you play, there are several pool terms to know. These terms can help you win. For example, in Snooker you may be familiar with the "curve shot," which refers to a shot used to make your opponent jump over a cueball. You might also be aware of "bank shot," which is the act of hitting the cue ball off the cushion before contacting the object ball.
There are many terms in pool. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. It's an imaginary spot that crosses the long strings. This line is an important pool term, as it signifies where you will rack your balls at the start of the game.
In addition to the "head string," the pool table also has "stripes" and "solids." Solids are balls that are fully colored and numbered between 9 and 15.
There are two options for a pool table: one can have eight pockets and the other three can have three. The object is to place all the balls in the proper order. If all of the balls are in the correct order, you can win in one turn. You can still win the game if you play the correct order of the balls. Before you can play each ball, you will need to call it.
The cue stick, a long wooden object that is used for hitting the cue ball, is a long stick made of wood. You can choose from soft or hard tips on your cue stick. The cue stick is slightly larger than other balls on the table. It can have spots but is usually either white or blue. Chalk can be used to keep the cue stick on the cue ball. 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. The ferrule is a portion of the stick beneath the tip. A ferrule is normally hard but you can also use a soft one. A cue stick may also have a scratch. This is a small tool that sharpens the stick. It is used in every type of pool game.
The name of a chemical which burns organic wastes is also one of the terms that you should know. This chemical is used to help kill bacteria, and is also used to kill algae in the water. It can also disinfect water and remove haze.
You will also find "rails" in the pool table. These are holes in rails. This term can be used for the long rails on the pool table. It can also refer to the rails that are shorter on the opposite side.