Depending on the game you play, there are several pool terms to know. These terms can help win the game. 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. A bank shot is another term that you may be familiar with. This refers to hitting the cueball off a cushion before it contacts the object.
There are many terms in pool. The "head string" is a line that runs parallel to the head rail. The "head spot" can be described as an imaginary area that intersects the string. This line is used in pool because it tells you where to rack your balls at beginning of game.
In addition to the "head string," the pool table also has "stripes" and "solids." Solids are balls with a number between nine and fifteen. Stripes can be referred to as balls that have been completely colored.
You have the option of having eight pockets or three pockets on your pool table. The object of the game is to sink all the balls in the right order. You can win the game in one turn if you play all the balls in the right order. But, this does not mean you can't win in one turn if you don't play all the balls in the right order. Before you can play each ball, you will need to call it.
Cue stick is a long, wooden stick used to hit a cue ball. You can choose from soft or hard tips on your cue stick. The cuestick is slightly larger that the other balls on a table. Although the cue stick may have spots, it is generally white or blue. To keep the cuestick on the ball, chalk can be used. It is also helpful to use a sight shape, which is a small object that helps you line 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. The ferrule is usually hard, but you can use a soft one if you want. The scratch can also be present on a cuestick. This is a small object that sharpens the cue stick. It can be used in any 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 help kill bacteria, and is also used to kill algae in the water. It can also help to remove haze and disinfect the water.
You will also find "rails" in the pool table. These are holes in rails. You can use this term to refer to the long rails on the table. It can also refer to the rails that are shorter on the opposite side.