The Rules of Snooker - EXPLAINED!

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Ninh explains the Rules of Snooker - a popular cue sports table game from England.
This is a beginner's explanation of Snooker Rules.
Watch this short video tutorial guide on how to play Snooker under World Snooker Rules.
Learn about potting, snookered, fouls, free balls, maximum break 147 and more!
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Video: Copyright Eurosport, World Snooker, WPBSA (I do not own any video footage - I claim FAIR USE).
Images: Google, Ronnie O’Sullivan
Music: ‘Drag Racer’ by The Doug Wood Band
Narrated, Directed and Produced by Ninh Ly
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  • @NinhLyUK
    @NinhLyUK5 жыл бұрын

    Here is a response to the 'tin foil hat wearing conspiracy nuts' indicating that the maximum break is actually 155. Under normal conditions, the maximum break is 147. This is widely considered fact and is taken as the maximum that a player can score BY THEMSELVES in one trip to the table, WITHOUT the assistance of fouls. Once you start adding fanciful and unrealistic scenarios that a pro player would foul on the black on the very first shot (they wouldn't) or be given a free ball near to the start of the game (unlikely), some uneducated individuals insist that the maximum break is 155. This has never happened in the history of professional snooker. But then you can take it hypothetically further ... a player fouls on the black on the very first shot, the other player asks him to repeat the shot, he fouls on the black again, the other player asks him to repeat the shot, he fouls on the black AGAIN, but this time, the other player comes to the table and then scores the maximum 147. This leaves the final score 168 - 0. So therefore the maximum break is 168. Or is it 175? Or is it 770? Has any score over 155 ever happened in the professional game? Nope.

  • @gmail545

    @gmail545

    5 жыл бұрын

    What if "Que ball is in touch with a red ball, played to release it free but did touch a color ball." . What happens in this case? please explain same situation with different possible shots(outcomes)

  • @staezione

    @staezione

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fouls of your opponent are never part of any break. 147 is a maximum and 155 is the highest break you can score with a free ball situation.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    This hypothetical free ball situation has never happened in the history of the professional game.

  • @gmail545

    @gmail545

    5 жыл бұрын

    That is ok. But , say me what will be the empire declaraion according to the snooker rules(for below sitation)? 1) I played and potted a red, the cue-ball is in kiss with red now. What should I do? 2)Starting of my turn, the cue-ball is in kiss with a red, I tried to play the cueball without touching anything, but it touched a coor ball. Is that shot ok?

  • @Spushed

    @Spushed

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ninh Ly just curious, does that mean it CANNOT happen?

  • @lavarball61
    @lavarball618 жыл бұрын

    Snooker sounds a million times less complex after watching this vid.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Sayandeep Das Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @shoobadoo123

    @shoobadoo123

    6 жыл бұрын

    jimmyfly He never said it wasn't complex. He was just saying the rules are actually very simple now that he has watched the video. He also never said it wasn't difficult to become good. Your reading comprehension must be extremely low. You're reading stuff in between the lines that isn't even there. In no way was he attacking snooker, but still you're trying to defend it.

  • @shannkielma5062

    @shannkielma5062

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jesus just shut up all of you. What up Lavar.

  • @hadoukendon8626

    @hadoukendon8626

    4 жыл бұрын

    Big Baller Brand baby

  • @jb894

    @jb894

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a pretty simple game.

  • @irrgignot5406
    @irrgignot54068 жыл бұрын

    As an American, I didn't understand snooker. Your video was clear, concise and now I can actually understand what I'm watching so thank you. Now just help me understand cricket and I'm set

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Irrg Ignot I can help you with that! Check out my other videos, I've made a Cricket one too! Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @matthewtrain5674

    @matthewtrain5674

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just Because You Are American Doesn't Mean You Cant Play A Traditionally British/Indian Sport

  • @EvilMonkey8366

    @EvilMonkey8366

    6 жыл бұрын

    Irrg Ignot - You said exactly what I was thinking!

  • @HartyBiker

    @HartyBiker

    6 жыл бұрын

    As a person who didn't understand snooker I could never understand snooker, but now I do.

  • @humansvd3269

    @humansvd3269

    5 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Train Never heard of Snooker until I accidentally discovered a snooker table in a pool hall. Because America separated from Great Britain, it just never caught on and there's only a small following here. Also, Snooker tables are heavy and expensive. I don't live in the UK, so I can't just waltz over and buy one myself. I'm going to have to order a chinese one. If I had the option, I would want a real deal English one. I'm limited to the pool hall sadly.

  • @smt1972smt
    @smt1972smt2 жыл бұрын

    I have played pool all of my life, but snooker has always been a mystery to me. I found your video very informative and easy to follow. Thanks for making the video and breaking the mystery for me.

  • @GeoJesse

    @GeoJesse

    Жыл бұрын

    IMO it’s better than pool. I find pool to be checkers and snooker chess. Pool is so simple while snooker is much more complicated and takes more mental work

  • @user-ox9lj7kp1o
    @user-ox9lj7kp1o2 ай бұрын

    came here because of the chinese drama Amidst the Snowstorm of Love 😂 didn't know there is a Snooker game until i watched the drama and got hooked

  • @wendyr4052

    @wendyr4052

    2 ай бұрын

    Me toooo 😂...I've heard of snooker but don't know the rules.

  • @adammorgan6229
    @adammorgan62296 жыл бұрын

    I'm another clueless American with no idea what snooker is, and randomly wound-up watching an O'Sullivan video and trying to figure-out what was going-on. This explained the game masterfully, many thanks!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great, glad this video helps you understand Snooker Adam!

  • @HD4lyfe

    @HD4lyfe

    5 жыл бұрын

    and from what I've gathered from watching, Ronnie O'Sullivan is pretty much the best in the world at what he does. Anybody please correct me if I'm wrong :D

  • @phoenixshade3

    @phoenixshade3

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too; the one where he gets a 146 when he finds out it's only £10,000 for a maxi

  • @andykapsar4667

    @andykapsar4667

    3 жыл бұрын

    did you watch his maximum break video? the one where he asked the judge what the bonus was for a maximum break was fantastic. he knew at the break he was gonna run the table, i felt bad for his opponent

  • @scottspeer

    @scottspeer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here 😂

  • @FryEmUp
    @FryEmUp6 жыл бұрын

    Wow, the first 1 minute and 45 seconds of this video was a PERFECT explanation of how to play this game. Thank you!!!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro, much appreciated.

  • @mrmajestic2161

    @mrmajestic2161

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ninh Ly please explain safety play. You failed to do this.

  • @thomasheal6286
    @thomasheal62868 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 147 from Ronnie O'Sullivan. Great video.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comments Thomas, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @haimmaik

    @haimmaik

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure its the game where he did 146 points on purpose because the 147 prize was too cheap :D

  • @br3dcrumbs

    @br3dcrumbs

    5 жыл бұрын

    He also recently got his 15th maximum break

  • @Gameboygenius
    @Gameboygenius6 жыл бұрын

    Snooker is not rocket science, but it sure helps if you are The Rocket.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ah, I see what you did there. Nice one!

  • @jakeandrews3124

    @jakeandrews3124

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow lol

  • @veil4076

    @veil4076

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaa

  • @UguysRnuts

    @UguysRnuts

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't get it? Would you mind ronning that by me again?

  • @Gameboygenius

    @Gameboygenius

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UguysRnuts Again? I've already ronniet by you 146 times. Do I need to do it a 147th time?

  • @haroldpohl110
    @haroldpohl1107 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent job of explaining the game in just a few minutes of well thought out topics and well chosen words. It could hardly be done better in the amount of time consumed or more clearly.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Harold! I appreciate the compliments! Thanks man, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @akramburney869
    @akramburney8692 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for a quick guide to Snooker. I wanted to have some idea how this game is played. And this video did just that! It gave me all the info in a nut shell! Good explanation, concise and to the point. Thanks for caring and sharing.

  • @kristaphorgraves4175
    @kristaphorgraves4175 Жыл бұрын

    I just recently started watching snooker games and I picked up on the gist of the game very quickly. This video was good for affirming that, as well as teaching some of the more niche rules I didn’t quite understand yet. Thanks.

  • @iraqplayer7270
    @iraqplayer72707 жыл бұрын

    This video is AMAZING! very clear, precise and on point. Keep up the good work!

  • @ajcarter2548
    @ajcarter25483 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are fantastic man! Anytime I'm trying to figure out a new sport I always go to you. Hats off brother

  • @shadowoc91
    @shadowoc917 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a concise and well structured explanation!

  • @jerrymckissen1617
    @jerrymckissen16179 ай бұрын

    Thank you, it's been many years since I played as a youngster. Found it very interesting and challenging smaller pocket and more delicate when shooting

  • @Someone2194
    @Someone21947 жыл бұрын

    When I was in school, I used to go home for lunch, and many times, snooker was on the TV when I came home. I, at the time, had no clue about the rules, but still enjoyed watching. Alot of things from then make sence to me now. Thank you for explaining! :)

  • @Etcher
    @Etcher2 жыл бұрын

    I'm heading off to play snooker with my son (his first time) this weekend. He's dying to play - really looking forward to it and we watched this video so he has a grasp of the rules. Great vid, thanks for all your work :)

  • @abhinavkumarsingh6319
    @abhinavkumarsingh63194 жыл бұрын

    Now I can finally watch the snooker videos, recommended by youtube and understand what's going on.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great! Check out my channel for more videos like this :)

  • @sen5892
    @sen5892Ай бұрын

    Thanks for explaining everything simply! Needed to understand the rules while watching Amidst a snowstorm of love and didn't have any idea about the rules before, now I'm interested in the game!

  • @HikeColorado
    @HikeColorado Жыл бұрын

    I live only a half a mile down the road from the only 12 ft Snooker table in the Denver Metro area and see guys playing it all the time. Never knew anything about it or how to play it until watching this video. Awesome video and very instructional 👍

  • @gucciadjective7745

    @gucciadjective7745

    10 ай бұрын

    Your state is like the size of my country (England) I'm suprised there's not more tables

  • @abhishek_ux
    @abhishek_ux7 жыл бұрын

    I actually watched video of O'Sullivan scoring 147 on facebook and this got me interested in knowing all the rules of the game. And this video was having all answers to my questions. Much better than reading a long document about rules and other stuffs. Great Stuff.. Cheers

  • @NeoTrggrTheGammer
    @NeoTrggrTheGammer5 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, played billiards (8 and 9 Ball) all the time and Snooker seemed kind of confusing but this video was pretty easy to understand and I have a grasp on how Snooker is played

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cool, glad this helps. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @andywright8803
    @andywright88034 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I have spent a lot of time, in the past, trying to explain snooker, and now I know there is an excellent resource out there I have therefore, saved this video to its own playlist so it's quick and simple to find. I will share it with anybody who needs to know.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Andy, much appreciated. Glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @lindenlloyd4284
    @lindenlloyd42849 жыл бұрын

    I already knew the rules to snooker, however, this is a great video for those who are unfamiliar with the sport, as it can be confusing if you don't know the rules :)

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    9 жыл бұрын

    Linden Lloyd Yes, to someone who hasn't seen it before, it looks confusing. But once you explain it properly, it's easy enough. Thanks for stopping by, be sure to share this video and subscribe if you haven't already :)

  • @clairefisher3132
    @clairefisher31323 жыл бұрын

    I’ve wanted to play snooker for ages but have never been able to get a good grasp on rules. This video clearly and explicitly explained the rules, but also did it as simply as possible, so much easier to understand than trying to just read the rules on my own. Great job, thank you so much!

  • @planetX15

    @planetX15

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Dorian_B_73 difficult*

  • @TheLumohe
    @TheLumohe7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your videos, I plan on using them with one of my classes (I teach ESL in France)

  • @Cobloboblow
    @Cobloboblow10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the clear and concise explanation! Really appreciate it I was super confused having only played 8 ball

  • @anthonybossick6269
    @anthonybossick6269 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t like videos often but this one gets a like and a sub it’s simple and informative while still being entertaining and great editing 💯

  • @alfredlaplouse8382
    @alfredlaplouse83822 жыл бұрын

    Video very well done. I played thousands of games of pool before I ever tried Snooker and now I am hooked. I prefer it to pool as it is much more strategic...like comparing Chess to Checkers.

  • @BigDraco__1
    @BigDraco__17 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Glad someone finally explained in a way I can understand. Just wanted to leave a comment and give you some support! Keep up the good work and you earned a subscriber

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks man. I appreciate your kind comments and the subscribe. I've been having a hard time making vids, but I'll be back at it soon!

  • @roadshowautosports
    @roadshowautosports3 жыл бұрын

    Great simple explanation! Thank you for your efforts since i know how long making these videos may take! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @11ditto11
    @11ditto112 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a great and understandable explanation!!

  • @uncleduff7895
    @uncleduff78959 жыл бұрын

    Yes Ninh you lehend iv been looking for this for ages your some man. Thank you ninh

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    9 жыл бұрын

    Anonymus Cookie No worries, I've got a video about 9 ball pool coming up next, so stick around! :)

  • @eastleighlb
    @eastleighlb5 жыл бұрын

    You've actually just explained this so well and clearly, I've never understood snooker at all but now I almost fully understand, thanks!!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Anytime man, glad foudn this video useful in understanding snooker. Subscribe and check out my channel for more like this! :)

  • @rominhawk3949
    @rominhawk39495 жыл бұрын

    Ninh Ly, Thank you for a beautiful, concise, and clear explanations. Excellent video presentation.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Romin, I appreciate the comments! Be sure to check out my channel for more content like this :)

  • @holtmoore5313
    @holtmoore53132 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. Answered a lot of questions.

  • @joshjacobs3906
    @joshjacobs39067 жыл бұрын

    just learned the rules for the first time......very nice game!! thanks for posting

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I'm glad you approve. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

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  • @shorifab8827
    @shorifab88277 жыл бұрын

    My boyfriend loves snooker, he plays it everyday. I aim to outdo him with my snooker knowledge, now that I know the rules I can learn to play and be better than him hahah thanks for this !!! Very clear and helpful

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm glad my video helped you understand Snooker! Be sure to check out my other vids if you need help with any other sports! :)

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    @Jay2423M

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shorifa Begum no u can’t be better female

  • @doublewoosters

    @doublewoosters

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @rameshnambiar56
    @rameshnambiar565 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for such a neat and clear explanation of the rules 👍

  • @fmca96
    @fmca964 ай бұрын

    I stumbled upon Ronnie playing in the masters, watched a frame and was pretty sure I understood but wanted to make sure. This video clarified everything perfectly but I was excited that I'd gleaned the basics.

  • @Curbyourlaughs
    @Curbyourlaughs5 жыл бұрын

    This was the most informative video I’ve ever watched, the only tutorial video I’ve understood ever! Great work

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad you like this video. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

  • @alfiesworld123
    @alfiesworld1232 жыл бұрын

    Cheers for putting this out, as an amateur pool player that just joined a snooker club I can tell you this video made a world of difference in comparison to the text based content that’s out there 🙌🏻

  • @viktorkarjalainen8829
    @viktorkarjalainen88297 жыл бұрын

    Great video, it really helped me understand the rules. Thank you for making this video and keep up the great work.

  • @OscarGonzalez-vg3cp
    @OscarGonzalez-vg3cp Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the good Teaching, and description about snooker.. very fun game.

  • @sladeippie5841
    @sladeippie58415 жыл бұрын

    Knowing how to play snooker is one thing, actually being able to play snooker successfully is quite another. Apparently the two most frustrating games in the world are played with a stationary ball, snooker & golf.

  • @g-rantfederal
    @g-rantfederal9 жыл бұрын

    These videos are great

  • @architjaiswal3873
    @architjaiswal38732 жыл бұрын

    This is such a great & lovely video. Everything is explained.❤

  • @AmigosRetroGaming
    @AmigosRetroGaming7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much! We're playing Jimmy White's Whirlwind Snooker on our next podcast, and I had no idea how to play. Very informative and well-done!

  • @Tariqmahmood-tk4qs
    @Tariqmahmood-tk4qs8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks it's very helping vedio

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tariq mahmood Thanks Tariq, I appreciate the comments. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @samo7230

    @samo7230

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ninh Ly is there a new video coming soon?

  • @briankelly8697
    @briankelly86978 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Ninh, with clear instructions! Thank for posting it. I do have a question, if you don't mind, how many points is the black ball? I only heard that it was a maximum of 7.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Brian Kelly Hi Brian. The black ball is worth 7 points. Sorry for the late reply, be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @Armanqasim
    @Armanqasim7 жыл бұрын

    I watched the videos for fun and never really understood the game... but now after watching this video, I really understand it, so nice video and I subscribed and liked!

  • @nicksharrer942
    @nicksharrer9429 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this one! Great work as usual Ninh.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Thanks Nick, I remembered that you wanted a video about Snooker - so sorry it took a while, but it's here. 9-Ball Pool next week! Thanks for stopping by :)

  • @nikhil23911
    @nikhil239117 жыл бұрын

    Because of watching your videos I got to know

  • @mattthorne8419
    @mattthorne84199 жыл бұрын

    Have you done one on chess that game always confuses me if not can you plz do one

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    9 жыл бұрын

    matt THORNE I haven't done a video on Chess, as it's more of a board game than a sport. In fact, you're the only person to ever ask me for it. If I get enough demand, I can do, but I'm pretty sure there's plenty of videos out there that teach that sort of thing.

  • @mattthorne8419

    @mattthorne8419

    9 жыл бұрын

    You've got a point it's not really a sport. Great videos btw keep up the good work

  • @briankelly8697

    @briankelly8697

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ninh Ly Chess is a sport! +MattTHORNE There are many great chess videos on youtube already. Sign up for free at chess.com. They have lots of instruction and if you upgrade instructional videos.

  • @Wreckz_Tea
    @Wreckz_Tea Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I've been wondering how it's played. I watch highlights of crazy shots but I never quite understood why they were shooting at certain balls over others and now I get it

  • @mrjonnymac
    @mrjonnymac5 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, great work! Needed a tutorial and this was perfect.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cool, glad this video helps. Check out my channel for more content like this :)

  • @Hockeyguy8541
    @Hockeyguy85416 жыл бұрын

    One thing I was always confused about was why do players have to call the color of the ball they're shooting at at some points where they know they can't make a pot?

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Chris. Believe it or not, the 'official rule' is that you have to call the colour you're shooting at every single time. But the referee's don't enforce it if a snooker player is obviously aiming for a specific colour. i.e. he's pointing the cue ball in the direction of the black ball and it's obvious that the snooker player aims to pot the black ball. If it's unclear which one he's going for, the referee will ask him to make a declaration, and if it's unclear if he will make the pot, he has to declare which colour he's aiming for, otherwise it's a foul if another ball goes in. Hope that helps?

  • @Hockeyguy8541

    @Hockeyguy8541

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes it does. Thank you!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Any time bro!

  • @falcionic
    @falcionic5 жыл бұрын

    I watched this video so that I could understand a play called “The Nap” and I feel quite prepared now to let hilarity ensue and enjoy the play throughly!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cool, glad this video helps you understand Snooker. Subscribe and check out my channel for more content like this! :)

  • @rafaeljimenez2769
    @rafaeljimenez27695 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. I play billiards all the time and wondered how this game was played. I learned to play CutThroat while in Vegas and it was very interesting. Thanks.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Anytime Rafael, glad you found this video useful in understanding Snooker. Be sure to check out my channel for more like this.

  • @justinbeloy5829
    @justinbeloy58293 жыл бұрын

    Clear and precise. Fine work!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly!

  • @rajpahuja5890
    @rajpahuja58905 жыл бұрын

    U explained so well..that now i can defeat Ronnie 😂🤟🏼

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. But nobody defeats Ronnie, that guy is a machine!

  • @rajpahuja5890

    @rajpahuja5890

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ninh Ly I know right...i was kidding M a big fan too❤️

  • @soniameh

    @soniameh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even I defeated ronnie in snooker the guy next door ronnie Paul

  • @davidbroughall3782
    @davidbroughall37827 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching snooker videos for a while and didn't know about the "touching ball" rule. Does that apply to any color? If it's touching a red and you have to play a red for your next shot, do you have to play for another red?

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi David. Yes, I believe that if you are touching red, you must hit a completely different red ball without moving the the 'touching ball' otherwise, it's a foul. It's in Section 3 of the WPBSA rulebook, I think? Hope that helps?

  • @davidbroughall3782

    @davidbroughall3782

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes it does, thanks. I saw one where Ding Junhui had the cue ball touching two reds at the same time against Selby. He cued straight down and barely moved the cue ball but didn't play on another red. He wasn't called for a foul.

  • @darrenskinner3711

    @darrenskinner3711

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you are touching a red and and your next shot has to be a red then you do not have to hit another red. You can hit another red if you choose or even a colour or as is often the case no ball at all but the only thing that actually matters is that you do not move the red you are touching at the moment of striking the cue ball. If you are touching a colour and your next ball is red you simply have to hit a red without moving the colour you are touching. If you are touching a colour and your next ball has to be a colour you can either nominate the colour you are touching and play away hitting any ball or no ball as long as you do not move the ball you are touching or you can nominate another colour and play away from the ball you are touching while striking the ball you have nominated first without moving the ball you are touching.

  • @Mollari42

    @Mollari42

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yes Darren is spot on, if the next ball on is the touching ball, it is deemed that the player has already hit it when they play away, no other contact is necessary - though just as in the case of any other cannon, is also legal.

  • @BobSmith-sc6dq

    @BobSmith-sc6dq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NinhLyUK No this in incorrect, touching ball is play away and you do not have to hit another ball as you have already hit the ball you are touching

  • @jordanchaq
    @jordanchaq8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was having trouble understanding when the free ball rule should be applied and you explained it well.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +syiadn You're welcome, I'm glad I helped. Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @grappler185
    @grappler1855 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clearing it all up in under 5 minute. Nicely done!!!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro, much appreciated!

  • @EmdrGreg
    @EmdrGreg8 жыл бұрын

    Does it ever happen that the movement of balls interferes with the replacement of a colored ball?

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Greg Scott Yes it does! If another ball is on or near the spot of a coloured ball (to be replaced), and the ball won't go back on it's spot properly, the next available dot is used to place the coloured ball back on the table. Hope that helps? Be sure to share this video and subscribe :)

  • @EmdrGreg

    @EmdrGreg

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it does. Thanks! I don't know the game but I'm getting hooked watching these bid's.

  • @LeePrototype

    @LeePrototype

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Greg Scott I'm a big fan of Snooker but I love watching these videos anyway :P Just to add to the rule of replacing a ball where the spot is already taken, if it cannot go on its own spot then it is placed on the highest value spot available. If no spot is available, then it is placed as close to its own spot as possible in a direct line with the top cushion :)

  • @EmdrGreg

    @EmdrGreg

    8 жыл бұрын

    LeePrototype That clears it up pretty well, Lee. Thanks. It really is an amazing game.

  • @LeePrototype

    @LeePrototype

    8 жыл бұрын

    Greg Scott It is, I've been hooked ever since I discovered it :)

  • @SavouryLobster
    @SavouryLobster6 жыл бұрын

    This is great, thank you! I’ve been watching more snooker lately and this helps a lot

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, glad this helps you understand Snooker.

  • @absurddive
    @absurddive4 жыл бұрын

    I remember my father wanted me to give snooker a try when I was a child after playing american pool But I had a hard time following the rules and I was scared by the sheer size of the table hahahahaha Now I'd love to give it a proper try but I don't know if there are any good tables left (Argentina)

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not, I used to practice snooker on a pool table by buying smaller snooker balls. You can learn the game and then move onto a bigger table when you're ready.

  • @SuperTonyzero
    @SuperTonyzero7 жыл бұрын

    Ronnie O'Sullivan is the best Snooker player.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Certainly seems that way!

  • @matthewlo7868

    @matthewlo7868

    6 жыл бұрын

    He’s good.. but what about Mark Selby?

  • @simonh220

    @simonh220

    6 жыл бұрын

    Matthew Lo Selby probably no2

  • @lukeclarke1068
    @lukeclarke10684 жыл бұрын

    I wasn't to sure how this game worked. It all makes sense now thank you. Also seen on Facebook a guy that successfully pulled a 147 off and my guess to that was that he had scored the maximum amount of points.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, much appreciated. And yes, 147 is the maximum. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @dejanira2
    @dejanira26 жыл бұрын

    Very clear explanation of the rules and basics to playing snooker.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro. I appreciate the comments. Be sure to check out my channel for more like this.

  • @gustavozambenedetti779
    @gustavozambenedetti7795 жыл бұрын

    you´re alowed to score two red balls in a roll?

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, once you pot a red - you must aim for a different coloured ball.

  • @gustavozambenedetti779

    @gustavozambenedetti779

    5 жыл бұрын

    oh thanks

  • @mikepowell8213

    @mikepowell8213

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can pot 2 or more reds in one shot. But usually it is disadvantageous as you can't score as much points.

  • @hogsandsooners

    @hogsandsooners

    5 жыл бұрын

    show in a row, not in a roll.

  • @rudystubbs3033

    @rudystubbs3033

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mikepowell8213 I was wondering the same thing, as I've yet to see more that one ball fall on a strike. Thought there might be a foul involved, but the point potential makes sense. Thanks!

  • @wolis19
    @wolis196 жыл бұрын

    "and you cannot move a touching ball" does he mean you cannot touch a moving ball?

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can't do that either, but what I mean is that if the cue ball is resting on a ball, you cannot move it.

  • @nathangek

    @nathangek

    6 жыл бұрын

    Only when you're the only person in the room while playing.

  • @TomCoppell

    @TomCoppell

    5 жыл бұрын

    When both the cue ball and object ball are touching in a stationary position, you must hit a different ball or either play away otherwise it’s considered a push shot which is a foul.

  • @oswynkn

    @oswynkn

    5 жыл бұрын

    @steve gibson thats a different game, called pocket billiards

  • @Ghostmod01
    @Ghostmod015 жыл бұрын

    I've watched enough games I had a good idea of the point values but I wasn't aware of the foul scoring so thank you for the ez to understand detailed explanation

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, much appreciated! Check out my channel for more like this :

  • @alexciottariello5884
    @alexciottariello58844 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation of the rules, played in Australia many years ago,the rounded pockets are a killer !

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the round pockets make it more difficult, for sure! Thanks bro.

  • @hamzahaytham3940
    @hamzahaytham39405 жыл бұрын

    So basically Snooker is the fancy sport, and pool is the practical sport

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    5 жыл бұрын

    Depends on how you look at it.

  • @OODZUTSU
    @OODZUTSU6 жыл бұрын

    Can you concede while your opponent is on their way to a 147? Lol

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    In theory yes, but usually it's customary to just sit back and watch.

  • @charlestalks5638

    @charlestalks5638

    5 жыл бұрын

    Conceding means you don't come back to the table, so it doesn't just stop the game, i.e. your opponent can continue to play until the end of their turn

  • @oswynkn

    @oswynkn

    5 жыл бұрын

    you can, but play continues for the record, and for the fans, until a miss

  • @91aishaj
    @91aishaj3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, great video! Currently watching Selby vs Murphy final 2021

  • @KaylieRayne
    @KaylieRayne6 жыл бұрын

    now I understand all these videos of funny moments, etc Ive been watching. I had an general idea from pool and Billards but now, clearly get it. Well done.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad this video helps you understand Snooker!

  • @magzire
    @magzire7 жыл бұрын

    You never mention what would happen if the colored ball spots are covered by another ball after a pot.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dude, there's a lot of rules I didn't mention. It's impossible to list every nuance in a 5 minute video.

  • @magzire

    @magzire

    7 жыл бұрын

    very unprofessional... haha

  • @zandermalkin7500

    @zandermalkin7500

    6 жыл бұрын

    magzire If that spot is covered by another ball, the ball is placed on the highest available spot. If there is no available spot, it is placed as close to its own spot as possible in a direct line between that spot and the top cushion, without touching another ball. If there is no room this side of the spot, it will be placed as close to the spot as possible in a straight line towards the bottom cushion, without touching another ball

  • @mordechajzuckerman9088
    @mordechajzuckerman90887 жыл бұрын

    Sorry i dont understand;-)

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    7 жыл бұрын

    Keep watching snooker and it'll all make sense. Be sure to share this vid and subscribe :)

  • @okkcomputer

    @okkcomputer

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@OtakuLogan2017 I dont think the real luca brecel knows the rules

  • @oswynkn

    @oswynkn

    5 жыл бұрын

    your first shot must be to a red. after every potted red you must hit or pot a color. the reds stay in the pocket the color comes back up to a certain spot. when all the reds are gone the colors must be potted in a certain order.

  • @homerorivera6115
    @homerorivera61153 ай бұрын

    Great video! Learned all i wanted about snooker

  • @thehikingviking2049
    @thehikingviking2049 Жыл бұрын

    Was watching a video of snooker and couldn't understand why people were applauding for a shot that bounced around the table only to tap against one of the other balls. The explanation of Foul & A Miss makes it clear that if you have no other options, simply making contact with the correct ball is enough to deny your opponent penalty points. Very helpful to know.

  • @larryjohnson3421
    @larryjohnson34216 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this informative video on Snooker, I appreciate it. I'm not sure how, but Snooker wound up on my recommended play list, and I watched some of it and was fascinated. Thus, wound up coming here to figure out what everything means. Thanks again!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cool thanks Larry. glad this video helps you understand Snooker!

  • @kennethellison9713
    @kennethellison97134 жыл бұрын

    Best rules video there is. Thanks for the clear and precise info.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool, thanks! Glad this video helped. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @Spurlinthemusic
    @Spurlinthemusic25 күн бұрын

    Great video! Love billiards and so I know I’ll love this

  • @xraykid4
    @xraykid44 жыл бұрын

    very nice and straight forward explanations

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found this video useful. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @shubhamvaidya8305
    @shubhamvaidya830511 ай бұрын

    Amazing content .. It helped me learn a lot about this game/ Sport❤

  • @TheBoognish7
    @TheBoognish72 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @rogerdotlee
    @rogerdotlee6 жыл бұрын

    Well done. I thought I understood snooker well, but your video cleared up a couple of misconceptions for me (namely 'free ball' and 'touching ball' which had twists I didn't even consider).

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Anytime bro, glad this video helped!

  • @RetroRogue.
    @RetroRogue. Жыл бұрын

    Excellent description.

  • @bellcrosswolfstein1942
    @bellcrosswolfstein19424 жыл бұрын

    You're explanation of the game is really easy to understand. Thanks.

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, appreciate that! Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @ronalddurgan1774
    @ronalddurgan17743 жыл бұрын

    Helped me out understanding the game. Colors in order just have to learn along with the points for each color.

  • @mrhufflepuff6443
    @mrhufflepuff64434 жыл бұрын

    I love snooker thanks for increasing my understanding of one of my favourite sports Ninh!

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, much appreciated. Check out my channel for more like this :)

  • @C2DaMax
    @C2DaMax3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful as I’ve been curious how this game is played!

  • @scarletace_7
    @scarletace_7 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, I have a class presentation on snooker, I had no idea about the rules though, this video really helped, I think I can give a proper presentation of this game now

  • @MrPuddinJones
    @MrPuddinJones6 жыл бұрын

    brief and to the point. great video

  • @NinhLyUK

    @NinhLyUK

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, much appreciated!

  • @princadam6538
    @princadam65382 жыл бұрын

    Very nice explanation, thanks alot!

  • @JohnJaySnookerChannel
    @JohnJaySnookerChannel2 ай бұрын

    Very well explained 👍🏻🍀 good job

  • @TonysPoolHall-kt9xi
    @TonysPoolHall-kt9xiАй бұрын

    Very well explained!

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