Glossary of Snooker terms

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A series of scoring hits - the number of points scored in one hit.

A Break

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Ahead Race Or Session

A format of a match wherein a player has to set up a lead of a decided number of frames (games) to win.

Aiming Line

An imaginary line started from the preferred path an object ball is to be sent (generally the middle of a pocket) and the middle of the object ball.

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Balance point

The point, generally around 18 inches from the bottom of a cue, upon which the cue will balance when resting on one hand.

Any complex shot, which must be hit under pressure.

Blood Test

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Feather shot

An extremely thin cut shot where the cue ball just hardly grazes or connect the object ball.

Free Ball

When any player who is snookered after a foul hit, a 'free' ball is awarded and if it is potted, then the player gets the same number of points as the ball 'on'.

Refers to a special stick which assists the cue stick – a stand-in for the bridge hand. It has a grooved

Mechanical Bridge

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