Pool & snooker guides
Rules, scoring and technique, written plainly.
8-Ball Pool Rules: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Groups, fouls, ball in hand and how to win on the 8.
9-Ball Pool Rules Explained
Lowest ball first, pot the 9 to win. Fast and tactical.
Snooker Rules for Beginners
Reds, colours, break-building and how a frame ends.
Snooker Scoring Explained: Points, Breaks and the 147
Ball values, foul penalties and the 147 maximum break.
Pool vs Snooker: What’s Actually Different?
Table, balls, pockets, scoring and which to start with.
How to Aim Pool and Snooker Shots
Ghost balls, alignment and why eye level matters.
Cue Ball Spin Explained: Top, Back and Side
Top, back and side spin, and how to control position.
How to Break in Pool: Power, Position and Aim
Where to stand, how hard to hit and how to keep control.
Pool Fouls Explained: What Counts and What Happens Next
Scratches, wrong ball first, no rail, and ball in hand.
Snooker Table Layout: Where Every Ball Goes
The D, baulk line, spots and starting positions.
Snooker Safety Play: Winning Without Potting
Why safety matters and how to play it.
5 Pool Practice Drills That Actually Improve Your Game
Five short drills you can do alone.