KNOW YOUR STUFF
What better way to impress your mates than by throwing some impressive snooker terms into the conversation. It’s a sure fire way to give yourself the edge.
Ball-in-hand
When you can place the cue ball anywhere on the table after a foul.
Banger
A derogatory term for a player who “bangs” the balls, without thinking about position for their next shot.
Blood test
A difficult shot that must be made under pressure.
See Also
TOURNAMENT - Olhausen BilliardsDead stroke
When a player is playing flawlessly and just “cannot miss”.
Duck
Any of your balls sitting close to a pocket like a ‘sitting duck’ waiting to be pocketed.
Jam up
Expression for a player’s deadly game; “watch out, he plays jam up”
Lemonade stroke
An intentionally rubbish stroke to disguise your ability to play.
Rat in
To pocket a ball by luck; “he ratted in the nine-ball”. Usually used disapprovingly.
Sell the farm
To mess up your own shot but set up your opponent for an easy one!the game or match.
