What is a miscue in snooker?

Asked by: Jackie Parker

A miscue is a bad hit resulting from the cue tip sliding off the CB during tip contact (e.g., see HSV 2.1 and super-slow-motion follow-shot miscue). With a normal shot, the cue tip grabs the CB and doesn’t slide at all relative to the ball (e.g., see “good hit” video).

Is jumping a ball in snooker a foul?

9. Jump shots are illegal in International Snooker. It is a foul if the striker intentionally causes the cue ball to jump (rise from the bed of the table) by any means, if the jump is an effort to clear an obstructing ball.

What happens after a foul shot in snooker?

A foul is a shot or action by the striker which is against the rules of the game. When a foul is made during a shot, the player’s turn ends, and no points are awarded for any balls potted on that shot. Common fouls are: Failing to hit any other ball with the cue ball.

What happens if a snooker is impossible to escape from?

It is Section 3., Rule 14., (a) (iii) if you care to look it up but in essence it says that if the situation is such that an escape is literally impossible, then Foul and a Miss shall NOT be called provided that the White is played with sufficient strength toward the ball on to reach it if not for the obstruction.

Can you chip the white ball in snooker?

Paul McCavery, from County Down, Northern Ireland, was practising one of his show-off strokes when he accidentally chipped the white ball off the baize and sent it hurtling towards a lamp above the table. Miraculously, rather than going off the table it in turn ended up connecting with the pink over the pocket.

Why do they call a miss in snooker?

According to the sport’s official rule book: “A miss is when the cue ball fails to first contact a ball on and the referee considers that the striker has not made a good enough attempt to hit a ball on.”

What is the 3 Miss rule in snooker?

It comes into effect any time the player has a centre ball hit available on a ball on or a ball that could be on. This means that if he nominates a snookered colour but has a centre ball hit available on another colour, then the rule is in effect.

What is stalemate in snooker?

After 15 shots each without either player attempting to pot a ball, the referee warned both players that after five shots each with no attempt to pot, he would call a stalemate.

Why is jump shot illegal in snooker?

Jump shots are illegal in International Snooker. It is a foul if the striker intentionally causes the cue ball to jump (rise from the bed of the table) by any means, if the jump is an effort to clear an obstructing ball. 10.

Can you hit backwards in snooker?

Is it Legal to Shoot Backwards in Pool? As long as the cue ball isn’t in the string, you can shoot the ball in any direction you’d like. Just keep in mind all the requirements of a fair shot and direction won’t matter.

Can you combo in snooker?

You can play a colour in-off another ball. That’s still a combination.

What happens if you make a stripe and solid on the break?

It's still my turn on the table is still open since I made a stripe and a solid I choose the category of balls to shoot. If I don't make a ball on my next shot the table is still open for my opponent.

What is a plant in snooker?

A plant is when two balls are not touching – but are played one onto the other to make a successful pot. The easiest plants are those in which the two object balls are very close together and are both directly in line with a pocket.