The Modern Sports and Hobbies Encyclopedia http://www.hobbystop.net http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/Origin_And_History_Of_Snooker.html Even though snooker wasn't officially created until the late 1800's, it's actually a byproduct of another cue sport that dates back to the 1500's: billiards. Originally the game of royalty, nobles and aristocrats, billiards was enjoyed by very few people. Because of its exclusivity, it became known as a "gentleman's game." However, over several generations, billiards slowly spread throughout Britain. In the 1800's, the game became popular with British soldiers who were stationed in India. Over time, the British soldiers conceived new rules and standards. In the late 1800's, an insult eventually coined the name for the new game: snooker. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/Origin_And_History_Of_Snooker.html http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Introduction_To_The_Rules_Of_Snooker.html The rules of snooker are easy to learn. The game is played on a table that resembles a typical billiards table; it's rectangular with 6 similarly-spaced pockets along the edge. The balls used are roughly the same size as those used in billiards. However, that's where the similarities end. In this article, we'll give you an overview of the game. You'll learn about the overall objective of snooker, the rules of gameplay, how fouls are treated and finally, how to win a frame. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Introduction_To_The_Rules_Of_Snooker.html http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Overview_of_Snooker_Equipment.html If you'd like to get started playing snooker, you'll need to find a pub, club, or organization that has the proper equipment. Your other option is to purchase the equipment for your own home. But, because snooker equipment can be costly, you should know what kind of items you'll need and the approximate cost of each. In this article, we'll describe snooker balls, cues and tables and discuss how much you can expect to invest in each. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Overview_of_Snooker_Equipment.html http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/Snooker_Strategies_Used_By_The_Pros.html When people first learn to play snooker, they tend to focus on aim and accuracy. While both have a significant impact on how well you play, those 2 components merely scrape the surface of snooker strategy. Veteran snooker players know the value of planning each and every shot well in advance. Similar to playing chess, professional players plan their shots in anticipation of future ball positions. Below, you'll learn about potting and positioning, a couple of tactical approaches, break building and some advanced strategies used by seasoned pros. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/Snooker_Strategies_Used_By_The_Pros.html http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/A_Brief_Tour_Of_Major_Snooker_Tournaments.html Snooker began as an idealistic derivative of billiards. It was created through the imagination of a Colonel in the British army who was stationed in India during the latter part of the 19th century. Since then, snooker has attracted millions of players and fans from around the world. Today, major tournaments are organized and sponsored by ruling governing organizations. In this article, we'll describe the top snooker tournaments and inject a bit of historical perspective so you can understand how snooker evolved into one of the most popular sports in the world. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/A_Brief_Tour_Of_Major_Snooker_Tournaments.html http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Overview_Of_Snooker.html Snooker is one of the most popular games in the world. It's a derivative of billiards and is enjoyed by millions of fans and players in every country. Though the equipment used and the style of play look similar to billiards, snooker is actually played using an entirely different set of rules. http://www.hobbystop.net/Snooker/An_Overview_Of_Snooker.html