Snooker and billiards seem to be the same games, do not they? In fact, not. Only those who know nothing about these games can say so. These are two separate games with some differences and similiaritiesd in history of development and rulls. In order to figure everything out let’s get to know the history of origin and development of these two games. Originally snooker comes from billiards, which was played on the table indoors and originated from croguet. Billiards was invented as the result of need of entertainment when there is bad weather outside. There are facts which prove that the game existed in 400 BC, however no one can tell exactly when it was invented. All that we know for sure is that as the game was taken indoors it was played on the table that resembled the grass field. The table was made out of wood with the border that secured the ball from falling out.

Only in 1875 such game as snooker was invented. The inventor is a British officer Colonel Sir Nevile Chamberlain. The game was named after the way the British cadets in India were called. Since that time the game was significantly developed and the rulles were changed.

Initially pool was the same as English billiards. The game acquired differences when it was transferred to America. The game has the same tools and the consept of the play.It is still needed to hit the ball in order to get it in the pocket. Also for that purose the players use one the same standart table with cues and balls. Although everything seems to be the same there are a lot of dignificant differencies between these two games. One of the most important is the size of the table. In snooker it is twice longer than in pool. What is more snooker is much more traditional than pool. You have to wear a special costume in order to play snooker. Moreover a great attention is paid to the way in which yu hit the ball. You have to do it gently and use a serious of ball positions throught the table with the help of which yu will be able to hit the ball. Cues are used in the both games; however if in snooker you have to make gentle strikes in pool it is advisable to make strong, forceful hits which will bring the desired result. The difference is in the position of the balls on the table. If you want that the ball came dirrectly in the hole you have to put more force in the strike and otherwise in order to make a carefully thought combination bring the ball in the hole yu have to act gently and carefully.

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