Billiards

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Zach
Zach Austin
Austin G.
G. Santos
Santos
11
11 -- Archdiocese
Archdiocese of
of Capiz
Capiz
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Objectives
Students will develop a comprehensive 3. Evaluate the physical, cognitive, and social benefits
understanding of billiards, encompassing its associated with participating in billiards.
historical context, equipment, benefits, rules,
violations, and regulations. The specific objectives 4. Analyze the essential equipment required for playing
of this presentation are the following: billiards and its functions
functions..

1. Explore the fun facts about billiards to enhance 5. Interpret the rules, common violations, and
knowledge and engagement. regulatory frameworks governing billiards gameplay
to promote fair and competitive participation.
2. Examine the evolution and key milestones in the
history of billiards to contextualize its
significance.
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Billiards is one of the oldest Billiards is Considered a

games in the world Precision Sport

Billiards was originally

played without pocketed
tables

Billiard Balls Are Not All

Equal
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Origins
Billiards traces its origins to a lawn game
similar to croquet in 15th-century Northern
Europe, evolving into today's indoor tables
with green cloth, mimicking grass.

The term "billiard" comes from French,

possibly referring to sticks or balls. Early
accounts, often involving royalty,
highlight its status as the "Noble Game of
Billiards" since the 1800s, though it was
played across various social classes.
References to billiards appear in
Shakespeare's work and early rule books,
indicating its popularity in England.
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Late 1600s
the cue stick emerged as a replacement for the
cumbersome mace, especially when the ball was near
the rail.
Initially, only men were allowed to use the cue, while
women were relegated to the mace due to concerns
about damaging the cloth with the sharper cue.

The 1800s
The evolution of billiard equipment accelerated
after 1800, driven by England's Industrial Revolution.
Innovations included chalk for increased friction,
leather cue tips for applying side-spin, and the
introduction of the two-piece cue.
Slate became a popular material for table beds
around 1835, while vulcanized rubber, discovered by
Goodyear in 1839, revolutionized billiard cushions by
1845.
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1878-1956
Pool and billiard tournaments thrived until 1956,
often surpassing war news in popularity. Renowned
players were featured on cigarette cards, and the
game gained traction during wartime. However,
after World War II, the game declined as returning
soldiers focused on careers and homeownership,
leading to the closure of many pool rooms.

1961-1986
"The Hustler" (1961) starring Paul Newman sparked
renewed interest in pool, leading to new pool room
openings. Its 1986 sequel, "The Color of Money,"
continued to popularize pool, especially among
upscale audiences.
Despite historical male dominance, women have long
been enthusiastic players, facing acceptance
challenges. However, attitudes are changing, and
women are increasingly making strides in the sport.
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1) Improves Stretching & Balance

When engaging in pool, you'll find
yourself needing to stretch further
and lean across the table to reach the
cue ball at specific angles,
particularly for challenging shots.
Additionally, there may be occasions
where you have to balance on one
foot, contributing to the enhancement
of your stability.
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2) Improves Critical Thinking Skills

Similar to how playing billiards
enhances your concentration,
engaging in the game can also
enhance your analytical thinking
abilities both on the table and in
everyday situations. For instance,
mastering a challenging bank shot or
perfecting the art of controlling
your cue ball demands methodical,
logical thought processes.
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3) Improves Hand-Eye Coordination

Because hand-eye coordination is
essential for success in pool, your
hands will develop agility and
swiftness, enabling them to execute
precise and delicate movements. As you
continue to play, you'll notice
improvements not only in your pool
game but also in your overall
dexterity and precision in various
activities.
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4) Improves Social Engagement

Playing pool offers numerous social
benefits, fostering friendships through
lively interactions in bars or pubs and
promoting inclusivity across
different age groups, akin to the
camaraderie found around a dining
table. Additionally, it encourages
social engagement, engaging in
conversation, friendly competition,
and interpersonal connection, making
it a beloved pastime.
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1) Pool Table
The traditional mahogany billiards table
is still in use, but tables are now
generally made of other woods and
synthetic materials.
The large rectangular table typically is
twice as long as it is wide. It has a bed
usually of polished slate covered by a
woven woolen cloth, sometimes referred
to as felt.
Angled rails of hardened rubber or
synthetic rubber, known as cushions, rim
the inner edge of the table.
Standard - 100″ (254 cm) x 50″ (127 cm)
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2) Cue Sticks
The cue is a slender, tapered rod typically
made of polished wood or synthetic
material, varying in length from
approximately 40 to 60 inches (100 to 150
cm).
At the smaller end of the cue, used for
striking the ball, there is a reinforcement
made of plastic, fiber, or ivory, to which a
leather cue tip is attached.
Players apply chalk evenly to the cue tip
in small cubes, allowing them to
intentionally strike the cue ball off-
center to create a spinning motion known
as "side" in Great Britain and "English" in
the United States.
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3) Billiard Balls
Billiard balls, once crafted from
ivory or Belgian clay, are
predominantly made of plastic
nowadays.
Their diameters typically range
from approximately 2¼ to 2⅜ inches
(5.7 to 6 cm), with larger balls
reserved for carom billiards.
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Objective
The aim of the game is to first pocket all
the balls belonging to your designated
group, followed by the black eight ball.
While players must designate a pocket for
the eight ball, they are allowed to
change their selection for each attempt.
As per the official regulations of the WPA
(World Pool Association),
there is no requirement for the eight ball
to be sunk into the same or opposite
pocket as the last pocketed ball.
Nonetheless, variations in this rule are
prevalent and permissible.
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How to Rack Balls

The foremost ball comes to the foot spot
The eight ball is placed in the center of
the rack
A »solid« and a »striped« ball are placed
at each of the two back corners
The rest of the balls are placed randomly
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Break Shot
During the break, the cue ball is placed
anywhere within the designated "kitchen"
area, and there's no requirement to hit a
specific ball first or call any shots. If a ball
is pocketed during the break, it's considered a
valid break, and the player who broke
continues their turn. However, if no balls are
pocketed, at least four object balls must hit
one or more rails after the initial cue ball
contact with the rack for the break to be
considered legal. If this criterion isn't met,
the break is deemed illegal, and the opposing
player has several options:
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Break Shot
Accept the current table layout and
continue playing.
Allow the breaking player to attempt the
break again.
Choose to break themselves.

If the black eight ball is pocketed during the

break, the player with the next shot decides
whether to:

Re-rack and initiate a new break.

Place the eight ball on the foot spot and
continue play from the current table
layout.
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Fouls
After a foul, the opposing player gains
ball-in-hand privilege, allowing them to
place the cue ball anywhere on the table
for their next shot. This rule applies in all
instances except during the break. If a
foul occurs during the break, the
opposing player can only move the cue
ball within the kitchen area and must aim
to strike balls that are outside of the
kitchen.
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Fouls
Any object balls pocketed during a foul
remain in the pocket. Fouls are committed
under various circumstances:
Pocketing the cue ball into a pocket.
Failure of the cue ball to make contact
with any other ball.
Jumping the cue ball or any object ball
off the table.
Hitting a ball from the opposing group or
the eight ball first while balls of the
offending player's group are still on the
table.
After the cue ball contacts an object
ball, no ball touches a rail or is
pocketed.
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Fouls
Any object balls pocketed during a foul
remain in the pocket. Fouls are committed
under various circumstances:
Making a push shot foul, where the cue
ball is touched more than once during the
shot.
Touching one or more balls with the cue,
body, clothing, or any other object.
Making a shot while at least one ball is
still in motion on the table.
Failure to keep at least one foot on the
floor during the shot.
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Loss
The game is forfeited under certain
conditions if the black eight ball:

Is pocketed while any of the player's own

group's object balls remain on the table.
Is pocketed into a pocket other than the
one designated for each attempt.
Is pocketed along with committing a foul
simultaneously.
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Thank You for Reading!

Zach
Zach Austin
Austin G.
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Santos
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