Snooker, originating in the latter half of the 19th century in the United Kingdom, has become a popular and captivating cue sport. Played on a rectangular table covered with a vibrant green cloth, the game involves potting balls in a specific order to outscore opponents.
Setting snooker apart from other cue sports such as pool and billiards is its intricate scoring system, which adds a layer of complexity. With a total of 21 colored balls on the table, each possessing distinct point values, players must strategize and display skillful accuracy. The red balls hold a value of one point each, while the colored balls range from two to seven points, with the black ball representing the highest value. The objective requires alternating between potting a red ball and a colored ball, aiming to accumulate as many points as possible while making it challenging for opponents to clear the table.
To successfully pot a ball, players skillfully strike the white cue ball with a cue stick, which the
