By Izzy Khavinson

Official billiard games should be conducted on a legally sized table using standard balls and accessories that meet the requirements of the Federation of Billiard Sports.

Start of the game

At the start of the game 15 balls are set close to each other in the shape of a pyramid (triangle) with the base of pyramid parallel to the short side of the billiard table. White one is considered to be a “cue-ball” and is not included in a pyramid.

Strike the cue ball

Strike of the “cue-ball” should be made by the front tip of the cue with the short sharp motion. Otherwise it considered to be a foul. Right to the first kick is determined by a lottery. Both players are kicking to the opposite side of billiard table. The winner is the player whose ball comes back closer toward them.

The drawing is automatically lost if the kicked ball did not touch the opposite side. The winner of the draw has the right to start himself or to give his right to his opponent. Kicking the nearest ball is only allowed then distance between balls more than half of the radius of a ball. If distance is closer kick must be carried out on the cutting angle of 45 degrees. The execution of incorrect hit leads to penalty.

Position of the ball is determined by the position of its center. Strike begins at the moment the cue tip contact with the cue ball and ends after a full stop of all balls on the playing surface.

Scored

Ball is considered scored if it falls into the pockets after the valid kick. The one reflected back from the pocket is not counted and remains in the game. The ball deliberately rolled by the board does not count. The kick with one hand is allowed and the ball in a packet as a result of this kick counted. If it still hanging over packet and remains motionless for five seconds or more after the stroke, and then falls into a pocket is placed back to its original place by the judge and the game continues. If it hangs and falls into a pocket within five seconds it counts and the game continues.

Jumped Over

If ball is flying overboard of the billiard table it considered to be a jumped over. If it touches the outside of the table by any objects including the cue chalk, clothes, or something like that, considered as “jumped over” even if it comes back to the playing surface. If the cue ball jumps over the side, the player is fined and scored one returned back into the game.

Penalties

Penalties are imposed in the following cases:

— When the cue ball does not touch any other

— When the cue ball jumped overboard

— When next kick made before the end of the previous stroke

— When player feet does not touch the floor

— When player touches any other ball before the stroke

— When player improperly kicking the closely standing balls

— When player double-hit the cue ball

— When cue ball falls into a pocket

— When player involved in and improperly wagering

— When player commits multiple violations

The interference by a rival

If the opponent touches, displaces or stops the ball moving in the direction of the pocket it considered as intentional interference with the game and referee uses some actions:

— Warning;

— Pronounce defeat;

— Disqualification;

Intentional delay of the game

If referee thinks that any of the players intentionally delaying the game, he can issue a warning and impose a one-minute time limit for preparation and execution of the next kick.

Protest

The protest over the interpretation of the rules has to be declared prior to the application of any subsequent stroke. The game at the same time suspended. And the final decision is made by Chief Justice of the competition.

About the Author: Izzy Khavins I’ve developed and maintain many blogs dedicated to different niches from sport to financial areas. This particular site (

Moscow Pyramid

) covers rules of one specific billiard game. This is a Moscow Pyramid. I hope that I’ve covered all aspects of the game. Enjoy!

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