Have you ever wondered where the game "snooker" got its name? That's what this article is all about. Read on to find out why it was called snooker and where the game came from!
What is Snooker?
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a table covered with a green cloth, with six pockets along the rails. It is similar to pool, but the game is played with 22 balls, including the white cue ball. The object of the game is to score points by potting the balls into the six pockets.
Who invented Snooker?
The game of snooker was invented in 1875 by Sir Neville Chamberlain, who was an English army officer stationed in India. The word "snooker" was a military term used to describe inexperienced soldiers. The game quickly became popular among British soldiers stationed in India and soon spread back to England.
When was the first official Snooker tournament?
The first official snooker tournament was held in 1885, and the game has been growing in popularity ever since. Today, snooker is one of the most popular cue sports in the world, with tournaments televised around the globe.
Which came first, Pool or Snooker?
Pool, or pocket billiards as it was formally known, was first played in France in the 1340s as an outdoor lawn game similar to croquet.
Eventually, the game moved indoors to be played on a table covered in green cloth to resemble grass. It became popular with the English upper classes in the early 18th century.
