In the game of snooker, a foul results in a penalty of four points being awarded to the opponent. This means that if a player commits a foul, their opponent will automatically be awarded four points, regardless of the value of the ball or balls involved in the foul. If the opponent has potted a ball on the same stroke as the foul, they will retain the points for that ball and will also receive an additional 4 points penalty. This penalty system encourages players to avoid committing fouls, as it can have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
How To Make A Foul In Snooker:
- Failing to hit a ball: If the cue ball fails to make contact with any ball on the table, it is considered a foul.
- Potting the cue ball: If the cue ball is potted during the shot, it is considered a foul.
- Potting an opponent’s ball: If a player pots an opponent’s ball, it is considered a foul.
- Touching a ball with anything other than the cue: If a player touches a ball with anything other than the cue, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot out of turn: If a player plays a shot out of turn, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot after a ball has been called: If a player plays a shot after a ball has been called and before the ball is potted, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot when a ball is not in a state of rest: If a player plays a shot when a ball is not in a state of rest, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot when an obstacle is on the table: If a player plays a shot when an obstacle is on the table, it is considered a foul.
- Splicing the cue: If a player splices the cue, it is considered a foul.
- Jumping the cue ball off the table: If a player jumps the cue ball off the table, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot with a damaged cue: If a player plays a shot with a damaged cue, it is considered a foul.
- Playing a shot without first marking the spot of the ball: If a player plays a shot without first marking the spot of the ball, it is considered a foul.
- Continuing to play after a foul: If a player continues to play after a foul has been committed, it is considered a foul.