Billiard games: carom and pocket 5.0

Carom billiard games are played on tables without pockets and involve hitting both object balls with the cue ball in order to score points. Pocket billiard games are played on tables with pockets, and players attempt to pocket the object balls into the designated pockets.

Some popular carom billiard games include straight rail, three-cushion, and artistic billiards.

Some popular pocket billiard games include eight-ball, nine-ball, and straight pool.

In carom billiards, players must strike their cue ball so that it contacts the two object balls of the opposing player's group or all three balls on the table in specific ways to score points without pocketing any balls.

In pocket billiards, players take turns shooting the cue ball to pocket the object balls into designated pockets. The first player to legally pocket all of their group's balls and then legally pocket the eight ball wins the game.

Carom billiard tables do not have pockets, while pocket billiard tables have pockets where players aim to sink their balls during gameplay.

Yes, both carom and pocket billiard games have international tournaments, such as the World Championship for three-cushion billiards and the World Pool Championship for pocket billiards.

You will need a billiard table, cue sticks, a set of billiard balls, chalk, and possibly a cue ball marker or coin for carom billiards.

While carom billiards traditionally require two players, you can practice certain shots or drills alone. Some pocket billiard games, like straight pool, can also be played solo.

Yes, both carom and pocket billiard games require various techniques and strategies, such as understanding angle shots, controlling cue ball speed and spin, planning for future shots, and defensive play.