Black Ball - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Black Ball

Black Ball is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Accessory Terminology.

In snooker, the black ball is the highest valued color ball on the table. It is worth 7 points. Is some North American Snooker sets, it is numbered 7. In billiards (North America) the black ball is normally the 8 ball. Not to be confused with the game of blackball.

See: the black for more on the meaning of "Black Ball".

Black Ball - Usage

I'm shooting at the black ball right now. Since I have pocketed my entire group of balls, I now only need to legally pocket the 8 ball to win the game.

Billiards - Black Ball

Title: Black Ball
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 1/9/2007
Last Updated: 12/24/2007 9:48:12 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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