Understand a frame, starting with the first red
Learn ball values, the red–colour sequence and the final clearance, then follow a worked scoring example.
5 min read
FRAME ARCHIVE / ACADEMY
Snooker academy.
Read the shot.
Understand the match.
Rules, rankings and table practice. Start with a question, work through an example, and take it back to the game.
The rules
RULESAfter a foul: points, respotting and replacement
Hitting the wrong colour does not reset the table. Separate colour respotting, cue-ball in-hand and referee-directed replacement.
5 min read
Reading rankings
RANKINGSWhere ranking money comes from—and why winning can mean falling
A fictional ledger explains counting prize money, actual income, deductions and the difference between ranking lists.
6 min read
Watching a match
WATCHINGWatch beyond the pot: a match notebook
Follow the score, cue-ball position and safety choices. A few notes can explain why a player chose that shot.
4 min read
Table practice
PRACTICEStart Game147: aim, pull back and build a red–colour pair
Place the white in the D, play with a mouse or touch, then explore power, spin and the rules currently implemented.
4 min read
Introductory explanations with worked teaching examples. Rule and ranking references are provided; the relevant season's official documents and refereeing decisions take precedence.