Question

If we are using the following words in a game. Which game are we playing? Break, Cannons, Cue. In off, Jigger, Scratch
1. Billiards
2. Bridge
3. Polo
4. Baseball

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Billiards

The correct answer is Billiards.

• Break, Cannons, Cue. In off, Jigger, Scratch are common terminologies in Billiards.
  • The break is usually the first shot of the game.
  • A cannon is a shot in which the cue ball (that struck by a player's cue, either white or spot) strikes the opponent's cue ball and the red ball, in either order, in the same shot.
    • This stroke is worth two points and allows the same player to continue.
  • Cue is the stick with which the game is played.
  • In-off is the scoring stroke in billiards when the cue ball goes into a pocket after striking the object ball.
  • A scratch occurs even if one or more object balls are pocketed in the same shot that results in the cue ball being pocketed.
  • Jigger is a  type of rest, with a straight shaft and "x"-shaped head for resting the cue upon.