Terms — Combination (Multiple)

Bridging

How the cue hand supports and guides the cue; can be open, closed, or rail bridge.

Throw

Sideways deviation of an object ball due to friction and spin during contact.

Skid / Kick

Momentary dirt or moisture causes the object ball to behave as if mis‑hit (snooker: ‘kick’).

Tempo / Pace

Speed of play or shot speed; influences position and angle windows.

Table Pace

Overall speed of the cloth; affects position routes and break‑building.

Cue Ball Control

Managing speed, spin, and angles to land on the next shot.

Position Play

Planning routes to the next shot rather than only pocketing the current ball.

Pattern Play

Choosing an optimal sequence of balls to simplify cue‑ball routes.