Definition of Respond

Ten Ball is a rotation is a rotation game very similar to nine-ball, using ten balls instead of nine, and with the 10 ball instead of the 9 as the "money ball".
The object of the game is pocket the 10-ball on any legal shot.

Modification of the rules and/or scoring of a game to enable players of variable abilities to compete on a more even playing field. Examples of handicapping include spotting balls and giving games on the wire to an opponent. In league play, other forms of handicapping include awarding compensating points to a lesser-skilled team, or using numerical player ranking systems to adjust final scores between opponents of different skill levels.

This is when a mistake is made in the shot and the resulting contact between balls forces you to miss the shot.

A cue dedicated to jumping balls; usually shorter and lighter than a playing cue and having a wider, hard tip. Also referred to as a jump stick.

Same as foul

This is the playing surface for billiards games. Consisting of 6 pockets, cushions on the side, and a felt layer covering the hard table portion, the length is usually twice as long as it is wide, but varies depending on the game at hand.

Random method for pairing of opponents when setting up a bracket system for a tournament.

This is a shot that shows great control and positioning in where the cue will be when all the balls stop rolling.

Any standard pool cue used to shoot the majority of shots in a match.

A pocket; usually used in disgust when describing a scratch (e.g., "the cue ball's gone down the sewer").

This is a bank in one pocket pool that is sitting at an angle that makes it unsafe to play.

A Baulk line is line drawn across the table 29 inches from the bottom cushion and parallel to that cushion.

This is a simple method of gambling where bets are determined between each game instead of playing matches.

Same as feather (US) or snick (UK)

Describes the propensity of pockets to more easily accept an imperfectly aimed ball shot at a relatively soft speed, that might not fall if shot with more velocity ("that ball normally wouldn't fall but he hit it at pocket speed"). The less sensitive to shot-speed that a pocket is, the "faster" it is said to be.
Describes the velocity of an object ball shot with just enough speed to reach the intended pocket and drop. "Shoot this with pocket speed only, so you don't send the cue ball too far up-table."

For a player to place money for a wager in an openly visible spot (typically on the hanging light above the table, thus the origin of the phrase); this demonstrates that the money is actually present and obviates any need to demand its production from the loser's pocket. "You want to play for 500? Put it up!"
On a coin-operated bar table, to place one or more coins on the rail, or on the bed of the table under the Template:Cueglosss, as a marker of one's place in line (on queue) to play. "You didn't put your quarters up." And alternative is to put one's name on a list, e.g. on a chalkboard.

Making all of the required shots in a game (rack) without the opponent ever getting to the table or getting back to the table.

Used in snooker in reference to the position of the cue ball. It is above the object ball if it is off-straight on the baulk cushion side of the imaginary line for a straight pot (e.g. "he'll want to finish above the blue in order to go into the pink and reds"). It is also common to use the term high instead.

North American Poolshooters Association. Mission: To provide a competitive and fun amateur pool league competition with cash and prizes awarded to the players at the local level.

On two piece cues, the area of the cue between the joint and the wrap.

This refers to how a player is playing on a particular occasion (a player's skill level). If their game is good, then they are at a high speed, but if they are not playing up to their potential, then they are playing at a lower speed.

Describes a cue ball sliding on the cloth without any top spin or back spin on it.

Also in the zone. Describes an extended period of functioning in dead stroke ("She's in the zone").

Describes a ball rolling along a rail in contact or near contact with it, or which makes multiple successive contacts with the rail.