Centre Pocket - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Centre Pocket

Centre Pocket is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

The centre pocket is one of the two pockets in the middle of the long sides of a pocket billiard tables. As the title suggest, the centre pocket is located exactly half way down the long rail. The centre pocket is generally a more shallow cut than is a corner pocket due to the angles involved.

See: center pocket, side pocket, middle pocket for more on the meaning of "Centre Pocket".

Centre Pocket - Usage

I'd shoot for the nine ball in the centre pocket.

Billiards - Centre Pocket

Title: Centre Pocket
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 1/4/2008 10:03:18 PM

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