Ruckus - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Ruckus

Ruckus is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

The term ruckus refers to splitting a cluster of balls via another ball that is shot directly into them. The intent of creating a ruckus is to deliberately move and develop the clustered balls with the cue ball. Ruckus is primarily a UK term that is used mostly in a snooker context.

See: cluster, develop for more on the meaning of "Ruckus".

Ruckus - Usage

You are going to have to go to the table and create a ruckus and hope for a pocketed ball. With the way the balls are clustered, you really have no choice.

Billiards - Ruckus

• Billiard Technique Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Ruckus
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/13/2008 6:22:39 PM

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