Flying Snooker

Flying Snooker is a variation on the cue sport of snooker.
The variant is of unknown origin but it is believed to be played mainly as a club game.
The game uses just 3 reds, as opposed to the 15 used in snooker. The real challenge of the game is in the position of the reds at the break and two distinct rules that have to be followed. The game tests the tactical, safety, snooker-making and potting ability of players.
How to play

The colours yellow, green, brown, blue, pink and black are placed on their normal spots. Two of the reds are placed on the side cushions of the table directly in line with the pink spot. The third red is placed next to, but not touching, the blue on a straight line between the blue and brown spots.
The white ball is the cue ball as in normal snooker. Play proceeds as usual. The balls have the same value as in snooker, and players take turns and build breaks by potting a red followed by a colour. Once all three reds are potted they then pot the colours in order of points value.
Two additional rules must be followed in Flying Snooker:
* you must not use the rest
* you must not foul. Any player that fouls immediately loses the frame.
The winner is the first person to score 11 points.

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