Billiards and snooker are popular cue sports that are played on tables covered with a baize with pockets in each corner in the middle of each long side. These games are played with cue sticks and synthetic hard balls. These games are aimed at pocketing the balls for points. Billiards and snooker are played using different strategies. Billiards and snooker equipment include tables, cue sticks, balls, bridges, racks, chalk among others.