description Artistic billiards Overview
Artistic billiards is a carom-billiards discipline built around the performance of prescribed difficult shots. Players attempt figures from an official program, and referees or judges evaluate whether each shot is completed according to the rules. The discipline is played on a pocketless carom table and is organized internationally under the Union Mondiale de Billard, making it relevant to competitors and viewers interested in precision cue-sport technique.
help Artistic billiards FAQ
What is the goal of artistic billiards?
Artistic billiards asks players to perform difficult, prescribed carom shots. Each figure has a required path or contact pattern, and judges assess whether the shot is completed correctly.
How is artistic billiards different from ordinary carom billiards?
A normal carom game is mainly about scoring points through repeated legal contacts. Artistic billiards is organized around a set program of demonstration shots, including highly controlled masse, jump, and cushion techniques.
Are artistic billiards shots judged by referees?
Yes. Referees or judges evaluate whether a player completes each prescribed figure according to the discipline's rules. Execution and accuracy matter alongside the final contact.
Does artistic billiards require pockets on the table?
No. It is a carom-billiards discipline played on a pocketless table. The challenge comes from controlling the cue ball's route and contacts rather than potting balls.
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