Is a 155 Break Possible in Snooker? Explained by Jamie Burnett's Record
Discover how a 155 break can be made in snooker, starting from a free ball and the record 148 break by Jamie Burnett.
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Yes, it is possible: Jamie Burnett was the first professional player to make a 148 break in 2004, but a 155 break can be achieved. How? Start with a free ball (awarded if your opponent fouls and you can't hit both sides of any ball), then pot the black. Follow it by potting 15 reds with 15 blacks and clear all colors in sequence to score 155.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the highest possible break in snooker? The highest standard break in snooker is 147, but a break of 155 is possible with a free ball scenario involving potting an extra black before the reds.
- Who was the first player to make a 148 break in snooker? Jamie Burnett was the first professional snooker player to achieve a 148 break in 2004.
- How does the free ball rule affect scoring in snooker? A free ball is awarded after a foul when the opponent cannot hit both sides of any ball on; it allows potting an extra ball as a red, increasing the maximum possible break.
- Is a 155 break common in professional snooker matches? No, a 155 break is extremely rare and requires a specific free ball situation, making it nearly impossible during standard play.