What Is a 167 Break in Snooker and How Is It Achieved?
Learn what a 167 break in snooker is, how it's achieved, and why it surpasses the traditional 147 maximum break.
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In snooker, a 167 break is achieved if a player’s first free ball is treated as an extra red followed by a black and then potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks plus all the colors. This results in the highest possible break, which is higher than the traditional maximum break of 147.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the highest possible break in snooker? The highest possible break in snooker is a 167 break, which can be made by using a free ball as an extra red followed by a black, then potting all 15 reds with blacks and all the colors.
- How does a 167 break differ from the traditional 147 break? A 147 break is achieved by potting all 15 reds with blacks and the colors. A 167 break surpasses this by using a free ball as an extra red before the 147 scoring sequence.
- What is a free ball in snooker? A free ball is awarded after a foul that leaves the cue ball snookered, allowing the player to nominate any ball as a 'red' to begin their break, enabling higher break scores like the 167.