Discover the Highest Break Ever Recorded in Snooker

Learn about the highest break ever recorded in snooker—a fascinating feat in the world of billiards.

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The highest break ever recorded in snooker is 155. This occurs when a free ball is declared, allowing the player to pot an extra 'red' as a color (worth 1 point) followed by a black (7 points), then 15 reds with blacks, and all the colors in order. Jamie Cope achieved this unofficially during practice, while the highest official break in professional play remains Ronnie O'Sullivan's 147.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a snooker break? A snooker break refers to the number of points scored by a player in a single visit to the table, starting from their first shot until they miss or foul.
  2. Who holds the record for the highest official break in snooker? The highest official break in snooker is 147, achieved by Ronnie O'Sullivan in professional play.
  3. What is a free ball in snooker? A free ball is called when one player snookers their opponent on the object ball, and the referee allows them to nominate another ball as the ball they must hit first.
  4. How is a 155 break achieved in snooker? A 155 break is achieved by potting an additional red ball (1 point) after a free ball, followed by potting 15 reds with black balls (7 points each) and then potting all the colors in order.