What is the golden ball? Traditionally snooker has comprised of 22 balls; 15 reds and six colours plus the white cue ball, but the World Masters is introducing a 23rd – the golden ball.

The most important ball on the snooker table is the white. It is the only one you strike with the cue and your ability to control it is vital. And it's not just about making the pot. You have to plan ...

Jimmy White was forced to apologise in 2002 after he knocked a snooker ball off the table during his clash with Matthew Stevens. He slammed the cue ball into the black after missing a routine shot, ...

Championship snooker is played on a table measuring 12ft by 6ft. There are 22 balls on the table at the start of each game (or frame). One is the white cue ball, which is used to pot as many of ...