Center Pocket - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Center Pocket

Center Pocket is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

In the UK, the center pocket is either one of the two pockets on either side of a pool or snooker table located halfway up the long rails. They have a more shallow cut than the corner pockets because they have a 180 degree aperture, instead of a 90 degree aperture. Center pockets are also commonly called middle pockets. This term is not commonly used in the US where the term side pocket prevails.

See: centre pocket, side pocket, middle pocket for more on the meaning of "Center Pocket".

Center Pocket - Usage

I'm trying to pot the four ball in the left center pocket.

Billiards - Center Pocket

• Pool Table Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Center Pocket
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/12/2007
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:48:59 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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