Foot String - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Foot String

Foot String is a billiards term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

The foot string is an imaginary line that passes between the second diamonds on the long rails and through the foot spot, which is at the racking end of the billiard table. The foot string actually intersects the long string at the foot spot area of the pool table.

See: center string, centre string, center spot, centre spot, long string, head string, foot spot, head spot for more on the meaning of "Foot String".

Foot String - Usage

I wish the foot string was actually marked on the table. I guess I will have to start learning these things in my head.

Billiards - Foot String

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• Title: Foot String
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 3/10/2006
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:13 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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