Tapper - Billiard Term Definition
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Definition of Tapper
Tapper is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.
The term tapper describes a shot where one has a chance to miscue. Usually heard in reference to long draw shots. Tapper in this sense comes from the tool, called a tip tapper, that is used to scuff the tip of a cue so that it will hold chalk, and thus, not miscue.
See: miscue, tip tapper for more on the meaning of "Tapper".
Tapper - Usage
It's a tip-tapper. He's been shooting those tapper shots all night.
Billiards - Tapper
- Title: Tapper
- Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
- Published: 4/13/2006
- Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:50:03 AM
- Last Updated By: billiardsforum
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