Billiards is more than just a game of hitting balls into holes; it’s a game
of geometry, physics, and strategy. From reflections off the rails to the
transfer of energy between balls, mathematical principles shape every part of
the game. For the sake of simplicity, we will focus on 3 main mathematical principles in billiards:
- Geometry and Angles
- The Diamond System
- The Tangent Line
These principles apply to key parts of the game such as bank shots, the diamond system, and cue ball
control. The goal is to show the math behind billiards and demonstrate its
role in skill and precision of the game.
Below is a billiards table diagram with different parts labeled to help visualize what we are talking about throughout the website.
