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Louis the 14th, the sungod, did it already... play billiards.
And here in Holland, they seem to be very good at it.
Today, I am at Loontjens Biljarts in Middelburg to learn everything there is to know.
Rudy, you know everything about playing billiards. Which game was the first?
It started with carom, the oldest variant in billiards.
One of it's disciplines is 3-cushion, which enjoys a worldwide popularity.
Another discipline is libre, which is very popular in Holland.
We even have our own world champion, *** Jaspers. A very good player.
Can you tell a little bit about snooker?
Snooker has its origin in England.
Here in Holland it thanks its popularity to the many sports channels that broadcast it on TV.
It is a very difficult variant, played with 22 balls. A beautiful game.
Could you say pool is a very simple version of snooker? - Yes, you could say that...
Pool is the most popular variant worldwide. It is played with 15 balls and 6 pockets to play them into.
What details should you focus on when buying a table?
The size of the room is important. Not every room is suited for a match table...
...so there is a possibillity that you have to buy a smaller table.
They come in different styles, sizes and colors and you can even match your cloth to the interior of the room.
Do you have a solution for people who do not have a spare room to put the table in?
There is a Fushion-table, that can be used as a dining table as well as a billiards table.
So after dessert, you remove the cover and you're good to go.
You only have to lift the table to the right height, but that should not take longer than ten seconds.
Shall we finish our game? It's your turn.