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Whether you choose to play competitively or socially, snooker is sure to get your brain working.

It requires skill and concentration and will improve your focus and hand-eye coordination. Anyone can play regardless of age, gender or ability and it’s not an expensive sport to get into.

Snooker is essentially a simple sport, once the rules of the game have been learnt – to do just that click here., external

And a great way to start taking part in snooker is through a local snooker club.

English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards provides a club finder, external to locate your local snooker venue.

To find a club in other areas of the UK please contact the national snooker federations of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.