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English pool is very popular in the United Kingdom and several European countries. It is easy to recognize thanks to the smaller table size and the red and yellow balls.

American pool is one of the most popular billiards formats in the world. It is commonly played in clubs and competitions. It can easily be recognized by its numbered balls and wider pockets.

Carom billiards is played on a table without pockets. Popular in Europe and several Asian countries, this discipline focuses on precision and control of ball trajectories.

Snooker is one of the most iconic cue sports, extremely popular in the United Kingdom and played worldwide. It is played on a large table (usually 12 ft) and is easily recognised by its many balls and its very tight pockets.

Chinese 8-Ball, also known as Heyball, is a discipline that is extremely popular in China and increasingly played around the world. The game combines elements of American pool and snooker.

Russian billiards, also known as Pyramid, is a discipline very popular in Russia and several Eastern European countries. It is played on a large table similar to snooker, but with much larger balls and extremely tight pockets.