A billiards table is rectangular in shape, perfectly flat and covered with green [[baize]]. There are six pockets; one at each corner and one in the middle of the two long sides. Unlike snooker, billiards is played with just three balls. | A billiards table is rectangular in shape, perfectly flat and covered with green [[baize]]. There are six pockets; one at each corner and one in the middle of the two long sides. Unlike snooker, billiards is played with just three balls. |