Multiple choice general knowledge

In Billiards, how many points are scored for a cannon?

  1. 3

  2. 2

  3. 4

  4. 6

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In English Billiards, a cannon (striking both object balls with the cue ball in one shot) scores 2 points. A cannon is one of the basic scoring strokes along with hazards (potting a ball) and winners/losers (caroms). The scoring system is: cannon=2, hazard=2 or 3, winner/loser=2.