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A maximum break (also known as a maximum, a 147, or orally, a one‑four‑seven) is the highest possible break in snooker in normal circumstances [a] and is a special type of total clearance. A player compiles a maximum break by potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks for 120 points, followed by all six colours for a further 27 points.
There were many variations of the rules of snooker in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The Billiards and Snooker Control Council (B&SCC) codified and unified the rules of snooker in 1919. The rules included having a free ball instead of playing from "in hand" when there was no clear shot at the object ball after a foul.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has made fifteen official maximum breaks in professional competition, [1] the highest number completed by any player. This total only includes maximum breaks that have been ratified by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA); it does not include maximums compiled in exhibition matches, or in events that are not sanctioned by the world governing body.
Shaun Murphy hit only the sixth 147 in the history of snooker’s Masters tournament as he beat semi-final opponent Mark Allen in style. Murphy potted 15 reds and 15 blacks before clearing up the ...
A break of 100 points or more is referred to as a century break; these are recorded over the career of a professional player. [88] A maximum break in snooker (often known as a "147" or a "maximum") is achieved by potting all reds with blacks, then potting all six colours in sequence, yielding 147 points. [89]
A player cannot snooker behind a nominated colour at any time. The maximum break in six-red snooker is 75, as compared to 147 for traditional snooker. The table is the same size as in the traditional 15-red game. The format was designed to feature shorter frames, due to fewer red balls. [1]
2009 World Snooker Championship: 2: Ranking: Qualifying 2009 Championship League: 5: Non-ranking: 2009 China Open: 2: Ranking: 1 in qualifying Career total, end of 2008–09 season 51 R: 38 NR: 13 2009 Shanghai Masters: 1: Ranking: Qualifying 2009 Premier League Snooker: 4: Non-ranking: 2009 Masters Qualifying Event: 1: Non-ranking: 2009/2010 ...
This is often known as a maximum, a 147, or verbally a one-four-seven. The term maximum break is a misnomer, as 147 is not the maximum break possible in snooker. Breaks greater than 147 are possible in a free ball situation, which, effectively, can give rise to 16 single point balls being available to the player (akin to 16 reds).