Snooker is a billiards sport for two players . It is played on a large ( 12 ' Ã -- 6 ' ) table that is covered with baize and has pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions . Snooker ( or ) is a cue sport that is played on a large green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions .