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From 1930 to 1939

In the 1930s, the development of the game of snooker resembled a pendulum swinging between peaks and troughs. The number of published books and textbooks exceeded three dozen, reflecting the tremendous public interest in the game at the time. Joe Davis, a key figure in the sport’s history, based his theoretical framework on the experiences of other players. However, his authoritarian style of management prevented snooker. Davis sought to control the game and establish snooker as his personal enterprise. However, he encountered resistance from the so-called “old guard.” This resistance manifested in a boycott of professional competitions. Nevertheless, as time went on, the situation gradually improved. Snooker made its debut on television, although not featuring Davis, who was the most prominent player at the time. By the end of the decade, there had been a notable increase in the number of professional players and the emergence of new names.

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