◎Carrom Rules IndiaStart learning
Home / Guides / How to play carrom
Beginner guide

How to play carrom

A calm first-session plan, from setup to review.

Prepare a learning space

Use a stable board with good visibility. Set aside a few pieces for practice and remove distractions. The homepage artwork illustrates the equipment, not the official opening arrangement.

Understand the action

Strike the striker with a finger; do not push it. Practise a gentle release before adding a target.

A first practice sequence

Try a straight shot, pause and reset the same position. Notice the line of travel and change only one element on the next attempt.

Review together

After practice, explain one thing you learned and one question you still have. Refer to the rules page used by your group.

Rule reference

All India Carrom Federation, Laws of Carrom: https://www.indiancarrom.co.in/laws-of-carrom/ . Checked 16 October 2026. For event variations see https://www.indiancarrom.co.in/new-version-rules/ .