Three cushion billiards are a billiard game that is played on a five-by-ten foot table. The object is to have the cueball contact three rails, before it contacts the second object. Each successful carom is worth one point. The shooter can pocket any of the objects balls. However, an opponent cannot receive a points. The frame is won by whoever has the most objects.
The table is bigger than the standard pool table to allow three players to play cushion billiards. A cue ball can be placed at one end and a ball with a red color on the other. To line up their shot, players use silver dots at the table. This requires accurate calculations of angles and distances. The object ball is then pocketed after the shot has been completed.
Three cushion billiards can be described as an evolved form straight rail billiards. It is thought to have been invented in 1870, but Wayman Crow McCreery popularized the idea. McCreery was an IRS Collector from Port Saint Louis. He invented the game and enjoyed the game. Three-cushion billiards became a favourite of many players during the 1950s.
The object of a shot in three cushion billiards is for the object ball to contact three rails before it reaches the cue ball. You can do this in any order but the goal is to hit both cushions.
The bank shot must be called before the shooter can hit the object ball. There are several systems for this shot, including single and multi-rail shots. However, the most common bank shot of all is the single rail shot.
A 3-rail shot, another type bank shot, is also possible. You can use a variety of methods, including the Magic Spot. The ball hits the rail in one side and the cushion on its opposite. Other options include a multi-rail bank shot or a distant point.
When shooting bank shots, the object ball must contact the cushion first. However, there are exceptions to the rule. You can also hit the object ball before bouncing on the rail, or after the cushion. Consider a single rail bank shot. As an example the object ball would bounce off of the rail before it entered the pocket.
The Standard World rules apply to this game. To pocket any object balls, however, the bank shot may be used by the player. After the object ball is pocketed, the shooter can proceed to the next inning.
The inning ends when the object ball gets pocketed outside of the shooter’s called shot. In italics, any illegal breaks or fouls are also noted. The opponent may also take their turn.
In pool, the main way to get objects is through bank shots. Bank Pool is not like nine-ball.