Question 1

What is three-cushion billiards?

Accepted Answer

Three-cushion billiards is a carom billiards discipline played on a pocketless table with three balls. The player must make the cue ball touch at least three cushions before completing contact with both object balls. Each valid carom scores one point.

Question 2

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Accepted Answer

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Question 3

What languages is 3ball.app available in?

Accepted Answer

3ball.app is available in 10 languages: English, Turkish, Spanish, German, Korean, Vietnamese, Dutch, French, Japanese, and Italian.

Question 4

What is the Diamond System in billiards?

Accepted Answer

The Diamond System is a numerical aiming method for three-cushion billiards that uses the diamond-shaped inlays on the table rails as reference points. The basic formula is: starting diamond number plus target diamond number equals the first-cushion contact point. It allows players to calculate routes mathematically instead of relying on trial and error.

Question 5

How is scoring average calculated in three-cushion billiards?

Accepted Answer

Scoring average (moyenne) is calculated by dividing the total number of caroms scored by the total number of innings played. For example, 30 caroms in 60 innings equals an average of 0.500. Professional players typically maintain averages between 1.5 and 3.0 in top-level competition.

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