Ten classic three-cushion carom positions, each with setup, stroke, suggested english, common mistakes, and a one-click open-in-3ball link. Bookmark for daily practice.
Positions
- Ticky — Cue ball + first object frozen on cushion; short-long-short carom (~70% pro success).
- Umbrella (Paraplu) — Three balls in umbrella shape; long-long-long route. Caudron's signature.
- Around-the-Table — Cue ball circles the perimeter via three cushions. Most cinematic 3-cushion pattern.
- Long-Rail Bricole — Cushion before object ball — long axis travel. Foundation bricole pattern.
- Short-Rail Bricole — Tight corner solution; firm pace required. Lower probability than long-rail.
- Reverse Bricole — Bricole + reverse english. Bends the post-cushion path inward. Advanced.
- 45° Diagonal — Cue ball attacks corner at 45°. Korean PBA specialty pattern.
- Double-Rail — Cue ball hits same long rail twice. Niche but elegant.
- Edge Shot — Object ball on or against cushion. Thin-cut + spin compensation.
- System Shot 50 — Diamond 50 reference — calibrate Korean 5-and-half system to a new table.
Start practising
Each position page links to a deep-link that opens 3ball with the setup pre-loaded. Practise. Adjust english. Master.
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