Cue ball strikes long rail first, traverses, then completes carom. Use when direct contact is blocked.
Long-Rail Bricole — Setup
Object balls on opposite side of table; intervening ball blocks direct shot.
Stroke and english
Medium-firm, 1 tip running english, just-below-center strike. Aim point 1 diamond toward post-cushion direction.
When to use it
Object ball is on opposite long rail; cue ball needs to traverse the long axis.
Common mistakes
Soft stroke loses energy in cushion. Wrong english tightens or loosens bounce unpredictably.
Success rate & practice
Most reliable bricole variant. Foundation for advanced bricole patterns.
Pro players who use it
Standard pro repertoire. Used by every world-class three-cushion player.
Practise this position
Open it directly in 3ball — adjust ball positions, stroke, and english to match your real-table setup.
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