Cue ball strikes long rail first, traverses, then completes carom. Use when direct contact is blocked.
Reference route
Reproducible table setup
A measurable starting point for this route family. The line is a practice reference, not a guaranteed scoring path.
Normalized ball coordinates
| x/L | y/W | |
|---|---|---|
| White cue ball | 0.141 | 0.845 |
| Yellow ball | 0.500 | 0.141 |
| Red ball | 0.880 | 0.845 |
Two controlled variations
- A · Change only side spin; keep the setup and pace.
- B · Change only pace; keep the setup and contact point.
Arrival tolerance target: ±38 mm
Practice protocol: 3 sets × 7 repetitions
Calculation record: Physics 3.0.0-beta · Solver 4.2.0
Physics V3 remains measurement-pending; verify the line on your own cloth and cushions.
Open this exact setup in 3ball →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.
Practice notes
There is no universal hit rate for this position. Repeat it under the same table conditions and compare your own accuracy, route and speed consistency over time.
Pro players who use it
No player-specific usage claim is made without a position-level match sample. Treat this as a geometry and practice pattern, not as an attributed signature shot.
Practise this position
Open it directly in 3ball — adjust ball positions, stroke, and english to match your real-table setup.
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