Three balls form an umbrella shape. The cue ball starts near center and the object balls sit along the long-rail side. Compare the long-long-long family under your own table conditions.
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 | 0.387 | 0.211 |
| Yellow ball | 0.458 | 0.775 |
| Red ball | 0.528 | 0.831 |
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: ±46 mm
Practice protocol: 3 sets × 6 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 →Umbrella Position — Setup
Cue ball at table center. First object ball on long rail at diamond 5. Second on long rail at diamond 8. Both near the rail.
Stroke and english
Half-tip below center, ½ tip running english, medium-firm. Half-ball contact on first ball.
When to use it
When 3 balls naturally form an umbrella spread. Reliable when other systems fail.
Common mistakes
Soft stroke → second ball missed. Too much english → over-curves. Full-ball on first → energy lost.
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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