I disagree on that one point. Anyway, the emphasis is entirely different in 3c and pocket billiards, which is why you sometimes see choppy, ugly and weak strokes in pocket billiards, while those things may be more rare in 3c. In 3c you need a lot more feel in regards to speed and spin, which places emphasis on a smooth stroke and accurate cueball striking. On the other hand, the demands on stroke straightness are far greater in pocket billiards while the margin for error on spin may be greater. Longer brides, and paradoxically, sometimes shorter strokes result. I'd say the differences are even greater between snooker and 3cushion, while pool and 3 cushion are more closely related, in regards to technique.
Anyway, I'd say the biggest difference between the pocket billiards games and 3 cushion, is the fact that 3 cushion has very little (though some) defense. The path to victory is more varied in pool, for instance. You could be a great defensive player, a great ball pocketer or a great position player, and all of these qualities can be a way to win matches. In 3 cushion, well....You have to make those points, and you need to master more techniques to do so. Tough to win without being a well-rounded offensive player. Defense won't get you very far.
