Three Cushion Question

[DrCue'sProtege]

Both the white and yellow balls are/can be the CB.

But can both players use either the white or yellow as the CB?

I thought I read something where it said each player has their own CB and can only use that specific one.

r/DCP

 

[nataddrho]

Both the white and yellow balls are/can be the CB.

But can both players use either the white or yellow as the CB?

I thought I read something where it said each player has their own CB and can only use that specific one.

r/DCP

The white CB is assigned to the lag winner, and remains so for the match duration.

 

[Bob Jewett]

The white CB is assigned to the lag winner, and remains so for the match duration.

Well, no. The winner of the lag decides who will shoot first, and the player who shoots first has the white ball.

The rules:

https://files.umb-carom.org/public/rules/carom_rules.pdf

 

[iusedtoberich]

Each player keeps their CB for the entire match.

 

[nataddrho]

Well, no. The winner of the lag decides who will shoot first, and the player who shoots first has the white ball.

The rules:

https://files.umb-carom.org/public/rules/carom_rules.pdf

Article 22.6. Player has the choice. Learned something new today.

 

[mr3cushion]

There was one World 3C Championship played with 'Optional CB'!

Overview



Welker Cochran did indeed win a World Three-Cushion (3-C) Championship that was played under the unique "optional cue ball" rule. [1, 2]
Cochran captured the World Three-Cushion Championship title in 1944 by reclaiming it from his longtime rival, Willie Hoppe. The 1944 tournament (alongside the 1928, 1942, and a few other iterations) implemented an experimental rule modification where players could select an "optional ball" as their cue ball to help increase scoring and make the game more dynamic for spectators. [1, 2, 3]

As a master of both balkline and three-cushion billiards, Cochran excelled under this format, which historically inflated grand averages for the tournament's competitors

The incoming player had their choice of what CB to start an inning, if that player scored a point they had to proceed to shoot with that 'Same' CB throughout that inning!

 

[iusedtoberich]

Well, no. The winner of the lag decides who will shoot first, and the player who shoots first has the white ball.

The rules:

https://files.umb-carom.org/public/rules/carom_rules.pdf

Would there ever be a situation a player would NOT want to go first? What's the typical first shot worth in the pro ranks? 3 points?
Even with equal innings, I can't think of a reason to give up the hanger first point with position.

 

[mr3cushion]

Would there ever be a situation a player would NOT want to go first? What's the typical first shot worth in the pro ranks? 3 points?
Even with equal innings, I can't think of a reason to give up the hanger first point with position.

The 'Break' in 3C for the Top players now days is worth on the average, 5-7 points!

If 'On Paper' Player 'A' is a Big Fav over Player 'B' in a match that has 'Equal Innings' they may elect to have the 'Last Word' in the match!

Just in Case!

 

[stevelomako]

There was one World 3C Championship played with 'Optional CB'!

Overview



Welker Cochran did indeed win a World Three-Cushion (3-C) Championship that was played under the unique "optional cue ball" rule. [1, 2]
Cochran captured the World Three-Cushion Championship title in 1944 by reclaiming it from his longtime rival, Willie Hoppe. The 1944 tournament (alongside the 1928, 1942, and a few other iterations) implemented an experimental rule modification where players could select an "optional ball" as their cue ball to help increase scoring and make the game more dynamic for spectators. [1, 2, 3]

As a master of both balkline and three-cushion billiards, Cochran excelled under this format, which historically inflated grand averages for the tournament's competitors

The incoming player had their choice of what CB to start an inning, if that player scored a point they had to proceed to shoot with that 'Same' CB throughout that inning!

Since you excelled at “playing safe” also, how would it be if you could play either cue ball for ‘every shot’?

I imagine the offense would be off the charts.

 

[maha]

that's one of the spots i would get from players. i can use both cue balls.

and gambling we always played who breaks chooses which ball he has. no one was a tournament player, never met one until robin and gold in vegas.

 

[jay helfert]

There was one World 3C Championship played with 'Optional CB'!

Overview



Welker Cochran did indeed win a World Three-Cushion (3-C) Championship that was played under the unique "optional cue ball" rule. [1, 2]
Cochran captured the World Three-Cushion Championship title in 1944 by reclaiming it from his longtime rival, Willie Hoppe. The 1944 tournament (alongside the 1928, 1942, and a few other iterations) implemented an experimental rule modification where players could select an "optional ball" as their cue ball to help increase scoring and make the game more dynamic for spectators. [1, 2, 3]

As a master of both balkline and three-cushion billiards, Cochran excelled under this format, which historically inflated grand averages for the tournament's competitors

The incoming player had their choice of what CB to start an inning, if that player scored a point they had to proceed to shoot with that 'Same' CB throughout that inning!

Billy knows! Wonder what the best average was?

 

[jay helfert]

that's one of the spots i would get from players. i can use both cue balls.

and gambling we always played who breaks chooses which ball he has. no one was a tournament player, never met one until robin and gold in vegas.

Is Eddie Robin still alive?