3C - wish someone would have told me...

Can help any Player

Duane Tuula said:
Glad you found the game! Without question, my advice to every player I have spoken to who asks "how to get better at pool"... I tell them to play 3C... Cue ball control, speed, angles... Playing the game will definitely make you a better player!
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Duane; Without a doubt, 100% correct, I see so many pool player's that if they knew some basic techique's of billiards, they're position play would by improve 25%, just as in all games there are certain little tricks that all top players know, and when to use them.
If anyone is interested in 3C Lessons, I can be contacted at OLDSCHOOLPOOL.NET
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
 
3Kushin DD 14 oz should play nicezzzzz. Yes Wooden Threads.[/QUOTE]


Oh don't you know it. Tried one a few months ago. Shoulda kept it. Now on the wait. It won't be long, the Turks are gone. A little catching up and then a little touch up on the 14'er and a short trip to usps.:smile:
 
I've never played, but this mild clamor makes me want too. Besides, I'm told that I don't give the pockets a very good work out anyway.
 
One thing is for sure, 3C is Hard!

I don't play very often but a few years ago a buddy and I decided to throw down on the billiard table and he said "Let's play to 20". After about an hour I looked at him and said "How 'bout we just go to 5?" He agreed.:grin-square:

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting another AZB'r (mbvl) at the California Billiard Club and we played some 3C. I don't know but maybe because I was playing with someone who actually knew what they were doing, after a slow start I played pretty well. Ran a couple of 2's and a 3 or 4 at one point. Certainly I was outscored, but I was pretty happy with my play. I guess playing with someone knowledgeable upped my game a little. :wink:

He showed me some shot situations too. I have to say, 3C is one of the most imaginative games played on cloth. There really is a lot of creativity involved.
 
Dogs; One of the reasons you played better with the better player is, He probably shot more correct shots than your friend, so when He missed you had simpler shots, plus I'm sure with some help from MBVL too.
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
 
mr3cushion said:
Dogs; One of the reasons you played better with the better player is, He probably shot more correct shots than your friend, so when He missed you had simpler shots, plus I'm sure with some help from MBVL too.
Bill Smith "Mr3Cushion"
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I'm not sure that's true. He sure seemed to leave my CB on the rail frequently enough that I commented on it. :grin: Actually he was helpful, we were not matched up or anything. It was just a friendly get together. But I did find my CB on the rail enough times that it became apparent to me this is probably part of basic strategy.

When it's my turn at the table I'm just trying to make a billiard. It is beyond my comprehension that at the competitive level guys are playing position and safe leaves.
 
DogsPlayingPool said:
I'm not sure that's true. He sure seemed to leave my CB on the rail frequently enough that I commented on it. :grin: Actually he was helpful, we were not matched up or anything. It was just a friendly get together. But I did find my CB on the rail enough times that it became apparent to me this is probably part of basic strategy.

When it's my turn at the table I'm just trying to make a billiard. It is beyond my comprehension that at the competitive level guys are playing position and safe leaves.
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IIRC, this is the game where the term "Two way shot" actually originated.
 
trustyrusty said:
'nother good thing - NO SCRATCHING! lol :eek: :grin: :wink:
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As future president of USBA I should encourage you to take up the game, send in your dues and join and support the USBA, I did years ago after running a rack of nine balls and scratching in the side pocket cause my cue ball hit a piece of chalk on a dirty pool table.

As a fellow human being I must caution you about taking up the game of caroms....yes it will help your pool game, despite the different cushions and size of balls......ask Rempe, Shorty, The Miz, David Matlock, a hundred other players of my generation I could name.....BUT if you get hooked your life will be ruined, moderation is in order. Just look what has happened to me since I first took it up in 1971 under Carl Conlon at the billiard room of the Michigan Union. I rest my case.

PS: for the guy in detroit, the place to play is Hall of Fame Billiards, forgot the address....just know how to get there.....14 mile slightly on the east side.
 
Dieckman Sayzzzzz

DogsPlayingPool said:
One thing is for sure, 3C is Hard!

I don't play very often but a few years ago a buddy and I decided to throw down on the billiard table and he said "Let's play to 20". After about an hour I looked at him and said "How 'bout we just go to 5?" He agreed.:grin-square:

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of meeting another AZB'r (mbvl) at the California Billiard Club and we played some 3C. I don't know but maybe because I was playing with someone who actually knew what they were doing, after a slow start I played pretty well. Ran a couple of 2's and a 3 or 4 at one point. Certainly I was outscored, but I was pretty happy with my play. I guess playing with someone knowledgeable upped my game a little. :wink:

He showed me some shot situations too. I have to say, 3C is one of the most imaginative games played on cloth. There really is a lot of creativity involved.
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Creativity yes !!!!!!!!!!!!

Even if he did not play with one of my cues I would tell you about MBVL:

1: His knowledge of the game, its history, etc, is quite large and is greater than his ability to play it but he still at least kicka-my-ass.

2: While not a world class player he is a world class instuctor.

3: He is a fine man and a gentleman at the table and off [I mean we have known each other for almost 20 years and he still puts up with me !!! :rolleyes:], even though he leaves you on the rail a lot. Or maybe it was you put yourself there and he just shot off the red, got three rails and tried to score off your ball, missed, and you were still on the rail??

Enjoy the game and remeber that that is all it is........
 
Magik Wandzzzzz said:
...Or maybe it was you put yourself there and he just shot off the red, got three rails and tried to score off your ball, missed, and you were still on the rail...
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On reflection, I'm sure there was some of this too. I leave myself on the rail way too much in 9 & 10 ball, why should 3C be any different? :grin-square:
 
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Das928 said:
Why would he trade in his Jacoby? Do they use different cues? What is different about them?
I played this game once and it was a blast. Since then the pool hall closed. I just wish I could find a table to play on in the Metro Detroit area
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Doesnt Bogarts in Plymouth have a couple billiard tables...or is that the place that closed down?
 
sjm said:
Enjoy, Rusty. Three cushion is a beautiful game. I play it about three times a month here in New York. If you ever make it to my town, let me know and we'll shoot some 3-cushion together, with the table time my treat.
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Is there actually a rm in NYC that has a Billiard table for playing 3-c??
 
Das928 said:
Been closed now for a few years. Thats where I first played the game
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Thats a bummer, even though most of their tables were garbage. Guess the only place left would be Hall of Fame unless they got rid of theirs to make room for a dance floor or more poker tables.
 
Magik Wandzzzzz said:
Creativity yes !!!!!!!!!!!!

Even if he did not play with one of my cues I would tell you about MBVL:

1: His knowledge of the game, its history, etc, is quite large and is greater than his ability to play it but he still at least kicka-my-ass.

2: While not a world class player he is a world class instuctor.

3: He is a fine man and a gentleman at the table and off [I mean we have known each other for almost 20 years and he still puts up with me !!! :rolleyes:], even though he leaves you on the rail a lot. Or maybe it was you put yourself there and he just shot off the red, got three rails and tried to score off your ball, missed, and you were still on the rail??

Enjoy the game and remeber that that is all it is........
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I found myself in California just under 2 years ago and MBVL was generous enough to pick me up AT the train station and drive me to a good billiard room, only after to talking to me online here at AZB. He showed me plenty shots and situations I had never dreamed of, and although I was never in any danger of winning the games, I had an absolute blast. A super intelligent guy and a lot of fun to hit balls with.

Thanks, Mark!

Jason
 
To the OP, the game is certainly addictive. I've been hooked for more than 40 years.

To DogsPlayingPool and HomeBrewer, I had a great time playing with you guys, too.

To Dennis, aw, shucks.

To all AZBers, if you are ever in the greater San Francicso Bay Area, let me know via PM and we can bang 'em around.

Mark
 
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