What is 3 ball pool?

Three ball pool, also known as three-cushion billiards or simply three-cushion, is a type of carom billiards game where the object is to score points by hitting both the opponent's cue ball and the object ball with at least three cushions before making contact with the object ball. The game is typically played on a pocketless table with three balls - two cue balls (one for each player) and one red object ball.

Players take turns trying to score points by hitting the cue ball into the object ball and making contact with at least three cushions before the object ball. A successful shot that meets this criteria will result in the player earning a point. The player must also ensure that their own cue ball makes contact with the opponent's cue ball at some point during the shot.

Three ball pool requires a high level of skill, precision, and strategic thinking as players must carefully plan their shots to achieve maximum points. The game is popular in various countries around the world and is often played competitively in billiards clubs and tournaments.

Overall, three ball pool is a challenging and engaging variation of billiards that requires players to master their technique and finesse on the table.