Three-Rail Bank Shot — 3rd Rail = Cue Ball − 1st Rail Aim
Family 4 · Bank Shot (Rail-First)Corner-5 (Five & Half System)
Three-Rail Bank Shot
Presets:
Steps:
Club Terms:Three-Rail Bank ShotA băngBắt băngĐánh băng 2 điểm PBA· Hit 3 cushions before contacting OB1 and OB2 (worth 2 points in PBA): solved via Corner-5 or Mirror.
3-Second FormulaDiamond System
Bank Corner-5: Cue 50 − Aim 30 = 3rd Rail 20
Subtract 1st-rail aim from cue value to get 3rd-rail arrival.
Cue Tip
2h30 · 3 tips
2:30 running · 3 tips
Thickness
0/8 Rail
Rail first (0/8)
Stroke
Speed 3/5
Smooth follow
Table CompensationLow kiss risk
OB1 clears to opposite half; 3-rail path is kiss-free.· Apply base formula
1st Rail Aim · Tap cell to drawCue Ball Value × 3rd Rail Target
| Cue Ball Value | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | — | ||||||
| 45 | |||||||
| 50 | |||||||
| 55 | |||||||
| 60 | |||||||
| 70 | |||||||
| 80 | — | — |
How to play it
Quick Recognition (Three-Rail Bank Shot)
Hit 3 cushions before contacting OB1 and OB2 (worth 2 points in PBA): solved via Corner-5 or Mirror.
3-Second Key Points
- Formula: 3rd Rail = Cue Ball − 1st Rail Aim.
- Table Rule: Subtract 1st-rail aim from cue value to get 3rd-rail arrival.
- Parameters: Tip 2:30 running · 3 tips · Thickness Rail first (0/8) · Stroke Smooth follow.
- Kiss Control: OB1 clears to opposite half; 3-rail path is kiss-free.
Table Condition Compensations
- Standard: Apply base formula
- Fast Cloth: Slide longer; aim −4 units
- Slow Cloth: Wider bounce; add +5 units
- Firm Speed: Firm speed delays spin; −3 units
System formula
Băng 3 = Gốc bi chủ − Ngắm Băng 1 (3 típ thuận · mũi 2h30)
The world's foundational 3-cushion diamond system: 3rd Rail = Cue Ball Value − 1st Rail Aim.