Lengthwise Short-Rail Zigzag — 3rd Rail Target = Start + Spread (10 × tips)
Family 3 · Zigzag & Cross-Table (Koba)Koba Zigzag System (L-L-L)
Lengthwise Short-Rail Zigzag
Presets:
Steps:
Club Terms:Lengthwise Short-Rail ZigzagCưa dọc bànKoba băng ngắn· Cue ball travels lengthwise between the two short rails (Short–Short–Short).
3-Second FormulaDiamond System
Short–Short–Short Zigzag: Right (1.2) → Left (2.2) → Right (3.1)
With 2 standard running tips, the zigzag widens by 2 diamonds (20 units).
Cue Tip
2h30 · 3 tips
2:30 running · 3 tips
Thickness
3/8 ball
3/8 medium-thin
Stroke
Speed 3/5
Smooth follow
Table CompensationWatch kiss risk
OB1 crosses table; use 3/8 or 5/8 thickness to clear.· Apply base formula
3rd Rail Target · Tap cell to drawStart Value × Spin Spread (diamonds)
| Start Value | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | |||||
| 20 | |||||
| 30 | |||||
| 40 |
How to play it
Quick Recognition (Lengthwise Short-Rail Zigzag)
Cue ball travels lengthwise between the two short rails (Short–Short–Short).
3-Second Key Points
- Formula: 3rd Rail Target = Start + Spread (10 × tips).
- Table Rule: With 2 standard running tips, the zigzag widens by 2 diamonds (20 units).
- Parameters: Tip 2:30 running · 3 tips · Thickness 3/8 medium-thin · Stroke Smooth follow.
- Kiss Control: OB1 crosses table; use 3/8 or 5/8 thickness to clear.
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
Đích Băng 3 = Nút xuất phát + Độ mở (10 × số típ)
Long–Long–Long zigzag formula: with 2 standard running tips, cue ball widens by 2 diamonds (20 units).