description Balkline 18.1 Overview
Balkline 18.1 is a carom-billiards discipline in which lines are drawn 18.1 centimetres from each cushion, creating rectangular balk spaces at the table's corners. When both object balls occupy the same balk space, the restriction permits only one scoring carom before at least one ball must leave that space. The game has no pockets and is intended for players who want a positional cue-sport format governed by precise area restrictions rather than pocketing.
help Balkline 18.1 FAQ
What is Balkline 18.1?
Balkline 18.1 is a carom-billiards discipline played on a table marked with lines 18.1 centimetres from each cushion. These lines create rectangular balk spaces in the table's corners.
What happens when both object balls enter the same balk space?
The restriction allows only one scoring carom while both object balls remain in that balk space. At least one ball must then leave the area before another scoring carom is permitted there.
How is Balkline 18.1 different from straight rail?
Straight rail has no comparable balk-line restriction, so skilled players can build long runs near the cushions. Balkline 18.1 adds marked zones to prevent that type of unlimited corner play.
What equipment is used for Balkline 18.1?
It uses a carom-billiards table and three balls, with no pockets. The defining equipment feature is the set of balk lines drawn 18.1 centimetres from each cushion.
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