description Balkline 28.2 Overview
Balkline 28.2 is an American variant of carom billiards played on a pocketless table divided by lines into restricted scoring areas. The name refers to balklines set 28 inches from the rails and a limit of two caroms while both object balls remain in a restricted area; a ball must then be driven out before further scoring there. The discipline rewards precise control of ball position and is of interest mainly to players and historians of traditional carom games.
help Balkline 28.2 FAQ
What does 28.2 mean in Balkline 28.2?
The 28.2 name refers to balklines set 28 inches from the rails and a two-count restriction. The restriction limits scoring when both object balls remain in one restricted area.
Does Balkline 28.2 use pockets?
No, it is a carom-billiards game played on a pocketless table. A scoring carom requires the cue ball to contact both object balls, with the balkline zones controlling how long certain positions can be repeated.
How is Balkline 28.2 different from straight rail billiards?
Both are carom games, but Balkline 28.2 adds marked restricted areas and a two-count limit in those areas. Those boundaries were designed to reduce repetitive scoring patterns possible in unrestricted straight rail play.
What equipment is needed for Balkline 28.2?
You need a pocketless carom table, three billiard balls, cues, and balkline markings 28 inches from the rails. Pool tables with pockets are not the standard playing surface for this variant.
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