description Balkline 47.2 Overview
Balkline 47.2 is a carom billiards discipline played on a pocketless table divided by straight lines drawn 47 centimeters from each rail, creating eight rectangular balk spaces. The rules stipulate that at least one object ball must exit the current balk space after two consecutive caroms, preventing players from running points in a single area indefinitely. The discipline was a major championship sport in the early 20th century before three-cushion billiards overtook it as the dominant carom format.
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What does 47.2 mean in Balkline 47.2?
The number 47 refers to the lines drawn 47 centimeters from each rail, while the 2 refers to the two-shot restriction. The result is eight rectangular balk spaces on a pocketless carom table.
What is the two-shot rule in Balkline 47.2?
After two consecutive scoring shots in the same balk space, at least one object ball must leave that space. This rule prevents a player from repeating the same easy position indefinitely.
How is Balkline 47.2 different from Balkline 47.1?
In 47.2, the restriction applies after two consecutive shots in a balk space. In the 47.1 variation, the player must move an object ball out of the space after every scoring shot.
What equipment is used for Balkline 47.2?
The discipline uses a pocketless carom billiards table and three balls. Players score by making the cue ball contact both object balls while managing the balk-space restrictions.
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