Treble - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Treble

Treble is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

Treble is a slang term used to refer to a shot where the object ball, once struck, is sent across the table twice before being potted. More specifically, treble refers to a shot that sends the cue ball the width of the table, striking two rails back and forth before being potted in the side pocket. A more precise term for Treble would be triple.

See: two cushion double, triple for more on the meaning of "Treble".

Treble - Usage

That shot was a textbook treble shot, the way it hit the two side rails, and then came back to be potted in the side pocket.

Billiards - Treble

• Billiard Technique Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Treble
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 12/19/2007 9:58:38 PM

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