Who is the best 1 pocket teacher?

jtompilot said:
I . I was giving my advice based on 1P performance and knowledge and have the ability to convey that knowledge to you in a meaningful way. Both Bruce(ghost) and Tom Wirth are top notch in 1P. I'm sure there are many more, I just haven't meet them.
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when i gave my recommendation about tom wirth it was because i had taken lessons from him
i would also endorse 1 pocket ghost (bruce luke perry) in chicago without reservation based on his posts thru out the years in onepocket.org
there is no question he knows the game and being from chicago he grew up seeing freddy/ /bugs/artie bodendorfer the list goes on and on and all the legends that came thru
his manifesto on one pocket is something all aspiring onepocketeers should read
AND STUDY
http://www.onepocket.org/forum/showpost.php?p=84335&postcount=1
 
bbb said:
when i gave my recommendation about tom wirth it was because i had taken lessons from him
i would also endorse 1 pocket ghost (bruce luke perry) in chicago without reservation based on his posts thru out the years in onepocket.org
there is no question he knows the game and being from chicago he grew up seeing freddy/ /bugs/artie bodendorfer the list goes on and on and all the legends that came thru
his manifesto on one pocket is something all aspiring onepocketeers should read
AND STUDY
http://www.onepocket.org/forum/showpost.php?p=84335&postcount=1
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i've taken several lessons (and beatings :frown:) from the ghost. anyone who wants to work on their one pocket game passing through/visiting chicago would be well served to contact him. :smile:

as well, tom wirth is so knowledgeable about the game, he could practically write a book...:eek:
 
Miller said:
i've taken several lessons (and beatings :frown:) from the ghost. anyone who wants to work on their one pocket game passing through/visiting chicago would be well served to contact him. :smile:

as well, tom wirth is so knowledgeable about the game, he could practically write a book...:eek:
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Tom is writing a book and I have the pleasure of playing Tom several times. Great person and player. I've also played Bruce several times and his 1P is top notch.
 
Miller said:
henderson and almanza are salivating a little bit too much....i'd duck "baby huey".....:cool:

unless if he plays friendly for $5/rack....:)

(rumor has it, that's big action on the left coast.........)
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Actually Mr. Miller that sounds a little pricey. Normally we play three ahead for the $5
 
The Ghost

For one pocket instruction the Ghost is the guy to go to. Just by reading his manifesto it is clear that he knows the game, loves the game, and has played with the best players in the world over the years. I speak from personal experience when I say he is an excellent teacher. If only I were capable of executing half of the things he has taught me, and from what I've learned watching him play others, I might be a little dangerous someday.
 
I also give One Pocket lessons out here in SoCal. I will guarantee that if you take two lessons from me your game will go up one speed. I may not play as good as I once did, but my knowledge of the game is only getting better. :wink:
 
Anyone that wants to come to Ruidoso NM to learn one pocket is welcome.

We can match up a game and play all day every day. N/C

I need people to play with.

Bill S.
 
Tom,

My main home is in NM.

My winter home is in PHX. I am only there for a few months each year.

Not one decent Diamond table in PHX. All are tricked up someway.
Too bad.

My Diamond Pro is perfect. You are welcome.

Bill S.
 
it (the one pocket game) does speak in an "unknown tongue".

"The game is the Teacher," however, it (the one pocket game) does speak in an "unknown tongue". The fact of the matter is this: "The player with the best execution {not necessarily the best knowledge} wins one pocket games" - RealEyes


arps said:
the best 1P teacher is The Game. :grin:
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CJ Wiley said:
"The game is the Teacher," however, it (the one pocket game) does speak in an "unknown tongue". The fact of the matter is this: "The player with the best execution {not necessarily the best knowledge} wins one pocket games" - RealEyes
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usually the one that executes the best ie less misses /best conrtrol of whitey etc wins most games imo
but why is it that knowledgeable old one pocket players past their prime could beat the young straight shooting 9 ballers back in the day when one pocket info was not as readily available????
i disagree with your statement bolded above
if the spread in execution is not severe the one with more knowledge can win in one pocket over the player that would rob him in 9/10 ball
just sayin
icbw
 
CJ Wiley said:
You are correct. I would take Danny D. as a coach and be able to play even with anyone.

Danny is the one that "smarts" seek out to get the "inside techniques" to one-pocket. I could name some that would surprise everyone, however, out of respect I will keep that information confidential.

This confusion about Danny is another example of "common knowledge" being flawed, Danny D. is secretly the best one-pocket instructor in the country. The ones that go to Danny don't want their names revealed, and use his knowledge to win...and win big!!!
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Old Nine Baller said:
What happened to the braggart who wrote this post? You want to suck up to DD but you don't want to shoot what he tells you to shoot?

Figures.

ONB
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CJ Wiley said:
Anyone with any sense knows the proposition of "HAVING" to shoot a shot someone else tells you to shoot.....this is a trap, pure and simple and it's "grade school level". "Coaches" {in any sport} don't tell the players exactly what shot to shoot, it would be counterproductive to say the least. Coaches are meant to enhance the players, not try to micromanage them into a state of mediocrity.

The greatest pool minds that I know agree that Danny is the one they would choose to coach them....Danny and I have seldom spoken and I have no loyalty to him over and beyond a mutual respect.

The fact is he's one of the best, and I'm simply passing this truth on to those that might want to consult with him to improve their game. 'The GAME is the teacher' .com
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What good is a coach if you don't follow his recommendations? The truth is that you think you can play better One Pocket than DD can coach you to play. Either you can and his coaching is useless or you can't and his coaching is valuable, but it can't be both.

ONB
 
Knowledge (the word) in one pocket is used as if it's some kind of weapon

The fact of the matter is my repertoire of shots is different than Danny's. Shots that he may consider "high risk" for him (or other pros) may be "low risk" for me.....and visa versa. We would have to work as a team to benefit from any "coaching proposition".

Knowledge (the word) in one pocket is used as if it's some kind of weapon, however, this is a misnomer. Your knowledge must be in balance with your ability to perform the shots or you're in for a miserable experience. Anyone that says "I have the knowledge, just can't make the shots" is really saying "I wish I'd practiced my caroms and cue ball control more".......that's right, the game is the teacher my friend, and you have to study, practice and overcome your weaknesses.

Billy Incardona once matched up a game at 'Diamonds' in Dallas where I shot all his toughest shots and he did all the strategic moving.....this proved most interesting. Wade Crane also coached me one time against Richie Richardson, although it's really about giving extra suggestions rather than outright coaching. A seasoned eye can see the difference (real eyes, realize, the real lies).

As you develop better and better cue ball control your "knowledge" will automatically start to improve, and your flexibility (shot repertoire) will grow exponentially. This is really Efren's advantage, he plays "One Rail Billiards" better than anyone on earth, therefore his repertoire of shots is extraordinary - this gives him incredible flexibility.

"the player with the most flexibility will also have the most control" - CJ Wiley

Old Nine Baller said:
What good is a coach if you don't follow his recommendations? The truth is that you think you can play better One Pocket than DD can coach you to play. Either you can and his coaching is useless or you can't and his coaching is valuable, but it can't be both.

ONB
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CJ Wiley said:
The fact of the matter is my repertoire of shots is different than Danny's. Shots that he may consider "high risk" for him (or other pros) may be "low risk" for me.....and visa versa. We would have to work as a team to benefit from any "coaching proposition".

Knowledge (the word) in one pocket is used as if it's some kind of weapon, however, this is a misnomer. Your knowledge must be in balance with your ability to perform the shots or you're in for a miserable experience. Anyone that says "I have the knowledge, just can't make the shots" is really saying "I wish I'd practiced my caroms and cue ball control more".......that's right, the game is the teacher my friend, and you have to study, practice and overcome your weaknesses.

Billy Incardona once matched up a game at 'Diamonds' in Dallas where I shot all his toughest shots and he did all the strategic moving.....this proved most interesting. Wade Crane also coached me one time against Richie Richardson, although it's really about giving extra suggestions rather than outright coaching. A seasoned eye can see the difference (real eyes, realize, the real lies).

As you develop better and better cue ball control your "knowledge" will automatically start to improve, and your flexibility (shot repertoire) will grow exponentially. This is really Efren's advantage, he plays "One Rail Billiards" better than anyone on earth, therefore his repertoire of shots is extraordinary - this gives him incredible flexibility.

"the player with the most flexibility will also have the most control" - CJ Wiley
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I agree with CJ.

Everybody plays a bit different and uses strategies that maybe the other one wouldn't because of different styles and shooting abilities.

I bet if you were to have 10 different top one-pocket players watch a match between two shooters "choose the shot" (without knowing the responses of the other players watching or competing) you would come up with MULTIPLE different suggestions as to the "best shot".

The BEST shot is the shot that the player can do with the most consistency or ability to execute. If you CAN'T do it, it AIN'T your BEST shot!

Aloha.
 
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