I love one-pocket, BUT....
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One pocket is as exciting as watching chess. It's enjoyable to the guy who knows exactly what's going on, but not enjoyable for the average viewer. Most pool players don't even know what One Pocket is, let alone know how to play it.
14.1 is exciting, there isn't much safety play (compared to one pocket) and there is tons of balls being run.
14.1 is exciting, there isn't much safety play (compared to one pocket) and there is tons of balls being run.
You two have never been to a baseball game, or a soccer match, have you?
Learn to play One Pocket. You'll develop a greater appreciation for it. :smile:
Learn to play One Pocket. You'll develop a greater appreciation for it. :smile:
One Pocket= Watching two slow players play chess without a clock.
14.1 = Watching two players play quicker chess.
8-ball = Watching two players play chess with a clock.
9-ball = watching two players play Connect 4.
I take it you didn't see the Joyner-Chohan match 2 days ago? There are no words to describe it. And I've played one hole since the early 80's.
I will agree might have been a few slow matches i can see why some people might not like that not for everybody.
But anyone who saw Alex Pagulayan play in the finals saw why one pocket is so great wow what a performance he played one of the best matches i have ever seen.
It seems like games played by the great shotmakers (Reyes, Pagulyan, Frost, Deuel, etc.) are more exciting because they'll take on shots that lesser players (great players, but lesser nonetheless) will pass on and play another holding-pattern safe.
Of course, none of these approach the excitement of the Lou-JB match. When's the rematch?
Of course, none of these approach the excitement of the Lou-JB match. When's the rematch?
Ain't it the truth. If you don't like watching Frosty and the Lion, then somethings wrong. :smile:
Any match between Frost and Pagulayan is worth watching.
Some of the matches, I found something else to do.
A bunch of us were watching the Jones/Frost match.....
Two of Jones' shots, I called what he was going to do...in about 4 seconds...
....then he took a few minutes....and did what I called.
I ain't no one-pocket genius....why would he take so long?
When Scott and Alex played, I was glued to my chair.....
...and they both came up with brilliant answers to difficult situations....
Now, if you're going to take more time than these guys, then at least you should come up
with better answers.
Did you catch that coin flip?
Alex was in a tough situation - walking around, studying the table.
Then he gets out a coin and flips it. Then grins and goes for a very aggressive shot to his hole . makes it perfect on the next ball. 8 and out.
Billy and Nick Varner were commentating and laughed their heads off!
A Classic.
Totally agree. Alex has been playing some of the best one-pocket ever for the past year.
I like it, can I use it?
Damn, I missed that....getting a coffee, maybe.
I loved Billy's quip to Nick when Alex made that great 8 'n out with Scott in the one hole.
Billy said " He played that better than we did from the chair."
:smile:
I apologize if I have ruffled a feather, or two, but One Pocket is the only game in town worth talking about as far as I'm concerned. I only wish there were a forum specifically dedicated to One Pocket. What? Okay. Never mind that.
One Pocket is not an easy game to watch (sometimes), especially if a couple of jug heads who can't pocket a ball from the foot spot are playing. It can be damn tedious, I'll admit, but, when you see the kind of play that went on in Matairie, this past weekend, you develop a greater appreciation for the game.
If you play One Pocket, then the argument is moot. :smile:
One Pocket is not an easy game to watch (sometimes), especially if a couple of jug heads who can't pocket a ball from the foot spot are playing. It can be damn tedious, I'll admit, but, when you see the kind of play that went on in Matairie, this past weekend, you develop a greater appreciation for the game.
If you play One Pocket, then the argument is moot. :smile:
those who did not appreciate the level of one pocket artistry .imagination and skill
from this last tournament
go ahead and play 9 ball....
forgive them father they do not understand their sins.....
I didn't know 14.1 was so popular. I thought the theory was 14.1 was boring and killing pool. One pocket is far more interesting then 14.1.
You mention end games, that is the best part of the game of one pocket. How they play when there are like 3 or 4 balls on the table can be very entertaining.
The end game, just like chess, is difficult and dangerous....
....there is no place to hide
Indeed.
There are three parts to a game of One Pocket. The beginning, the middle, and the end, and it's the end game, like pt mentioned, that can be the most difficult and dangerous, but ofttimes the most exciting part of the game.
With only a few balls remaining players are loathe to put themselves into any position of compromise. On the other hand, each player must be ready to recognize and then seize any opportunity to score that presents itself. A delicate balance for sure.
You'll note also that bank shots are common in end game play. To me this adds an even higher level of excitement.
Hahaha... good one