SNOOKER IS LIKE ONEPOCKET

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i just finished watching a few rounds....i mean sessions... of the world championships
congratulations to ronnie for winning his 7th
i have never played it and dont know all the rules
but from watching the little bit i did it reminded me of onepocket and here is why
there were a lot of safety play
until someone made a mistake or decided to pull the trigger on a "long pot"
those long pots looked me like shots from new york city to los angeles..... 😂
pulling the trigger was great reward or often sell out
as both ronnie and trump were capable of centuries if they got a good start
also going from red to black and red to black etc. was often like doing the L drill which is a great onepocket drill
anyway
you all may think i am crazy but as a one pocket nut
that was my impression
(i also saw a similarity to straight pool but that will have to have its own thread)
 
bbb said:
i just finished watching a few rounds....i mean sessions... of the world championships
congratulations to ronnie for winning his 7th
i have never played it and dont know all the rules
but from watching the little bit i did it reminded me of onepocket and here is why
there were a lot of safety play
until someone made a mistake or decided to pull the trigger on a "long pot"
those long pots looked me like shots from new york city to los angeles..... 😂
pulling the trigger was great reward or often sell out
as both ronnie and trump were capable of centuries if they got a good start
also going from red to black and red to black etc. was often like doing the L drill which is a great onepocket drill
anyway
you all may think i am crazy but as a one pocket nut
that was my impression
(i also saw a similarity to straight pool but that will have to have its own thread)
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I never really thought of that and when I started typing I was going to say it was more like straight pool but in reality, it's a pretty good combination of both in my opinion. Safe's, breakouts, potting 1 or 2 balls then ducking, etc.

The hall I played in growing up had two snooker tables, those pockets are downright brutal!

Good thread topic (y)
 
I agree.

I also think the "standard snooker" play was almost the same as the "standard safety" play in Bank Pool. Going thin off the stack area, and sending the CB 2 rails to the Brunswick.
 
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Yes exactly. Much like One Pocket the safety play in snooker seems deceptively easy to execute, but getting inch perfect position and knowing where to leave the cue ball is the real trick to it. It’s more popular because the safety is broken up by 5-10 minutes of scoring vs a 2 minute 8 and out. There is just a better balance of scoring and tactics for tv viewing.
 
I agree which is why it's always odd to me when people say a company like Matchroom would never get into one pocket.

I think it would be really popular amongst snooker fans if it was promoted properly. Would probably need a shot clock though lol.
 
youre not wrong, i came from snooker, went to pool and after years of playing all pool games i found the holy grail that is one pocket. look no further. the few pool players here that play it, and the game isnt big here, are almost exclusively players with snooker background or straight pool players. theres also bernie pettiepiece down in AZ who is a former snooker player, he plays a mean one hole. older guy now but still.

one pocket is the best game invented imo. snooker is great, but its also very hard. to really appreciate it you need a lot of table time.
 
BeiberLvr said:
I agree which is why it's always odd to me when people say a company like Matchroom would never get into one pocket.

I think it would be really popular amongst snooker fans if it was promoted properly. Would probably need a shot clock though lol.
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we can still hope. theyre running with 9-ball and with good rational reasoning behind it. but its not the best game
 
bbb said:
i just finished watching a few rounds....i mean sessions... of the world championships
congratulations to ronnie for winning his 7th
i have never played it and dont know all the rules
but from watching the little bit i did it reminded me of onepocket and here is why
there were a lot of safety play
until someone made a mistake or decided to pull the trigger on a "long pot"
those long pots looked me like shots from new york city to los angeles..... 😂
pulling the trigger was great reward or often sell out
as both ronnie and trump were capable of centuries if they got a good start
also going from red to black and red to black etc. was often like doing the L drill which is a great onepocket drill
anyway
you all may think i am crazy but as a one pocket nut
that was my impression
(i also saw a similarity to straight pool but that will have to have its own thread)
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GREAT take. These guys play snooooker so good its just ridiculous.
 
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The origins are still not 100%
Bit if fun read though:

www.snookershorts.com

Which Came First? Snooker or Pool? — Snooker Shorts

There are numerous games under the large umbrella of cue sports with a select few that headline the front page. Cue sports date back as early as the 15th century and has evolved its games, rules and equipment over the following centuries to the familiar sports we’re all fans of today. This isn’t nec
www.snookershorts.com www.snookershorts.com
 
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skogstokig said:
we can still hope. theyre running with 9-ball and with good rational reasoning behind it. but its not the best game
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From that interview Emily did with Karl, at one point it kind of sounded like she was hinting at expanding, but I agree their primary focus right now is 9-ball.

But I wouldn't be surprised if they are able to find success with 9 ball, that they wouldn't expand into other games in the next 3 to 5 years.
 
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telinoz said:
The origins are still not 100%
Bit if fun read though:

www.snookershorts.com

Which Came First? Snooker or Pool? — Snooker Shorts

There are numerous games under the large umbrella of cue sports with a select few that headline the front page. Cue sports date back as early as the 15th century and has evolved its games, rules and equipment over the following centuries to the familiar sports we’re all fans of today. This isn’t nec
www.snookershorts.com www.snookershorts.com
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GREAT READ
THANK YOU
(y)
 
Good thread. Snooker is like one pocket in that the defensive play is a war of attrition, but the running of the balls, once open, looks a whole lot like straight pool to me, and old-time straight pool at that. Even once the initial safety battle is won, the reds have to be gradually brought into play and the pattern play and position play required to accomplish this is actually quite complex and requires great precision.
 
BeiberLvr said:
I agree which is why it's always odd to me when people say a company like Matchroom would never get into one pocket.

I think it would be really popular amongst snooker fans if it was promoted properly. Would probably need a shot clock though lol.
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I just can’t see it. Snooker works because there is a good balance between safety play and potting. The tv audience can sit through a scrappy frame if they get a 50-100 break in the next. I don’t think two consecutive prolonged up table games would result in repeat viewing among the casual fan. It’d be cool if I’m wrong though.
 
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bbb said:
i just finished watching a few rounds....i mean sessions... of the world championships
congratulations to ronnie for winning his 7th
i have never played it and dont know all the rules
but from watching the little bit i did it reminded me of onepocket and here is why
there were a lot of safety play
until someone made a mistake or decided to pull the trigger on a "long pot"
those long pots looked me like shots from new york city to los angeles..... 😂
pulling the trigger was great reward or often sell out
as both ronnie and trump were capable of centuries if they got a good start
also going from red to black and red to black etc. was often like doing the L drill which is a great onepocket drill
anyway
you all may think i am crazy but as a one pocket nut
that was my impression
(i also saw a similarity to straight pool but that will have to have its own thread)
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What the hell is wrong with AZ these days….seems like a lot are agreeing with you….including me.
In the action days, rotation games and 8-ball were often games played waiting for the action to start…
…kinda like guys playing gin til they had enough for a poker game.
….and you gave me a great expression I’m gonna use a bit now…when I stick whitey on one end rail and the object ball on the other end rail, I’m gonna say I left him coast to coast. :)
 
pt109 said:
What the hell is wrong with AZ these days….seems like a lot are agreeing with you….including me.
In the action days, rotation games and 8-ball were often games played waiting for the action to start…
…kinda like guys playing gin til they had enough for a poker game.
….and you gave me a great expression I’m gonna use a bit now…when I stick whitey on one end rail and the object ball on the other end rail, I’m gonna say I left him coast to coast.
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_pt109
you are someone i respect on the site
if i could give you something to use and agree with me
you made my day
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lfigueroa said:
lol, snooker like 1pocket?!

Not even close.
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One pocket is the game with the shortest innings and the most safeties - more of a sparring match than other games. You play your opponent more than the table, even though it demands great table skills.

I like that about it.

pj
chgo
 
lfigueroa said:
lol, snooker like 1pocket?!

Not even close.

Lou Figueroa
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Agreed to a point.

The primary similarities are tactical. It's only like one pocket in that defense seems to come into play in every rack and safety battles are won gradually. It's not at all like one pocket in that the loose reds are threat balls for both me and my opponent, while in one pocket, some balls represent threat balls for me and others for my opponent, so the flavor of the tactical play is different. Another similarity between snooker and one pocket is the number of times you can play offense and defense at the same time. Also, the end games can be similar, although end game battles in snooker are not very frequent.

The runout part of snooker, however, is like straight pool, not at all like one pocket.
 
bbb said:
i just finished watching a few rounds....i mean sessions... of the world championships
congratulations to ronnie for winning his 7th
i have never played it and dont know all the rules
but from watching the little bit i did it reminded me of onepocket and here is why
there were a lot of safety play
until someone made a mistake or decided to pull the trigger on a "long pot"
those long pots looked me like shots from new york city to los angeles..... 😂
pulling the trigger was great reward or often sell out
as both ronnie and trump were capable of centuries if they got a good start
also going from red to black and red to black etc. was often like doing the L drill which is a great onepocket drill
anyway
you all may think i am crazy but as a one pocket nut
that was my impression
(i also saw a similarity to straight pool but that will have to have its own thread)
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Been thinking the same thing for a long time.
The difference for me is Snooker is more interesting to watch.
I don't fall asleep watching it.

One Pocket and 3Cushion put me out quick like watching golf or bowling.
 
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