Strategy… what did you change?
One pocket today
- Thread starter measureman
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I took less risky shots and did more freezing the cue ball to the stack and other balls.
And played safes that left off angle banks for him.
I also dropped a couple comments that were in good taste but would undermine his confidence hopefully.
Worked pretty good.
I’m not worse, I haven’t hit a ball in 5 years
Where are you located
5 years. Orange 5. Gimme Five
Some things I’m learning to focus on. I’m not a great ball runner so I have to stay on my toes otherwise.
Trapping
Turn Defense to Offense
Be controlled but aggressive with stronger players.
Play the score.
Risk - rewards
Get balls into my quadrant. Stay motivated.
Take a foul if called for
Look for caroms.
Playing position..Play for multiple shots. Do not play one and done and trap myself.
Control the cue each and every time
1p does not get old. I consider myself a C player but can play a respectable game in my class. I do not gamble… simply love the game. It renewed my interest in pool. Always learning. I’m lucky to live near Tom Wirth. Learning and being at the table with Tom has been very good fortune on my end.
Yes just a way to keep score. I have only found $5 one pocket in Sun City West. $10 one pocket is as friendly as $1 nine ball or quarter 3 ball.
I did get the benefits of lessons from the octagenarian in that room. He was pointed out to me as expert at one pocket. We played funnsies but ego was involved. I won 8 in a row off of shot making and gained his knowledge. He couldn't take ..,. well we played until he won one and called it even.
I once witnessed a player piss away a chance at a big score by trouncing the Chico champion playing $10 one pocket. For real. They came there for him. He would gamble to 2 grand and room owner was capable of $10,000 backing......10 straight got him a nifty $100.
Amazing what patience will do for you in one pocket.
I don't head out that way too often, but if I do, I'll send you a message. Thanks! I'm a big fan of the game, and just want to learn. A few bucks is all I need to stay engaged.
Located in the Albany area. The best pool hall in the area, Golden Cue is on the verge of closing its doors for good, so thats really unfortunate. Great place for 9ball, not so good for other games. The few other places with 9ft tables have subpar equipment.
There's a nice bunch of one pocket players at Salt City Billiards in Syracuse. They love $5-$10 one pocket, and they play well. Tell'em Lou said hi if you go.
I might have to relocate,sounds great.
That's what they all say dude.
Great, thank you! I havent been to Salt City yet, but I've heard good things. I've been to Brick house in the past so I know there are some great players (rotation wise) in the area!
We can switch
, I've wanted to move to CO for a few years now, but the wife refuses ( she wants to go south). It's such a beautiful state, just wish the home prices were a bit more reasonable.
In my case it’s true, and I’m not looking for a game. I been around 40 years, I know all the bullshit lines