Played One Pocket Today

[DrCue'sProtege]

A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

r/DCP

 

[GoldCrown]

A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

r/DCP

Nice. Practice a light break .. take ball in hand and try to run as many as possible. From there you will learn the why’s and when’s. You will love the game. I promise you.

 

[David in FL]

A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

r/DCP

I'm sorry...

 

[GoldCrown]

I'm sorry...

Reported. Be glad not sad.

 

[jax_joe]

If you are going to stick with 1P you might want to buy a Rasson.

 

[Cuebuddy]

If you are going to stick with 1P you might want to buy a Rasson.

Making balls on the break is not paramount in one pocket.
In my games it is frowned upon.

 

[GoldCrown]

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Making balls on the break is not paramount in one pocket.
In my games it is frowned upon.

if I pocket on the break I quit. It’s a hole in one

 

[straightline]

A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

r/DCP

Only now? Geez now you gotta go back and apply moves to all the outs you blew.

 

[u12armresl]

I'm sorry...

Wait till he finds out that when he makes a ball on the break in one hole it's a rerack.

 

[u12armresl]

Only now? Geez now you gotta go back and apply moves to all the outs you blew.

WAIT, you're telling me in this one pocket game that you want to lag balls up to your hole and not make them?

 

[jtompilot]

I'm sorry...

You’re officially banned

 

[straightline]

WAIT, you're telling me in this one pocket game that you want to lag balls up to your hole and not make them?

Oh man that aint the half of it!

 

[philly]

A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

r/DCP

Good for you.
You'll love the game.
Find one pocket specialists to play.
There are a lot of books on one pocket but playing it is the only way to get better.
Takes a while to really see and understand the table in one pocket.
Persevere. It's worth it.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Find two friends -- one who does not mind coaching you as you play and another who does not mind playing you while you are being coached. No substitute for having a knowledgeable person in your ear/over your shoulder as you are doing it.

 

[Frosty]

True players of the game are versed in all of its disciplines, especially if you’re a gambler.

 

[maha]

if you make one on the break its yours and you keep shooting. that's part of the break. just like 9 ball.

they kind of changed the rule just for the pro tournaments as some cried. so all the idiots that can barely play the game and don't know how to break just follow along with it.
same with racking for yourself.

 

[JPB2]

if you make one on the break its yours and you keep shooting. that's part of the break. just like 9 ball.

they kind of changed the rule just for the pro tournaments as some cried. so all the idiots that can barely play the game and don't know how to break just follow along with it.
same with racking for yourself.

Seems necessary in rack your own. But opponent rack the ball should count IMO.