I saw a post on Facebook from Chohan complaining that he can’t find a match and it got me thinking: How do one pocket players practice alone?
Other than just practicing specific shots, is there a way to emulate a full game alone? I doubt it. Playing as both players would be tough to stay interested. Much more so than playing the ghost in 9-ball.
Any other game is easy to practice alone but one pocket truly is unique in that an opponent is necessary to get the full experience or anything close to it.
Now I understand why pros always want to play these long races to 40. It’s the only time they get real practice from an equally skilled opponent. Otherwise, they are spotting locals 10-6 and likely playing a totally different style since they are so much more dominant than their opponents.
Other than just practicing specific shots, is there a way to emulate a full game alone? I doubt it. Playing as both players would be tough to stay interested. Much more so than playing the ghost in 9-ball.
Any other game is easy to practice alone but one pocket truly is unique in that an opponent is necessary to get the full experience or anything close to it.
Now I understand why pros always want to play these long races to 40. It’s the only time they get real practice from an equally skilled opponent. Otherwise, they are spotting locals 10-6 and likely playing a totally different style since they are so much more dominant than their opponents.