10 commandments of one pocket.

JazzyJeff87 · Jul 5, 2019

PhilosopherKing said:
I'm not sure if the "no kicking" rule is meant for only offensive shots, but I can't wrap my head around how a person can effectively play the game without a healthy supply of defensive kicks, especially with one ball left on the table.

What about kicking1-rail to pocket a ball hanging in the other guy's hole?... I think every one-pocket player has to be proficient at and confident in shooting this shot when it inevitably comes-up.

What about kicking 2-rails into a line of spotted balls?

What I take away from that “kicking rule” is not to kick at a certain shot. Your on your rail somewhat close to your pocket. The ball is near your opponents rail a little lower than the CB is most tempting. Don’t try to kick that to your pocket...because if you miss long you leave a bank, miss short you might leave a bank or a straight in shot if you kick it hard.

couldnthinkof01 said:
His name is Corey.

It cracks me up every time I watch that stream with Billy, Corey, and
Scott. I must have watched it 20 times and still can’t get enough.

What stream is this?

couldnthinkof01 · Jul 5, 2019

2011 us open one pocket.
Efren vs. Chris Gentile

JohnnyOzone · Jul 5, 2019

couldnthinkof01 said:
Thou shalt put thy balls on their side after their inning is over

Why would I put my balls on their side?

Black-Balled · Jul 5, 2019

couldnthinkof01 said:
2011 us open one pocket.
Efren vs. Chris Gentile

Best commentary ever.

I think I'll snort some reefers and watch it tonight. Zzzzzzzz

Black-Balled · Jul 5, 2019

JohnnyOzone said:
Why would I put my balls on their side?

It is a foolproof method of keeping dishonest opponents from stealing them.

Duh.

couldnthinkof01 · Jul 5, 2019

Black-Balled said:
It is a foolproof method of keeping dishonest opponents from stealing them.

Duh.

This guy gets it.

JohnnyOzone · Jul 5, 2019

Black-Balled said:
It is a foolproof method of keeping dishonest opponents from stealing them.

Duh.

So, bearing in mind that I am a dishonest opponent, when can we play?

(I want a game where I get all my balls and my opponent gives me all of his balls too.... so I won't steal them)

BC21 · Jul 5, 2019

Stand behind where you plan on leaving the cb and ask yourself what you'd do from there if you were the other player. Don't assume the other player won't see the same lockup trap shot that you see.

sciarco · Jul 6, 2019

Beware of T Rex hes dangerous.

measureman · Jul 6, 2019

BC21 said:
Stand behind where you plan on leaving the cb and ask yourself what you'd do from there if you were the other player. Don't assume the other player won't see the same lockup trap shot that you see.

This might be the best thing I have learned about the game.
I was leaving too many long easy angle banks.
Now I try to leave awkward angles if I must.
Also I try to tie up the banking lanes with a ball or two.

Patrick Johnson · Jul 6, 2019

Here's a (slightly) organized list of all the "commandments" suggested both here and in the same thread over on onepocket.org.

pj
chgo

9ball5032 · Jul 6, 2019

Try to manufacture shots like Efren.

bbb · Jul 6, 2019

patrick
your post should be a sticky or sell it as a download
GREAT INFORMATION....:thumbup:
thank you
larry

Black-Balled · Jul 6, 2019

9ball5032 said:
Try to manufacture shots like Efren.

No. Race cars are not for normal humans.

Patrick Johnson · Jul 7, 2019

bbb said:
patrick
your post should be a sticky or sell it as a download
GREAT INFORMATION....:thumbup:
thank you
larry

Glad you like it, Larry - hope some find it interesting, maybe even helpful.

I really did it for myself, to see if I could distill the key bullet points from all the comments posted - but in the end I like the context and nuance added by all the slightly different comments.

pj
chgo

couldnthinkof01 · Jul 7, 2019

Guess I have to spread some around.
Your list is great Pat thanks for posting that.

pt109 · Jul 7, 2019

The 11th commandment...do NOT play the shots that TRex plays....
...only he is allowed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94TFGdJEMy0

Woof Biscuit · Jul 7, 2019

Patrick Johnson said:
Glad you like it, Larry - hope some find it interesting, maybe even helpful.

I really did it for myself, to see if I could distill the key bullet points from all the comments posted - but in the end I like the context and nuance added by all the slightly different comments.

pj
chgo

Yes! Thanks for this.

I appreciate the revival of the thread and new info.

Sheldon · Jul 8, 2019

Best post, right here!

Cornerman said:
Thou shalt watch Accu-stats one pocket matches

Thou shalt buy Tom Wirth’s book

Remember thy pocket, and keep it hole-y

Thou shalt choose defense over offense

Thou shalt take out thy opponent’s hanger, even if it means pocketing it

Honor thy cueball and keep it safe

Thou shalt not leave thy opponent’s corner ball available after the break

Thou shalt learn to shoot a spot shot

Thou shalt play the score

Though shallt cringe when you hear the words “Bet High, Kiss Low”

Freddie <~~~ hope this helps....

Runner · Jul 10, 2019

Patrick Johnson said:
Here's a (slightly) organized list of all the "commandments" suggested both here and in the same thread over on onepocket.org.

pj
chgo

View attachment 524137

#11
Though shall copy and paste this list into your phone 'notes' :thumbup:

10 commandments of one pocket.

AzB Plutonium Member

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

https://www.playpoolbetter.com

AzB Silver Member

AzB Silver Member

Fish of the Day

AzB Silver Member

AzB Gold Member

AzB Silver Member

Fish of the Day

AzB Silver Member

WO double hemlock

and gravy

dontneednostinkintitle

AzB Silver Member