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Fwiw, if I'm being taught you someone I can only respect those that have been there and done that. The old saying comes to mind " those that can't teach " lol. But it's really true - how can an economics professor teach you how to make a million dollars if they themselves never have???
 
iusedtoberich said:
Apologies if this was already mentioned, I did not read the thread...

My favorite video for learning the moves in one pocket is an Accu-Stats match between Jimmy Fusco and Jim Rempe. It is commentated on by Freddie Bentivegna. Fusco knows all the moves, and Bentivegna does an excellent job of describing what Fusco is doing, and why. Its a great video to learn from. I'd buy that before any other match video or instructional video. YMMV:)
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This is the one Freddy always recommended as the best video to see old school “pinch and squeeze” 1pocket.

Lou Figueroa
 
iusedtoberich said:
I'll probably get flamed for this one, but IMO, whatever your speed is in 9 ball (or whatever your main game is), will be your speed in one pocket, after playing it regularly for a few months. Knowledge will get you so far, but execution is still the top dog.

What that means is, to practice one pocket, get better at running 9 ball racks.

YMMV:)
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Don’t underestimate knowledge. I have beaten plenty of guys who only had modest 1pocket knowldge but would have torched me at 9ball. The shots are different and knowing when to shoot them, and when not to, is critical.

Lou Figueroa
 
BmoreMoney said:
Fwiw, if I'm being taught you someone I can only respect those that have been there and done that. The old saying comes to mind " those that can't teach " lol. But it's really true - how can an economics professor teach you how to make a million dollars if they themselves never have???
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"We teach best what we most need to learn!" Figure that one out, I can't. :rolleyes:
 
jay helfert said:
"We teach best what we most need to learn!" Figure that one out, I can't. :rolleyes:
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With only one cup of coffee under my belt I’ll take a stab at it and say: it means we learn from teaching. IOWs, by teaching you discover new things about what you’re teaching. So you don’t know as much as you thought you did about what you’re teaching.

Lou Figueroa
or sumthin’
like that
 
lfigueroa said:
With only one cup of coffee under my belt I’ll take a stab at it and say: it means we learn from teaching. IOWs, by teaching you discover new things about what you’re teaching. So you don’t know as much as you thought you did about what you’re teaching.

Lou Figueroa
or sumthin’
like that
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For once I have to agree with you. Every time I gave someone a pool lesson it was like I was learning right along with them, or at least reminding myself of something I may have forgotten. Stay down, stay still, keep calm, relax, stay in the moment, all that kind of stuff.
 
lfigueroa said:
I’m well aware they didn’t write the books. But their insights on the shot layouts constitute a significant portion of those book’s content. That’s what I was referring to.

All the books are of value, including Jack Koehler’s “Upscale One-Pocket.” I just personally prefer to read the opinions of five champions, as edited by ER, than getting one guy’s take. For unknown reasons some folks have a problem with someone else having a different opinion than their own. You like tomato, I like tomahto.

Lou Figueroa
with apologies to
the Gershwins
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I don't like tomato's but I love ketchup. Go figure!
 
I took ten 1 hr classes in 1p when I was younger...the first five were on how to stay awake, and the last five.....well I don't remember, I fell asleep!
 
Because of this thread, I bought Mr Tom Worth's book:)

I already own Winning One Pocket that I bought in the late 90's for $40. And Shots Moves and Strategies that I bought 10 years ago for $100 from Eddie Robbin on eBay.

One problem with my game, is I buy the books, and read them (or parts of them) but then don't try the shots on the table! ha ha ha.
 
iusedtoberich said:
Because of this thread, I bought Mr Tom Worth's book:)



I already own Winning One Pocket that I bought in the late 90's for $40. And Shots Moves and Strategies that I bought 10 years ago for $100 from Eddie Robbin on eBay.



One problem with my game, is I buy the books, and read them (or parts of them) but then don't try the shots on the table! ha ha ha.
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Where’s the 10,001 shots and more coffee table book when ya need it lol


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