Earl Strickland at One Pocket

bud green

bud green

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Is this the first time Earl has entered a one pocket event? I can't remember him ever playing the game in any tourneys. I know he plays in 14.1 events occasionally, but not one pocket.

Anyone watch him play?
 
bud green said:
Is this the first time Earl has entered a one pocket event? I can't remember him ever playing the game in any tourneys. I know he plays in 14.1 events occasionally, but not one pocket.

Anyone watch him play?
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He has been in the One Pocket here at Derby City before as well. It's one of the great things about having a prestigious all-around tournament format, because the all-around award draws players into games they might otherwise skip. And who knows, they might even come to like the game, eventually :)

Last year at the Carolinas Open I heard Earl say that if they played a short rack version of One Pocket (just nine or ten balls), he would play more often, and he thought other players would too.
 
I bet the more he plays ,the more Earl would want ALL the balls on the table!

Gerry
 
1pocket said:
Last year at the Carolinas Open I heard Earl say that if they played a short rack version of One Pocket (just nine or ten balls), he would play more often, and he thought other players would too.
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That's an interesting insight into Earl's preferences. He obviously has no truck for moves or safety play, but rather is focused purely on running balls. I think that's pretty much the case with most good nine ball players.

Doc
 
I watched Earl play as I often like to. But I personally find it a total waste of time in one pocket. Not because of his play but when his demons come out it is like a child on the verge of throwing a tantrum. One pocket is complex and can be a frustrating game as the options are so many. His attitude is totally unacceptable particularly when there are a lot of great talent at the Derby who seem to approach the game in a more professional manner. Guys like Scott Frost and Shannon who when they were younger would blow off a lot of steam but is now a pleasure to watch as they seem to focus their play. I wish Earl would take their example.
 
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