I just L-O-V-E One Pocket.

CaptainJR

CaptainJR

Shiver me timbers.
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Knowing what I know now, I wonder how I went all these years not knowing anything about One Pocket. We played Straight pool, 8-ball, 9-ball, 3-cushion, Pill-pool, some Rotation. No One Pocket. I didn't even know the rules.

I started taking lesson and found out that my teacher's specialty was One-Pocket (I knew at that point that he was not originally from around here. LOL) Three weeks ago I told him I wanted to learn One Pocket. He seemed pleased about that. The first lesson was learning the rules, trying a couple breaks and taking a look at generally what you can do in response to a break. Last night (second One Pocket lesson) a little more into strategy and then played a rack. He would give me ideas before I'd shoot. Sometimes I'd execute, sometimes not, but I really liked it.

You see in 8-ball or 9-ball when I walk up to a broken rack, I almost immediately know what is going on and generally how that rack is going to turn out depending on who manages what. Some surprises can come up, but One-Pocket, its like a new game every inning! (don't worry Fred, I just meant that figuratively, I will remember your first rule of 'play the score')

Some of you have read my threads on matters of concentration. I think because of the constant changes in a One Pocket game, my concentration level was keep very high. Finally, about 45 minutes after my lesson was suppose to be over (thank you Fred), I said "I have to go". I was already 45 minute late for my scheduled 8-ball league practice with my friend Ken. Then came the surprise. The concentration level stayed. I just couldn't be beat. Several break and runs. Clever safeties. Nobody had a chance. Some good players too. Ken in particular.

When I finally got home, I couldn't sleep wondering about this. Why was my concentration level so high when I was playing 8-ball that night. What I came up with was this. A priorly unrealized 'ho hum, another rack of 8-ball' attitude caused by the somewhat predictable out come of 8-ball. And I think the One Pocket session, at least for last night, got me away from that.

So, cheers! Here's to high hopes and 'One Pocket'


P.S. Fred, when you read this give me a call and tell me what you think of my conclusion here.

P.S. to everyone else - Ya know sometimes it is tough writing in here when you know your teacher is reading everything you say. LOL
 
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Well you found the best game there is. In my pool room it's all thats played on the players side. If someone is caught playing 9-ball they are taken out back and put in the dumpster.

Do yourself a favor and check out onepocket.org

Wait till you find out about all the different spots and games. You can play head-up, partners, captains (3 players)

Steve
 
Any one pocket played in Canada ? Elsewhere ?

So this one pocket game, does anyone play it in Canada ? I've never seen it played around here ... Is it a polular game elsewhere in the world (I mean other than the USA where it seems to be fairly popular) ?

Just curious.

Dave

PS Capt'n, maybe this is one of those "a change is as good as a rest" situations ???
 
DaveK said:
So this one pocket game, does anyone play it in Canada ? I've never seen it played around here ... Is it a polular game elsewhere in the world (I mean other than the USA where it seems to be fairly popular) ?

Just curious.

Dave

PS Capt'n, maybe this is one of those "a change is as good as a rest" situations ???
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Efren, seems to like the game, DaveK. Could easily be the greatest One Pocket player ever. Although I still like Ronnie minus 40 years.

One Pocket is growing all over the world but it is more popular here than elsewhere. Hope this changes in the near future. Greatest game ever invented.
 
One pocket is very big in canada not even 14.1 is not very big in the easy coast just alot of 9 and 8ball tad but of snooker, i would love to learn one pocket. :)
 
[Aye, aye, Captain, welcome to the wonderful world
of one hole. I've been playing one pocket for 37 years.





QUOTE=CaptainJR]Knowing what I know now, I wonder how I went all these years not knowing anything about One Pocket. We played Straight pool, 8-ball, 9-ball, 3-cushion, Pill-pool, some Rotation. No One Pocket. I didn't even know the rules.

I started taking lesson and found out that my teacher's specialty was One-Pocket (I knew at that point that he was not originally from around here. LOL) Three weeks ago I told him I wanted to learn One Pocket. He seemed pleased about that. The first lesson was learning the rules, trying a couple breaks and taking a look at generally what you can do in response to a break. Last night (second One Pocket lesson) a little more into strategy and then played a rack. He would give me ideas before I'd shoot. Sometimes I'd execute, sometimes not, but I really liked it.

You see in 8-ball or 9-ball when I walk up to a broken rack, I almost immediately know what is going on and generally how that rack is going to turn out depending on who manages what. Some surprises can come up, but One-Pocket, its like a new game every inning! (don't worry Fred, I just meant that figuratively, I will remember your first rule of 'play the score')

Some of you have read my threads on matters of concentration. I think because of the constant changes in a One Pocket game, my concentration level was keep very high. Finally, about 45 minutes after my lesson was suppose to be over (thank you Fred), I said "I have to go". I was already 45 minute late for my scheduled 8-ball league practice with my friend Ken. Then came the surprise. The concentration level stayed. I just couldn't be beat. Several break and runs. Clever safeties. Nobody had a chance. Some good players too. Ken in particular.

When I finally got home, I couldn't sleep wondering about this. Why was my concentration level so high when I was playing 8-ball that night. What I came up with was this. A priorly unrealized 'ho hum, another rack of 8-ball' attitude caused by the somewhat predictable out come of 8-ball. And I think the One Pocket session, at least for last night, got me away from that.

So, cheers! Here's to high hopes and 'One Pocket'


P.S. Fred, when you read this give me a call and tell me what you think of my conclusion here.

P.S. to everyone else - Ya know sometimes it is tough writing in here when you know your teacher is reading everything you say. LOL[/QUOTE]
 
hemicudas said:
Efren, seems to like the game, DaveK. Could easily be the greatest One Pocket player ever. Although I still like Ronnie minus 40 years.

One Pocket is growing all over the world but it is more popular here than elsewhere. Hope this changes in the near future. Greatest game ever invented.
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Herm, in my home pool room(Clarksburg, WV) that's all they've
played for the last 50 years. Seriously.
 
hondo said:
Herm, in my home pool room(Clarksburg, WV) that's all they've
played for the last 50 years. Seriously.
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Hey Hondo, how's it going buddy? I now work in Winchester VA. one day a week. Not much going on at the job until they finish putting in all the equipment. SOOoooo, I headed into town to check out the pool hall. Eight people, all playing one hole. Said they play 7 days a week, partners, $20 a man. I think I am gonna like Winchester.
Purdman :D
 
DaveK I've recently got hooked on one hole, Trevor I'd hardly say one pocket is big in Canada I'm in Halifax and have had to show everyone I've ever played the rules.
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
Hey Hondo, how's it going buddy? I now work in Winchester VA. one day a week. Not much going on at the job until they finish putting in all the equipment. SOOoooo, I headed into town to check out the pool hall. Eight people, all playing one hole. Said they play 7 days a week, partners, $20 a man. I think I am gonna like Winchester.
Purdman :D
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That is perfect, Don. I grew up playing flip for partners every game one pocket. Played for from $5 a man to $100 per man, depending on the bankroll of the brokest guy in the game. That my friend is real gambling. Playing the greatest game with the most people possible. Yea, I would feel right at home there too.

You can even match up in a partners game. If you have 3 C players and one A player, make the A player go 2 and safe no matter who his partner is. All kinds of action available there.
 
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hemicudas said:
That is perfect, Don. I grew up playing flip for partners every game one pocket. Played for from $5 a man to $100 per man, depending on the bankroll of the brokest guy in the game. That my friend is real gambling. Playing the greatest game with the most people possible. Yea, I would feel right at home there too.
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Hey Hemi, I will let ya know how it goes. I usually don't gamble much, I just might start. I do love the game. Saturday I broke and ran 6 balls twice. I made one on the break 3 times out of 10. I am working on my game. Just wish I knew a great player to learn from. The guy who taught me has left us. Studini, king of the 3 and 4 rail banks. Buried him with his cue. An old Adams Monaco (sp). You will often hear me say "this ones for you Stu" and it goes everytime. Love the game dude!!!!!
Purdman :cool:
 
Captain, you're right, one pocket is a superb game. Like straight pool, it helps you become more creative, refines your speed control, and helps you develop your finesse.

Improve your one-pocket game and just watch your nine ball game improve.
 
Sorry kyle type i just went back into the thread, yeah one hole isn't very big in canada they were goign to do a demo at the new opening of a pool hall in freddy, but no one paid attention could someone give me the gist of how to play. Thanks alot.
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
Hey Hondo, how's it going buddy? I now work in Winchester VA. one day a week. Not much going on at the job until they finish putting in all the equipment. SOOoooo, I headed into town to check out the pool hall. Eight people, all playing one hole. Said they play 7 days a week, partners, $20 a man. I think I am gonna like Winchester.
Purdman :D
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A little steep for me, Donald. Somtimes we go $5 a peice
parners when we have 4 decent players. Enjoy, my man.
 
hemicudas said:
That is perfect, Don. I grew up playing flip for partners every game one pocket. Played for from $5 a man to $100 per man, depending on the bankroll of the brokest guy in the game. That my friend is real gambling. Playing the greatest game with the most people possible. Yea, I would feel right at home there too.

We did that too but we usually alternated partners each game.
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kyle said:
DaveK I've recently got hooked on one hole, Trevor I'd hardly say one pocket is big in Canada I'm in Halifax and have had to show everyone I've ever played the rules.
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That's been my impression too (not big at all, though I admit to not understanding Trevors post). I'm not sure that there is anyone around here who even knows the rules .... Speaking of which, where might one find the rules of one pocket on-line (no, I haven't googled yet ...)

Dave
 
hemicudas said:
That is perfect, Don. I grew up playing flip for partners every game one pocket. Played for from $5 a man to $100 per man, depending on the bankroll of the brokest guy in the game. That my friend is real gambling. Playing the greatest game with the most people possible. Yea, I would feel right at home there too.

You can even match up in a partners game. If you have 3 C players and one A player, make the A player go 2 and safe no matter who his partner is. All kinds of action available there.
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Flipping for partners is a great game, $Bill, we play it a lot. Usually small, 10 to 20 dollars a stick. We do the friendly sharking thing, B.S'ing and a lot of laughs but still try to shoot the best we can. Usually by the end of the night though, the only winner is the pool room.

Lunchmoney
 
Muxy what kind of tables it's not another dooly's. I see you found the one pocket sight pretty simple rules PM me if you have any questions. Do you have any 3 cushion tables in the area?
 
OK Guys

I am gonna go do it. How much do ya think I outa take with me? $200, $300??? I will keep ya informed on the outcome. Play the score, when behind, play like a lion, when ahead, play like a lamb. Do I got it right? $20 a stick, pills for partner every game. Sounds like fun. :D Any advice is welcome.
Purdman :cool:
 
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