If you are going to play the pros at one hole...

[u12armresl]

Seems like the only way you can win is if you put a so many (2 stop, 3 stop) rule on them.
Thanks to ATLarge for his stats.
This is just incredible.

High runs

12-and-out -- once, by Pagulayan (Match 3)
10 (not out) -- once, by Pagulayan (Match 5)
9-and-out -- 3 times: 2 by Pagulayan (Matches 3 and 6) and 1 by Gomez (Match 6)
8-and-out -- 15 times: 9 by Pagulayan, 3 by Chohan, and 1 each by Lunda, Gomez, and Morra

 

[Z-Nole]

Seems like the only way you can win is if you put a so many (2 stop, 3 stop) rule on them.
Thanks to ATLarge for his stats.
This is just incredible.

High runs

12-and-out -- once, by Pagulayan (Match 3)
10 (not out) -- once, by Pagulayan (Match 5)
9-and-out -- 3 times: 2 by Pagulayan (Matches 3 and 6) and 1 by Gomez (Match 6)
8-and-out -- 15 times: 9 by Pagulayan, 3 by Chohan, and 1 each by Lunda, Gomez, and Morra

So true. It's why they can spot guys 18-6 and still outrun it.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

I always bring my partner Jeff Gilooly. We never lose.

 

[MajorMiscue]

I always bring my partner Jeff Gilooly. We never lose.

That figures, Tonya.

 

[SlateMan]

I always bring my partner Jeff Gilooly. We never lose.

WHYYYYY?

 

[easy-e]

It always amazes me when I watch matches from the Derby and it's a no-name playing Alex or Efren. They'll be left a low percentage shot and instead of shooting it, they try to out move the pro. If I'm playing Alex, I will swing at my hole if I have any kind of shot.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

WHYYYYY?

I'd say ask Al Davis if he wasn't gone, r.i.p.

 

[8cree]

Seems like the only way you can win is if you put a so many (2 stop, 3 stop) rule on them.
(snip)

That doesn't even help unless you're only playing someone slightly better than you. Really, against a quality 1pkt player, it just extends the game a little for you. You'll still end up locked down frozen to/or behind something sooner rather than later. Ask me how I know...

 

[bbb]

That doesn't even help unless you're only playing someone slightly better than you. Really, against a quality 1pkt player, it just extends the game a little for you. You'll still end up locked down frozen to/or behind something sooner rather than later. Ask me how I know...

^^^^^^
what he said

 

[Roy Steffensen]

If you want to win against the best you better run out when given a chance. Go for a thin cut, the medium/hard bank or a long shot when you get it, because you may never get a shot again.

 

[sjm]

Mismatches are very difficult and very boring to watch. I recall watching Scott Frost give some guy 21-5 at Derby City circa 2013 and he was stealing.

As others suggest, the weaker player in such a match must always play aggressively, as their chance of developing a really strong position is minimal against a really accomplished pro.

 

[ShootingArts]

Unless there was a rebreak rule in place I would just as soon break open and try to make a ball on the break playing a top one pocket player. Brutal truth, once they get a turn at the table a much lesser player is pretty well toast. When they aren't sure of making a ball they will make sure you don't make one. Intentional fouls are meaningless to them too, so they run nine instead of eight?

Watch the way a person moves on a one pocket table. The moves will tell you more than the balls pocketed about if you want to tangle with someone or not. If you can't move with them you can't beat them.

Hu

 

[MajorMiscue]

Unless there was a rebreak rule in place I would just as soon break open and try to make a ball on the break playing a top one pocket player. Brutal truth, once they get a turn at the table a much lesser player is pretty well toast. When they aren't sure of making a ball they will make sure you don't make one. Intentional fouls are meaningless to them too, so they run nine instead of eight?

Watch the way a person moves on a one pocket table. The moves will tell you more than the balls pocketed about if you want to tangle with someone or not. If you can't move with them you can't beat them.

Hu

You mean a straight diet of stop shots won't get it?

 

[Guy Manges]

Unless there was a rebreak rule in place I would just as soon break open and try to make a ball on the break playing a top one pocket player. Brutal truth, once they get a turn at the table a much lesser player is pretty well toast. When they aren't sure of making a ball they will make sure you don't make one. Intentional fouls are meaningless to them too, so they run nine instead of eight?

Watch the way a person moves on a one pocket table. The moves will tell you more than the balls pocketed about if you want to tangle with someone or not. If you can't move with them you can't beat them.

Hu

Hu, Guy here , thats what I was needing with my last thread Thank you... For your opinion... Now, Can I use this in the book ?

 

[Guy Manges]

Mismatches are very difficult and very boring to watch. I recall watching Scott Frost give some guy 21-5 at Derby City circa 2013 and he was stealing.

As others suggest, the weaker player in such a match must always play aggressively, as their chance of developing a really strong position is minimal against a really accomplished pro.

Stu, This is the 1p stuff I was trying to get from my last thread, Your view, your opinion... Now can I use this in the book ?

 

[Guy Manges]

You mean a straight diet of stop shots won't get it?

MM, This is what I need for my book, your opinion, Can I use this ? Guy

 

[ShootingArts]

You mean a straight diet of stop shots won't get it?

I

Hu, Guy here , thats what I was needing with my last thread Thank you... For your opinion... Now, Can I use this in the book ?

Guy, You are more than welcome to use this if it is of help. I much appreciate the courtesy of you asking. Too many think that intellectual property is up for grabs!

Let me know when your book is finished. You can put me down for a copy now. I want to read whatever you write. I try not to miss any of your posts on this forum. Good Stuff!

Hu

 

[Guy Manges]

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Guy, You are more than welcome to use this if it is of help. I much appreciate the courtesy of you asking. Too many think that intellectual property is up for grabs!

Let me know when your book is finished. You can put me down for a copy now. I want to read whatever you write. I try not to miss any of your posts on this forum. Good Stuff!

Hu

Bless you... Guy

 

[bbb]

Here is a tip to save you guys that want to listen a lot of money
If the skill level between you two is too great there is no spot that you can win

Brutal but true and accept it
Jmho
Icbw
But dont think so

 

[jtompilot]

It always amazes me when I watch matches from the Derby and it's a no-name playing Alex or Efren. They'll be left a low percentage shot and instead of shooting it, they try to out move the pro. If I'm playing Alex, I will swing at my hole if I have any kind of shot.

I’ve shot at a few white flags but I don’t shoot as straight as you. I’ve had to learn how to move because of my crooked stroke.