It's 1 pocket time!

[Gerry]

As some of you know I have been playing a lot of 14.1 lately trying to run another 100. I've been running 40/50/60 every day, and I'm kind of happy with my game. After this weekend, I'm going to go back to working on my 1 pocket game! I really need a break from 14.1....

I started playing 14.1 on the direct orders of my first teacher maybe 15 years ago. I went to him to strengthen my 9ball game, and he said 14.1` would do it. He was right 100%, and I wanted to be a consistent 100 ball runner in the worst way. I honestly feel I'm just not cut out personality wise, or mentally or whatever for being a top flight straight pooler.

I started playing the ghost 9ball today, and within an hour I fell right back in 9ball stroke, like I was 10 years ago. I just feel naturally comfortable playing 9ball, and 1 pocket probably because that's what I came up learning.

So, starting tomorrow I'm going back to 1 pocket/banks study! straight pool has undoubtedly rounded out my game over the years, but I just got so frustrated thinking I was no good cause I can't run 100 everyday.

Thanks for reading my rant.........Gerry

 

[jnav447]

Gerry, congratulations, I knew you'd come to your senses! Now you just set your goal for at least one 8 and out a day and life will brighten up considerably. Sounds like you're hitting 'em pretty good. BTW, the guy I loaned the 1P ACCU-STAT videos to is supposed to bring them in tonight. If he does, I will PM you the list if we're still on. 1P rules. Jeff.

 

[scottycoyote]

i just ordered 2 1-pocket tapes off ebay. Im gonna do something pretty devious (i hope). Nobody around here plays 1 pocket.....occasionally someone will play it just for the hell of it, but thats about it. Im gonna try and learn some tricks of the trade and then make some games "just for the hell of it, to try something different" and try and take everybodys money lol.

 

[1 Pocket Ghost]

all other games kneel before the throne of...ONE POCKET!

As some of you know I have been playing a lot of 14.1 lately trying to run another 100. I've been running 40/50/60 every day, and I'm kind of happy with my game. After this weekend, I'm going to go back to working on my 1 pocket game! I really need a break from 14.1....

I started playing 14.1 on the direct orders of my first teacher maybe 15 years ago. I went to him to strengthen my 9ball game, and he said 14.1` would do it. He was right 100%, and I wanted to be a consistent 100 ball runner in the worst way. I honestly feel I'm just not cut out personality wise, or mentally or whatever for being a top flight straight pooler.

I started playing the ghost 9ball today, and within an hour I fell right back in 9ball stroke, like I was 10 years ago. I just feel naturally comfortable playing 9ball, and 1 pocket probably because that's what I came up learning.

So, starting tomorrow I'm going back to 1 pocket/banks study! straight pool has undoubtedly rounded out my game over the years, but I just got so frustrated thinking I was no good cause I can't run 100 everyday.

Thanks for reading my rant.........Gerry

Ok Gerry, this gives you 9 months to practice for our Derby City 1Pocket match-up ^_^

 

[Cameron Smith]

. I honestly feel I'm just not cut out personality wise, or mentally or whatever for being a top flight straight pooler.

Maybe your problem is that you are thinking too much about that 100 ball run. Just a thought.

When I am playing 14.1 I don't have any number in mind. I don't have any goals in mind either. I just resign myself to the notion that I should be at the table shooting for a little while (hopefully ) and then run the balls.

If you have the patience to play one pocket than certainly you have it for 14.1. Don't abandon straight pool, you'll get that daily 100 eventually!

 

[JIMMY L]

Come on down and see us

Gerry, come on down and play some cheap one hole. You have action waiting for you .

 

[rackem]

Gerry, come on down and play some cheap one hole. You have action waiting for you .

Isn't that actually up on the map. Not being picky just trying to remember. I have been in both your places. Have fun.

 

[Gerry]

Isn't that actually up on the map. Not being picky just trying to remember. I have been in both your places. Have fun.

nope it's south

I'm planning a trip down to Waldos when Bora is here next week...

Gerry

 

[Gerry]

Maybe your problem is that you are thinking too much about that 100 ball run. Just a thought.

When I am playing 14.1 I don't have any number in mind. I don't have any goals in mind either. I just resign myself to the notion that I should be at the table shooting for a little while (hopefully ) and then run the balls.

If you have the patience to play one pocket than certainly you have it for 14.1. Don't abandon straight pool, you'll get that daily 100 eventually!

I absolutely think about 100 ball runs....thats where my goal is, and thats the magical number that seems to separate the good from the great! I don't really dwell on 100....thats the ultimate goal, but my main thought when playing is making the correct choices.

To me....1 pocket isn't about patience...I play much more of a new school attacking game. Not that I take senseless flyers.....but I don't play the wedge either

 

[Gerry]

Gerry, congratulations, I knew you'd come to your senses! Now you just set your goal for at least one 8 and out a day and life will brighten up considerably. Sounds like you're hitting 'em pretty good. BTW, the guy I loaned the 1P ACCU-STAT videos to is supposed to bring them in tonight. If he does, I will PM you the list if we're still on. 1P rules. Jeff.

sounds good J.....running balls in 1pocket was never my problem....pulling in the rains and not shooting low % 4 railers is!.......I like to practice a little different than most. I break the balls, then take the cue ball and place it in the most nasty spot I can find on the table, and try to get out of it....Then when you play a real match......their moves seem easy sometimes...

Gerry

 

[Gerry]

Ok Gerry, this gives you 9 months to practice for our Derby City 1Pocket match-up ^_^

Crap!.....I forgot about that!....with a name like 1 pocket ghost I should at least get 9/6...

Gerry