Some Ideas for Power One Pocket V2 - Looking for Input

Fast Lenny

Fast Lenny

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Scott and I are about to shoot another DVD, we have some ideas but I figured I would come on here and ask for some suggestions. Some of the ideas we have are adding more shot and road stories as people seemed to enjoy them. We want to do a section with a player review using racks from different matches and Scott talking about his thought process and shot selection. I have a good list of things we are doing but maybe someone here will have something we could add to it.

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The road stories are great, fun bonus content, but as far as training materials go, they don't really "add value" to the product.

I like the idea of Scott doing player reviews, he's good at that. I also liked the part in the first disc about running out patterns; maybe expand on that some more? Also, maybe bring up more common in-game situations, not just after the break, but the middle game. Like when it's worth taking a risky shot, based on the layout of the balls above the stack, when is a good time to break into the stack. Also - some of the most common end-game scenarios, when it's safe to bank at a ball - and how to do it the right way. Maybe talk about 2 or 3 inning patterns that force your opponent to make a mistake when dealing with the last 2 balls?

I know, for me, those are the things that cost me the most games. haha

Can't wait to get this one, I really enjoyed the first one (so much so I bought it twice after a friend disappeared with it, lol). :)
 
Scott's player review sounds great. Also interested in what he's looking for from the break and in his reply to the break as these are are both critical. Up table strategies and reasons for his choices would also be good because that's where many games are won or lost. Finally, a little covered but important area is removing balls from your opponents pocket - what you're seeking to accomplish and why.
Thanks, looking forward to the new DVD. Tom
 
Lenny,
As I mentioned when we met V1 was outstanding. As a bonus for V2 you could have a match with Scott and somebody else and then you can go back and let Scott talk about it like he's a commentator and he can talk about what he's thinking about and his decisions etc.

Not that tough to do and I think your buyers would really appreciate it.

Nick
 
I agree!

Nick B said:
Lenny,
As I mentioned when we met V1 was outstanding. As a bonus for V2 you could have a match with Scott and somebody else and then you can go back and let Scott talk about it like he's a commentator and he can talk about what he's thinking about and his decisions etc.

Not that tough to do and I think your buyers would really appreciate it.

Nick
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It would be nice to have him play a few guys and then break down the shot by shot thought process
 
"sweeping" balls away from your opponent's pocket ie removing multiple balls at once from your opponent's pocket.
 
It would be nice to see a chapter about weight and matching up. What does he look for in people's game that makes him decide whether he can give them 1,2,3,4 balls etc. etc. In the last dvd he mentions giving someone 9-6, the break, and scratches don't count. What kind of strategies are involved in managing that kind of game. What does he take into account when deciding to give someone 10-6,12-6, or 18-4. How does he apply someones speed, heart, and bankroll/potential score into making a game.
 
King T said:
It would be nice to have him play a few guys and then break down the shot by shot thought process
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Second that and have him play a few guys at different levels to see defense side vs. real aggressive side.
 
Lenny...I think that most of the people interested in this kind of training tape are mid-level players. Most likely B players looking to improve their mental 1Pocket game. So I feel like it would be very valuable to those players to see Scott playing someone at that level and then before each shot asking the B player what he is thinking of shooting and why...then having Scott comment on the shot he as a champion would take. I would bet that sometimes the shot Scott would take is outside the current ability of the B player and thus interesting to have Scott explain why the B player might be better off shooting a different shot that is within his level of play. Obviously this would have to be a highly edited game video because not every shot would have several interesting choices. I have played Scott many times and I know I play different shots...much more careful...against him than I might play against players at my own level...and...Scott plays different...more aggressive...shots against me than he would against players at his level. I think his commentary about these kinds of things would help his target audience. I'm more interested in his insight into the game that his ability to make difficult shots. Some of us will never be able to shoot as straight as Scott...but we may be able to learn the nuances and strategies of the game and thus improve our game. I think that should be the point of the video.

Kiwi
 
I agree with this

Kiwis11 said:
Lenny...I think that most of the people interested in this kind of training tape are mid-level players. Most likely B players looking to improve their mental 1Pocket game. So I feel like it would be very valuable to those players to see Scott playing someone at that level and then before each shot asking the B player what he is thinking of shooting and why...then having Scott comment on the shot he as a champion would take. I would bet that sometimes the shot Scott would take is outside the current ability of the B player and thus interesting to have Scott explain why the B player might be better off shooting a different shot that is within his level of play. Obviously this would have to be a highly edited game video because not every shot would have several interesting choices. I have played Scott many times and I know I play different shots...much more careful...against him than I might play against players at my own level...and...Scott plays different...more aggressive...shots against me than he would against players at his level. I think his commentary about these kinds of things would help his target audience. I'm more interested in his insight into the game that his ability to make difficult shots. Some of us will never be able to shoot as straight as Scott...but we may be able to learn the nuances and strategies of the game and thus improve our game. I think that should be the point of the video.

Kiwi
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I love this concept. Seeing what B players would do and Scott talking them through the proper shot would be excellent. Tom
 
Have him play Shane a race to 4, and then do a player review afterwards.

The loser has to post a video to their FB page or Youtube saying that the winner is the king of one pocket.

They have to do this while wearing a dress and a blonde wig.
 
Fast Lenny said:
Scott and I are about to shoot another DVD, we have some ideas but I figured I would come on here and ask for some suggestions. Some of the ideas we have are adding more shot and road stories as people seemed to enjoy them. We want to do a section with a player review using racks from different matches and Scott talking about his thought process and shot selection. I have a good list of things we are doing but maybe someone here will have something we could add to it.

You can go to http://poweronepocket.com/ and sign up to get early bird discounts and bonuses. Thanks!
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When Scott was commentating with Billy Incordona and Cory Duel on one pocket matches; they seem to always be in some kind of argument about which shot to shoot, if you can bring those two and have them argue and show us who is right who is wrong would be great. Maybe bring Efren back!
 
Sounds like you are on the right track, Lenny!

Recapping situations in big matches, especially those publicly available (such as CSI matches), would be really neat. Going back and looking at how things could be done differently opens everyone's minds to new things.
 
As mentioned previously, some info on giving and getting weight would be good, and also the B level player info.

Also on somewhat of a sidenote... I think you (Lenny) should get involved also. You are an easily accessible opponent to have Scott play in the DVD, and work out some shot selection throughout a few racks. It is just my assumption, but once the camera is up and rolling, it doesn't require any "attention", so you could then jump in and participate as his "assistant". Most of your work is done on the editing and post-production side anyway, if I'm not mistaken.
 
Lenny,

I feel like on one pocket.org you posted a thread like this and there was talk about recreating some shots from Shots, Moves and Strategies. Am I wrong? I think that is a great idea.

Some of the ideas here are good too: 1) Common End-Game Scenarios 2) Matching up strategies 3) Shot decisions for mid-level players vs. pro-level, etc.

I am always interested in trying to learn from pros about how they made a move from accomplished amateur to pro-level. On some level, I think Scott may have addressed this before, as I think his answer may be that he followed Cliff around and he continued to make games where gradually Cliff was forced to move Scott's weight progressively down. However, maybe Scott could try and express how this helped him, and if any other thing help him in moving his game from good amateur to elite pro.

Thanks,

kollegedave
 
BeiberLvr said:
Have him play Shane a race to 4, and then do a player review afterwards.

The loser has to post a video to their FB page or Youtube saying that the winner is the king of one pocket.

They have to do this while wearing a dress and a blonde wig.
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Whatever turns you on, I guess ? :eek:
I try not to judge. LOL
 
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