weight in one pocket,what to do?

Bob Jewett said:
I like the handspan idea if his trouble is playing position. Or maybe move it one ball. Fist span?

If you want to increase ball spots, the onepocket.org website has a list of spots in order of strength: https://www.onepocket.org/one-pocket-handicaps/

There are lots of handicaps you could add or change to:

His fouls don't count.

Right after each break, he can take any two (or three) balls off the table for his.

If you don't already coach him some, twice during a game he can ask you for the best two ways to shoot a shot.

In the long run I think you want to steer away from spots that really change the game like handspan or "fouls don't count" as it's not really one pocket.

I've seen two friends play who liked to gamble for a little and the spot was 12-3.
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I like what you said here Bob.

My only addition would be on "fouls don't count" you have to be really explicit on what a foul and what an unsportsmanlike would be.
 
u12armresl said:
I like what you said here Bob.

My only addition would be on "fouls don't count" you have to be really explicit on what a foul and what an unsportsmanlike would be.
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Yes, it has to be clear that any foul has to be by a normal stroke. You can't gather the balls in your arms and move them over on top of your pocket, like Jersey Red did one time (IIRC).
 
measureman said:
I've been playing a guy 8-6 and beating him really bad.
We adjusted to 9-6 and Friday I won 6 games,what now?
10-6 or 9-6 and the break?
We are senior friends and only play for $5 a game but still I want him to have a chance.
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Time to give him odds on the money. If you beat him 4 out of 5 times, you could give him 3-to-1 odds. Don't be surprised if he starts catching up on his money.
 
Bob Jewett said:
Yes, it has to be clear that any foul has to be by a normal stroke. You can't gather the balls in your arms and move them over on top of your pocket, like Jersey Red did one time (IIRC).
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The instance I saw (with money already locked up) was where the person would just grab the cue ball and place it in the jaws of the furthest away pocket and say foul. The opponent tried to shoot their way out, but got so far in the hole, they just quit.
 
u12armresl said:
The instance I saw (with money already locked up) was where the person would just grab the cue ball and place it in the jaws of the furthest away pocket and say foul. The opponent tried to shoot their way out, but got so far in the hole, they just quit.
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Neither player understood how the game is played. There is no bet unless both people understand what the bet is about.
 
RakRunr said:
I'm an intermediate one-pocket player, so this is not bragging about my skill level. I am basically stuck at my current level because I don't like to gamble, and the better players will a) only play for money and b) won't play for less than $50 a game (usually more).

For the same reasons, however, I am a good one for new players to play with to learn the basics of the game. I love the game and will happily play for free or cheap, and I love giving pointers if people ask. We had one guy years ago who was a very inexperienced player - he could barely pocket a ball, let alone play position or safe. But he had money to burn, loved to gamble, and he was fascinated with one-pocket. Everyone else was trying to rob him with spots like 8-6 for $20. I gave him 12-2 for $10 and beat the pants off him for several months. I was also giving him tips and pointers, so when he eventually got to where he could win that game we upped it to 12-5.

My point is it is OK to win against a lesser player, but it shouldn't be a cake walk, you should have to work for it. If that means a crazy spot, so be it.
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Where do you live that good players won't take your 20 a game?
 
measureman said:
I've been playing a guy 8-6 and beating him really bad.
We adjusted to 9-6 and Friday I won 6 games,what now?
10-6 or 9-6 and the break?
We are senior friends and only play for $5 a game but still I want him to have a chance.
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You have posted several times over the years about not knowing how to stop fleecing people, I'm surprised you haven't figured it out by now
 
ideologist said:
You have posted several times over the years about not knowing how to stop fleecing people, I'm surprised you haven't figured it out by now
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Happiness is a big fleece job with a small
amount of guilt. Sending Measure a Sneaky Pete shear.
 
maha said:
unless its totally a one sided game, your good player will be making less per hour than the guy at mcdonalds.
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You're not wrong. But personally I'd much rather be making $20 and hour playing one hole than $25 an hour flipping burgers or, worse, dealing with the public. I mean, I wouldn't want to try to make a living playing for $20 an hour. But if I'm already hanging out in a pool room I might as well get paid for something I enjoy doing, right? I mean, it's always nice to leave the pool hall with more money than you went in with.
 
Is your break really good compared to his? Does the break ever really come up as deciding the winner?

Maybe keep it 9-6 and give him a pick on your break. Or play him 10-6 on your break and 9-6 on his break.
 
Jimmy_Betmore said:
You're not wrong. But personally I'd much rather be making $20 and hour playing one hole than $25 an hour flipping burgers or, worse, dealing with the public. I mean, I wouldn't want to try to make a living playing for $20 an hour. But if I'm already hanging out in a pool room I might as well get paid for something I enjoy doing, right? I mean, it's always nice to leave the pool hall with more money than you went in with.
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Has been said the best hustle is a full time job with a pay check
 
if you are there to play sociably then its all fine. but if you want to make money then it isnt. as you burn up your player for later and others see what game you can win at and make their games based on that.

better to break even with him or lose one game then you can say he even beats you. and then make games off of that.
then you get your sociable playing in and in the future can make a score if that's what you like.

if there are 1000 plus dollar scores around you dont want to all of kill them off beating someone for 100 bucks.
 
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