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Who is the best 1 pocket teacher?
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I haven't heard of Reggie in years...anybody know what he's up to these days?
I have a good friend that began a 1p training regimen with Ronnie and Ronnie said he was gonna rearrange my buddy's mind first.:ignore::scratchhead:
I still think Danny D., Allen Hopkins, Billy I. and Nick Varner would be the best
Actually .....of course.....you're wrong again....he wasn't referring to you.
On a brighter side, I just played in the Rusty's BIlliards Celebration Tournament and what a day. They treated all the players really special with free, grilled burgers, hotdogs, and "all the fixins".
The tournament drew 42 of the areas finest "sticks" and I was very fortunate to win against Coy Lee in the finals "Hill/Hill".....he played nearly flawless pool with some unfortunate "dry" breaks that gave me the fortune to win by one game.
Fort Worth has so many great players it's amazing with tournaments every night somewhere that pay out $120-$180 First and "Break Contests" for $200-$400 a ball. I was drawn Thursday night and missed a two ball by a "hair" to set up a $4000. run out....had to settle for $500. (that's what they pay for every ball you make).
It's been a long day, and time for some R&R - I still think Danny D., Allen Hopkins, and Nick Varner would be the best One Pocket Coaches......along with Billy Incardona of course.
Actually .....of course.....you're wrong again....he wasn't referring to you.
On a brighter side, I just played in the Rusty's BIlliards Celebration Tournament and what a day. They treated all the players really special with free, grilled burgers, hotdogs, and "all the fixins".
The tournament drew 42 of the areas finest "sticks" and I was very fortunate to win against Coy Lee in the finals "Hill/Hill".....he played nearly flawless pool with some unfortunate "dry" breaks that gave me the fortune to win by one game.
Fort Worth has so many great players it's amazing with tournaments every night somewhere that pay out $120-$180 First and "Break Contests" for $200-$400 a ball. I was drawn Thursday night and missed a two ball by a "hair" to set up a $4000. run out....had to settle for $500. (that's what they pay for every ball you make).
It's been a long day, and time for some R&R - I still think Danny D., Allen Hopkins, and Nick Varner would be the best One Pocket Coaches......along with Billy Incardona of course.
TennisPool have a lot of things in common when you look past the "surface structure,"
You're right, when I was growing up tennis was my best game and pool was more of a "hobby".....they have a lot of things in common when you look past the "surface structure," and see the deeper similarities....especially the "mental game" - creating zones and maximizing margin of error.
You're right, when I was growing up tennis was my best game and pool was more of a "hobby".....they have a lot of things in common when you look past the "surface structure," and see the deeper similarities....especially the "mental game" - creating zones and maximizing margin of error.
I was in town recently visiting family & saw a bevy of the usual suspects. Ronnie was in Big Daddy's and Reggie & Bo Newport run together now, they play out of a place called Triple 9's in Elkridge. Ronnie told me he doesn't get out as much anymore but I had a friend tell me you can find Bo & Reggie in the place I mentioned above 7 days a week all day.
You're right, when I was growing up tennis was my best game and pool was more of a "hobby".....they have a lot of things in common when you look past the "surface structure," and see the deeper similarities....especially the "mental game" - creating zones and maximizing margin of error.
Not sure Frost plays one pocket, he plays 9, 10 and one pocket the same way! If he gets stuck with a slow mover he will be crushed on the long run!
You're right, when I was growing up tennis was my best game and pool was more of a "hobby".....they have a lot of things in common when you look past the "surface structure," and see the deeper similarities....especially the "mental game" - creating zones and maximizing margin of error.
Almost all "games", including marbles and darts, have similarities like "creating zones and maximizing margin of error", that doesn't make them alike, and certainly does not make a comparison between tennis and pool the perfect one. Games where you and your opponent are participating and reacting to one another's actions simultaneously, like tennis, baseball, and basketball, have a completely different dynamic than games where you and your opponent take turns "playing" while the other is totally dormant like golf, darts, and even chess.
The psychological game; competition, pressure, match toughness, and momentum flow, are where the similarities and comparisons become very strong, as they do with most, if not all, one-on-one competitions.
J
The common denominator is using analogies that fit the person and their experiences
I certainly have not represented that the comparisom between pool and tennis is "the perfect one," as a matter of fact I've never been exposed to a "perfect comparisom"....this almost seems contradictory using any examples.
When talking to a tennis player I can make analogies that will speed up their learning process in pool.....once the "learning bridge" is built the teaching becomes much more effective.....of course if I'm NOT talking to a tennis player it would be silly to compare the two, they are as different {to a non tennis player} as apples and bowling balls.
I have had considerable success working with students that play golf, are carpenders, play chess, practice martial arts, paint, and produce art, musicians, and even football, basketball, and baseball players......the common denominator is using analogies that fit the person and their particular talent, and/or area of expertise.
This is an incredibly powerful way to teach and communicate to those wanting to learn to play pool at a higher level. Today, as a matter of fact I trained a pilot that flies private jets all around the world....he also fishes and has hammered a lot of nails so I naturally found "common ground" and he excelled faster than just about anyone I've ever trained.
You never know the "combination" to unlock someone's mode of learning until you share common experiences and gain a subconscious rapport...then it can happen quickly, naturally and creates a Win/Win scenario between student and teacher.
'The Game is the Teacher' .com
I certainly have not represented that the comparisom between pool and tennis is "the perfect one," as a matter of fact I've never been exposed to a "perfect comparisom"....this almost seems contradictory using any examples.
When talking to a tennis player I can make analogies that will speed up their learning process in pool.....once the "learning bridge" is built the teaching becomes much more effective.....of course if I'm NOT talking to a tennis player it would be silly to compare the two, they are as different {to a non tennis player} as apples and bowling balls.
I have had considerable success working with students that play golf, are carpenders, play chess, practice martial arts, paint, and produce art, musicians, and even football, basketball, and baseball players......the common denominator is using analogies that fit the person and their particular talent, and/or area of expertise.
This is an incredibly powerful way to teach and communicate to those wanting to learn to play pool at a higher level. Today, as a matter of fact I trained a pilot that flies private jets all around the world....he also fishes and has hammered a lot of nails so I naturally found "common ground" and he excelled faster than just about anyone I've ever trained.
You never know the "combination" to unlock someone's mode of learning until you share common experiences and gain a subconscious rapport...then it can happen quickly, naturally and creates a Win/Win scenario between student and teacher.
'The Game is the Teacher' .com
This statement made me laugh. People are so focused on his power game but fail to realize how well he moves. That slow old style of one pocket wont win against top players who know the moves and run balls. Give an example of one of these slow movers who will crush the guy.
I don't know the exact details but the last gambling session Jimmy Fusco played before retiring from competitive play was with Tony Chochen. They played even in Philly about 8 yrs ago during the time of the Expo. Jimmy was in his 60's, and Chochen was considered right up there with Frost and Gabe. Jimmy beat him pretty good.
I would have to ask Frost how he played Jimmy and the outcome. I know both Fuscos were tough one pocket players for sure.
Apologies to the master Scott ! i by no means meant as degrading of his talent in one pocket, but said it for the fun of it, since his games that i have seen so far are extremely offensive until he is behind in score, especially Alex P last match with him, Scott gave him the first few games on a silver platter!
One fierce excellent slow movers is Dalton the Cannon, highly doubt Scott can beat him at long race (not at Scott's table)..I would say Cory Duel, but Cory has his moment when he goes crazy and open it all up!
If you could run several balls consistently or you moved well enough to almost never leave a shot, which skill would you rely on? Of course ideally you would do both, but our brains do not quite work that way.
Having gambled with Scott and getting huge weight, I can tell you he can move as well as anyone when needed, but if you get into the slow moving game too much, you lose some of your firepower.
I agree about Corey. He likes to invent shots too much. Great when they work, but costly against top competition. He lost one of the US Open One Pocket tournaments to Orcullo because of his shot selection.
The difference between Scott and Alexs few other gambling matches were that Scott won them and it was not live streamed. His play was poor, Alex was very comfortable and it was not a great match for Frost. Alex is a fantastic all around player, hopefully they will match up on a standard Diamond table. It says a good deal that Shane wants a ball still when Shane has been touted as tops, personally I think Frost, Reyes, Daulton, Alex and Jones are tops along with Shane and with honorable mention for Ochoa, Deuel, Compton, Appleton and Joyner. I would like to see a round robin with them all.
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That would be cool to know Lenny. Both top players from different eras.
I know he gave Ronnie Allen 10-5 about 7-8 years ago and beat him handedly. I am just waiting to see him offer Efren a ball since he beat him the past three to four times even in various places. In reality nearly all the top guys are capable of winning at anytime. The who is the best debate is interesting but can change hands depending on the time of the day. There is talk Richie and Scott might play some with Richie getting 8/7.
I certainly have not represented that the comparisom between pool and tennis is "the perfect one," as a matter of fact I've never been exposed to a "perfect comparisom"....this almost seems contradictory using any examples.
When talking to a tennis player I can make analogies that will speed up their learning process in pool.....once the "learning bridge" is built the teaching becomes much more effective.....of course if I'm NOT talking to a tennis player it would be silly to compare the two, they are as different {to a non tennis player} as apples and bowling balls.
I have had considerable success working with students that play golf, are carpenders, play chess, practice martial arts, paint, and produce art, musicians, and even football, basketball, and baseball players......the common denominator is using analogies that fit the person and their particular talent, and/or area of expertise.
This is an incredibly powerful way to teach and communicate to those wanting to learn to play pool at a higher level. Today, as a matter of fact I trained a pilot that flies private jets all around the world....he also fishes and has hammered a lot of nails so I naturally found "common ground" and he excelled faster than just about anyone I've ever trained.
You never know the "combination" to unlock someone's mode of learning until you share common experiences and gain a subconscious rapport...then it can happen quickly, naturally and creates a Win/Win scenario between student and teacher.
'The Game is the Teacher' .com
And "they" used to say that James Brown was the hardest working showman.
I'll gift you with a new signature quote that I hope you like, it seems appropriate and I hope that you use it to replace the "real eyes" one. :thumbup:
Pablo Picasso: "It took me forty years to learn to paint like a child"
J
Patience is big in One Pocket besides skill, and it does make a huge difference, I looked up the meaning of patience and it came as : (the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset). I 100% agree that all one pocket players you mentioned are top notch skillful; but when it comes to patience, and wedge games i see couple that stand out consistently, and protect lead, Dalton, Reyes, maybe Ochoa all the rest they have patience but not consistent and vary if they are up or down.
Im sure you would find the ONE Pocket Make It Happen event that Accu-Stats did last year interesting. All of the guys you say are tops played including Corey on a 5X10. Jones isnt there. Of course in this format some players excel others dont. But in my opinion a top player excels in every situation. I know some dont feel comfortable playing in front of a camera and others dont feel comfortable dressed in a conformed style. But a top player adjusts to every situation.
Alex gives the best example. Suffering from a sciatica attack he struggles through and plays superbly.