Who would you want to play one pocket like.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.

[Skin]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.

Artie, of the modern players, I like Gabe Owen and think his style probably would suit me the best if I could play anywhere near his level. He is very smart in his tactics and he shoots straight. He would be the first person I'd choose for a lesson from among the modern players.

Skin

[lll]

i would put artie , dick , billy, grady, and ghost in a blender. put them all together and thats who id like to copy in one pocket. i could just imagine the voices in my brain when it came time to shoot!!!:eek: :eek:

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Artie, of the modern players, I like Gabe Owen and think his style probably would suit me the best if I could play anywhere near his level. He is very smart in his tactics and he shoots straight. He would be the first person I'd choose for a lesson from among the modern players.

Skin Thats A good smart choice. And The Reason I But This Up Is For People To Reply Like You. THats Great. Know Get his Taps And Watch What He Does And Try To Copy His Style And Shots And You can Play Like Gab Does. THats Why I Brought this up. Whoever You Player or choice is. Thats What You Want To learn What The Do. And thats what you want to do. I hope you understand me. Because I use A lot Off pool room and Carnivale Slang.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

i would put artie , dick , billy, grady, and ghost in a blender. put them all together and thats who id like to copy in one pocket. i could just imagine the voices in my brain when it came time to shoot!!!:eek: :eek: If You put all these people together in one mind. I dont think you would be playing pool.

[Cowboy Dennis]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.


Me. Nobody.<<<<---EDIT: Two separate answers to two separate questions.

P.S. lll, You can't put a Ghost in a blender.

[fred bentivegna]

i would put artie , dick , billy, grady, and ghost in a blender. put them all together and thats who id like to copy in one pocket. i could just imagine the voices in my brain when it came time to shoot!!!:eek: :eek:

A very serious error of omission. Except for Artie, I know I can outmove the rest of them birds.

the Beard

[lll]

A very serious error of omission. Except for Artie, I know I can outmove the rest of them birds.

the Beard
freddy, how could i be such a bonehead and not put you in there in the blender. mea culpa.. id never know if there was a kiss and better yet id make the banks that "dont go".

[philip guagliardo]

What an interesting question !! I personally was always an aggressive player because I had the ability to make shots and always liked shotmakers like billy who could shoot , but also play a good safe game when needed !! Artie's game was always too slow for my style even though he played the game correctly to never lose by making a serious mistake that a shooter can make if he misses . Artie has the patience that many players find hard to copy and that's because he trained himself to not lose . I think copying anothers style can really help some players who have somewhat the same ability as the player they're copying . As a young man I copied Billy's stance with the firm left leg and it seemed to give me more balance at the table and accuracy in my stroke . It was work to copy the stance because it wasn't natural for me !! I did improve and probably played the best ever in life at that time and beat some very good players that I probably wasn't suppose too . Unfortunately I made a big score at the track and stopped playing for awhile and when I started back playing it was back to my normal style with less success and most likely because I didn't have the desire to work at my game correctly . I think all young players should try to copy some of these champions that are having a problem because it might be just what you need to reach the next level and it may come natural for you in time with practice and more practice . Just my opinion !

Phil G

[Fatboy]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.


you, from what I have seen I like your moves, no chances, smart logical choices.

i'd like to execute shots like Buddy.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

you, from what I have seen I like your moves, no chances, smart logical choices.

i'd like to execute shots like Buddy. I Like That He Was My Favorit in execuiting shots. Thats A Pretty Powerfull name THe Exacutionar.What Do You Think.

[NH Steve]

The style of play that most impressed me when I got hooked on One Pocket was Steve Cook. I mean that I could kind of relate to. I admired the games of guys like Grady & Bugs, but something always drew me to the Cookie Monster's style of game. I think I own about all of Accustats Steve Cook videos.

I missed Ronnie, the Eddies, etc in their prime, and Marvin Henderson completely, so I can't comment on them. Efren does fantastic things, but I do not think he plays the score correctly, dammit.

[One Pocket Ghost]

I know I can outmove the rest of them birds.

the Beard


Uh uh brother, you ain't out moving me, and neither is anybody else.....:eek:......:cool:


- Ghost......:)

[gulfportdoc]

Gabe Owen for me. Of players my age, I like Pittsburgh Billy's game. Outside of Buddy, Billy is probably the strongest of the old duff players who continues to get in the box. He plays smart, and he can still come with the shot. Parica is another guy whose game has lasted.

Doc

[philwelch]

I guess I would have to say Efren. I was able to see him play quite a bit in the 80's and he never failed to amaze me with his shot choices. Although Steve commented that he never seemed to play the score correctly, Efren would run out from anywhere seemingly and the score was just an afterthought.
I never had the chance to see Artie play but from all I've heard about him I think Racetrack Phil sums it up pretty well. I have no doubt that Artie is in a league of his own and is many moves ahead of most of his opponents. I always thought Allen Hopkins played a nice game of one pocket also.

[CocoboloCowboy]

Ronnie Allen of Burbank California.:)

[One pocket Smitty]

I going to go with Cliff. Gabe is a good choice too. I think I would really like to have Joe Salazars game of old.---Smitty

[blackeee]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.

Well I don't know if it is correct or not but the only answere to that question is Efren {They don't call him "The Magician" for nothing ] Reyes.

[daphish1]

Out of today's players i'd say Gabe, he moves really well. From what i've seen him play it always seems he plays the correct shot and rarely sells out.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Out of today's players i'd say Gabe, he moves really well. From what i've seen him play it always seems he plays the correct shot and rarely sells out. THe One Pocket PLayer I Would Want To Be. Is Shoot Like Efren Bank Like Tayloer And Move Like Me THat Would Be THe Greatest Player I Could Come Up With. BUt THat 3 People in One. But THat Would Realy Be Something Just To Shot Like Efren Or Bank Like Taylor. The Only Problem Would Be Nobody Would Play THat Person.

[Voodoo Daddy]

I like the blender method;
1 part Cook
2 parts Ervolino
1 part Jersey Red...Perfecto Garcia. :p

Ok, ok...just one;
Ervolino :cool:

[Artie Bodendorfer]

I like the blender method;
1 part Cook
2 parts Ervolino
1 part Jersey Red...Perfecto Garcia. :p

Ok, ok...just one;
Ervolino :cool: Ervolino Was Geart He Belongs In The Hall Of Fame Because Of The Great Caracter he was. And Not To Many people Had A Pool Personality like he did. And He Reay loved Playing Pool. And Those 3 guys would make one great player. Everyone Of THem A Champion.

[Voodoo Daddy]

Ervolino Was Geart He Belongs In The Hall Of Fame Because Of The Great Caracter he was. And Not To Many people Had A Pool Personality like he did. And He Reay loved Playing Pool. And Those 3 guys would make one great player. Everyone Of THem A Champion.


Thanks for the nod Artie, I thought I had a good trifecta there. Johnny and I were good friends and I have a high regard for him as a player and the man he became later in life. When I first met him I invited him to my home, he laughed and said "kid, 25 yrs ago, you wouldnt have invited me to Burger King". I vote Ervolino every yr for the HOF but he gets snubbed for some reason...maybe 2010 is his year?

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Thanks for the nod Artie, I thought I had a good trifecta there. Johnny and I were good friends and I have a high regard for him as a player and the man he became later in life. When I first met him I invited him to my home, he laughed and said "kid, 25 yrs ago, you wouldnt have invited me to Burger King". I vote Ervolino every yr for the HOF but he gets snubbed for some reason...maybe 2010 is his year? Time Will Get AllThe players into the hall of fame. It just showes that thier were so mant great older players. But He will make it as long as thier will be a hall of fame. One Of My Old Godie Songs Is Johnny Sings A love Song. But I forgot the rest of they words to the song and who sang it. And My Fathers name was John And my Oldest Brothers name was John. But I think Johnny Will make it into the hall of fame. And You Have My vote.

[lll]

THe One Pocket PLayer I Would Want To Be. Is Shoot Like Efren Bank Like Tayloer And Move Like Me THat Would Be THe Greatest Player I Could Come Up With. BUt THat 3 People in One. But THat Would Realy Be Something Just To Shot Like Efren Or Bank Like Taylor. The Only Problem Would Be Nobody Would Play THat Person. THE TERMINATOR or as you would say THE EXECUTIONER :eek:

[fred bentivegna]

If there ever is a "Bite" Hall of Fame, Ervolino would go in on the first ballot. He would be accompanied by Bugs Rucker, Ronnie Allen, Corn Bread, Billy Johnson and Cliff Joyner, all champions in the field. I eliminated the bite from Ervolino when he called me for the bite, and I cold-bloodedly cut off his bite story and said, "Is $200 enough?" The story rebuff hurt his biters pride, and he never called for cheese again. Of course he took the $200.

the Beard

[lfigueroa]

Who do you think Plays Correct One Pocket. And Who Would You Pattern youeself After.


Steve Cook.

Other guys had/have bigger strokes, banked better, bigger reputations, just bigger mouths :-) ...

But Cook was like a brain surgeon.

Lou Figueroa

[NH Steve]

Steve Cook.

Other guys had/have bigger strokes, banked better, bigger reputations, just bigger mouths :-) ...

But Cook was like a brain surgeon.

Lou FigueroaHey, Lou and I stand together :D :)

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Hey, Lou and I stand together :D :) Steve Cook Was The quite Man In One Pocket And He playedAll Games Well. He Never Said Much but he would play anyone. And He Played great. And he Was A Tough Man To Beat. And I would pick Him Over (8% Of The people In his knowledge of One Pocket. And He Was A Great Man To Play With. I Never Herd one Bad Thing About Steve Cook. And One More Point In His favor is Witch to me says a lot is THat He Bet His Own Money. And He Was Great And He Loved PLaying Pool. And He Did Not Get The Recignition he Desirved Because He Was Such A Nice Man And So quite . BUt THis Is How I See Steve Cook. And Nobody Had To Win PLaying him. BUt Its Like That Old Tail Nice Guys Finish Last.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Steve Cook Was The quite Man In One Pocket And He playedAll Games Well. He Never Said Much but he would play anyone. And He Played great. And he Was A Tough Man To Beat. And I would pick Him Over (8% Of The people In his knowledge of One Pocket. And He Was A Great Man To Play With. I Never Herd one Bad Thing About Steve Cook. And One More Point In His favor is Witch to me says a lot is THat He Bet His Own Money. And He Was Great And He Loved PLaying Pool. And He Did Not Get The Recignition he Desirved Because He Was Such A Nice Man And So quite . BUt THis Is How I See Steve Cook. And Nobody Had To Win PLaying him. BUt Its Like That Old Tail Nice Guys Finish Last. THat Was 98% Not 8% percent.

[Matt_24]

I'd like to play and match-up like Billy Incardona.

[glbglb]

i have watched hours upon hours of 1 hole and my pick is cardone. great combination of offense/defense. no paticular style - just good common sense shots.

[Artie Bodendorfer]

i have watched hours upon hours of 1 hole and my pick is cardone. great combination of offense/defense. no paticular style - just good common sense shots. Billy Has All The Qualities Of A Great Role Modle. Plus He Has A super sense Of Humor. And He Has A Very Intimidating Style. And He He very Knowledgable in all the gambling games. And he loves action. Thats Been Billys whole Life. He Has Seen A Lot And He Has Gone THrough Many Experences. And Billy would be a great role modle to pattern yourself after. And hes not bad looking for a guy. Ha Ha Ha