New to the game....

[Troi]

I had my first One Pocket experience this past Saturday.

I was playing 8 ball with this guy at Mr Cues 2 in Atl. As the time passed he started to tell me how One Pocket was a popular game there. After he explained the rules to me, I figured I would give it a try.

It took a few games, but after watching him set up and pick off like 6 shots in a row, I figured I better learn some defense. Next thing you know, I was leaving whitey on the rail or put it snug up against the pack on his side. It was a lot of fun. :D

I wound up watching some matches later on that night. I was blown away. I loved the strategy aspects of the game. It's not enough to be a great shooter. You have to plan ahead and know when defend vs. attack. Set up your shots etc...

A patient man's game!

I have been on this site before reading interviews on Grady, Bugs and the article on Jersey Red's HOF induction etc... I love the great stories!

And now I am soaking up the info on one pocket.

Questions:

- I am really interested in 14.1, Banks and One Pocket. Can you recommend anyone in Atlanta or San Diego that I could learn from w/o breaking my bank acct? Any leagues or groups of people that get together and play?

- What is the most influential One Pocket article, book, video tape etc.. that helped you with your game? Its not a one pocket book, but I really dig the Straight Pool Bible by Cranfield. Everytime I read it I pick up another nugget of info.

- Interested in your opinion: How did playing for money help/hurt your game?

TTYL,
Troi (Newbie)

[senor]

- What is the most influential One Pocket article, book, video tape etc.. that helped you with your game? Its not a one pocket book, but I really dig the Straight Pool Bible by Cranfield. Everytime I read it I pick up another nugget of info.

- Interested in your opinion: How did playing for money help/hurt your game?

TTYL,
Troi (Newbie)

If you like betting money on anything, then betting on yourself can only help your game.

The 2nd in a series of two one-pocket books, I think it's called "Shots, Moves and Strategies" is the absolute nuts when it comes to one-pocket books. The first book is more anecdotal, with stories and illustrations of wild shots. I think that one is called "Winning One Pocket", but I forget since I don't own them. The 2nd book covers A through Z in one pocket, from the break to the last ball on the table, and gives different shot selections for the same scenario from current and past champions.

[BackPocket9Ball]

(1) in San Diego, Ernie Rivas plays decent and won't make you bet too high. Shane Manaole is more of a hustler, but he's a nice guy and might help you if he sees you're a beginner and want to learn without betting too high.

(2) Like senor says, the Eddie Robin books (Winning One Pocket and Shots, Moves & Strategies. As far as videos go, I would get Grady Mathews' video on the end game (I forget what it's called) and I would also get some one pocket matches from Accu-Stats (www.accu-stats.com)

(3) Playing for money helped my game immensely and hurt my bank account immensely in the beginning

[Troi]

Thanks for the info guys! I am looking forward to picking up some accu stats matches. I saw that there were some recommended matches so I will start with those.

BackPocket9Ball, Do you know if either of those guys you mentioned post on this board?

I agree with ya on playing for money. I never really played for cash in the past. However, I have since had a change of heart.

[BackPocket9Ball]

I don't think either of them them post on this board. Shane's on the road right now, in Texas last I heard.

[CaptainHook]

Troi.........Welcome to the board. Please fill out your profile. :D

[Troi]

will do...

[JG-in-KY]

I believe Wade Crane gives lessons in atlanta.

[CaptainHook]

I believe Wade Crane gives lessons in atlanta.

Or Fast Larry. You can find him at poolchat. :)

[Troi]

thanks for the info. I will check it out.

Haven't heard of poolchat. Oh great, another board for me to post to. I'll never get any work done!