petie
Verified Member
Laying down a trap is one of the biggest parts of the game of One Pocket. It has been written about in books such as "One Pocket-a Game of Controlled Aggression" by Tom Worth but has not been discussed very much on this forum. Since our forum is made up of some of the most experienced One Pocket players in the world, I think it would be interesting to hear their thoughts on this subject. Players of any level should chime in with questions and opinions and experience.
To prove that you don't need to be a great player to participate in this discussion, I will offer an opening statement/opinion of my own: Laying down traps wins games. It is like playing tennis and working your opponent into the corner. It forces errors. Skill at laying down traps might be the biggest difference in success in One Pocket. Why don't Shane and Dennis and the worlds straightest shooters have a lock in One Pocket competition? Is one of the reasons because they rely too much on running balls and not enough on strategy? I find that some players are succors for certain traps. They are predictable. These are the most fun.
To prove that you don't need to be a great player to participate in this discussion, I will offer an opening statement/opinion of my own: Laying down traps wins games. It is like playing tennis and working your opponent into the corner. It forces errors. Skill at laying down traps might be the biggest difference in success in One Pocket. Why don't Shane and Dennis and the worlds straightest shooters have a lock in One Pocket competition? Is one of the reasons because they rely too much on running balls and not enough on strategy? I find that some players are succors for certain traps. They are predictable. These are the most fun.