Hi @DrDaveBilliards. Can you make a "One Ball One Pocket How To Play" video to go over those rules and strategies, as well! It would also allow that game to gain more exposure.
Two things I learned from this video: 1. Dr. Dave knows his stuff 2. Whenever I attempt a game of one-pocket I need this video on speed dial in order to recall all the rules
Yay! I know how to play 8, 9 and 10 ball already. But never had a chance to learn one-pocket. A lot of the old-timers at my local pool hall play one-pocket, so now I can play with them without looking like a dummy. Thanks Dr. Dave! 🙏
This is great. The only things I might add to it, is the basic concept of 'the safest place on the table is usually near the opponent's pocket'. And maybe a word on how and why 1p players hit the break safely with inside. Even though the focus is on rules, I think it would get beginners started on the right foot, if they know those 2 things right away.
I've played pool since I was a child, have played one pocket numerous times; I still learned rules I never knew, great video with examples of unique situations with spotting and the kitchen rules.
Challenging and fun game to play - brutal for most to watch and therefore one of the reasons most do not know much about it. More should play though because it can really help you in other games. You just learn to see the table in a much different way and see shots you would not have otherwise thought about.
Wow, what a great game. Now I can appreciate the artists at work in all those Accu-stats one-pocket videos. I never learned one-pocket rules and strategy (beyond the basic premise) so this video was useful.
Such an intricate and deep game. Definitely not for beginners! As an intermediate at best, I still need to get my 8/9/10 ball games in check before trying this. Great tutorial, doc! 🤟
1P will likely help you a ton with your 8/9/10 ball games. If you find some old timers playing it, it wouldn't hurt to ask if you can watch or play with them a bit. Might even offer to pay some of their table time if it seems appropriate. It's an amazing game, it's never too early to start!
Maybe you could show the various break shots for one pocket and how to execute them. Occasionally I like the kick break, freezing the cue ball into the rack.
Sorry, but I do not have access to snooker equipment, nor do I have much experience with the game; although, I love watching world-class snooker matches.
Thanks for this Dave. I actually needed this because for a long time me and my friends have been playing one pocket but I was always wondering what the proper rules are
You can print or pull up the proper rules here: billiards.colostate.edu/resource_files/WPA-style_1P_rules.pdf and much more info can be found here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/game/one-pocket/
I've tried to convince my pool hall owners that I should get a discount when playing one-pocket, since we're only using 1/3rd of the pockets, but they've been less than receptive. They didn't find that argument very compelling for 9-ball, either. This is a great video, but I'm still waiting for that laundry folding tutorial.
1P will improve ANY and ALL games you play on the pool table. It's great for opening you up to out of the box thinking on offense and defense and getting proficient at certain shots that are only normal to 1P. Your opponent's head may explode when you pull off a 1P specialty shot like it was simply a rote shot in another pool discipline.
You should film a match of different styles of game. Do commentary on difficult situations during the match, and fast forward through the wait periods between shots. Or cutting them etc. I’d be very interested to watch difficult situations and see what to do after mistakes in a natural environment.
We have a lot of this in VEOP: drdavebilliards.com/videos/veop/ There are also lots of great narrated pro matches here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/one-pocket/
Thanks. My favorite game is bar-box 8-ball due to the strategy and CB-control finesse required, and since a smart player with good skills can run out often.
Can you please do some 3 cushion billiards videos? I really want to get into it but you don’t have any videos on it and I’ve literally learned everything I know about pool from you 😭
Sorry, but I don't have access to a 3-cushion billiard table, nor do I have much experience with the game. Although, I do have a good collection of 3-cushion billiard videos here: billiards.colostate.edu/videos/3-cushion/
Hm, I remember comments during the recent DCC stream that jump cue is allowed in 1pkt, it's just rarely used because of the high risk of selling out. Maybe just a hearsay, didn't check the official rules tho.
@5:45 why doesn't your opponent gain a point when you pocketed the ball in to his pocket? Is cause of the scratch? Shouldn't the opponenet always gain a point since you are the one that scratched?
All pocketed balls spot on a foul shot. For more info, see the detailed One Pocket rules via the links here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/game/one-pocket/
@@philipallenson8771 There are rule variations in one-pocket, but official rules in all pool games treat balls as inside or outside the “kitchen” based on where the center of the ball is.
having an example of someone owing three balls in the beginning of the foul section and then later explaining that three fouls is a loss can be quite confusing or at the worst misleading, it made me question how someone owed three balls if three fouls end the game
I may have missed when this was mentioned, but just to clarify, it does not matter if it is a strip or solid that is pocketed in your corner. Just 8 total balls correct?
I'm confused a bit about 11:35. You pocketed a ball legally so your turn wouldn't be over, but you went ahead and spotted the ball that was in the extraneous pocket. Is this just a unique situation where the ball spots because none are left on the table?
@6:32 are those balls all in the racking area near your pockets? If so, shouldn't ball in hand be from the 'kitchen' be at the head of the table where you break from? Or are the ball in hand rules different for one pocket? Do you get ball in hand at the 'bottom' of the table and have to shoot upwards towards the breaking area?
@@DrDaveBilliards I had the same question as above. I'm still confused about the answer. If I understand correctly, in the scenario @6:32, all the balls are behind the head string (in the breaking area). Correct? And if so, is it fair to say that would be a very unusual situation in One Pocket, at least for high-skill players, to have that many balls in the kitchen.
@@IUseRU-vid2 When a player has a big game score advantage, a good tactic is to put unfavorable balls out of play by sending them up table. This is called an "up-table game." It is more common than you might think.
At 10:30, why not intentionally double hit the cue ball? Would have the same effect, but less haphazard and probably more acceptable for tournament directors
I don't see how that could apply to the shot at 10:30, unless you follow through a ridiculous amount (or even move your bridge forward) to help create a very late second hit in a way that would be considered "unsportsmanlike conduct" in any other pool game (which potentially comes with a stiffer penalty).
I was picturing an exaggerated follow through where the 2x hit was obvious, but you're right I didn't consider that it's considered unsportsmanlike conduct rather than a routine foul
I'm confused about one simple part: If you purposefully and directly hit a ball into one of the four non-player pockets for strategic reasons, or fluke it in accidentally and it is the only ball pocketed on that shot, then the ball is spotted. But is it also a foul? Or is it just loss of shot? Also, on the break, is it required to hit the head ball on the rack? Or can you play off anywhere on the rack like in snooker?
So any other pockets than your own = a spot = losing a turn but not a foul ? Unless you also pocket your ball in the pocket on the same shot then you continue ?
@@DrDaveBilliardsThanks for the reply. I know he is a legend at 8ball & 9ball. Was not sure bout One pocket. Also whats your thoughts on Ronnie Sulluvian the snooker player
Imagine the following sequence of events in a one-pocket game. I foul. The score is now Dr. Dave 0 Stephen -1 You proceed to pot 7 balls in your pocket. Dr. Dave 7 Stephen -1 I then pot the remaining 8 object balls in my pocket Dr. Dave 7 Stephen 7 (-1 plus the 8 I potted) The score is 7-7 and there are no more object balls on the table. It happened here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8uF2CUJsCO8.htmlsi=uSOguAjhlxp5pcxv&t=2360s
@@crondawg101At the end of your inning after you pot 8 balls, you spot the number of balls you owe (you fouled once so 1 ball gets spotted) and continue shooting.
Sorry, but I don't play, nor do I have access to 3-cushion equipment. But the rules are very simple: The CB must contact three rails before contacting the second OB. The first OB can be contacted by the CB at any time during the shot.
Probably not gonna happen, but I already have lots of videos dealing with banking systems and effects under the links and at the bottom of the page here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/
Dr. Dave, I just really wanted to draw your attention to something here - it's not about the Rules of One Pocket per se but it is about the Rules of Push-Shots and Double-Hits. There's this really bizarre RU-vid channel by the name of "Patrick Ryan" and this guy's entire channel is just videos of alleged Push-Shots and/or Double-Hits, made in top-level Snooker matches. The Rules regarding these 2 types of fouls are exactly the same for Snooker, as they are for American Pool; That's why I wanted to share this with you - I think you might get a kick out of it, since this guy is a self-proclaimed expert in this specific area of the Rules and always somehow manages to describe the supposed offences in great detail, however it seems that literally nobody agrees with him and, in fact, a top Snooker referee actually commented on one of his videos, basically calling him delusional, yet he persists. I'd just love to hear your 2 cents on the matter, assuming you have the time & interest to watch a few of his videos and read some of his desciptions! Sorry if this was too off-topic; In any case, great video! Keep it up. Edit: Here is the link to his channel, if you have a hard time finding it: www.youtube.com/@PatrickRyan147/videos
For those who want to see accurate videos on these topics, check out these resource pages: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/double-hit/ billiards.colostate.edu/faq/foul/push/
It provides too much advantage if you pocket a ball in your pocket on the break and get to shoot after the break, where you might be able to pocket several (or 8) balls for the win. Regardless, the rules are the rules.
