Recent content by mohrt

I'm curious what other look for when all of the remaining balls are up table, and you are shooting from near the foot rail. Taking all things into consideration: the score, what sides of the table balls lie, etc. For instance, if you see a long but bankable ball, do you go for the shot, taking...

I was playing some back pocket 9-ball with a friend and we ran into some rule questions, I was wondering if anyone could clear them up. * if you foul on an illegal shot is it ball in hand, or is it option rules? * illegally pocketed balls stay down or spot? * scratch or ball off table foul, is...

I'm fairly new at one pocket trying to absorb as much info as possible. I was discussing the game with a very seasoned 8-ball/9-ball player that is all self-taught, including the game of one-pocket. Here was his one-line explanation of the strategy of one-pocket: "One pocket is a race to get...

In hand! It will be a good evening :)