Upscale One-Pocket Paperback – November 1, 1995

The book has good information about shots , safeties and moved

THE BOOK IS A INFORMATIVE, AND IT'S EASY TO UNDERSTAND, THE INFORMATION AUTHOR IS CONVEYING . I THINK MOST EVERYONE'S (unless your a very accomplished) GAME WILL BENEFIT FROM READING THIS BOOK. JUST UNDERSTANDING THE ANGELS FOR TWO AND THREE RAIL SHOTS WAS A GREAT HELP TO ME. BESIDES NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED.....

This book provides a very complete description of all aspects of the game of one-pocket. This game has been a favorite of mine for years, but I was amazed at how much I learned by reading this book. I have read it twice since I received it recently and I'm going back for thirds. You won't regret adding this to your pool and billiards library.

A lot of ridiculous filler. How to use chalk. Do not lend it to anyone. Using a heavy vs light cue. Says take balls out but no illustrations or how to’s. Did not understand the banking system illustration. I personally did not get much from the book.

Excellent book for beginners learning how to navigate one pocket.

Had very good information for someone who plays at an intermediate level. A little dated for today's play, but a good value for the price. I think DVDs are the way to go these days.

Save your time and money and instead read Winning One Pocket by Eddie Robin and the companion book Shots Moves and Strategies (also by Robin). Both books are out of print and expensive, but in this case you get exactly what you pay for. My biggest problem with Upscale One Pocket is that it does not present enough examples of responding to the break or provide enough moves and strategies to beat even B players. The book has few decent illustrations, which really makes it difficult to learn any shots, and in many other ways it just doesnt get it done. Concepts such as playing the score, the value of taking intentional scratches, skill level in choice of shot etc are all given minimal treatment. After reading this book my one- pocket game did not improve and it did not inspire me to get on a table and practice any particular shots. The two previously mentioned Eddie Robin's books improved my game two balls and I am still learning from them.

This is an excellent primer for anybody who wants to graduate from the Plebeian games of 8-Ball and Nine Ball and start learning the cogitative, erudite game of One Pocket.