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May 2012: Double Dip
Player: Ike Runnels
Event: Derby City Classic One-Pocket Division Location: Elizabeth, Ind. Date: Jan. 26, 2012 NOT NECESSARILY known for his one-pocket prowess, Earl Strickland has nonetheless progressed deep into the Derby City Classic's one-pocket division the last two years. ![]() Runnels, well versed in all major disciplines, is no stranger to high-level one-pocket. Strickland, however, quickly jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the race-to-3 match. Strickland then erased a 6-0 deficit in the third game and tied Runnels at 7-7. With the game ball deep in Runnels' pocket, Strickland was forced to sink that ball and follow the cue ball into the corner pocket so both balls would then be spotted. Looking at the table shown in the diagram, Runnels erred on the side of aggression. He opted to try to squeeze the 2 ball into the corner while sending the 1 two full table lengths. It was a risky approach, and a play usually reserved for situations where both balls are needed. But the 59-year-old loaded up on draw and sent the cue ball into the 1-2 cluster with medium speed. The 1 ball shot off the short rail and the cue ball jumped back up-table, all while the 2 ball crawled toward the corner pocket. It dropped, giving Runnels the game. But the highlight of the match wasn't enough to propel him to victory; Strickland took the next game to win the set, 3-1, eliminating Runnels in 13th place.. (Video clip provided by Accu-Stats Video Productions.)
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