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I think it’s probably impossible to make the camera show something closer to what I actually see with my own eyes. Attaching a camera to the cue might be an option, but it would get in the way and make it difficult to play properly.

That’s difficult. My face is slightly tilted downward, and the cue is touching my chin, so there’s no space to attach a camera around my mouth. I believe it’s impossible to play snooker with a camera positioned lower than my head.

You're right! Almost all of my shots that aren't straight have a bit of helping side. It's all unconscious, though.

@Sasa_snooker the coach Barton snooker also mentioned this helping side can be used and helps a lot. I am applying this too. Your videos are helping me improve my break building. Many thanks.

PapaidoDeki e Kin, thank you for your comment! The final pink was a shot where a kick seemed likely, so if it were a match, I would have had to ask for the ball to be cleaned. I'm really glad the final black went in. 😓

I’m not sure what’s the most efficient way, to be honest. I think the only way is to practice a lot of shots using side spin.

I really struggled with the red ball furthest from the black. It would have been much easier if I could have dealt with the distant red first.

This drill is really difficult, as expected from one introduced by John Higgins 😓.

Aliasger, thank you for your comment! I appreciate your request, but since I don’t speak English, creating detailed technical videos would result in text-heavy content, which might be hard to follow. There are many coaches who have already uploaded great videos on these topics, so I think watching those would be more efficient. Also, my stance and grip might differ from the standard techniques, so I’m not sure they would be a good reference for you. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for your comment, Brian Booth! Unfortunately, I don’t speak English, so that might be difficult for me 😅.

Thank you, David Salagean 147 for your comment. Here are the specs of the cue I'm currently using (2025/01/05): Manufacturer: Asia Cues Grade: Signature Length: 56 inches Tip: 9.5mm Butt: 28mm Weight: 490g Tip: CENTURY PRO CUE TIPS (G2)

Thank you, PapaidoDeki e Kin for your comment! Here are the specs of the cue I'm currently using (2025/01/05): Manufacturer: Asia Cues Grade: Signature Length: 56 inches Tip: 9.5mm Butt: 28mm Weight: 490g Tip: CENTURY PRO CUE TIPS (G2) I haven't tried many, but recently I think CENTURY PRO CUE TIPS are really great.

@Sasa_snooker excellent info. Will try century too. Thanks a lot Sasa

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Thank you, PapaidoDeki e Kin! I can't speak English, so that would be difficult 😅.

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Thank you for your comment, PapaidoDeki e Kin! I'm glad to hear that the videos on this channel have been helpful to you!

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Thank you for your comment, Daniel Cartwright! I tried countless times to film this video 😅

Thank you for your comment, Nakul Gandhi! It's true that starting to open the reds early is crucial; otherwise, a clearance becomes very difficult.

Thank you for your comment, Khairul Anuar! I don’t speak English, so it’s difficult for me to create such a tutorial. If I come up with an idea that can explain it clearly without speaking, I might make one.

Thank you for your comment, Amir Mohammad Torkamandi! I restarted countless times whenever I failed in the early developments and other parts, so I’ve tried this more times than I can count. At the very least, I’ve done it over 1,000 times.

Thank you, PapaidoDeki e Kin!

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Thanks for your comment! If you’re interested, feel free to check out the full-length version here: th-cam.com/video/yKALeLTVtus/w-d-xo.html. Let me know your thoughts!

Thank you, Átilla Barros, for your comment!

Thank you, SPM310! There are others who have made a clearance as well, like @madaboutsnooker147. However, this might be the very first time someone has recorded a clearance for the Tough Table Challenge with a camera mounted on their head. 😅

I missed several times when I was so close, so I felt really relieved the moment I managed to make the clearance.

Thank you, Muhammad Zayd! Participating in overseas tournaments can be quite expensive just to travel from Japan, so it's a bit challenging for me.

@@Sasa_snooker I understand that but i really hope Stephen Hendry saw this video

If that happens, I would be really happy.

Thank you very much, Jonathan Konoi!

And very nice editing with cueball and objectball in the lower left corner, i have not seen anyone else on youtube edit like that keep it up!

Thank you! Editing can be quite challenging, so I don't upload very frequently, but I'll do my best!

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Thank you, ick yt ❤

Hi Mang Ning, Happy New Year! I often get asked about my frequent use of slight side spin. The following is purely my personal perspective on side spin, so it might not be entirely correct. There are four main purposes for using side spin, listed in order of importance: 1. To alter the angle of the cue ball after it rebounds from a cushion. 2. To curve the cue ball and change its path. 3. To slightly adjust the cue ball's path after it strikes the object ball. 4. To slightly adjust the object ball's path after the cue ball strikes it, controlling the amount of "throw" (Helping Side). When there’s no cushion or curve involved, I use side spin (e.g., left spin when the cue ball needs to rebound to the left) on angled shots because: It allows me to aim at a thicker contact point. It slightly reduces the amount of throw, which can make the potting angle more stable. This technique is called "Helping Side." Here are a couple of videos explaining it: Barry Stark Snooker Coach th-cam.com/video/Dfo_2qAXnaw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=BarryStarkSnookerCoach Michael Holt Snooker Coaching th-cam.com/video/WS7wtFQyf5g/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=MichaelHoltSnookerCoaching However, I don't consciously use Helping Side; it’s entirely subconscious. Depending on the angle, I naturally find myself aiming with that cue point. I believe this habit was developed over years of playing billiards. In fact, even players who think they’re striking the center of the cue ball often unintentionally use slight side spin depending on the angle. Because of this, I can’t recommend any specific practice methods for it. I suggest not being too rigid about always striking the center of the cue ball in the beginning. Instead, focus on understanding which impact point works best for certain angles to make potting easier. As the coaches in the videos mention, not all professional players use side spin. Some prefer striking the center of the cue ball. This technique isn’t universally recommended-it’s important to experiment and find what works best for your own style and preference. Lastly, here’s a pool channel that dives deep into the effects of side spin, which might interest you: www.youtube.com/@setach_eng

@@Sasa_snooker Thank a lot for your helpful explanation, the 'helping side' is quite interesting, I will dive into more about it. Thank you again and wish you more 147s in the new year

Thank you very much! I’ll do my best!

Thank you for your comment, Ladkrabang Bored Pile! And Happy New Year from Japan! 😊🙏

Happy New Year, Mzz Zzz! As I mentioned in the description, I was able to do it after countless tries. It's not at the level of the Main Tour.

@@Sasa_snooker I know, but I'm sure you still beat the scores of some of the other professionals that attempted this such as Williams and ROS lol.

@@mzzzzz2179 If top players took it seriously, I think some of them could achieve the clearance within 10 attempts. It took me over 1,000 tries though 😭.

@@Sasa_snooker 😂😂

@@Sasa_snooker I think you should still push to become a pro. I wish I had the same talent as you. Keep your videos coming!

Thank you very much, soheil kakaei

Thank you for the comment, J & J Snooker!😊 And Happy New Year to you too!😁

Thank you for the comment, l_d! There aren't many places to play snooker in Japan, but I was lucky to have this environment nearby.

Thank you for your comment, briann2718! I hope that happens too 😅

"Thank you for your comment, Eddie Cheung! I'm flattered by your kind words 😅.

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Happy New Year, HjS.! 🎉🎉 Thank you so much for your comment! 😊

Thank you for your comment, Lewis Kirk! I'll do my best! I'd be thrilled if Stephen Hendry saw this, but well, that's probably not going to happen 😅

Thank you, Oliver Buckley!

Didn’t miss any shots, mate. There’s a link to a full-length version of the video with annotations in the related videos of this short. Check it out! Alternatively, you can also watch the original video captured from the table camera here: th-cam.com/video/2aH0Hwl83f4/w-d-xo.html.

@Sasa_snooker in that case. Very well done indeed. My highest break is 66 man

@@Sasa_snooker and I was no where near clearing 😂

Thank you! Clearing the table is definitely not easy for me either. It only happened because I tried countless times for this video 😓

@Sasa_snooker practice makes perfect my guy! 147 next ehh?

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At 11:26, using this technique makes it easier to cue because it's hard to swing the cue with a normal rest in that position. If it were on the yellow side, I would use a normal rest shot.

goog shot ❤

Good shot❤

Thank you a lot, Hew Hew❤

Hi Khairul Anuar, There’s no such thing as a cue point you don’t use in any practice. However, it’s important to position the cue ball so that you don’t have to rely on extreme cue points or hard shots as much as possible.

I've never played a game against Hendry.

Thank you for your comment, Matt Whiting. Regarding the red shot on the 25th point, I've attached the URL to the same shot scene in the extended version of this video. Please check it out: th-cam.com/video/FpaP530RcJo/w-d-xo.html

By the way, for this shot, I wanted to position the cue ball a bit thicker on the black, so it was a misposition on my part.

Thank you so much, Tasty Chai!

This place is in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo.