I watched Barry stark as well but your method of teaching is very affective and all the videos are exactly what I wanted to learn and not so lengthy I viewed your channel for the first time and I just loved the content ❤️
I'm from the U.S. and have been studying very hard for two years learning "American" pocket pool, 8 and 9 ball. There are one or two folks here on YTube that I have learned lots from (Dr. Dave, Tor Lowry and Sharivari) but I swear I learn many of the most important things from the likes of you and Barry Stark. You two are wonderful! Thank you so much. I've only been playing two years and I have quickly come to believe that I should move to Britain and take up Snooker instead! Psycholgically and socially I would fit in much better with the snooker crowd!
We also have quite a few tables in Australia, but (sadly) we don't have the professional circuit that the Brits have. Not that I'm of that standard though, but for the amateur, there's lots of fun to be had. ✌️🇦🇺
@@castleanthrax1833 Canada was mostly like that with lots of snooker tables, but the American pool influence (being so close) has taken over and kind of run snooker out of town.
One of the better videos out there on snooker. Massively helpful and true to every bit. Specially the last point. I was one of those who believed long pots to be the one which needed to be hit hard only to realise how wrong I was. I wish I had seen something like this earlier in my life. I would have been much better of a player but kudos to you. This video is undoubtedly helpful and I would recommend it to beginners. This would definitely save years of grinding and hard work. Trust me. :)
I've recently started my journey with snooker and just found this video. You're totally on point with the aspect of not hitting balls too hard. During my first time of being behind the snooker table, I was surprised of how little power you actually need to pot a ball. I was sure that due to the huge size of the table, you need to take power shots all the time!
Yes I do enjoy your advice about how to play snooker correctly... had I had the benefit of these videos of yours 43 years ago I would have honed my natural talent much better...now I'm 64 years of age...still these videos are of great value...!
After lockdown my game had gone right down, no confidence in my shots at all. So I went back to basics watched a few of your vids and Bingo I’m back to potting balls and making breaks. I can’t thank you enough.
Thank you very much for this video! I also made the same mistake by putting my hand too close to the cue ball. The last couple of weeks, I have put more distance between hand and cue ball and got a lot more action from the cue ball. Also noticed that my cue action in general has gotten a lot better.
Great tips, especially the distance of the bridge hand from the cueball. Another thing I found that improved my pot success was to add a pause before delivering the cue.
Amazing analysis! Some of these mistakes I realised I had been making only after watching tonnes of coaching videos. Need to make this list and paste it on my wall. :D Thanks a lot!
I can relate myself to the 1st mistake and always wondered while watching players like Ronnie O'Sullivan maintaining so much distance between the ball and stick. Thanks a lot
Your coaching tips are excellent and there are many more aspects of improvement to address snooker shots have a lot to do with body balance, however the key is to actually recognise the part of the game that we need to concentrate on and work on it , I love playing snooker and I personally dislike players who attempt to escape a snooker in a way that has absolutely no chance of success.
Yes, there are certain "tricks" that the pros use, and when you know what the approach is, it makes escaping a snooker much more effective. I'm specifically talking about how they extend the line "off" the table, and envision the appropriate angle to come off the cushion.
Excellent summary. Great tips well explain. You are giving to much value away for free!! My worst habit is probably putting my hand to close to the cueball. The rest I'm steadily getting better at
I do most of those mistakes and I beat alot of professionals but thank you Sir for highlighting these because I always said that too people and was yet to see someone who confirms it.
Very affable and logical run through of the boo-boos! Especially the very first bridge set-up! It's really about long and low. low and slow with controlled power and precognition. Great job!
Excellent video! Clear, concise, accurate, and very useful. The camera angles are spot on. I love your videos. Hope to meet you for a 1 on 1 session soon!
Hi and thanks for another great video I've learnt a lot from you, I've got a question, you said hold the cue a bit loose and play soft but I saw the pro players like O' Sullivan and Neil Robinson when they go for screw back shots their cue get bend by their chin if you could make a video about that that'll be great thanks
One of the best videos I have seen. I had all of them mistakes except gripping too tight. But the most important was number 1 where the bridge hand is too close, I have always had that stance. But I am gonna correct it now, and I wondered why hitting the ball in the bottom gives forward or top spin as a result for me instead of the intended screw back. I understand it now.
@@BartonSnooker thanks for taking the time to respond brother. Please make 2 videos. On how to screw with real tips, just like you made this one. And another with how to get your opponent snookered, (especially when there aint enough points on the table) some tips on that would be helpful. I see safety shots of pro players, there maybe green or brown or yellow at baulk end of the table, they thin cut the red and judge the path so that the cue ball comes directly behind the intended ball. I am amazed every time they do that, and would love to learn how to do that.
@@omk_alltheway cool! I have noted down your ideas and will do them in future videos. Thanks for the input, it really helps me know what players want to learn.
@@BartonSnooker keep it up brother. You are an excellent player I am sure, and you have a deep knowledge of the game. I have the notifications on, and will be waiting for your next video. Take care.
I like these kind of top x lists. I like how straight to the point you always are in your videos aswell. ! Your examples are great too, and I do agree :D There's one more thing I really feel is a common "mistake". And that's making a steady bridge over balls between the white ball and where I want to put my bridge ! I struggle with it and I'm sure alot others do too :D (We don't have that high spider bridge so gotta use my short fingers, I wish I had long piano fingers. those people are lucky! )
It's totally great example.Could you please make a video about eye vision. Where should eye looking at when feathering or when delivering the cue-ball?
thanks for these foiiive mistakes
E’s considerably richer than youw.
1 common mistake all snooker players make not hitting the centre of the woyte!
Extremely useful tips. Thank you
I watched Barry stark as well but your method of teaching is very affective and all the videos are exactly what I wanted to learn and not so lengthy I viewed your channel for the first time and I just loved the content ❤️
Thank you very much for watching 🙂
Barry stark will send you to sleep, soz Barry 🤣
I'm from the U.S. and have been studying very hard for two years learning "American" pocket pool, 8 and 9 ball. There are one or two folks here on YTube that I have learned lots from (Dr. Dave, Tor Lowry and Sharivari) but I swear I learn many of the most important things from the likes of you and Barry Stark. You two are wonderful! Thank you so much. I've only been playing two years and I have quickly come to believe that I should move to Britain and take up Snooker instead! Psycholgically and socially I would fit in much better with the snooker crowd!
We also have quite a few tables in Australia, but (sadly) we don't have the professional circuit that the Brits have. Not that I'm of that standard though, but for the amateur, there's lots of fun to be had. ✌️🇦🇺
@@castleanthrax1833 Canada was mostly like that with lots of snooker tables, but the American pool influence (being so close) has taken over and kind of run snooker out of town.
Love how relatable the mistakes are, and the effectiveness of the solutions
One of the better videos out there on snooker. Massively helpful and true to every bit. Specially the last point. I was one of those who believed long pots to be the one which needed to be hit hard only to realise how wrong I was. I wish I had seen something like this earlier in my life. I would have been much better of a player but kudos to you. This video is undoubtedly helpful and I would recommend it to beginners. This would definitely save years of grinding and hard work. Trust me. :)
Really appreciate your kind words. That's much appreciated and thanks a lot for watching the channel
Excellent tutorial you have highlighted some of my mistakes there. Thanks so much
Even tho i dont play snooker. I play billiard. These things are very useful to keep in mind since the games are very similiar.
I've recently started my journey with snooker and just found this video. You're totally on point with the aspect of not hitting balls too hard. During my first time of being behind the snooker table, I was surprised of how little power you actually need to pot a ball. I was sure that due to the huge size of the table, you need to take power shots all the time!
Yes I do enjoy your advice about how to play snooker correctly... had I had the benefit of these videos of yours 43 years ago I would have honed my natural talent much better...now I'm 64 years of age...still these videos are of great value...!
Very good approach to teach these things like properly showing each mistake and then playing it to show the rectification. Simple and easy
Best online coaching I have come across definitely
what a beautiful way of teaching! loved it....you have simplified snooker. thanks
After lockdown my game had gone right down, no confidence in my shots at all. So I went back to basics watched a few of your vids and Bingo I’m back to potting balls and making breaks. I can’t thank you enough.
I"m Just a Beginner.I'm enjoying your tips.Very helpful.Thank you.
Very good tips ! I have admit that I'm guilty for doing all the five wrong. Gotta write these down so I can focus on them more next time I play.
Love your coaching manner. Easy to understand.
Thanks Steven 🙂
Thank you very much for this video! I also made the same mistake by putting my hand too close to the cue ball. The last couple of weeks, I have put more distance between hand and cue ball and got a lot more action from the cue ball. Also noticed that my cue action in general has gotten a lot better.
This is actually accurate!!!
Excellent tips. Presentation format is great. Don’t change.
Thank you 🙂
I didn’t know my handbrige was too close!
I never knew that. Let’s try it again .
Wish me luck
Great video! When I’m playing bad I’m sure I do all 5. I will keep this in mind when I play next, thanks Steve
Thanks a lot. Great to know the video has helped people. Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
This is so helpful we need more topics like that to improve . Learning mistakes has so much better benefit that learning thank you
Thank you very much. Thanks for watching 🙂
Another great video Steve, really learn from your style of instruction .
Great tips, especially the distance of the bridge hand from the cueball. Another thing I found that improved my pot success was to add a pause before delivering the cue.
Fantastic tips. I struggle with a few of those things. Biggest issue I have is pulling cue back to v of hand and then cuing 6 months through
Great checklist. I'll definitely take these tips. Thanks for sharing.
Helps me in rectifying my mistakes and improving my game. Please make more videos like this
Thank you ,🙂
I love the way of teaching... it really helps me where i make mistake while playing certain shots..great content.. keep going
Thank you. Thanks for watching 🙂
Amazing analysis! Some of these mistakes I realised I had been making only after watching tonnes of coaching videos. Need to make this list and paste it on my wall. :D
Thanks a lot!
Thank you very much. Appreciate you watching the videos 🙂
I can relate myself to the 1st mistake and always wondered while watching players like Ronnie O'Sullivan maintaining so much distance between the ball and stick. Thanks a lot
Yes. It needs that distance to build up speed with gradual acceleration so the you stay on line and not jerk the cue. As was explained.
well truely these tips never told by anyone . thankyou for this efford
I must admit I make all these mistakes .................... but not anymore after watching this brilliant video ! Many thanks - Geoff
Cheers Geoff! 😀
I watched this before playing with my friends last night and it helped me win my first set of games. Thanks very much!
Awesome. Well played Luke 👍
Your coaching tips are excellent and there are many more aspects of improvement to address snooker shots have a lot to do with body balance, however the key is to actually recognise the part of the game that we need to concentrate on and work on it , I love playing snooker and I personally dislike players who attempt to escape a snooker in a way that has absolutely no chance of success.
Yes, there are certain "tricks" that the pros use, and when you know what the approach is, it makes escaping a snooker much more effective. I'm specifically talking about how they extend the line "off" the table, and envision the appropriate angle to come off the cushion.
Best video I have ever seen if you want to improve the game
Thanks, the timing of seeing this was perfect, really enjoy these. Most apply well to pool.
Literally just started playing snooker again and these videos will be great help for improving my snooker skills.
Good job, vory easy to understand and vory interesting accent as well😂
You doing great job. Easy to understand explanation!
I am extremely interested in controlling the cue ball off the cushions to maker snookers!
Always waiting your video because I'm learning from your video.Thanks !
Thank you!
Excellent summary. Great tips well explain. You are giving to much value away for free!! My worst habit is probably putting my hand to close to the cueball. The rest I'm steadily getting better at
Many thanks. Always good to help people. Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
Very thoughtful corrections which are very much needed.
i came from thailand i watch every video in your channel it help me a lot thank you very much
Thank you 🙂
I do most of those mistakes and I beat alot of professionals but thank you Sir for highlighting these because I always said that too people and was yet to see someone who confirms it.
Which professional player did u beat?
@@sasorideidara1925 He meant in a computer. Duhh!!
Very informative and useful. Thank you.
I do all of these from time to time lol. This was very informative. Thank you!
Thanks a lot James!
Very affable and logical run through of the boo-boos! Especially the very first bridge set-up! It's really about long and low. low and slow with controlled power and precognition. Great job!
Many thanks! Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
That lesson covers a lot of ground ! Love it . From Montreal Canada .
Salut from Cairo, Egypt
Indeed, these mistakes are very common among casual players like myself.
Plz keep up the good videos, they are very helpful.
Hello from England. Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
@@BartonSnooker
I have a lot of difficulty regarding potting in the middle pockets, i'd be very thankful if you can male a video about that.
@@hossamalgewely1 hi again!
Have a look at this video:
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I learn something new today 😁
Very clear, and not littered with too many words. I certainly make all these mistakes! Thanks a lot.
Well done, clear and informative. All important points. Thank you.
I wasn't expecting a great new video so fast :o , what a nice surprise, thanks Steve.
Thanks Franky! 😁
Very useful. Please continue the good work.
Thanks. And thanks a lot for watching 🙂
excellent advice.. look forward to more tips! Thanks!
Will try this all out at my session this eve. Great video thank you
I never played snooker in real life but even I understood how to do it properly. Very nice video!
This is great advice and really accurate
Another useful video which merits attention!
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the support 🙂
Amazing sir u r a real coach
Thank you!
Great teaching style. Thank you.
You will be best coach in the world ....keep going i learn from you a lots ..please upload more video .
Thanks a lot. Thanks for watching 🙂
Excellent video! Clear, concise, accurate, and very useful. The camera angles are spot on. I love your videos. Hope to meet you for a 1 on 1 session soon!
Thanks a lot! Much appreciated. Would be great to meet you 🙂
You explained it so nicely....the best way it could be..
This style of video is great pal. These mistakes are very typical of what I do 😅. Cheers bud 👌
Thankgod someone has made a video on these important basic tips thanks bro
Amazing job!
Could you make a detail video on applying spin on the cue ball,please?
Excellent tips. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work!
It’s so much easier learning with these videos keep it up
Excellent videos, Cheers from NZ.
Awesome mate thank you. I've learnt so much from your videos. Watching from here in New Zealand.
Thanks a lot Andy. I appreciate you watching 🙂
This was very useful. Great reminders.
Thanks for the video sir... I have started playing snokkers just a month ago but I can rectify my mistakes using your videos
Really good video, more of this style please.
Cheers, thanks for the comment 🙂
Hi and thanks for another great video I've learnt a lot from you,
I've got a question, you said hold the cue a bit loose and play soft but I saw the pro players like O' Sullivan and Neil Robinson when they go for screw back shots their cue get bend by their chin if you could make a video about that that'll be great thanks
One of the best videos I have seen. I had all of them mistakes except gripping too tight. But the most important was number 1 where the bridge hand is too close, I have always had that stance. But I am gonna correct it now, and I wondered why hitting the ball in the bottom gives forward or top spin as a result for me instead of the intended screw back. I understand it now.
That's great. Thanks a lot for watching the video and I'm glad to help! 🙂
@@BartonSnooker thanks for taking the time to respond brother. Please make 2 videos. On how to screw with real tips, just like you made this one. And another with how to get your opponent snookered, (especially when there aint enough points on the table) some tips on that would be helpful. I see safety shots of pro players, there maybe green or brown or yellow at baulk end of the table, they thin cut the red and judge the path so that the cue ball comes directly behind the intended ball. I am amazed every time they do that, and would love to learn how to do that.
@@omk_alltheway cool! I have noted down your ideas and will do them in future videos. Thanks for the input, it really helps me know what players want to learn.
@@BartonSnooker keep it up brother. You are an excellent player I am sure, and you have a deep knowledge of the game. I have the notifications on, and will be waiting for your next video. Take care.
Very useful video. Thanks.
Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
Snooker coach in Bulgaria told me exact same things and with just couple of weeks training I feel the deference!!!
Very helpful to home in on specific things not to do. Cheers!
Thank you
Thankyou always easy to understand your content ,great stuff
I like these kind of top x lists.
I like how straight to the point you always are in your videos aswell. !
Your examples are great too, and I do agree :D
There's one more thing I really feel is a common "mistake". And that's making a steady bridge over balls between the white ball and where I want to put my bridge ! I struggle with it and I'm sure alot others do too :D (We don't have that high spider bridge so gotta use my short fingers, I wish I had long piano fingers. those people are lucky! )
It's totally great example.Could you please make a video about eye vision. Where should eye looking at when feathering or when delivering the cue-ball?
Very nice. Very helpful. Thanks so much for posting!
Thanks for watching 🙂
Definatly good video and love watching your videos and did helped me alot to improve my game
Very true but the mind still plays a major part. Nerves and pressure will take over.
445 likes / 0 dislikes, that says it all. Great job mate 👍🏼.
778 now 😀
2.5k now
U jinxed him
Loved the thing about cue action...
Superbly taught 👌👌👌
Thank you very much 🙂
Excellent!!!
Please do make more such videos.
I will! Thanks for watching 🙂
Great advice, and so pleasant approach from an expert.
Thank you very much 🙂
Thank you❤ from thailand 🇹🇭
Hey i loved the video. Im keen to work on my spin shots and how to control the cue to plan the next ball.
Really helpful as always. Thanks 👍
Great video! I don't play snooker but rather 8 ball, and this was still very helpful for me!
Cheers thanks Samuel!
NICE ONE BARTON REALLY HELPFUL.
Thank you! 👍
I’m playing tomorrow, looking forward to making shewer I don’t grip too toight cheers 👍🏼
Really like the video. Will keep these things in mind. Thanks as always Steve!
Thank you!