Ha, I'm only 70 years young & having found you on YT, am just learning things that would have helped me much more 40 years ago! Still, your valuable & excellent content means that I'm at least going in the right direction at last! Thank you for passing on your much appreciated time learnt knowledge.
Controversial opinion maybe but I actually taught myself to do this by playing the Snooker 19 video game on the PlayStation. Whilst there's obviously no true substitute for playing on a real table, it's useful for those of us without their own table or who are limited by finances or time down the club. A video game obviously can't teach you how to physically strike a ball but because it frees you of your limitations in doing this repeatedly and correctly, it allows you to concentrate on what is required to build higher breaks in a 'planning' sense. I've found it has actually helped me during my once-weekly visit to the club in regards to shot selection and developing other balls. I wonder what you think of using video games as a practice aid when you don't have access to an actual table? Perhaps you could take a look at this in a future video?
@@TheCuggsmeister I think this is a perfectly valid way of improving. I actually think if you've got the lines showing the cue ball path and things, that gives a great visual aid to learning. It also gets you more focussed on getting the pot first and foremost, and letting the cue ball take care of itself (because the game helps you visualise the steps). So yeah, I think it would definitely help. Obviously past the theory it can't help you strike a snooker ball, but as long as it's helping at all, that's great!
@BartonSnooker Thanks, Steve. Yes, you can set the game up so it shows the trajectory lines of both the object ball and cue ball. You can also adjust the shot to give various levels of side...and this, in turn, obviously changes the trajectory lines. So, for example, if you're going for the black off its spot, it helps you learn whether you'd need any side to help you split the pack of remaining reds. If someone is an infrequent player, like me, I think it really helps because you're not having to try and work all these things out during your matches. Like you say, it can't teach you any of the physical attributes of how to actually strike a cue ball but it's a big help improving your 'snooker brain' so that you can at least plan out fairly quickly what you intend to do when approaching a situation on the table.
The most common reason for missing breaks is missing the pot itself. This happens mainly due to subconscious and unwanted wrist twist in most cases .Is there any way to control that?How often do you not deliver the cue straight and miss the pot?
Hi steve, i have a question, i am a player who can make 20breaks regularly, but i think i am not really consistent, one day i could pot a lot of balls and the other day i could struggle potting a simple pot, and i would start doubting about my stance, line of aim, cueing etc. and a friend of mine just said the reason i miss is i didnt time the shot correctly, is it possible that a miss timing shot could lead to a ball to miss by a mile, if yes, how could i improve it. Thanks
Great tips I will probably go into centuries now as I was to negative before I've got all the shots but my selection will be better now when in the balls and won't be leaving it late to get them open
Consistency at knocking in frame winning or higher contributions is extremely difficult in Snooker. And the hardest shot by a country Mile on a snooker table is to continually strike the centre of the white. It’s all well and good at uploading videos making the odd century here and there but if you’re really that good at snooker and I’m talking about anybody here you can do it frame after frame after frame after frame on the practice table.
If you're technique is correct it's easy. Getting your technique correct consistently is the tricky bit. Can't learn the game properly if this isn't right
question, playing a match yesterday and my opponent potted a red but then cue ball went in off the black all on the same shot. How many points should I have got, 4 or 7?
@@Niall-r2z 4. Only 7 if your opponent accidentally knocked the black in, or knocked the black off the table. Or hit the black before contacting the red.
I am always having problems when the cue ball is close to the object ball....I can't generate any action....and if I play a normal shot the result is a foul push... Any drill or tip to overcome this....for example distance between balls is 3 inch I will either push or I will not get any action especially in screw and follow
You have to draw the cue back faster after striking the cue ball. If the cue ball is too close to the object ball then the only shot is to clip of the edge of the object ball. sometimes you can’t hit the object ball where you want, it’s about realising that and choosing another shot etc, not blindly going ahead and wondering why it goes wrong
Sir i have only one question nd please do reply bcz i am facing this problem from a long time..Whenever i hit the cue ball My hand hits my chest hardly..I tried everything like my stance and my knee position my hand position still i am facing this problem and i am 5,11 and Skinny..What should i do?
@@mickeyplayspubg9453 when you deliver the cue, the side of the thumb should hit the side of the body. The thumb hitting the chest should not be hard, just a medium pressure as the hand delivers. So don't thump yourself in the ribs. Just a gentle / medium pressure to the chest after the cue has been delivered. Maybe you are just hitting the ball too hard?
I was always told to never open the reds off a red, seems like sound advice, anything to add to that ?? I wish you were closer.....I would have had coaching for certain !! (having watched your vid that advice probably only applies if you are low skill???)
@@BartonSnooker Okay perhaps it was a little unfair of me to say that, but I have just watched both videos side by side and the content of them is virtually identical but with the additional graphics such as the power meter, spin indicator and the line of the white which are certainly useful additions.
@@JD1611 yes, I used the original footage to create a better more up-to-date video. Always trying to keep content coming for people and improving how they learn with additional graphics etc. Just keep trying to improve 🙂
Hi steve bit of a long question. Im just about to go bk to snooker as my dad passex away 3 years ago he gave me a challenge to get 88. My past scores was around 25 30 but these scores was without drills practice and more or less playing with frames. What sort of drills do i need to look at. Im fairly good at pool and know about side and all that i know its abit different because its a bigger table heavier balls. Just wondering if you have any tips. Just about to get a knew cue aswell peradon 1 piece which i had years ago just waiting on that to come and get to practice.
Ha, I'm only 70 years young & having found you on YT, am just learning things that would have helped me much more 40 years ago! Still, your valuable & excellent content means that I'm at least going in the right direction at last! Thank you for passing on your much appreciated time learnt knowledge.
@@DavetheIV cheers! Great to help and thanks for the message 👍
My game is improving day by day by watching your videos ❤️ Thanks Barton you are really a good snooker mentor
@@Osama_Iqbal69 thank you so much. Keep working hard 😀
@@BartonSnooker i have made one century break by watching your videos ❤️😃 and i can't believe how that happend 😂😂
@@Osama_Iqbal69 because you are a good player! You have the talent so keep practicing and you will beat your best break!
This is the kind of video I was after! Thank you Sir.
Great detailed explanation and video Barton snooker. Great video as always Barton snooker ❤
@@asadhussain5267 thank you!!
Thank you,Steve much appreciated.
Very helpful...thank you!
Excellent advice steve
Brilliant video as always its thanks to ur videos I feel can improve to the levels I want to
Brilliant video/advice Steve. I'd be thinking get the 24 for certain & maybe 32 & that'd do.
Controversial opinion maybe but I actually taught myself to do this by playing the Snooker 19 video game on the PlayStation. Whilst there's obviously no true substitute for playing on a real table, it's useful for those of us without their own table or who are limited by finances or time down the club. A video game obviously can't teach you how to physically strike a ball but because it frees you of your limitations in doing this repeatedly and correctly, it allows you to concentrate on what is required to build higher breaks in a 'planning' sense. I've found it has actually helped me during my once-weekly visit to the club in regards to shot selection and developing other balls. I wonder what you think of using video games as a practice aid when you don't have access to an actual table? Perhaps you could take a look at this in a future video?
@@TheCuggsmeister I think this is a perfectly valid way of improving. I actually think if you've got the lines showing the cue ball path and things, that gives a great visual aid to learning.
It also gets you more focussed on getting the pot first and foremost, and letting the cue ball take care of itself (because the game helps you visualise the steps).
So yeah, I think it would definitely help. Obviously past the theory it can't help you strike a snooker ball, but as long as it's helping at all, that's great!
@BartonSnooker Thanks, Steve. Yes, you can set the game up so it shows the trajectory lines of both the object ball and cue ball. You can also adjust the shot to give various levels of side...and this, in turn, obviously changes the trajectory lines. So, for example, if you're going for the black off its spot, it helps you learn whether you'd need any side to help you split the pack of remaining reds. If someone is an infrequent player, like me, I think it really helps because you're not having to try and work all these things out during your matches. Like you say, it can't teach you any of the physical attributes of how to actually strike a cue ball but it's a big help improving your 'snooker brain' so that you can at least plan out fairly quickly what you intend to do when approaching a situation on the table.
Thanks for the update
As always sir ❤
@@mehranaslam375 thank you so much. I really appreciate all your comments. Thank you.
Super content as usual 👍
The most common reason for missing breaks is missing the pot itself. This happens mainly due to subconscious and unwanted wrist twist in most cases .Is there any way to control that?How often do you not deliver the cue straight and miss the pot?
Tnx
Lol i love how easy you made that look , but how difficult it is
Very good ❤❤
Hi steve, i have a question, i am a player who can make 20breaks regularly, but i think i am not really consistent, one day i could pot a lot of balls and the other day i could struggle potting a simple pot, and i would start doubting about my stance, line of aim, cueing etc. and a friend of mine just said the reason i miss is i didnt time the shot correctly, is it possible that a miss timing shot could lead to a ball to miss by a mile, if yes, how could i improve it. Thanks
Great tips I will probably go into centuries now as I was to negative before I've got all the shots but my selection will be better now when in the balls and won't be leaving it late to get them open
Coach plz do you know Zhang anda cue length??
sorry if it’s an amateur question but, when striking through the cue ball do you retain that loose grip, or are you increasing it slightly?
do you have any tips for playing a powershot using the rest?
Don't do it?
@@fatroberto3012 i have a very slow table at the place that i play, i pretty much have to play everything way harder than it should
What are the conditions for receiving a coaching certificate from you?
Consistency at knocking in frame winning or higher contributions is extremely difficult in Snooker. And the hardest shot by a country Mile on a snooker table is to continually strike the centre of the white. It’s all well and good at uploading videos making the odd century here and there but if you’re really that good at snooker and I’m talking about anybody here you can do it frame after frame after frame after frame on the practice table.
If you're technique is correct it's easy. Getting your technique correct consistently is the tricky bit. Can't learn the game properly if this isn't right
Wanna learn more about snook and maxis
question, playing a match yesterday and my opponent potted a red but then cue ball went in off the black all on the same shot. How many points should I have got, 4 or 7?
@@Niall-r2z 4. Only 7 if your opponent accidentally knocked the black in, or knocked the black off the table. Or hit the black before contacting the red.
@@BartonSnooker legend. thank you. love the videos
I am always having problems when the cue ball is close to the object ball....I can't generate any action....and if I play a normal shot the result is a foul push...
Any drill or tip to overcome this....for example distance between balls is 3 inch I will either push or I will not get any action especially in screw and follow
You have to draw the cue back faster after striking the cue ball. If the cue ball is too close to the object ball then the only shot is to clip of the edge of the object ball. sometimes you can’t hit the object ball where you want, it’s about realising that and choosing another shot etc, not blindly going ahead and wondering why it goes wrong
Sir i have only one question nd please do reply bcz i am facing this problem from a long time..Whenever i hit the cue ball My hand hits my chest hardly..I tried everything like my stance and my knee position my hand position still i am facing this problem and i am 5,11 and Skinny..What should i do?
@@mickeyplayspubg9453 when you deliver the cue, the side of the thumb should hit the side of the body.
The thumb hitting the chest should not be hard, just a medium pressure as the hand delivers. So don't thump yourself in the ribs. Just a gentle / medium pressure to the chest after the cue has been delivered.
Maybe you are just hitting the ball too hard?
@@BartonSnooker So how can i fix it sir?
I was always told to never open the reds off a red, seems like sound advice, anything to add to that ?? I wish you were closer.....I would have had coaching for certain !! (having watched your vid that advice probably only applies if you are low skill???)
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your black is hunted 👻👻
@@posford haha!
@@BartonSnooker
i love your channel.
peace from Israel
@@posford thanks!
I am a player who is always more than happy if I somehow get to double digits in a break 😂
This is a re upload of the video 'Go from 20+ to 50+ BREAKS' from 7 months ago
@@JD1611 it isn't ☝️
@@BartonSnooker Okay perhaps it was a little unfair of me to say that, but I have just watched both videos side by side and the content of them is virtually identical but with the additional graphics such as the power meter, spin indicator and the line of the white which are certainly useful additions.
@@JD1611 yes, I used the original footage to create a better more up-to-date video. Always trying to keep content coming for people and improving how they learn with additional graphics etc.
Just keep trying to improve 🙂
Has anyone in the comments played with the Dynasphere 1g snooker balls?
Great video but please fix that camera which constantly moves focal point. It’s migraine inducing.
Yeah the camera has broken but I have a new one now. Sorry about that.
I don't liket.I like cue action 😢
Hi steve bit of a long question. Im just about to go bk to snooker as my dad passex away 3 years ago he gave me a challenge to get 88. My past scores was around 25 30 but these scores was without drills practice and more or less playing with frames. What sort of drills do i need to look at. Im fairly good at pool and know about side and all that i know its abit different because its a bigger table heavier balls. Just wondering if you have any tips. Just about to get a knew cue aswell peradon 1 piece which i had years ago just waiting on that to come and get to practice.