7:02 Was the biggest and most important improvement in my cuing that I discovered. I used to feather the ball quickly, with little distance, back and forth. Then I would pull the cue back half the distance I should and immediately hit the ball. I would unintentionally hit the ball harder than necessary to make up for the lack of power I was getting from not pulling the cue back enough. It was also because of a bad habit I picked up focusing so much on going through the ball straight, that I would punch through it too hard. One day I played against a random old man at the club who pointed out that I hit the ball too hard, several times. Next solo practice session, I practiced my cuing for hours and what a difference it made. My biggest tip I learned, for anyone really struggling, is to feather the ball slowly, bringing the tip close to the hand then close to the ball. Make sure your tip is going to the same point on the cue ball every time. For the actual shot, pull the tip all the way back to the hand to the point it would fall off your hand if you went back any more. Then PAUSE. You need to pause for a second or two. Otherwise your control of the speed of the shot isn't as good. When hitting the ball, start the cue moving forwards slowly to sort of guide the cue in the right direction then accelerate. You can hit the ball so much slower than you think and get more power than just a quick tab at the cue ball, if you just use the right technique.
Such sound advice! Without a doubt watching your channel has improved my game so much! Can’t stop watching. Even if I’m half as good as you I’ll be happy!
Does no one at the top really try and play center ball and aim as such? I know many professionals allow for side and assume side on every shot - but are there any exceptions? Just curious!
Very good advice, sometimes certain shots r hard to explain it just comes down to feel & technique. I never ever got taught how to play snooker. I just learnt from watching snooker on television. I love watching the chanel. Well done congratulations
Thanks for all the tips, i’m fairly new to the channel but have watched a lot of your videos and really enjoyed them. I can see the improvement in my playing thanks to these tips. Kyle, Bournemouth
thats what ronnie says most of the time he puts side on the long shot and thats much helpful when you can judge it too by the way big fan from chitwan nepal
Great video, have you thought about doing a video on the difference between a brass ferule and a titanium ferrule? My understanding is there is less throw or side movement with the titanium ferrules. It would be great to see it in action with you.
Hi thank you for this I am putting an unintentional trace of right hand side so I am not consistent on long pots, recently I've decided to aim my tip of the cue to the left of the centre of the cue ball, I started potting the long straight pots! And the cue ball come back straight to the tip of the cue when I went over the spots! How can I make sure I see the middle of the cue ball ( did I explain it well) are my eyes playing tricks on me? I appreciate your feed back
Random but related question: I've always cued with the flat of the cue facing the floor. I don't know why but I've always done this. Am I right to do this?
You should only be putting side on shots where you need it. Learn to cue centre ball, only use side when you need to manoeuvre the cueball differently. Errors will creep into your game when you play on tougher tables.
Playing with side spin is so complex it requires many many hours of practice. You have to account for distance, deflection, speed, spin induced throw, cut induced throw etc. Unless you have your own table at home, getting those hours of practice is prohibitively expensive.
Top tips. Really shocked at how far forward your back hand grip is. Looks like you have 6"inches or more hanging off your back hand. Going to have to see newer vids to see if you still do that/use the same cue, with that same technique. I struggle to play without the butt of the cue in my hand. The weight hanging off the back is really distracting for me.
Put a pin on karachi, pakistan. My name is haatib. And i have one problem with my game when i am not consistent on going to club bcuz of reasons my game doesnt work then when i play 4-5 frames then my potting comes in control. Pls tell how to not lose game and to do consistent potting.
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7:02 Was the biggest and most important improvement in my cuing that I discovered. I used to feather the ball quickly, with little distance, back and forth. Then I would pull the cue back half the distance I should and immediately hit the ball. I would unintentionally hit the ball harder than necessary to make up for the lack of power I was getting from not pulling the cue back enough. It was also because of a bad habit I picked up focusing so much on going through the ball straight, that I would punch through it too hard. One day I played against a random old man at the club who pointed out that I hit the ball too hard, several times. Next solo practice session, I practiced my cuing for hours and what a difference it made. My biggest tip I learned, for anyone really struggling, is to feather the ball slowly, bringing the tip close to the hand then close to the ball. Make sure your tip is going to the same point on the cue ball every time. For the actual shot, pull the tip all the way back to the hand to the point it would fall off your hand if you went back any more. Then PAUSE. You need to pause for a second or two. Otherwise your control of the speed of the shot isn't as good. When hitting the ball, start the cue moving forwards slowly to sort of guide the cue in the right direction then accelerate. You can hit the ball so much slower than you think and get more power than just a quick tab at the cue ball, if you just use the right technique.
Great tip, mate. Will try this today when I practice. Makes total sense, much appreciated!
Always enjoy your tips. Very helpful. Brad from St Adolphe Canada
This is a really handy set of tips. Can't wait to try this out next time I'm on a table. From Aberdeen, Scotland!
Your bucket full of information, throughly enjoy your vids, thanks
Such sound advice! Without a doubt watching your channel has improved my game so much! Can’t stop watching. Even if I’m half as good as you I’ll be happy!
Yuma, Arizona, USA! 100% sure there isn’t snooker table within 100 miles of me but I love the sport!
If there is,then it's a good chance it's not a full size 12ft by 6ft table but a 10ft by 5ft which seem to only be in the USA for some reason
Wow! Congratulations on being partnered with Ronnie's coach program!
Really great advice and very interesting, using the minimum amount of power is a great way to see how the sidespin goes, thanks
Does no one at the top really try and play center ball and aim as such? I know many professionals allow for side and assume side on every shot - but are there any exceptions? Just curious!
Very good advice, sometimes certain shots r hard to explain it just comes down to feel & technique. I never ever got taught how to play snooker. I just learnt from watching snooker on television. I love watching the chanel. Well done congratulations
Stalling / drag shots are some of my favorites
From Brasilia, Brazil!!
Thanks for all the tips, i’m fairly new to the channel but have watched a lot of your videos and really enjoyed them. I can see the improvement in my playing thanks to these tips. Kyle, Bournemouth
Lol, ronnie online training for $100. I found that funny, nice one.
Another great, very helpful video. Many thanks
Love your video from kashmir, india
thats what ronnie says most of the time he puts side on the long shot and thats much helpful when you can judge it too by the way big fan from chitwan nepal
Great advice as always!!
Great explanation
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Top tips, thanks.
hey im from albamia really nice advice
Great video
Fascinating stuff
Thanks, coach!
Great video, have you thought about doing a video on the difference between a brass ferule and a titanium ferrule? My understanding is there is less throw or side movement with the titanium ferrules. It would be great to see it in action with you.
Hi I’m from Singapore
Hi thank you for this I am putting an unintentional trace of right hand side so I am not consistent on long pots, recently I've decided to aim my tip of the cue to the left of the centre of the cue ball, I started potting the long straight pots! And the cue ball come back straight to the tip of the cue when I went over the spots! How can I make sure I see the middle of the cue ball ( did I explain it well) are my eyes playing tricks on me? I appreciate your feed back
The short you referring to it's called a drag draw it is very useful in the game of 9 ball
I know it’s the same thing but I was just describing what happens when you decelerate on a shot
In snooker I think they just call it a drag shot, very useful in some situations.
Random but related question: I've always cued with the flat of the cue facing the floor. I don't know why but I've always done this. Am I right to do this?
Really interesting video once again! Oscar from Manchester uk, also I’m just wondering if you’ve decided to go full time with TH-cam yet?
Awesome
Question are the fennels on the cue moving a big issue
Andy from sarawak borneo
When Is Guy Putting Pin On Lahore , Pakistan ✨
Soon
When putting a pin on Pecanha, MG, Brazil? 😅😅 love your channel and content.. hope you survive
Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤ dude where are you from??
You should only be putting side on shots where you need it. Learn to cue centre ball, only use side when you need to manoeuvre the cueball differently. Errors will creep into your game when you play on tougher tables.
Playing with side spin is so complex it requires many many hours of practice. You have to account for distance, deflection, speed, spin induced throw, cut induced throw etc. Unless you have your own table at home, getting those hours of practice is prohibitively expensive.
Top tips.
Really shocked at how far forward your back hand grip is. Looks like you have 6"inches or more hanging off your back hand.
Going to have to see newer vids to see if you still do that/use the same cue, with that same technique.
I struggle to play without the butt of the cue in my hand. The weight hanging off the back is really distracting for me.
This contains some inaccuracies. For example it has been shown that speed does not increase deflection
Umer from Pakistan
Put a pin on karachi, pakistan. My name is haatib. And i have one problem with my game when i am not consistent on going to club bcuz of reasons my game doesnt work then when i play 4-5 frames then my potting comes in control. Pls tell how to not lose game and to do consistent potting.
Stalling = deceleration
Sorry... You're just wrong
Not one of those shots you called a stun shot actually were a dead stun , that means you have no control . Each one rocked back and forth
So don’t cue straight , allow for your side mistakes lol
Ok