You are a bad arse, very good I must say. All the little graphical hints on the screen really make you stand out from the rest. Keep it up.five stars for you *****
It looks so easy when you play it but actually it's hard. But thanks Steve for such a lovely tutorial video. Appreciate your hard work. Love from India 🇮🇳
When you say dare shot, is that a gentle back spin that releases to normal rotation just before contact? Or still back spinning at contact? Thanks for the presentation. The zone indicating where you were trying to finish the white alongside your commentary was especially helpful. You are very, very skilled. If I try and play with side I have no chance, unless target ball over the pocket of course. Learning learning.
Beautiful coaching Steve. Loved ur hardwork and the way u specified the details. Just wondering coz im new to snooker..did u ever play on international level?? Bcoz if u didnt then i think u must.
Please guide me to play a thin cut in far long pocket. Which side I should use to make it easier and less missable. I often face these types of shot at the end of the frame on pink and black when the opponent tries to safe it and leave it little high from the far long border.
I like the fact that you pick target area sizes that are actually attainable at some reasonable percentage. On other channels I see these guys setting up postage stamps (not really, but pretty small, like maybe 4" (10 cm) radius) and I'm pretty sure they are 'after the fact exaggerating' as I see even top pros missing those size targets fairly often (few times a match anyway). Close in short shots targets like that can be reasonable, but down a significant part of the table, with finesse is required, especially when significant screw or English is required, that is assuredly Ronnie O and like company territory, not the average decent pool or snooker player, not at high percentages anyway, not in my experience. Seems less frustrating when learning, too. As an engineer I can tell you there is no reason to spec. 1/10000 " when 1/1000 " will do, higher cost, higher scrap rates, and unnecessary time and frustration when the looser spec is adequate. Always fun and educational to watch, Thx sir. On the blue/red interference, as a pool player I'm thinking why is he talking about moving the red...then oh yeah, right, dummy. LOL
Thanks John. Summed it up perfectly again there. Yeah it's easy to edit a little area for the cue ball after the fact, but what I'm trying to show is actually where a player will aim and how that margin will be fine to continue the break. On a perfect day, we hit the middle of the target zone, and as you say, the top boys on TV will do that with more regularity. But the whole game is all about areas, percentages, and keeping the game as simple as it can be.
Wd thats fantastic I miss snooker so much especially as I have adhd I hate being stuck in I want to make consistent breaks ive had a 126 in practice before lockdown I was playing every nights . I always watch your vids to try improve myself ive noticed how calm u are during the whole break when I was younger I used to get excited the higher I'd get in a break lol I still so this to an extent im gonna take this vid on board
Incredible knowledge in and around the balls always playing on multiple reds but on the final pink a slower backswing will always help you get the power more so than gearing up with a rapid backswing
Really appreciate the editing with the cueball strike points and target zones. Regarding pink to black, why not play with bottom-left to help it come down the table? Bonus comment: 3:13 blue less tied up now ;P
Bit too much distance between the White and pink to make it unmissable with the side spin, and as I only then needed to pot the black and not worry about position, it's wasn't worth risking missing the pink. Didn't even notice the blue being 2mm off the spot actually, but as it happens it made no difference to the break as I disturbed them later on 😃
Oh ! So one has to have backup when placing the handball after a pot. I have always looked to place for a single specific ball and that almost always has been problematic for me. I'll focus on the green zones from now on So that I have multiple options . Thanks!
Great break and thanks for another great video. The visuals help a lot! Aiming for area rather than a point is a huge take away from this for me for sure. I have been looking particularly closely on how you bring your cue to the table from standing behind the line of shot. A coach told me recently that I should first point the cue in the direction of the shot and then bring my body down to the cue. I noticed your approach is one smooth motion but you bring the cue in from the left side rather than point it first. Would you say that pointing (as the coach I talked to advised) would be more beneficial to accuracy for a beginner such as myself or should I try to copy what you are doing more? My accuracy is increasing over time as I get more experience so I wouldn't want to fix it if it's not broken...
Hi. Thanks a lot for watching. Great to help. Watch the professional players... No need to point your cue as you get down. Most right handed players will bring the cue in from the left like I do. Be careful of being too robotic. Snooker required a lot of FEEL. Don't coach that out of your game 👍
Thanks thanks for sharing another amazing video.. Perfect and simple Explanation on how to improve your break building skills... Muchas Gracias The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
You can't disgrace yourself. I love helping players and watching them improve. Looking forward to the lesson and helping you get more enjoyment from your snooker 👍
Saw some of your videos appear in my recommendations and I like your approach to the game. Just wondering if you play billiards and if you do could you do some videos?
Hi, thanks for your great videos. Seeing you play so well, it's not quite obvious what actually separates you as a player from the professionals out there competing for the titles. Would you be able to explain in your own words why you are not out there playing televised tournaments?
Hi! Thanks a lot for watching 🙂 It's just comes down to consistency once you reach a very high level. The top, top professionals play 5-6 hours a day, every single day which just increases their consistency to a whole new level again. Unfortunately I just haven't got enough time to play that much, as I took the game up very last (age 27... Now 37). Hence the reason I now coach full time. I love helping people improve their own game and get more enjoyment from the sport.
first off all great clearance ,was not easy , you did lots off recovery shot, secondly i m shocked, why you not in professional circle 🙄,you should be to 16 rank👀, bless you steve 🌴🌴🌴👐👐👐
The distance between white and pink was just enough to make that shot missable using side. But being a bit high on the final black I'd expect to pot most times and I don't need to worry about any position. It's just about balancing risk / reward.
I guess the biggest match I played was against Jack Lisowski in the Pink Ribbon tournament in 2018. He beat me 4-2. So a pleasing result for me, given that he's a top 16 player.
Steve can you please make one video for " Shot for Nothing" to show us, how to take cue ball behind the black while potting a red from a D at both top... please show us with screw, stun and Follow through all techniques in this shot.... Thanks in Advance
No. You'd be moving the white around way too much for no reason. you've got black and blue fully available as well as all the baulk colours. The only time you'd tried to fetch a big value colour back is if everything was tied up and you need it to score.
Poor 'coaching' , he lost, never had a chance did he :p Great video as always, you never stop amazing me I was expecting applause when you reached the century ;)
My table has a new cloth every year. It's maintained to the highest standards for an client that comes for a coaching session. Professional cloth, balls and cushion cloth 👍
@@BartonSnooker I THINK THAT YOUR TABLE IS FASTER THAN PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE JUDD TRUMP'S GREEN SHOT WAS VERY HARDLY PLAYED BY JUDD BUT YOU PLAYED IT PRETTY SLOWLY.
@@abdullah_saeed10 my table is not even close to the speed of a professional table. I wish it was but unfortunately it's very difficult to replicate those conditions. Different cloth, table heaters, and a cloth that was only fitted 2-3 days ago. I can't compete with that!
1. Very nice break building skill 2. As a viewer I don't really learn much and that is a shame. The goal of the video ought to be teaching and not showing how well you play. I would suggest on every shot your should explain where you want the cue ball to stop and most importantly: why and how you go about doing it...
Sorry Paul. I will tidy up before my next video. I try to do as much content as possible and sometimes the room isn't as clean as I would like it. I can only apologise and I will try for better in the future. I realise it is unacceptable and I am really sorry. I hope you will continue to watch my videos, but I will definitely try harder to make sure everything looks neat on my next upload.
Excellent! Didn't even give Coaching a visit to the table.
😁
😂
Can't wait to get back on the table and rack up breaks of 6 and 9
Depressing isn't it. Getting to the colours and re racking with 15 points each😂😂
@@GSDhandler1 I genuinely played a frame once where it was 7-6 with 2 reds left. It was embarrassing
@@simonbell5812 😂😂😂😂😂
@@simonbell5812 haha brilliant. My claim to fame is spending 25 minutes trying to pot the yellow.
@@GSDhandler1 😂😂😂 all that effort for 2 points, imagine how much that cost with the lights!
That was brilliant to watch, Also the fact that you talked through each shot. and highlighted where to hit the cue ball. unreal, well done
Thanks John. Thanks a lot for watching 👍
It's been done before ;-) th-cam.com/video/x8tV_Zspyoc/w-d-xo.html Brilliant nonetheless, way to go Steve.
@@thomasweibel6837 Willie Thorne 147, yep no edits there
Make it look 👀 easy 😂
You are a bad arse, very good I must say. All the little graphical hints on the screen really make you stand out from the rest. Keep it up.five stars for you *****
It looks so easy when you play it but actually it's hard. But thanks Steve for such a lovely tutorial video. Appreciate your hard work. Love from India 🇮🇳
Really enjoyed the way you only used side on a small number of shots thus making the pots that bit easier.
Great professor and gracious effort. Greetings to you from Iraq
Brilliant. Yiou make it look so easy.
Awesome insight, especially with cue ball and intended areas you wanted to leave the white. Thanks, top quality content as always!
Jesus Steve that was hard work haha, some fantastic shots as well to keep the break going 👍🏻
Lovely break Steve. That blue only just wriggled in! haha
I got a snooker competition on this weekend. If I could pot %20 of those shots I will be pleased. Excellent video m8.
Good luck in your competition 👍
Loved that. Think my favourite shot was the split on the 3 reds towards the end 👌🏻
Really enjoyed as I can see what's been played on the Cue ball in serving it's purpose and effect, plus the talk-through of each shot :-)
Thanks! Appreciate you watching 🙂
Great video as usual. I liked that the blue got tied up. Showed us how to deal with that situation
Really good video with the cue ball striking image on every shot 👍
Great vid again Steve. I’m already progressing after watching your videos and having a lesson can’t wait to book up again soon
2 birds, 1 stone... Your practice time must be limited somewhat, so making a video out of it is much appreciated. Nice break pal 👌
Very educational as always. Thanks!
Very well done
Really appreciate your efforts barton snooker.... You are an amazing player.... Hope someday i meet you.. ❤
the recovery afta underhitting....just sweet
When you say dare shot, is that a gentle back spin that releases to normal rotation just before contact? Or still back spinning at contact?
Thanks for the presentation. The zone indicating where you were trying to finish the white alongside your commentary was especially helpful. You are very, very skilled. If I try and play with side I have no chance, unless target ball over the pocket of course. Learning learning.
Absolutely amazing Steve great to watch great skill
Nice Break Steve especially the early part having to keep potting baulk colours
Beautiful coaching Steve. Loved ur hardwork and the way u specified the details.
Just wondering coz im new to snooker..did u ever play on international level??
Bcoz if u didnt then i think u must.
Great video again. Love the new on screen scoreboard. Nice touch 👍🏻
Thanks Ben 👍
Loosk great, there was never any need to switch the 'arrow' to the other side
Please guide me to play a thin cut in far long pocket. Which side I should use to make it easier and less missable. I often face these types of shot at the end of the frame on pink and black when the opponent tries to safe it and leave it little high from the far long border.
I like the fact that you pick target area sizes that are actually attainable at some reasonable percentage. On other channels I see these guys setting up postage stamps (not really, but pretty small, like maybe 4" (10 cm) radius) and I'm pretty sure they are 'after the fact exaggerating' as I see even top pros missing those size targets fairly often (few times a match anyway).
Close in short shots targets like that can be reasonable, but down a significant part of the table, with finesse is required, especially when significant screw or English is required, that is assuredly Ronnie O and like company territory, not the average decent pool or snooker player, not at high percentages anyway, not in my experience. Seems less frustrating when learning, too. As an engineer I can tell you there is no reason to spec. 1/10000 " when 1/1000 " will do, higher cost, higher scrap rates, and unnecessary time and frustration when the looser spec is adequate. Always fun and educational to watch, Thx sir.
On the blue/red interference, as a pool player I'm thinking why is he talking about moving the red...then oh yeah, right, dummy. LOL
Thanks John. Summed it up perfectly again there.
Yeah it's easy to edit a little area for the cue ball after the fact, but what I'm trying to show is actually where a player will aim and how that margin will be fine to continue the break.
On a perfect day, we hit the middle of the target zone, and as you say, the top boys on TV will do that with more regularity. But the whole game is all about areas, percentages, and keeping the game as simple as it can be.
Wd thats fantastic I miss snooker so much especially as I have adhd I hate being stuck in I want to make consistent breaks ive had a 126 in practice before lockdown I was playing every nights . I always watch your vids to try improve myself ive noticed how calm u are during the whole break when I was younger I used to get excited the higher I'd get in a break lol I still so this to an extent im gonna take this vid on board
Bravo ✊✊ Learnt loads 👍
Incredible knowledge in and around the balls always playing on multiple reds but on the final pink a slower backswing will always help you get the power more so than gearing up with a rapid backswing
Very usual, you made it look easy
Hi Steve. Really should have commented earlier. You really do have a smooth as silk stroke. Great follow through too. Cheers.
You are a generous man and I would like to thank you for all your lessons and your precious time
Thank you so much for watching 🙂
Very well played wow
Really appreciate the editing with the cueball strike points and target zones. Regarding pink to black, why not play with bottom-left to help it come down the table? Bonus comment: 3:13 blue less tied up now ;P
Bit too much distance between the White and pink to make it unmissable with the side spin, and as I only then needed to pot the black and not worry about position, it's wasn't worth risking missing the pink.
Didn't even notice the blue being 2mm off the spot actually, but as it happens it made no difference to the break as I disturbed them later on 😃
Oh ! So one has to have backup when placing the handball after a pot. I have always looked to place for a single specific ball and that almost always has been problematic for me. I'll focus on the green zones from now on So that I have multiple options . Thanks!
Great video Sir Thanks a lot 😀
I'm your fans from Thailand could you tell me please
What's the brand of Cue Tip and Chalk do you using
Table is playing nice 👍🏻
Steve please make video about getting out of snookers. Maybe there is some routine for typical situations. Cheers!
Damn fine playing sir.
Great break and thanks for another great video. The visuals help a lot! Aiming for area rather than a point is a huge take away from this for me for sure.
I have been looking particularly closely on how you bring your cue to the table from standing behind the line of shot. A coach told me recently that I should first point the cue in the direction of the shot and then bring my body down to the cue. I noticed your approach is one smooth motion but you bring the cue in from the left side rather than point it first. Would you say that pointing (as the coach I talked to advised) would be more beneficial to accuracy for a beginner such as myself or should I try to copy what you are doing more? My accuracy is increasing over time as I get more experience so I wouldn't want to fix it if it's not broken...
Hi. Thanks a lot for watching. Great to help.
Watch the professional players... No need to point your cue as you get down. Most right handed players will bring the cue in from the left like I do. Be careful of being too robotic. Snooker required a lot of FEEL. Don't coach that out of your game 👍
@@BartonSnooker thank you! Good tip as always. My approach is far from perfect so I will keep working on it but I will just find a way that is smooth.
Lovely break
Thanks thanks for sharing another amazing video..
Perfect and simple Explanation on how to improve your break building skills...
Muchas Gracias
The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Loved it.
Nice video keep em coming
You could very well play on the main tour!
Only 130 points separate my usual break and that one. Nice work!
love the way you explain, best of luck from pakistan❤
I want to know when we hit the side of the cue ball how much angle of the aiming change? If you made a video kindly share a link .
th-cam.com/video/mT1QQxcPjcM/w-d-xo.html
Excellent
Mr Barton why don’t you compete in International snooker? Your game is flawless. So are your videos. I’m your supporter !
This man deserve more subs and likes
This just highlights to me how futile progress is to me.
How come you are not on the tour?!
yes, if it were that easy! Nice break Steve 😉👍
Nice break🎱😍
Great video. I only hope I don’t disgrace myself too much when I see you in April for my lesson. 👍👍
You can't disgrace yourself. I love helping players and watching them improve. Looking forward to the lesson and helping you get more enjoyment from your snooker 👍
Brilliant steve love you 😍😍😍
you should do a video with your bloopers
Inspired
Mr. Barton, you are miles and miles better than some "pros" at the world snooker tour. have you thought of joining it?
This is a fantastic video
Thank you Samuel 👍
Wow . You're a pro.
Saw some of your videos appear in my recommendations and I like your approach to the game. Just wondering if you play billiards and if you do could you do some videos?
Hi. Thanks for watching. I don't play Billards unfortunately.
@@BartonSnooker Thanks for the reply! Do you know of any high level players that do billiards videos?
I actually improved by watching your videos...
Hi, thanks for your great videos. Seeing you play so well, it's not quite obvious what actually separates you as a player from the professionals out there competing for the titles. Would you be able to explain in your own words why you are not out there playing televised tournaments?
Hi! Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
It's just comes down to consistency once you reach a very high level. The top, top professionals play 5-6 hours a day, every single day which just increases their consistency to a whole new level again. Unfortunately I just haven't got enough time to play that much, as I took the game up very last (age 27... Now 37). Hence the reason I now coach full time. I love helping people improve their own game and get more enjoyment from the sport.
Great work. Love from Pakistan
Awesome break. Why aren’t you on telly!
Great potting & positioning. I did however, notice on a couple of times you misplaced the black on its spot, rolling off to the right as we see it.
first off all great clearance ,was not easy , you did lots off recovery shot, secondly i m shocked, why you not in professional circle 🙄,you should be to 16 rank👀,
bless you steve 🌴🌴🌴👐👐👐
Why didn't u go for screw back with side spin for the black
The distance between white and pink was just enough to make that shot missable using side. But being a bit high on the final black I'd expect to pot most times and I don't need to worry about any position.
It's just about balancing risk / reward.
@@BartonSnooker I got u sir
Nice break 👍 was that the 1st attempt.....?
It was that day, but it isn't always 😅
Fantastic. Have you ever thought of entering Q school?
Looking suitably cool and laid back Steve! Remind me why you are not a professional???
Banana Split!
You never fancied going to Qschool and getting a pro tour card? You're better than some on the tour easily.
8:21 curious about the weird follow thru
@@macfhc8634 bad delivery, got a bit tight with the grip hand
Thank you for the explanation
Did learn a lot from your tutorial👍
I'm assuming that Mr Barton plays at some level -- his best result is? He is damn good...
I guess the biggest match I played was against Jack Lisowski in the Pink Ribbon tournament in 2018. He beat me 4-2. So a pleasing result for me, given that he's a top 16 player.
Wow
you were lucky at 95 when potting a blue at top pocket just near to miss haaaaa nice century by the way cool thumbs up
Hehe. You're right! Only just went in! 😁
Steve can you please make one video for " Shot for Nothing" to show us, how to take cue ball behind the black while potting a red from a D at both top... please show us with screw, stun and Follow through all techniques in this shot.... Thanks in Advance
@@farside8685 great idea for a video. I will do it 👍👍
srsly why aren't you at the Welsh open
would a top player try and play for that pink in the D to bring it back towards the spot
No. You'd be moving the white around way too much for no reason. you've got black and blue fully available as well as all the baulk colours. The only time you'd tried to fetch a big value colour back is if everything was tied up and you need it to score.
Poor 'coaching' , he lost, never had a chance did he :p
Great video as always, you never stop amazing me
I was expecting applause when you reached the century ;)
Coaching didn't have a good day 😅
Why you dont play on that other table
My table has a new cloth every year. It's maintained to the highest standards for an client that comes for a coaching session. Professional cloth, balls and cushion cloth 👍
@@BartonSnooker I THINK THAT YOUR TABLE IS FASTER THAN PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE JUDD TRUMP'S GREEN SHOT WAS VERY HARDLY PLAYED BY JUDD BUT YOU PLAYED IT PRETTY SLOWLY.
@@abdullah_saeed10 my table is not even close to the speed of a professional table. I wish it was but unfortunately it's very difficult to replicate those conditions. Different cloth, table heaters, and a cloth that was only fitted 2-3 days ago. I can't compete with that!
Q school is waiting for ya! Great video !
Useful....?? Top class
1. Very nice break building skill
2. As a viewer I don't really learn much and that is a shame. The goal of the video ought to be teaching and not showing how well you play.
I would suggest on every shot your should explain where you want the cue ball to stop and most importantly: why and how you go about doing it...
Looks so easy but it really isn’t!
NICE C
Bit disappointed. Wanted to see how coaching plays. 😩
😅 Maybe Coaching will get a shot next time!
Good videos, but crap on the other table and on the floor , not very well presented
Sorry Paul. I will tidy up before my next video. I try to do as much content as possible and sometimes the room isn't as clean as I would like it. I can only apologise and I will try for better in the future. I realise it is unacceptable and I am really sorry. I hope you will continue to watch my videos, but I will definitely try harder to make sure everything looks neat on my next upload.
@@BartonSnooker just don't want you to trip & break your neck, I enjoy your videos, cheers from Tassie AU
I wish I could be this good.