I can't believe I just watched the best quality of snooker over the years... This year's championship was filled by incredible and creative shot making as well as fabulous snooker safeties! I'm amazed to the point of speechless 😱😳🤧
Deserving winner and a really high standard this year but that double kiss by Murphy also stood out in my mind. Looked simple but I can't even imagine the levels of accuracy and judgement involved. Great tournament!
@@petermernagh9991 None of these players could play any of these shots so well with even 10% probability so yes, there's a good amount of chance but it obviously isn't luck. He saw the shot and played it. But yeah, massively improbable. That's what makes a shot memorable.
It depends how you conceptualize luck. I think the main skill in snooker, in terms of accuracy, can only really be assessed in terms of long pot statistics. But, when it comes to cue ball control, the margin of error is often bigger than it seems. For example, how many times do you see a great screw into the pack of reds only for the commentator to say "he's unlucky not to be on anything". But "unlucky" and "lucky" are just two sides of the same coin-and, if someone is unlucky not to be on anything then they would more than likely be just as lucky if they were on something. You find this kind of language throughout the game. A player often gets an "unlucky" kiss on this or that... but when they don't get the kiss and end up tight behind a color for a snooker it's apparently a "pure skill". The fact is, skill is directly related to consistency. And you often hear the commentators saying "he could play that shot a million times and not get that result", and this seems to be true when you see players trying to recreate their great shots and failing-even ones that look relatively easy. Which implies they didn't really know what they were doing-hence, they were lucky.
@@thekaratekidpartii2169 You're basically agreeing with me. It's an extremely difficult game and the more variables you add in (going into a pack of reds) the more seemingly random the outcome. Does that mean that a pro going into a pack can expect the same outcome an amateur does? Does that mean that we see consistency between RoS and other pros when going into the reds? Of course not. Does that mean that Selby, RoS, Trump or the new crop of Chinese players are "lucky" to end up tight behind a non-OB once in every three to five snooker attempts? No. They played it and they got it. Just the fact that they saw it and played it means they are good snooker players. The fact that they got it, with increasing consistency based on talent and skill, means they are the best snooker players. My point is it's not "luck" when a top sixteen snooker player sees a shot and pulls it off to perfection, it's chance. But it's a chance that they made possible. NASA doesn't point a rocket into the sky and hope for the best; they calculate, allow for windows of error, evaluate and then either take the chance, re-evaluate or cancel. Point me to the "relatively easy" shot that the commentators have noted as to be "one in a million."
@@synchc cant agree more. Clear and to the point, thanks. @The Karate Kid: Re the term "one in a million" -- the term is usually used by commentators for extreme flukes, be they with good or bad luck.
Ronnie O Sullivan is an absolute champion! Fantastically played all 2 weeks and over the last 30 years of his career! Superb player,great to watch & born winner!!! Congratulations Ronnie!!! Epic 👏
Some cracking pots, but also so many excellent snookers. I would like to have seen how Lisowski got out of the three that were shown here, by Robertson at 4:21, by Stevens at 8:09 & 8:34.
Agree with you 100% This past season has produced many amazing matches. It will be remembered for a long time, for sure. I'm torn between the Trump/Williams world semi and the Williams/Robertson masters semi; as a Williams fan, both were very heartbreaking, however, great to watch. Now that Ronnie has won his well-deserved 7th, I hope Williams can get one more before he hangs up the cue. I'd also like to see Ding win the world and complete his crown before he retires, but I suspect his best years are behind him...
I want you to know I appreciated it when you overlapped audio from the previous scene with video of what was being set up, it makes for a much smoother experience and lends a bit of closure to each one.
Ronnie O'Sullivan. Commentator says, "You'll need something special to keep the run going". Ronnie pulls it off as usual and I say in my head to the commentator, "You mean like that?"
Superb effort on a Great compilation 👏 this video is definitely on my repeat list. #Mathew Steven's baulkline snooker and #Zhao's last shot are the winners for me #Awesome Skill by the Players 👏👏
interesting observation I've got - most highlights were made when either player had comfortably won or early on in the game / rarely in deciders when pressure was too high - grrat compilation nevertheless
That break Jamie Jones made (on the first shot they showed) was great until the white went in. Had he have cleared up, you'd have to say that it would be one of the great Crucible clearances - right up there with Alex Higgins' clearance in 1982 against Jimmy White. Okay, his break failed ultimately, but I do admire Jamie's fighting spirit. He is one of my favourite player.
IMO Ronnie's shot vs Higgins should be higher than 19th considering it helped him win this crucial frame. I was gutted MJW lost to Trump in the semis, considering he was brilliant all tournament he could give Ronnie more of a match than Judd did
On paper, Judd has a far better record over Ronnie than Mark does. Especially in finals. Half the reason why Judd didn't perform to his usual standards in the final, was the gruelling semi-final he played with Mark. Every chance Mark might have similarly suffered on the Sunday - or maybe not... Still, I get your point. Would have been great to see Mark get thru to the final. But, we did get to see that 'moment' between Ronnie and Judd at the end of the final... A significant moment in snooker...
one question, if you were skilled enough are you allowed to pot more than one ball in a row in one shot is that allowed? for instance if you were finishing up could you pot the pink and the black in one shot if they went in the pockets in order.
On the colours, no. On the reds you could if you wanted too. The thing is, that in snooker the score is the deciding factor not clearing the balls from the table as in pool. If you pot two reds simultaneously you earn two points, but loose the chance of gaining an extra 7 because you can still only pot one colour after.
Mark Williams's super plant against Barry Hawkins in 2018, Judd's long red against Ali Carter in 2012, Gary Wilson's escape in the decider against Brecel in 2019, Matthew Stevens's blue against Higgins in 2002, Ding's snooker on the pink in 2014
The commentators need some new catch phrases. Something besides "What a shot". They are always talking about pressure. " Now that was just pressure, 9 time out of ten he would have made that shot" They have no way to know what the players are feeling. Some may never feel pressure while other play better if they feel pressured. My all time favorite is of course "Where's the cue ball going, where's the cue ball going" Said with a slight rise in tone and in a more hurried manner. I think it's the pressure that causes the commentators to get so excited.
I’m 65 y/o. Back in the late seventies and through the eigthies all these ‘ what a great shot ‘ were run of the mill for the top snooker players of the time. Either people like Davis, Higgins et all were geniuses that nobody now can emulate, or the standards of commentators have greatly fallen.
Defo saved the best for last. Even as a player capable of 140+ breaks the level of difficulty and skill in that type of shot is immense. It would be tough to reproduce that shot in less than 10 attempts
I love the side camera angle--it really drives home how long a snooker table really is!
Strange homosexual comment
@@matimus100 ask your two dads if they can find you a better one.
I can't believe I just watched the best quality of snooker over the years... This year's championship was filled by incredible and creative shot making as well as fabulous snooker safeties! I'm amazed to the point of speechless 😱😳🤧
And on top of that, the GOAT winning it. Can't ask for better
Semi final was the best one till now between judd n Mark
If speechless and still you wrote 7 lines 😏
@@gptnewera my speechlessness started from the last line 😏
So what you think ! you said you can't believe it anywhere 🤡
Deserving winner and a really high standard this year but that double kiss by Murphy also stood out in my mind. Looked simple but I can't even imagine the levels of accuracy and judgement involved. Great tournament!
It was pure luck
@@petermernagh9991 None of these players could play any of these shots so well with even 10% probability so yes, there's a good amount of chance but it obviously isn't luck. He saw the shot and played it.
But yeah, massively improbable. That's what makes a shot memorable.
It depends how you conceptualize luck. I think the main skill in snooker, in terms of accuracy, can only really be assessed in terms of long pot statistics. But, when it comes to cue ball control, the margin of error is often bigger than it seems. For example, how many times do you see a great screw into the pack of reds only for the commentator to say "he's unlucky not to be on anything". But "unlucky" and "lucky" are just two sides of the same coin-and, if someone is unlucky not to be on anything then they would more than likely be just as lucky if they were on something. You find this kind of language throughout the game. A player often gets an "unlucky" kiss on this or that... but when they don't get the kiss and end up tight behind a color for a snooker it's apparently a "pure skill". The fact is, skill is directly related to consistency. And you often hear the commentators saying "he could play that shot a million times and not get that result", and this seems to be true when you see players trying to recreate their great shots and failing-even ones that look relatively easy. Which implies they didn't really know what they were doing-hence, they were lucky.
@@thekaratekidpartii2169 You're basically agreeing with me.
It's an extremely difficult game and the more variables you add in (going into a pack of reds) the more seemingly random the outcome. Does that mean that a pro going into a pack can expect the same outcome an amateur does? Does that mean that we see consistency between RoS and other pros when going into the reds? Of course not. Does that mean that Selby, RoS, Trump or the new crop of Chinese players are "lucky" to end up tight behind a non-OB once in every three to five snooker attempts? No. They played it and they got it. Just the fact that they saw it and played it means they are good snooker players. The fact that they got it, with increasing consistency based on talent and skill, means they are the best snooker players.
My point is it's not "luck" when a top sixteen snooker player sees a shot and pulls it off to perfection, it's chance. But it's a chance that they made possible. NASA doesn't point a rocket into the sky and hope for the best; they calculate, allow for windows of error, evaluate and then either take the chance, re-evaluate or cancel.
Point me to the "relatively easy" shot that the commentators have noted as to be "one in a million."
@@synchc cant agree more. Clear and to the point, thanks.
@The Karate Kid: Re the term "one in a million" -- the term is usually used by commentators for extreme flukes, be they with good or bad luck.
Brilliant snooker from Zhao at the end
Great to see Matthew Stevens playing. I always thought he approached the game in the right way, and he seems a genuinely nice bloke.
I love that you're a liar and a coward
This championship was fabulous and congrats to ROS - he looked from day 1 like a man on a mission.
And indeed he was
still a prick. talent, yes. moral compass, not at all
Ronnie O Sullivan is an absolute champion! Fantastically played all 2 weeks and over the last 30 years of his career! Superb player,great to watch & born winner!!! Congratulations Ronnie!!! Epic 👏
En juego cada toque de bola con un desenlace de jugada maestra, excelente 👍
There seem to be many "shot of the tournament so far" shots.. and indeed there were a large number of bloody brilliant shots. And the odd clinker.
Where ,s the cue ball going ?You,ll not see another shot of the championship ,! at this level .I think he will clear up after this one (misses)
Great stuff !
Some cracking pots, but also so many excellent snookers.
I would like to have seen how Lisowski got out of the three that were shown here, by Robertson at 4:21, by Stevens at 8:09 & 8:34.
williams v trump semi was one of the best matches iv'e ever witnessed. unbelievable.
Agree with you 100%
This past season has produced many amazing matches. It will be remembered for a long time, for sure. I'm torn between the Trump/Williams world semi and the Williams/Robertson masters semi; as a Williams fan, both were very heartbreaking, however, great to watch. Now that Ronnie has won his well-deserved 7th, I hope Williams can get one more before he hangs up the cue.
I'd also like to see Ding win the world and complete his crown before he retires, but I suspect his best years are behind him...
Breathtaking safety shots. Incredible
Nonsense comment
2:47 that shot is good...but the leave if he missed, was perfect!!!
Ronnie is so confident with that red #10. Judd is brilliant. 👏🏻
I want you to know I appreciated it when you overlapped audio from the previous scene with video of what was being set up, it makes for a much smoother experience and lends a bit of closure to each one.
2 snooker by Matthew Stevens were top class. Zhao being an aggressive player has improved a lot in safety play, he is the future world champion.
Robertson's shot was amazing :)
Was rubbish 🗑
8:00 😲😲😲 what a shot
last shot by zhao won best shot of tournament
Завораживающее зрелище.
Robertson snooker- top 5 ever
Awesome compilation thanks
The last 2 shots blew my mind. WOW
Utter nonsense mickey mouse comment
Ronnie O'Sullivan. Commentator says, "You'll need something special to keep the run going". Ronnie pulls it off as usual and I say in my head to the commentator, "You mean like that?"
Great shots. Thanks for sharing.
Superb effort on a Great compilation 👏 this video is definitely on my repeat list. #Mathew Steven's baulkline snooker and #Zhao's last shot are the winners for me #Awesome Skill by the Players 👏👏
interesting observation I've got - most highlights were made when either player had comfortably won or early on in the game / rarely in deciders when pressure was too high - grrat compilation nevertheless
Exactly. Ronnie pots in long audacious shots when the pressure is really on. He performs world class shots when it truly matters
This video should be titled "WHAT a SHOT!"....oh, wait...it is! 🤣🤣
Nice to see some Welsh boys bringing their A game.
Mark Williams Short... Damn that is something else.
"I'm not sure what he said to Matthew there."
Well, I'm pretty sure. It was "I'm fucked, mate." (8:11)
Great selection. I think 27 should have been higher. No pressure on the shot from Williams but incredible judgement to nudge the red into play!
That break Jamie Jones made (on the first shot they showed) was great until the white went in. Had he have cleared up, you'd have to say that it would be one of the great Crucible clearances - right up there with Alex Higgins' clearance in 1982 against Jimmy White. Okay, his break failed ultimately, but I do admire Jamie's fighting spirit. He is one of my favourite player.
Good shots you choose :) No. 10 - Epiko
9:37
Great shot!
IMO Ronnie's shot vs Higgins should be higher than 19th considering it helped him win this crucial frame.
I was gutted MJW lost to Trump in the semis, considering he was brilliant all tournament he could give Ronnie more of a match than Judd did
It would have been higher if Ronnie managed to get the perfect position on the black.
On paper, Judd has a far better record over Ronnie than Mark does. Especially in finals.
Half the reason why Judd didn't perform to his usual standards in the final, was the gruelling semi-final he played with Mark. Every chance Mark might have similarly suffered on the Sunday - or maybe not...
Still, I get your point. Would have been great to see Mark get thru to the final. But, we did get to see that 'moment' between Ronnie and Judd at the end of the final... A significant moment in snooker...
3:26 Says Judd Trump vs Jamie Clarke
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2:41 his name summarizes his shot!
one question, if you were skilled enough are you allowed to pot more than one ball in a row in one shot is that allowed? for instance if you were finishing up could you pot the pink and the black in one shot if they went in the pockets in order.
On the colours, no. On the reds you could if you wanted too. The thing is, that in snooker the score is the deciding factor not clearing the balls from the table as in pool. If you pot two reds simultaneously you earn two points, but loose the chance of gaining an extra 7 because you can still only pot one colour after.
@@markregler2164 ah i see, pity because it would incentivize more spectacular displays of skill if you got like extra points for that. oh well.
@@markregler2164 I'm new to snooker and this made it really clear thank you so much!
12:58 how?
No. 14 should be given for more credit!!
UN- NOOH PLAYED SHOT OF THE TOURNAMENT
Holy hell... what happened to Shaun Murphy???
He's living the fine life!
Superstitious nonsense comment right here everyone
Liam Highfield's barnet lol
Dude is an amazing player but i cant take him seriously with that cut😂
12:57 - I wanna see Maguire escaping from that snooker
Brilliant player but Liam Highfields hair definitely looks like Lego hair 🧒😆
Amazing video but I think this video should have like 5 shots from Yang Bingtao
On the opening shot could you bounce two cushions and tap the back of the reds? Is that illegal or just foolhardy or risky?
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Did RonieO's 3 ball plant not make the grade because the commentators didn't say "what a shot"?
Choose your fighter:
2013 Judd vs 2022 Judd
2013 Ronnie vs 2022 Ronnie
2013 Ronnie and 2022 Judd. What about 2012 Ronnie vs 2019 Judd?
Left hand players looks GENUINE PLAY THE GAME
Mark creates shoots
Ronnie made some pretty crazy shots in the final lol
The set up ability of the cue ball for the next shots sometimes goes against nature...WOW !
zhao is the next ronnie
Has there ever been a better shot at The Crucible than this #1 ?
Mark Williams's super plant against Barry Hawkins in 2018, Judd's long red against Ali Carter in 2012, Gary Wilson's escape in the decider against Brecel in 2019, Matthew Stevens's blue against Higgins in 2002, Ding's snooker on the pink in 2014
The commentators need some new catch phrases. Something besides "What a shot". They are always talking about pressure. " Now that was just pressure, 9 time out of ten he would have made that shot" They have no way to know what the players are feeling. Some may never feel pressure while other play better if they feel pressured. My all time favorite is of course "Where's the cue ball going, where's the cue ball going" Said with a slight rise in tone and in a more hurried manner. I think it's the pressure that causes the commentators to get so excited.
I’m 65 y/o. Back in the late seventies and through the eigthies all these ‘ what a great shot ‘ were run of the mill for the top snooker players of the time. Either people like Davis, Higgins et all were geniuses that nobody now can emulate, or the standards of commentators have greatly fallen.
Didn't see the incredible yellow ball of Williams.
4:53 This shot makes up for that haircut.
He does not make but create shots
wow
Defo saved the best for last.
Even as a player capable of 140+ breaks the level of difficulty and skill in that type of shot is immense. It would be tough to reproduce that shot in less than 10 attempts
These videos of one lone shot don't really mean anything if the next shot is not shown.
Zhao has got to be the most naturally talented young player in the world.
UN-NOOH is a star....wish he could matchplay a bit better
TH 🇹🇭
မတ်ဝီလျံဆရာကြီးပါ
what ? tha way is so close / / /
Maguire vs Murphy ‘battle of the bulge’
so this is basically normal snooker shots then.........
Murphy gained some weight
И чего? Ога, ога - хрень , а не удары
Как можно играть в такую фигню?луза в2раза шире шара!!
Highfield should not wear his hair like that,its a disgrace for manhood
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What happened with Murphy??? How much weight did he gain? Somebody should tell him to stop eating to much. He has no nock anymore !!
Почему такие страшные мужчины ?
Dinosaurs of the game in awe of professional players playing good one off shots 🙄
I DISLIKE BILLIARD. BILLIARD IS NOT A PLEASURABLE ACTIVITY.
Please show John Virgo the door. God he is cringe.
Why ?
Is Zeus your God?
cheating
A