UK Pool WPC 2006 Final - Selby vs. Appleton (1/6)

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[@xxMaddy1321xx]

Does the loser of the frame have to put 50p in for the next?

[@blainy-o93]

Paul Madden Probably, just like if someone gets 7-balled they have to run around naked.

[@shuaib4192]

Paul Madden hahahaha

[@new25651]

Paul Madden lol

[@new25651]

blainyrules lol

[@AAARREUUUGHHHH]

50p games of pool... Those were the days eh

[@24magiccarrot]

This isn't pool. not once did one of the players have to wait 10 minutes to take his shot, because his opponent went to the bar or was taking a piss.

[@eddiewilliams7727]

24magiccarrot lol!! so true

[@ABC-td7zm]

24magiccarrot lol

[@tomasandersson4556]

Just becuase you are bad at the game

[@EuphoniaPooch]

24magiccarrot yeah how come they're not standing next to their opponent yakking at them about whatever while they're trying to take a shot

[@dylanlyons6]

It’s not often I LOL for real...fucking brilliant😂

[@vacuumboots69]

I remember when Selby started off on snooker circuit, lost quite a lot, didn’t think he’d turn out so good. The guy is such a winner and so much bottle. Goes to show it’s how hard you work and something within you to succeed.

[@PointyTailofSatan]

Keep in mind that british pool tables have tighter pockets that are also cut different than US tables. So shots along the rails are much harder.

[@hatesitrick]

yes exactly. You cannot touch the rail once with the object ball if you're trying to pot in the corners. Completely different game. Harder.

[@whirledpeas1182]

I wouldn't say harder, just different. Center pockets are far more accessible than US tables.
Tables are generally smaller than what you would see in US pro circuits.
And while those rail shots are indeed tricky, the cue ball being smaller than the object balls changes the shot entirely and its easier to hit pure when the OB is tight to the cushion. I could never get used to the 0otting angle with the difference in size between cue and object though.

[@captoonsvideo]

Also, the cue ball is smaller than the other balls so it’s harder to hit it off the table, as an English pool table is so tiny.

[@nitnesto9195]

@@whirledpeas1182 center pockets just look a lot more open but they're not really that much easier. the curved cushion shoots the balls out, doesn't take them in. you should see some of the shots in the new ultimate pool league, the ball looks like it's going almost dead center in the middle and it just doesn't go in at pace, at not even much of an angle
also i'm not sure if there's still difference in the cue ball size, but it hardly makes the game any easier. some shots yeah, some shots are more difficult.

[@RyanADillon]

@@whirledpeas1182 I personally find playing on a 8ft/9ft US pool table (over the past 2 years) significantly easier than a 6ft UK pool table over 20+ years. The corner pockets on US tables are far more forgiving. Obviously the table is equal for you and your opponent but I find running out a table on US tables much easier due to more surface area (less likelihood of clustering) and easier corner pockets. I think the middle pockets on each table are of similar difficulty.

[@Dplaysitcool]

2006.... looks like 1994.

[@MisterMajister]

'murica

[@quattro4468]

Amermutt education.

[@boltaurelius376]

@阿涛 Before digital, American TV looked odd when displayed on foreign screens due to the 50hz/60hz incompatability.

[@HewzyLFC]

Thought the same haha.

[@odyssey225]

Couldn't be more right

[@davidvernet5828]

I am American, and I have to say that I can't stand most of our billiards commentators. I'm not sure why most of them feel like they have to commentate a match like it's boxing, with comments like "OOOOh and he sinks another!!!" It makes me feel like I'm talking to a car salesman.
I much prefer the UK style of commentating billiards, which is more reserved and analytical; with energetic commentary saved for truly exceptional moments in the match.

[@sevenk-1786]

Pool/Snooker are sophisticated activities, these American commentators take the sophistication right out of it

[@TheMumrah]

And if someone misses..... I'm not sure the table is 100% level...... uhuh, yeah.... of course, if someone misses a shot it's the table's fault :-) If at this level they can't have a table which is a 100% level, maybe it's time to pack it in :-)

[@MartinJohnZ]

Yeah in all my years of watching snooker not once have I heard anything being said about a snooker table not being level. And snooker tables are a LOT bigger than pool tables.

[@nibzlegend99]

lol, this table is a joke and they are playing a final on it.

[@johnrobertson1828]

He is Canadian

[@jamesmeyer3351]

"That's just how mark plays. He doesnt like to play the snooker." Haha

[@Piece0fsand]

James Meyer lmao

[@jonathanwalther]

James Meyer Yeah, haha! I just wondered if Selby switched to Snooker to avoid restricted shot times ;-)

[@poseidons119]

He is still world no 1 fool ahahah

[@tahachihab8226]

@@jonathanwalther he didn't switch he was basically a snooker player turning pro at 1999 at the age of 16
First played snooker at 9 and pool at 8

[@timtam8771]

What is this - Snooker for ants?

[@tmgmark7566]

Tim Tam LMAO

[@quattro4468]

Its pool. Amerimutt.

[@Billdick360]

This guy Selby went on to win 3 Snooker world crowns! No shit!

[@David-ej1ps]

This game is hard AF.. margin for error is so small

[@David-ej1ps]

@MichaelKingsfordGray It shows ?? You don't even know me ffs... lol

[@kashattack]

These tables must be what Ronnie O'Sullivan practised on when he was 2 years old.

[@dnbmania]

kashattack Ronnie wouldn't make it as a top pool player

[@jayburton6723]

@@dnbmania lol

[@nikolamladenoff3516]

@@dnbmania Wouldn't make it straight away, but if you give him couple of months to practice, I bet he will be untouchable.

[@Billdick360]

Apparently he did play a bit of pool before playing snooker. He said that himself.

[@Jason-me1bs]

dnbmania That’s hilarious 😂 well done.

[@ajuk1]

What happens if they run out of 50ps?

[@tahajafari2563]

that was funny

[@r.lihuak]

I don't understand

[@MikeThomassen]

+ajuk1 Nice, funny :-)

[@craigwoods5587]

You pay 50p per game in pubs and clubs in the UK.

[@craigwoods5587]

I'm in Australia, and yeah, every pub is $2 which is about a pound. Lucky I've got a decent club I can go to.

[@ukstevey]

That selby fella has a great future ahead

[@evanwilliams3211]

@@barcegt1728 oh dear

[@sirisoj]

@@barcegt1728 is not. this is the twin Selby. lmao

[@serdaragirbas7487]

Mark Selby is the hardest working Cue Player Ever! His sheer determination to improve and improve his craft was impeccable. He was nowhere near a Snooker Player around these times. But now he is one of the Best Players Ever! Well done, Class act 👏👏👏

[@blackie75]

this looks like it was filmed in 1983....

[@Pove]

COYL!

[@FordyHunt]

Is that Lee Mack commentating?

[@idasu]

KingOfHammer that's EXACTLY what i was thinking!!!! the american guy did refer to him as 'Lee'

[@yahyaazzouz5736]

Salut Les Gars !! facebook.com/142858302736559/photos/a.142977419391314.1073741828.142858302736559/143276359361420/?type=3&pidid=ad1d7cf0-9522-4a29-9573-c1c1c9885b4f Essayez cette méthode !! C'est du travail !! UK Pool WPC 2006 Final - Selby vs. Appleton (1/6)

[@annysmile4694]

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[@inthebox7752]

Hahahaha. That made me laugh hard. Good one!

[@jonnygti]

Sounds just like him doesn’t it haha

[@haydenmckertish8020]

It was a shame the event was cut short after one of the patrons placed a one dollar coin on the side of the table.

[@brucecharlie8613]

Pound coin mate. Did you see a blue table 🤣🤣🤣

[@juanmanuelvargassanchez382]

That Supreme table must be expensive

[@moob2020]

2:32 " Chris smelling ass "

[@ultimatedilan]

lol

[@lordangel9563]

loooooooooool

[@spud2125]

Selby's haircut. 9/10

[@udtojanpestillos2094]

Thats why Selby is such a good tactical snooker player because of his experience in pool.

[@max-3158]

Who's in your pfp

[@naamate]

@@max-3158looks like a little girl you nonce.

[@markbaker9613]

only time I want Selby to win. Appleton is a bloody child. throws to many tantrums.

[@shroder1]

as an american that has never seen these tables in person, i imagine that those curved "points" must be a real bear to deal with. lots of rattlers. i still have yet to get on a snooker table as well (which is truely a life goal of mine).

[@max-3158]

9 years later. Hope you achieved your dream

[@shroder1]

@@max-3158 I have! and yes they were a bear...

[@Noel11897]

@@shroder1 cool to hear mate, i dont understand why pool halls in the US dont have Snooker tables. If a hall had just 1 table it would 100% be played on, the sheer size of them would interest people and draw them into the sport

[@shroder1]

@@Noel11897 the size is the struggle. Pool halls and bars don't thrive in the US. You can fit 2 small bar tables in the same place. I have since played snooker finally! It was a blast, but quite daunting.

[@brucecharlie8613]

Worst bit is there is no diamonds on the table to measure Doubles / Bank shots mate

[@padraigpearsemateer7836]

Wheres the footage of the second frame?

[@Pb4Au]

"Needs no introduction"
*Proceeds to introduce*

[@razzledazzle3863]

This apple dude seems like a knob

[@imamoronand9199]

Missed the fucking sitter of all sitters and then blames the table

[@stupidnicks]

I already waste so much time watching snooker, now i know pool is on here too, dear lord i'm lost...

[@vidarathexvii]

Finally this match on youtube! Thanks!!!

[@magzire]

looks so easy compared to snooker

[@jackhayes6351]

+magzire It's definitely easier to clear up in one visit, but the problem is that everyone else can do it too!

[@jaumet7972]

+magzire Then go ahead and bet some money playing with selby or Darren. You'll see how easy it is :)

[@r.lihuak]

And it is

[@dnbmania]

Easier to play at a low level but equally as hard at the higher levels

[@ewanmacfarlane9195]

+dnbmania Cmon mate that's just not true

[@daneelgoosen6549]

Commentators sayin shelby doesn't like to play a snooker...

[@maxington26]

Two different games...

[@Knightlore10]

Appleton walks in angry and gets angrier as the game goes on. Selby must have loved that. Appleton out classed by world class cueman

[@andreashoppe1969]

When you realize how much bigger snooker tables are

[@GSDhandler1]

When you realise how lame pool is compared to snooker

[@146-]

When you no pool tables come in 6-7-8-9ft, snooker tables 10-12 ft!

[@nickycotton6137]

@@GSDhandler1 = When you realise there are people who can be right ****'S.

[@GSDhandler1]

@@nickycotton6137 when you realise you are conversing with someone who hasn't yet played snooker

[@GSDhandler1]

@@nickycotton6137 33. No, I'm not great. And you?

[@tc98826]

Weird how Selby is one of the most attacking pool players but most defensive snooker players.

[@MrOasis316]

His safety play is amazing but he isn’t one of the most defensive players I mean he is one of the greatest break builders in snooker history. While his defence is amazing and he does use it when he needs it he wins most frames from straight up break building.

[@the_alchemy_method]

this reminds me of the 6x3 table i played on when i was 8 years old

[@MisterT50000]

5:22 Robbie Fowler in the crowd watching the final.

[@Orichalon99]

I agree, I always clear the table, but then seem to miss or run a little our of position on the black. I need to take my time, and remember to cue through it, which is forget to do on the black

[@Muzzer27]

I'm watching the whole match for the third time now just to see Darren Appleton in action!!!:D His face is priceless.

[@TreuloseTomate]

Finally an expert on the subject.

[@udtojanpestillos2094]

Pool and snooker are very different sports. You can not compare them. But its fact, that its easier for a snooker player to play pool than otherwise. The game in snooker is much more tactical and much more about precision. I think for a snooker player its easier to get a pool-player than a pool player trys to play professional snooker.

[@Mickster114]

What is this miniature pool? First time i see this lol. Whats the measurement of this table

[@EdekLay]

Makes me laugh how Americans are so oblivious to anything anyone else does. These are the tables we play on, and are more difficult to pot on than an American table. There's a whole world of variety beyond fuckin LA and NYC you prick!

[@georgeoshea9961]

This table would be 8ft x 5ft - the standard UK tables are 7ft x 4ft. They would have used the former for the televised events, but on the tour they’ll largely be playing on the latter.

[@psic881]

Numpty commentators! 2:23 "Yellow ball in the side." 10:57 " I don't think there's a been a ball made off the break in this match."

[@f.b.i9512]

psic88 I think he meant frame

[@mickpriestley]

At 10:20 Selby 8-balled the guy but he DIDN'T have to run round the table with his trousers round his ankles. Proper pool my arse! 😂

[@MrMichaelConstantine]

*7 balled

[@nickycotton6137]

Uh! No comprende.

[@JL59933]

mark selbys a great player and iam glad that besides from snooker hes now playing pool

[@carlopolli3995]

Looks like a children’s toy game table compared to snooker

[@richardpacheco9330]

Frodo called, they want their pool table back

[@poly_hexamethyl]

How big is this table? It seems very small...or is that just foreshortening due to the camera angle?

[@Muzzer27]

It's hard to win in pool with a sheer fluke if you play according to pool tournament rules, because, as opposed to snooker, you nominate specific pockets, so it's not about closing your eyes and hitting the balls around and waiting for any of them to pot anywhere.

[@jsquire5pa]

Jesus Christ mate .. you’re either a troll or an idiot .. neither of them a good place to be

[@TheJocopista]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE DESCRIPTION

[@birdy8406]

this looks so funny to me that the commentary makes this easy game so serious!

[@superfinster]

This should be a 7ft by 4ft table, used for tournaments. Most in pubs etc are 6ft by 3ft.

[@humbertoteixeira3384]

I recently moved to the UK and I was shocked with the balls and pool tables size used in pool. They´re really really small mate.

[@brucecharlie8613]

It's really mini snooker lol

[@conorhennell2623]

is that kevin from the office in the crowd?

[@MrYahya0101]

in what language did you write the description Olschi?

[@sonicanimalcrazy007]

Selby is the best 8 ball player ever. The guy is scary

[@charlesscottkelly]

Mark give the pool players a break....
You too good for 1/4 size table.

[@Billdick360]

Mark Selby. The only World Champion at Pool first, then Snooker 3 times!

[@PaulC19841]

8ball pool is the best game ever. Its far more better than snooker

[@prodigalparties]

Selby made himself as a great snooker champion and Appleton a great pool player. A great final

[@Muzzer27]

You do in straight pool, whereas for example in the House 8-ball you nominate a pocket only when playing the black ball. Me and my friends we use these rules to make the game harder and exclude flukes. If you want to make the game more demanding and clear, apply some of those rules to make it harder.

[@danceoutnow]

I must be missing something here, are they on a 9 or 8 footer? also, I know it's a different game than snooker, but some of the missed pots frankly baffle me

[@padraigosullivan9979]

Darren had hair back then as did I, his is now gone, as is mine. The similarities are incredible....

[@ryanaldinho85]

@Bopperdoo the balls are smaller in uk pool hence smaller tips to make the white react more i play with an 8mm tip but the pros tend to go as low as 7mm

[@benm3017]

what happened to frames 2 and 4?

[@DBoy0113]

I would love to play pool professionally

[@Ghostwalker98]

9:56 no one has controlled the white ball better because he is a snooker player, you literally can't play snooker (to a high level) unless you can control the white ball

[@wiskyr6510]

That's the example that you chose?

[@jesoby]

Is that a 6’ or 7’ table?

[@emilyjane0805]

what size table is this?

[@sakhproger]

Haven't watched the video. But I'm more than sure a snookerist will win. Sooker is a awsome game!

[@pepsihut8371]

What’s the size of this table?

[@AJsVIEW]

Ronnie must be using his toothpick to play on this table lol

[@BoeiendRotterdam]

whats this, a snooker table for ants?

[@EdekLay]

No it's pool

[@TheNathanX100]

HowDoYouMeanRodney Clearly a joke.

[@HollowayPrisonBlues]

ty for your life story

[@TheLastFraudster]

Can't believe there's people who take 8 ball pool this seriously.

[@bane_37]

Is this what's considered "Blackball"? Id like to learn more about this and the table/pocket sizes. Interesting.

[@dnbmania]

bane banely Table is called 7x4 but it's actually a 6x3 playing surface with 3.2 inch pockets all around. The balls are 2 inch with a 1 7/8 cue ball

[@93DeiTy]

GO ON SELBY LAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hendinho87]

Agree snooker players would win this type of pool tournament but the American 8ball 9b or 10b is a different animal dont get me wrong snooker players still do well but more shots of jump, caroms kicks etc and the break play a huge part

[@Th3L4d]

post 5 balls everything is fine, misses 1 and it's the tables fault!! get a grip lad!

[@crevisslim598]

Friend of mine has a piece of somethint under the felt right in front of the side pocket so if a ball rolls over that spot it goes out of line actually making it the tables fault

[@pearcegreatesteverleftback03]

Most players say that after missing though you can still get kicks in pool

[@nauxlim]

@Bopperdoo it's a cue more commonly used in snooker

[@thebilstonian549]

Lee Mack with the commentary

[@zanderfleming5744]

selby is one of snookers best players??

[@pipipool]

esas mesas son de 7 pies o de 8 ?

[@gdawgsuper758]

If that Darren guy is the 6th seed I’m definitely in the top 5

[@marhlenz6476]

Today
I liked snooker game

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

On a pool break you play top spin, to follow through and knock in more balls 🎱

[@RockSpoon123]

I prefer a little bit of back to pop the cue ball up to stop it or if I'm playing a 2nd ball break in 8 ball, bottom right to stop the scratch.

[@underneonloneliness2]

even snooker players struggle with some pool shots!

[@TheAudiophile81]

Even? What do you mean?

[@bogdanrat639]

ufuk yucel potting in snooker is way more difficult than in pool

[@underneonloneliness2]

true

[@OfficialFRED-0]

You can pot the 8 ball anywhere in the uk? In puerto rico you have to pot the 8 ball in the pocket you hit your last ball in.

[@NickGoodall]

+HappyGamerMan world rules^^

[@Bopperdoo]

It seems like their cue tips are tiny. What's the deal?

[@PaulC19841]

I have Aspergus Syntrone m8 which is a form of autism I cant help the why I behave but I have to learn from it though I got to try to grow out of speaking to my self & stuff I,m also good at remembering what year songs came out though & remembering peoples date of birth though so please be nice I also have learning disabilties too

[@addictedtonothing23]

Why are the balls red and yellow? Thx

[@zaydmulla3710]

wow that selby dude has potential to be a snooker world no. 1 one day
wait....

[@Tomas-um1dr]

I dont think he is able to return on 1st place in world ranking

[@PomBare]

Table looks more like 8ft than the usual 7ft. Anyone know for sure?

[@up2wind81]

Are they using snooker cue instead of pool cue?

[@dnbmania]

The only difference would be approximately one ounce of mass and one millimeter of tip size

[@zacbroxson1223]

dnbmania I think up2wind81 doesn't recognise the English pool cue and expected they bigger American cue

[@teodorhristev7864]

Isn't that table too little for normal pool?

[@israeladesanya4596]

This is english pool the pockets are alot smaller

[@davezanko9051]

English 8-ball is basically a bar box game, albeit a bar box with snooker-like pocket cuts.

[@Irakli1981]

well in eight ball you have a big choice of a Shot while in nine ball you got only one choice, that makes more challenging safety battles, this part is much harder than snooker ones because you must hit the rail, American pool is much more challenging because the balls can be potted more easy, that makes "real pool" more technical because the spins are maximally implied. This is the main reason why snooker players do not succeed in pool world because the technique is absolutely different

[@Janet_Airlines802]

Shaking hands aggggghhhhhh. What strange times we live in.

[@ajjo-ni8mw]

Selby looks like he could land a part in the Adams family

[@Kornhulio18]

why they r playing with snooker cues?!

[@PROTLxONgame]

wheres frame 2?

[@leotarn2755]

Well Mork Seyelbee. Hes just gonna play the pool shot into the table hole PAHHKUTT! Hes the winningest cueball soccer game player in the world! Love american common tayderz 🤣

[@anon2414]

The red yellow is coo but it's hard for the commentators because they are all the same colors..shoot the 6 to come around for the 7 as an example

[@Carrrott]

is this a 7X4 table?

[@yaboyxxpyroemo2286]

6X3

[@russelldeck4168]

@@yaboyxxpyroemo2286 I thought they used 8x5 pool tables for professional blackball pool tournaments in the uk.

[@BandittProductions]

@milsumla The pockets are no bigger than in 8 ball. In fact they're probably smaller. Requires no less skill than snooker or 8 ball.