The most EXCITING player to hold a POOL CUE gives Simon Webb a Masterclass on the perfect clearance.

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • Legend of the sport Chris Melling shares his thoughts on the game and patterns with Simon Webb
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  • @muhweziblessings
    @muhweziblessings Рік тому +114

    People always talk of Efren but our generation has been blessed with Chris Melling's genius man...he deserves all the good things the pool world can offer

    • @kylegulliver7340
      @kylegulliver7340 Рік тому +1

      Buy far melings beats potts and micks

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому

      @@kylegulliver7340 I'm not sure the head to heads back that up. But then the break is so random who knows.

    • @gerhardvanderwalt3271
      @gerhardvanderwalt3271 Рік тому

      The difference is that melling can play efrens version of the game and beat him before... but efren can play this version...not any other version

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому +2

      @@gerhardvanderwalt3271 I'm sure Efren would be decent at English pool.

    • @HillbillyIslandLife
      @HillbillyIslandLife Рік тому

      I love Chris Melling! He is a great role model for the sport

  • @ConstructSC
    @ConstructSC Рік тому +25

    Is amazing seeing such a difference in styles between this and Mick Hill. You've got Mick's methodical, inch perfect cue ball control never running out of position, then Chris's shotmaking ability and commanding the cue ball around the table to wherever he wants, it doesn't even matter if he runs out of position.
    Flawless Vs Flashy. Love it.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому +3

      Definitely yes. These videos are perfect for learning because they teach you that there is no fixed way, it's your game.
      Cool name btw.

    • @ayandamthimkhulu1264
      @ayandamthimkhulu1264 Рік тому

      ​@@stuartculshaw5342 absolutely!

    • @robinselkirk
      @robinselkirk Рік тому

      Phillips and Fin.

    • @jama211
      @jama211 3 місяці тому

      Amazing stuff hey, love it

  • @volnii_strelok
    @volnii_strelok Рік тому +23

    Chris's cue action is just perfect and he sees the patterns really quickly. Many thanks for these series of videos.

  • @72poolshark
    @72poolshark Рік тому +7

    @ChrisMelling1 you are a legend mate, so glad I've had the pleasure of playing against you on many occasions. 5 break dishes and 2 golden breaks in one video and every shot "perfect" apparently 😂

  • @Dannyjones1
    @Dannyjones1 Рік тому +11

    The Mick Hill tutorial was useful, but this one was way more beneficial I feel. Really like the way he thinks about the game and executes the pattern. Tremendous video.

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed! More coming soon...

  • @8ballphil150
    @8ballphil150 Рік тому +5

    i played against chris back in the 90s when he was a kid . it was in osset for the county games . we knew then he was special .

  • @user-pw4sy3rz6t
    @user-pw4sy3rz6t Рік тому +13

    Thank you Simon for getting these great players to coach us for free. What a channel.

    • @jama211
      @jama211 3 місяці тому

      I feel like I learned more in 30 min than I have in years

  • @itellyouwhy6957
    @itellyouwhy6957 Рік тому +9

    He's one of the nices guys going. Top man

  • @vio3667
    @vio3667 Рік тому +11

    I'm never ever gonna miss this eight ball...! So solid.

    • @peterfleming4773
      @peterfleming4773 19 днів тому

      Yeah I was thinking if that was me and I was playing for a 5er I'd def twitch on it

  • @RonanNorster
    @RonanNorster Рік тому +8

    Had the pleasure of having a coaching session with Chris a few weeks back and it was a marvelous experience

    • @ketz9378
      @ketz9378 Рік тому +4

      he's just a tad good

    • @RonanNorster
      @RonanNorster Рік тому +3

      Just a tad haha

    • @geoffcarlton4047
      @geoffcarlton4047 Місяць тому

      Where does he coach? I reached out about his teeth, I ended up getting them from the same clinic he did, but he just ignored me 😂

  • @billhaskins38
    @billhaskins38 Рік тому +6

    By far one of the most beneficial pool videos I have ever seen. thank you so very much Chris for taking the time to share your knowledge. Be Blessed.

  • @Strype13
    @Strype13 25 днів тому +1

    My favorite player! So glad to see Melling getting some time in the spotlight. The man is an absolute legend.

  • @alandmunk3h
    @alandmunk3h Рік тому +2

    Going thinner @ 6:44 I think Chris is compensating for the "Squeeze Effect". This is when playing a cut, you need to play thinner that the "Ghost Ball" method contact point, to compensate for object ball throw sending the object ball slightly more in the direction the cueball is travelling when the cue ball is approaching the object ball.

  • @luthobomela9050
    @luthobomela9050 9 місяців тому +3

    Can we please get more long videos like this ❤… I learned a lot from this video 🔥🤞🏽

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  9 місяців тому +1

      glad you liked it. more on the way.

  • @stuartculshaw5342
    @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому +2

    This is so useful thank you. Simon Webb's channel has taught me a lot of stuff I can practically bring to the table so this is perfect content. You can't know how much this is helping. .. er.. more!

  • @simonmuggleton4688
    @simonmuggleton4688 Рік тому +2

    Class , can’t believe after all these years he still has the enthusiasm for the game.

  • @stevejones3180
    @stevejones3180 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic stuff, so great to see the difference between Mick and Chris, both brilliant in different ways, Thank you !

  • @nickelassr1857
    @nickelassr1857 27 днів тому +1

    Love the format of this video!! Love to hear how the pros think

  • @garethmcrae668
    @garethmcrae668 15 днів тому

    Superb video- very useful indeed. Interviewer is asking the questions that I am thinking. Thankyou!

  • @infanciocorreia7640
    @infanciocorreia7640 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much Simon and Chirs Melling...
    I was waiting for years to learn from players Like Chris Melling and Mick Hill.
    If not everything I learnt atleast something from this Channel! Love from India
    Thanks

  • @busterbuster1641
    @busterbuster1641 Рік тому +2

    Total total class. What a guy!!!

  • @patricklinyard1119
    @patricklinyard1119 Рік тому +5

    😁😁😁 Absolutely loving this content. You must of seen my last comment about having Mick on every week. Clearly he is busy so you have decided they can share the work. One week Mick and the next week Chris.🧐😉😁😁😁
    Awesome keep up the great content. 👏👏

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому +2

      Exactly my thoughts. Mick Hill taught me a lot from the last two videos and I've already brought those lessons to the table. But now my head is filled with the genius of Chris. This is very good pool content.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому +2

      Yeah, it'd be cool to see all the top players, Tom Cousins, Phill Harrison, Declan Brennan, Karl Boyes etc, as much to get to see their personalities as their pool.

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Рік тому +2

      If you want more pros, you'll get more pros!

    • @HillbillyIslandLife
      @HillbillyIslandLife Рік тому

      I agree! Great format for a video! Its useful for American 8 ballerz too

  • @jangrobler2297
    @jangrobler2297 Рік тому +2

    Amazing vid.. Well done guys! You are just growing from strength to strength!!! Keep it up. We appreciate and enjoy the hard work you guys put into this production!!!

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for the great feedback!

  • @NathanWoollaston
    @NathanWoollaston Місяць тому

    What a treat this is getting into the head of the magician. Would love to see more videos like this. 👍👍

  • @onniroy4975
    @onniroy4975 Рік тому +4

    I actually think Chris’s patterns combined with shot making is more accessible to me than Micks flawless positional play. Playing more in Chris’s style but without his exceptional potting ability I might be able to clear say 20-30% of the time. I know I simply wouldn’t be able to emulate MIcks play and have to rely on a bit of luck so down to 10 per cent.

  • @garradlester6443
    @garradlester6443 Місяць тому

    10/10 Fantastic video. Thankyou Chris and production for making a fantastic informative video. 🎉

  • @craig7555
    @craig7555 Рік тому +3

    Just love the man ❤

  • @MrPistolpete1234
    @MrPistolpete1234 8 місяців тому

    What a great player. I can run out from time to time, but playing Chris would be something else, exceptional

  • @andreasbukontas567
    @andreasbukontas567 Рік тому +2

    True master at work, great video

  • @jeremysunker
    @jeremysunker 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant! Can't wait to apply these learnings

  • @tahseenashfaq
    @tahseenashfaq 5 місяців тому

    I mean what can I say, the guy is a genius. And what a nice guy too. Thanks

  • @medallion39
    @medallion39 Рік тому +3

    I’d love to see a detailed video on his stance set and stroke

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому

      Yes, I identify with this type of play so much. I learnt by potting ridiculous shots first, I was good at it. And then over the years I've toned it down and learnt good pace and cue control. I also have age-old hang-ups about my stance and line adjustments; but the fact that Chris Melling has just told me that it's all absoluelty fine is amazing.

    • @Ocean8881
      @Ocean8881 Рік тому

      same here. I would love to know how he maintains a perfect pendulum on every stroke. so consistent.

  • @chazzat3113
    @chazzat3113 3 місяці тому

    I find it funny on the shots he sais "you shouldn't miss", like the last black when the white was on the cushion. I would miss that shot😂

  • @jackharmston8592
    @jackharmston8592 Рік тому

    I could sit here all night watching this, Chris is such a great guy and makes it look so easy, it was a pleasure meeting you a couple of months ago at Gwynnes club Lincoln👌🏻

  • @someguyonline1609
    @someguyonline1609 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely loved it!! Off to the cue club I go to practice what I’ve learned

  • @gallatron2000
    @gallatron2000 Рік тому +1

    Boovie has told me to remind you of the time he 7 balled you in the good old Royal? He can remember the people cheering him on and it announced on the K2 tannoy. 😂👍

  • @garymason5456
    @garymason5456 Рік тому +1

    Great insight Chris. Hope to see you soon mate 👍

  • @dhirajpallin2572
    @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому +1

    Just wow, his plans are good, but damn the technical execution is insane. That 2nd rack, the pace was mm perfect, the angle was cm perfect, every position was 'placed it with your hand' perfect.

  • @dannykweller7873
    @dannykweller7873 Рік тому

    Best advise I've ever received in life end game first thought of motion

  • @dhirajpallin2572
    @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому +3

    Man, these pros always end up with such better layouts than I get in actual games. I watch these videos thinking I've learnt something then I go play and my layouts are always like 4 balls on the rails and like 3 clusters to break up all in the same rack. It's ridiculous :\ Guess it's all due to the break. I don't remember playing a rack where I didn't have at least 3 balls glued to the long rails.

  • @matthewsteele7367
    @matthewsteele7367 Рік тому

    that second finish was special, I wouldn't have thought of most of those shots

  • @bertblue9683
    @bertblue9683 17 днів тому

    What a gem!

  • @subdue8182
    @subdue8182 6 місяців тому

    This guy is hella smart. I cant believe how fast he sees the run out.

  • @andyhumphrey9351
    @andyhumphrey9351 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant stuff 👍👍

  • @Bart_Depestele
    @Bart_Depestele Рік тому +1

    Already a Legend!

  • @DeanGodwyn
    @DeanGodwyn Рік тому

    These type of videos are amazing!

  • @colincolenso
    @colincolenso Місяць тому

    This is next level instruction.

  • @ryanvanderley3943
    @ryanvanderley3943 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! very eye opening.. THANKS A LOT ))

  • @Geohillierneo
    @Geohillierneo 8 місяців тому

    Great video to watch. Brilliant stuff 👏

  • @jamesdavis8731
    @jamesdavis8731 Рік тому +1

    Someone that doesn't really know the game and watches this might easily end up thinking "this game is easy." No, it is not. Guys like Melling make this stuff look easy. But it really isn't. Great video, love to see and hear how Melling approaches runouts.

  • @gozitan5
    @gozitan5 5 місяців тому

    Great stuff…thanks 👍🏼

  • @andydawson7136
    @andydawson7136 7 місяців тому

    This was so good!

  • @lfcdanny7
    @lfcdanny7 Рік тому +1

    Great mindset from both melling and hill be interesting from a pros POV if a clearance doesn’t quite go to plan what their options would be next for instance blocking a pocket or a snooker/safety what mindset they have in blackball rules especially

  • @DannyMerritt
    @DannyMerritt Рік тому +1

    Cracking video again, loved the extended 3 frame walkthrough, who's next for the treatment? 😊

  • @johnclements3624
    @johnclements3624 Рік тому

    I play online 9 ball pool, and I'm going to use some of this great info to improve my game.

  • @mandem2735
    @mandem2735 17 днів тому

    GOAT of a video (and player)

  • @daveluck5717
    @daveluck5717 Рік тому

    Nicely explained and demonstrated ,, Matchplay wise,, i am with Effren Reyes.

  • @Reon_Govender
    @Reon_Govender Рік тому +1

    Melling is a class act

  • @lur9586
    @lur9586 5 місяців тому

    Potterns and pottins. Love it

  • @RobScha
    @RobScha 5 місяців тому

    Great content!!!

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 29 днів тому

    Thanks for this tutorial

  • @jamesbaker6834
    @jamesbaker6834 Рік тому

    Chris Melling this guy is the best player I ever seen on a pool table some of the run outs he made are just unbelievable

    • @MrAstraldreamer
      @MrAstraldreamer Рік тому

      You must never have seen efren Reyes then ..

    • @jamesbaker6834
      @jamesbaker6834 Рік тому

      @@MrAstraldreamer i seen Reyes but 9 ball pockets are massive to be honest

  • @jamescarpenter6585
    @jamescarpenter6585 Рік тому +1

    Five dishes!!!!… made to look easy

  • @csbro7045
    @csbro7045 Рік тому +1

    Only 10 minutes in and this is brilliant content, very helpful stuff.

  • @TheRory21
    @TheRory21 Рік тому +1

    Great mind. Great video ✌️

  • @vanwolf2
    @vanwolf2 Рік тому

    great stuff. Chris is a superstar.

  • @someonesomewhere8406
    @someonesomewhere8406 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant Chris
    But why is there no money in pool?
    So many brilliant players but no money

  • @pooljunky100
    @pooljunky100 Рік тому +1

    Awesome stuff. it would be nice to hear Tom Cousins version of reading the patterns. Amazing player that as well.

  • @OpoytuniOpo-ug9cg
    @OpoytuniOpo-ug9cg Місяць тому

    My idol he's the man

  • @APMcGovern
    @APMcGovern Рік тому +1

    Excellent video

  • @sonicdiablo8968
    @sonicdiablo8968 Рік тому +1

    Another fantastic video

  • @santorini8423
    @santorini8423 Рік тому

    This is SO exciting.

  • @jama211
    @jama211 3 місяці тому

    Incredible

  • @slickprod
    @slickprod 21 день тому

    in 9 ball we have Efren, and in 8 ball we have Chris

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind 9 місяців тому

    The English Magician himself

  • @MrMayham
    @MrMayham Рік тому

    Exactly the type of video needed to learn strategy

  • @dannyboy_dannyboy8274
    @dannyboy_dannyboy8274 10 місяців тому

    Nice vid Si!

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind 9 місяців тому

    I want to see Mick vs Chris now

  • @zacbroxson1223
    @zacbroxson1223 Рік тому

    Any new Masterclasses coming? These were great!

  • @TheJohnCooperShow
    @TheJohnCooperShow Рік тому

    Melling is the english pool efren Reyes… both insane at kick shots

  • @salsabil44
    @salsabil44 Рік тому

    What a masterclass!

  • @eljumbotron
    @eljumbotron Рік тому

    "I can leave shot that looks straight but I can make an angle that you'd think I was half ball". Can you do a demonstration of generating angle?

  • @stuartculshaw5342
    @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому +2

    I feel vindicated! When I take a shot; I line up, walk into the shot, aim, and then I adjust to hit the white a little bit thinner. The fact that Chris Melling, one of the greatest players ever to play the game does the same thing has absolutely made my day. I have been critisised for it and that has always stuck with me. Well no.. sod that.. now this video will stick with me... Nice one Chris.
    [EDIT]... I have a lazy (rubbish) right eye. I wonder if Chris has the same? I've always thought that was the reason.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому +1

      I doubt it's due to a vision problem, because if that were the case, it would probably be uneven, i.e. more prone to happen when shooting left vs shooting right. It's funny, I tend to miss shots too thin when I miss, almost never too thick.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Рік тому

      @@dhirajpallin2572 Interesting

  • @SonOfTheSoil834
    @SonOfTheSoil834 Рік тому

    Call them chiness with their table he will run away without even looking at the back 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @richardbarrett4104
    @richardbarrett4104 Рік тому +1

    Could someone tell me what size is this table pleaser?

  • @federicosiderac3005
    @federicosiderac3005 Місяць тому

    What size is that pool table, 7 feet long?

  • @terrytibbs951
    @terrytibbs951 Рік тому

    Beast!

  • @lajaunsavage272
    @lajaunsavage272 Рік тому

    There is good and bad in this video. The good part is that you know how to play patterns with no pressure. if you can process all 8 patterns in less than 30 seconds well good for you. The bad part is that this is a pro concept of playing patterns and that concept only take place in championships/tournaments/play for money. In these high-pressure conditions your more likely to make a mistake, your nerves are acting up, and your emotions are being challenged. It takes enormously hard work to suppress those elements that can affect you in high-pressure situations.

  • @vkrikela
    @vkrikela Рік тому +1

    wtf is that cue sound? Sounds like the tip is so hard

  • @ItsVivGee
    @ItsVivGee Рік тому

    Is this an English pool table? What size is it and what size are the pockets?

  • @Patthis67
    @Patthis67 Рік тому

    Knew he would sack the carbon fibre junk.😂

  • @michaelreid6984
    @michaelreid6984 Рік тому

    He aint met me yet.

  • @Mr40styles
    @Mr40styles Рік тому

    Pool size? Pocket size?

  • @eljumbotron
    @eljumbotron Рік тому

    I know Melling is a trillion times better than any chat pro but I don't see how changing the route at the 21 minute mark made it easier. He turned a simple shot using a natural angle for the next ball into the middle into 2 skillshots screwing back for the middle twice and got out of position twice from that point on. I wonder how Mick Hill would have done it from that point.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Рік тому

      A straight screw shot is not a skill shot for a pro though, it's an absolutely stock standard shot. Sometimes it seems like they do more screw shots than not in a typical frame.

  • @Steviemac05
    @Steviemac05 Рік тому

    2 smashing players . But Efran was the daddy .

    • @jamesdavis8731
      @jamesdavis8731 Рік тому

      This video has nothing to do with Efren. He is now running around the Philippines playing in minor tournaments. Melling is still playing at a very high level for the most part. Not everything is about Efren.

  • @westonfairris8724
    @westonfairris8724 Рік тому +1

    Why is there a cloth covering the ball return?

    • @tomwilko7841
      @tomwilko7841 Рік тому +1

      It is placed on the table when racking up so as to prolong the lifespan of the felt in that busy area of the table...u know how people can drop the balls with force into the triangle

    • @westonfairris8724
      @westonfairris8724 Рік тому +1

      Ok. So like a break cloth for the cue ball but for the entire rack. Interesting. I just put new cloth on my table and I may try this using a piece of the old cloth. Thank you for your response.

  • @javison_4
    @javison_4 Рік тому

    why play without much side?

  • @seanpaul3050
    @seanpaul3050 Рік тому +1

    Is that a 6ft table ?

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Рік тому

      It is a 7 Foot table

    • @seanpaul3050
      @seanpaul3050 Рік тому

      @@UltimatePool okay it looks very small in the video

  • @jogolock1190
    @jogolock1190 Рік тому

    How good is this guy on a Snooker table, just asking?

  • @memphisbulls1859
    @memphisbulls1859 Рік тому

    Comment @ 9:07 will haunt him after the easiest of 8 balls missed in his match at the uk open 9 ball 🤪