Ооооо, старина Барри , рады видеть тебя вновь! ))))) Благодарю за знания которые ты нам передал и продолжаешь передавать !!!!! Дай Бог тебе здоровья, счастья и любви )))
I used to play hard with the cue ball but after watching your snooker lessons, I have now started playing more gently and working more on my cue ball position. Thank you very much for these wonderful snooker tutorials❤️.
I don't play snooker very often however I love to watch snooker on tv. I am very intrigued by the different aspects of snooker and I am very interested in learning more about snooker as an art rather than just a sport. Your channel has really helped me learn about the intricacies within snooker and I am amazed by how talented you and the professionals are. Thank you for the content and keep up the great work.
Kieron. I believe that even if a person doesn't play a sport the more he/she understands it the more that person will enjoy it, you seem to share my views. Many thanks for the comments.
Oh boy, I can TOTALLY relate to that 'feeling' you describe of knowing you hit the ball every so sweetly! It's creamy control... You massage the cue into the ball, really.
.....and you are one heck of a coach. Love your understanding of the game. I'm not sure if I can make it till I'm alive but I'd love to meet and hear from you.
I think its similar to a good or bad golf shot. Its about accelerating through the ball a the correct time. Rather than at the beginning or end of the stroke/swing. A bad golfer will yank the club from the top of the swing taking the club off plane and decelerates through the ball. A great players down swing starts very slow and on plane and speeds up all the way through impact. The result has an audible difference. I try and picture this when i deliver the cue and its really helped me with my cue power
Hi Barry I love this way of thinking. Understanding how things work can only improve your game. Love your work and one day hopefully my own Channel will be as successful
The Snooker Shed. I never dreamed that the channel would become so popular, all I can say is good luck with yours. I once remember hearing a professional player saying, "I don't know how I do what I do, I just do it" I don't subscribe to that view and I believe the way to improve at anything is to fully understand how you do what you do.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Playing no for 3 years had over one hundred practice routine centuries including a “line up 147 and a open table 136 all on my channel. People ask what my secret is , I learned how to learn. Understanding is key, ex military instructor so that helped. Have a great Christmas And new year Barry and please tune into the snooker shed and leave a comment. Andy
Hey Barry, when I went to The Cube and Triangle in Lincoln today, and saw a player setting up a game of Snooker, I showed him how to rack up the reds correctly when I noticed him setting up the reds and dropping them into the triangle. I explained to him that it can disturb the nap doing that and I also showed him the correct way how to move the triangle of reds; ideally being lifted slightly. I also explained how to spot the pink properly above the triangle of reds too. I also said to him that I learnt this technique off you, and if he's ever heard of your channel.
Sam. Some players play this game for years and still abuse the table by by sometimes throwing the balls into the triangle. This is generally done through naivety rather than vandalism but the correct method ought to be pointed out to them, in that way good playing conditions will be maintained for them and other players. Thanks for doing just that, I hope he took your comments in the spirit they were given.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I think he did, yes. It was mostly college students who were there when I went that day. With Pool it's understandable because there are different balls, but with Snooker, because all the balls are the same colour, there's no need to drop them in the triangle. I said to the player who was about to set up the red balls into the Snooker triangle: "do you know that you're setting up red balls incorrectly?"
hi can you help me with the bridge hand? what angle is best to avoid any alignment problem i heard the index finger should be pointing towards object ball! at the moment i play like ronnie , the bridge hand is turned and i have huge alignment problem advance thank you for the reply
Gupp. Please have a look at my video that covers how to make a solid bridge. The bridge is all about forming a stable channel for the cue to run in, where it points is largely irrelevant. If you have an alignment problem it could be where you place the bridge but it has nothing to do with where you are pointing the index finger.
David. I am well thanks, still struggling for a suitable venue for filming, one that is regularly available and that doesn't cost a fortune to hire. Happy New Year to you also.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thank you for your reply Mr Stark, your videos and advise are second to none and help me improve my all round game, I hope you are able to find a suitable location soon, miss your advise, all the best to you and your family for the New Year, really nice to hear you are well, 😊
Hello👋🙋♂️ there Barry Sir🙏 Thanks for sharing another amazing and interesting snooker training video🎥 Very helpful🎥 Do keep posting Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Good afternoon Mr Stark, hope you are well, have you had joy at finding a safe location to film more excellently helpful videos? Been going through old videos just to reinforce good habits, my game is getting there slowly back to how it was, but never ever stop learning about this brilliant game, thank you for all the advise on your channel
David. Glad that you like, learn and enjoy from the channel. Unfortunately I am still struggling to find a suitable venue for filming, location and availability is the problem, I am still working on it though.
Hi, Barry! i have an issue that whenever I'm playing, I keep missing my shots thin, and I am pretty sure it is probably not because of my cueing because the misses are very consistent. what other factors might be causing this? thank you very much
Collin. It is unusual to miss cut shots thin from both types of angle shots. Lets say you are missing thin when cutting a shot to the left, it would follow that if it was a cueing issue you may miss a shot thick when cutting to the right. If you are missing thin from both types of angle shots its generally just a judgement issue. Set up a few angle shots (both types) play plain ball and re-assess your aim, the ghost ball may help you with this problem. Sorry I cannot be more help without seeing you play.
Hi Barry, nice to see you fit and well. So episode 147 coming up, anything special planned, hope good timing with Karen allows a winners video!!! Like the wall hangings better, who knew you where a stone rouser.
Colin. Many thanks for the well wishes, the wall hangings don't belong to me I'm afraid, if they were they would be pictures of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, ( the infamous Rat Pack)
Hi Barry, I was wondering if I could ask you a question about where exactly the cue should rest against the chest? Should it be high, e.g. above the nipple, or lower?
Hello coach barry thanks a ton for your videos and teaching. I started playing snooker when i was 13 and loving this sport. Coach I've been struggling with long distance deep screw sometimes when i do the shot it becomes a stop ball is it have something to do with my cueing? Can you give me some advise? Thanks
Wong. This is a problem that many people encounter, it is generally that the player does not hit the ball where he thinks he is hitting it. This in turn is generally caused by movement, even slight movement bringing the cue upwards will cause this so work on short shots initially then progressing to the longer ones but ensuring that there is no movement and that the cue remains as parallel as possible.
Barry, could I propose an alternative theory for the physics of timing? What if it's to do with the timing of the grip tightening? I.e. if a player closes their grip completely shortly after the impact with the cue ball, then it stands to reason that their grip is in the process of tightening when the cue contacts the ball. What if the amount of this partial tightening effects the timing of the shot? I just thought of this since i know a tight grip reduces spin and increases stun, but perhaps there is an optimal point of tightness for spin that is not actually completely loose, but somewhere in between?
@dhira. Different players have different ways of producing timing on the shot, what I was trying to show is that when timing is produced the tip stays in contact with the cue ball slightly longer. It is something that is very difficult to measure but it is certainly felt by the player.
hi barry,i have a question which isn't related to the topic of the video.everybody's body anatomy is slightly different,so can someone's body anatomy cause him to be unable to have a straight stroke? i'm asking because i'm wondering why is it that some players can't cue straight even after years of practicing and trying all the different body positions yet other players can learn to cue straight quickly and naturally without all this struggle.does body asymmetry also play a role?i know this is a complicated answer and you may not be an expert on this topic but what do you think?
kostas. The anatomy of a player can obviously play a part' likewise the life style of that player can influence the player's anatomy. I served an apprenticeship in heavy engineering, this naturally built up muscle during my developing years, later I worked in PE becoming reasonably good at lifting weights. These activities tended to restrict mobility. I had to work hard to develop a technique that stopped the strength and immobility from interfering with my cue action. Not all of us will become a Ronnie O'Sullivan but good coaching can find ways of developing a players game despite anatomical weaknesses/strengths.
Hello Sir good to see you back. I just wanted your help regarding the back swing. In one of your earlier videos you mention that one should have a long back swing. I am totally comfortable with that technique. Now when I am trying to do the same while break building, especially on top table (black area), I am not being able to control the cue ball as per the requirement and when I try to do the same I tend to miss very easy shots because I do not complete the shot in order to control it for precise positioning. It would be of great help if you can suggest something.
Saif. Good question. Certainly I believe that the cue action should be long but that does not mean that it cannot be too long. A player has to allow the cue to do the work and this is more easily done with a long cue action. However, it is natural to have a longer backswing when trying to pot a long shot, than it is when just trickling a ball into the pocket from a short distance. I suggest that you work on a principal of three, 1/ power shot, long backswing, 2/ medium pace shot, medium length of backswing, 3/ short shot, shorter backswing. Find the lengths that suit your game bearing in mind that longer rather than shorter is usually the best. Good luck.
Sir ! I have watched a lot your videos , but i have big problem in doing the ghost ball method. You have talked about playing along the line of the shot , can you please explain it to me. It would be a great help
Cranked. The ghost ball method is a very good method of learning to pot balls. However on angle shots it is not 100% accurate as my video on the subject shows. If you are playing a half ball pot into a centre pocket you just aim the cue at the edge of the object ball. play that shot often enough and you will learn the line of the shot. As you progress in standard you will stop aiming at the edge of the object ball and just recognise the line of the shot and play accordingly. Don't try to rush this it takes time and practise.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach i tried this method sir! But the major problem i m having is , i cant imagine the ghost ball , i m having a lot of difficulties in it please help me
Collin. It is certainly not absolutely necessary but the secret of this game is to find something that aids consistency. Even a beginner can pull out a fantastic pot every now and then, but ask him to do it again and he can't whereas the pro can. The relative consistency in the positioning of the hands will aid the repetitive nature of this game.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach another question Barry, whenever I'm down on the shot, even though the cue is on the correct line, but for me it looks like i'm cueing to the right, how can i fix this
Regarding timing I suspect cue vibrations introduced by a cue/ball collision that occurs with the centre of percussion being out of alignment with the cue’s center of mass may play a roll in imperfect timing. A perfectly struck ball with the centre of percussion centred on the cue’s major axis (along the centerline of the cue) will not have transverse vibrations induced at the cue tip. An imperfect stroke will generate transverse vibrational waves in the cue that will travel to the butt end of the cue and back to the tip between one and up to four times during the brief period of contact between tip and ball. This will cause the cue tip to move in a transverse direction relative to the ball’s spherical contact surface, with the amplitude of vibration (ie the magnitude of transverse displacement of the tip) being a function of the degree of misalignment of cue centre of mass and the impact’s centre of percussion; and the stiffness of the cue (stiffer cue = less deflection). There are two detrimental consequences of these unwanted transverse vibrations: 1) some energy of the collision is lost to these vibrations and 2) the force imposed on the ball by the cue fluctuates between maximum and minimum values, and it may be that the combination of amplitude of transverse wave and the spherical shape of the cue ball results in the contact time of the cue/ball collision being clipped, resulting in a shorter than optimal cue/ball collision duration. It is said that One can feel when a shot has been perfectly timed and it may be that feeling is the absence of parasitic vibrations in the cue. Judicious application of Some strain gauges and high speed video could shed more light on this cue dynamics question. Love your videos. Thanks
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach your most welcome. I’m a retired mechanical engineer and have done some rudimentary vibrational analysis of the cue/cue ball interaction that suggests this vibration hypothesis (definitely not an assertion) has some merit. If you do manage to acquire the equipment to perform further investigations into this phenomenon, I would love to learn of the results. Also, if I could be of assistance in such an endeavour please don’t hesitate to ask. Kind regards, Geoff. PS I recently checked my dominant eye as per your related video, and have discovered, after cataract and retina surgery, that it changed and am now enjoying the uncomfortable process of relearning how to aim.
Barry sir i always admire ur videos and its really amazing that u help us to improve my questions is that should i use my wrist or should i lock it please rply
Lovelyy. Difficult one to answer without seeing you play. I don't like the word LOCK though when it comes to the wrist, this implies tension and that is bad. Most players use a little wrist, it just comes down to how much and that is an individual thing. Just form your grip and try to relax is probably the best answer experimenting yourself to find what suits your game.
Mr Stark, is there anywhere an opinion or commentary of yours on your student Kyren Wilson against Anthony McGill in the semis is available? Would love to hear YOUR insights on that Now legendary match.
Mark. That match will go down in history, while I was watching I was on the edge of my seat. First Kyren had the match won, then he had the match lost then won again. Kyren was unlucky to go in off, then McGill was unlucky to snooker himself on the final colours, then Kyren was lucky to fluke the colour that eventually sealed the win for him. Kyren genuinely hated to win that way and the interview after the match showed that. He was very lucky to get the win but in subsequent matches that could all change.
A one question barry. I have a cylinder number of my one eye. When i change my glasses for play snooker i have had headaches and little pain in eyes.. no one doctor in my country knows snooker or making currently snooker glasses. I can't afford snookerspex. Is this because of cylinder number. Can't wear contact lenses my eyes are dry too. Thanks for ur videos ur mine online coach.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Yes Sir, what i meant is, human beings actually do have the ability to "feel" the milliseconds timing of contact the tip has with the cue ball. I have yet to master that though.
Do you know and recommend what kind of book for amateur? Another question there's a good book talking about aiming system that you recommend? Really thanks Sir for your good jog
William. There are a few snooker books written by some of the older players, I would suggest that you go initially to the library to seek them out. The best would probably be Joe Davis's book (Snooker for the amateur) others would include (Spencer on snooker) or ( Ray Reardon, Classic snooker) They all have something to offer. Joe Davis's book talks a lot on aiming, I hope the library can help you.
AJsVIEW. I am afraid the book will be out of print by now, I got mine many years ago. Some libraries will probably have a copy for you to borrow, that's all I can suggest.
One of my most consistent shots is the long jenny. Unfortunately I play snooker not billiards and it is usually 4 away. I call it the mugs in off. maybe you could elaborate on how to avoid it in snooker.
Could you please make a video how to operate traditional scoreboard on your wall ...i know rules of snooker and points but i cant figure it out how to menage with that scoreboard
nBaqi. I bought my copy many years ago, no doubt it is now out of print. May I suggest that you try your local library to see if they have a copy that you can borrow.
Hi barry m from pakistan i was playing from the middle of chin as i discovred m right eye dominant i moved my cue to the right of the chin n i feel cramped up now from almost 2 years n in depression almost coz i have no way back nor forward i was hitting 50 almost now i cant even hit more than 30 mostly my confidence is shattered n linning up is messed i cant line up anymore plz help me these demons are eating me from inside i cant play comfortbly anymore cant play from right eye nor i came back to the middle m stuck 😭😭
lhsan. It is a common error for people to believe that because they have a dominant eye they must cue under that eye. There are degrees of dominance and positioning the cue towards that dominant eye rather than directly under it may be the answer.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach tell me the solution dominant eye not working i was in between my chin i went to right side of chin now cue goes right at follow through my hand goes at right side it feel like m on the left side of sh0t my cue is on right side not anything under control even small kids are hitting me i have came down from 70 to 80 break to almost 10,15,20 break n wasting alot of money in club too thanks for your coaching u should have told people dnt make chnges at ur own go to some coach u destroyed the game in your views taking game,
dnbmania. Don't like the term jerk but certainly acceleration can be part of it. As long as you can acquire timing it doesn't really matter how individuals achieve it.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I don't like it either as I'd use jerk as a negative word if I was describing someone's cue action, but I mean this as a definition. To quote "In physics, jerk or jolt is the rate at which an object's acceleration changes with respect to time"
Great advice and thanks Barry but when you say "The nearer you can get to a push shot the better" then how do i (or the referee) decide on what is a push shot and what isn't? Doesn't it become somewhat subjective?
Sugar. Great question. I once played a player who in rolling up to a baulk colour from about 12 inches away was punished for pushing the ball rather than striking the ball. It was obvious that he had pushed it and although it is hard to define it is obvious to see.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thanks Barry. Sorry that Kyren couldn't get to the final especially after knocking Ronnie out but, to be fair, Luca Brecel was incredibly efficient.
Hi Barry I am looking to improve my play, I have just spoke to kyren down at the barratts and he has recommended you can you please get back to me! Thanks
lhsan. Yes the game can be more simplistic when you get everything right. Timing is crucial in this and all I tried to do was explain what it is and how to achieve it.
We live in amazing times to be taught by legends whenever we look for advice.
Maciej. Many thanks.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach rest in peace Barry.
Love to see u back sir. Hope you and everyone in your family are fine as well.
Addy. We are fine, many thanks.
congrats to Kyren Wilson beating Ronnie to get into the semi-final of this year's UK Championship!
G3. Thanks for that, he did play rather well.
Ооооо, старина Барри , рады видеть тебя вновь! ))))) Благодарю за знания которые ты нам передал и продолжаешь передавать !!!!! Дай Бог тебе здоровья, счастья и любви )))
Mr Stark, it's good to see you again. I hope you've been keeping well.
The Prime Minister of Australia. With that title I should be calling you sir, I am well, many thanks.
Passion in your words Mr. Stark. Love it!
Thank you kindly
Great to see you back Barry hope all is well great video mate stay safe
Thanks 👍
That's the best explanation of timing I've heard, really puts it into perspective, thank you!
Nick. Keep getting through that ball and try to feel the contact, timing will come.
Great to see you back Mr Stark. Great videos as always 🙌🏾
Syed. Many thanks.
Excellent. I’m a billiard player and this has been the best explanation yet
nukiepoo. It can be hard to define but certainly the player will feel a well timed shot.
It is always nice to hear from u.
Words of wisdom. Thank you for being for us.
Ashish. Many thanks, glad you enjoy the videos.
Great to see these videos again.
Glad you like them!
Great to see you back, glad you're well!
Nick. Thanks for the well wishes.
Yes, another Barry Stark video, hurrah!
Jan. Many thanks.
Great to see you back again Barry.
Thank you kindly
Thanks for your hard work! Best coach ever. He's definitely the best one online (and I guess offline too) 🤗
Fabio. Many thanks.
I used to play hard with the cue ball but after watching your snooker lessons, I have now started playing more gently and working more on my cue ball position. Thank you very much for these wonderful snooker tutorials❤️.
Phurba. Great that the videos are helping your game, keep up with the progress.
im exactly the same
Esse é um grande mestre na arte de ensinar.
I wish there was a competition to spend a day with Barry, the master of snooker. Thanks again Barry.
marky665. Nice that you think that, many thanks.
Great to see you back Barry missed you . Hope you and yours are all well.
Bob. Thank you very much, we are all well thanks.
Hello Barry sir!! Feels so good to see you back at the felt.
Prajwal. Many thanks.
Glad to see you back
divinxoli. Great to be back. Many thanks.
Good man Barry. Hope you’re well. Another top tutorial
Thanks 👍
I never realised this is Michael Holt's room! Until i saw the Stone Roses album on the wall.
Brillaint video Barry.
@Charlie. Yes not my choice, I am a rat pack fan.
@BarryStarkSnookerCoach can't go wrong there Barry.
I don't play snooker very often however I love to watch snooker on tv. I am very intrigued by the different aspects of snooker and I am very interested in learning more about snooker as an art rather than just a sport. Your channel has really helped me learn about the intricacies within snooker and I am amazed by how talented you and the professionals are. Thank you for the content and keep up the great work.
Kieron. I believe that even if a person doesn't play a sport the more he/she understands it the more that person will enjoy it, you seem to share my views. Many thanks for the comments.
I thank you because I have made a lot of progress thanks to you, I wish you good health
Nhat. That is great to hear, well done and many thanks for the good wishes.
Oh boy, I can TOTALLY relate to that 'feeling' you describe of knowing you hit the ball every so sweetly! It's creamy control... You massage the cue into the ball, really.
Uriel. Yes, a player will instantly know he has hit the ball well.
.....and you are one heck of a coach. Love your understanding of the game. I'm not sure if I can make it till I'm alive but I'd love to meet and hear from you.
ilovesnooker. Many thanks.
Great to have you back Barry. Legend! Saw you in York for Kyren’s win over Ben Wollaston, hope you enjoyed your Chinese 😉
Jamie. The Chinese was great, it was also free, my friend paid. Hope you enjoyed the game as much as I did.
This is really helpful, timing is all that we amateurs strive for. Hope you are doing well, thank you for everything!
George. Many thanks. hope you are keeping well.
You are welcome Sir, hope you are doing well too.
Very interesting once again, great video.
Simon. Glad that you found the topic interesting, many thanks.
I think its similar to a good or bad golf shot. Its about accelerating through the ball a the correct time. Rather than at the beginning or end of the stroke/swing. A bad golfer will yank the club from the top of the swing taking the club off plane and decelerates through the ball. A great players down swing starts very slow and on plane and speeds up all the way through impact. The result has an audible difference. I try and picture this when i deliver the cue and its really helped me with my cue power
Hi Barry I love this way of thinking.
Understanding how things work can only improve your game.
Love your work and one day hopefully my own Channel will be as successful
The Snooker Shed. I never dreamed that the channel would become so popular, all I can say is good luck with yours. I once remember hearing a professional player saying, "I don't know how I do what I do, I just do it" I don't subscribe to that view and I believe the way to improve at anything is to fully understand how you do what you do.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach
Playing no for 3 years had over one hundred practice routine centuries including a “line up 147 and a open table 136 all on my channel.
People ask what my secret is , I learned how to learn.
Understanding is key, ex military instructor so that helped.
Have a great Christmas And new year Barry and please tune into the snooker shed and leave a comment.
Andy
barry i am now a good player because of you❤️❤️
hamza. That is wonderful to hear, well done.
Yay! Some real class to interrupt my normal stream of garbage UA-cam videos! Love you Mr. Stark!
Mister. Many thanks.
love u sir...huge fan of yours....
PRINCE. Many thanks.
Hey Barry, when I went to The Cube and Triangle in Lincoln today, and saw a player setting up a game of Snooker, I showed him how to rack up the reds correctly when I noticed him setting up the reds and dropping them into the triangle. I explained to him that it can disturb the nap doing that and I also showed him the correct way how to move the triangle of reds; ideally being lifted slightly. I also explained how to spot the pink properly above the triangle of reds too. I also said to him that I learnt this technique off you, and if he's ever heard of your channel.
Sam. Some players play this game for years and still abuse the table by by sometimes throwing the balls into the triangle. This is generally done through naivety rather than vandalism but the correct method ought to be pointed out to them, in that way good playing conditions will be maintained for them and other players. Thanks for doing just that, I hope he took your comments in the spirit they were given.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I think he did, yes. It was mostly college students who were there when I went that day. With Pool it's understandable because there are different balls, but with Snooker, because all the balls are the same colour, there's no need to drop them in the triangle. I said to the player who was about to set up the red balls into the Snooker triangle: "do you know that you're setting up red balls incorrectly?"
hi can you help me with the bridge hand?
what angle is best to avoid any alignment problem
i heard the index finger should be pointing towards object ball!
at the moment i play like ronnie , the bridge hand is turned and i have huge alignment problem
advance thank you for the reply
Gupp. Please have a look at my video that covers how to make a solid bridge. The bridge is all about forming a stable channel for the cue to run in, where it points is largely irrelevant. If you have an alignment problem it could be where you place the bridge but it has nothing to do with where you are pointing the index finger.
This video has perfect timing! Haha thanks
You're so welcome!
Hi Mr Stark, no videos on for a while, hope you are well, all the best for the New year and hope to see more of your excellent advise soon
David. I am well thanks, still struggling for a suitable venue for filming, one that is regularly available and that doesn't cost a fortune to hire. Happy New Year to you also.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thank you for your reply Mr Stark, your videos and advise are second to none and help me improve my all round game, I hope you are able to find a suitable location soon, miss your advise, all the best to you and your family for the New Year, really nice to hear you are well, 😊
Really good explanation of technique! Thank you Barry. (I'm more of a Billiards player myself ; nice long jenny! )
sundowner62. Many thanks. Love to see the long jenny played nicely, such a sweet shot.
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Barry Sir🙏
Thanks for sharing another amazing and interesting snooker training video🎥
Very helpful🎥
Do keep posting
Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes
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Daniel. Many thanks.
Good afternoon Mr Stark, hope you are well, have you had joy at finding a safe location to film more excellently helpful videos? Been going through old videos just to reinforce good habits, my game is getting there slowly back to how it was, but never ever stop learning about this brilliant game, thank you for all the advise on your channel
David. Glad that you like, learn and enjoy from the channel. Unfortunately I am still struggling to find a suitable venue for filming, location and availability is the problem, I am still working on it though.
Hi, Barry! i have an issue that whenever I'm playing, I keep missing my shots thin, and I am pretty sure it is probably not because of my cueing because the misses are very consistent. what other factors might be causing this? thank you very much
Collin. It is unusual to miss cut shots thin from both types of angle shots. Lets say you are missing thin when cutting a shot to the left, it would follow that if it was a cueing issue you may miss a shot thick when cutting to the right. If you are missing thin from both types of angle shots its generally just a judgement issue. Set up a few angle shots (both types) play plain ball and re-assess your aim, the ghost ball may help you with this problem. Sorry I cannot be more help without seeing you play.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thank you, Barry!
Hi Barry, nice to see you fit and well. So episode 147 coming up, anything special planned, hope good timing with Karen allows a winners video!!! Like the wall hangings better, who knew you where a stone rouser.
Colin. Many thanks for the well wishes, the wall hangings don't belong to me I'm afraid, if they were they would be pictures of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, ( the infamous Rat Pack)
Hi Barry, I was wondering if I could ask you a question about where exactly the cue should rest against the chest? Should it be high, e.g. above the nipple, or lower?
Dhiraj. This is an individual thing and it doesn't really matter, it depends on the players build and what suits him /her.
Hello coach barry thanks a ton for your videos and teaching. I started playing snooker when i was 13 and loving this sport. Coach I've been struggling with long distance deep screw sometimes when i do the shot it becomes a stop ball is it have something to do with my cueing? Can you give me some advise?
Thanks
Wong. This is a problem that many people encounter, it is generally that the player does not hit the ball where he thinks he is hitting it. This in turn is generally caused by movement, even slight movement bringing the cue upwards will cause this so work on short shots initially then progressing to the longer ones but ensuring that there is no movement and that the cue remains as parallel as possible.
Understood thanks a lot coach
Barry, could I propose an alternative theory for the physics of timing? What if it's to do with the timing of the grip tightening? I.e. if a player closes their grip completely shortly after the impact with the cue ball, then it stands to reason that their grip is in the process of tightening when the cue contacts the ball. What if the amount of this partial tightening effects the timing of the shot? I just thought of this since i know a tight grip reduces spin and increases stun, but perhaps there is an optimal point of tightness for spin that is not actually completely loose, but somewhere in between?
@dhira. Different players have different ways of producing timing on the shot, what I was trying to show is that when timing is produced the tip stays in contact with the cue ball slightly longer. It is something that is very difficult to measure but it is certainly felt by the player.
hi barry,i have a question which isn't related to the topic of the video.everybody's body anatomy is slightly different,so can someone's body anatomy cause him to be unable to have a straight stroke?
i'm asking because i'm wondering why is it that some players can't cue straight even after years of practicing and trying all the different body positions yet other players can learn to cue straight quickly and naturally without all this struggle.does body asymmetry also play a role?i know this is a complicated answer and you may not be an expert on this topic but what do you think?
kostas. The anatomy of a player can obviously play a part' likewise the life style of that player can influence the player's anatomy. I served an apprenticeship in heavy engineering, this naturally built up muscle during my developing years, later I worked in PE becoming reasonably good at lifting weights. These activities tended to restrict mobility. I had to work hard to develop a technique that stopped the strength and immobility from interfering with my cue action. Not all of us will become a Ronnie O'Sullivan but good coaching can find ways of developing a players game despite anatomical weaknesses/strengths.
Hello Sir good to see you back.
I just wanted your help regarding the back swing. In one of your earlier videos you mention that one should have a long back swing. I am totally comfortable with that technique. Now when I am trying to do the same while break building, especially on top table (black area), I am not being able to control the cue ball as per the requirement and when I try to do the same I tend to miss very easy shots because I do not complete the shot in order to control it for precise positioning. It would be of great help if you can suggest something.
Saif. Good question. Certainly I believe that the cue action should be long but that does not mean that it cannot be too long. A player has to allow the cue to do the work and this is more easily done with a long cue action. However, it is natural to have a longer backswing when trying to pot a long shot, than it is when just trickling a ball into the pocket from a short distance. I suggest that you work on a principal of three, 1/ power shot, long backswing, 2/ medium pace shot, medium length of backswing, 3/ short shot, shorter backswing. Find the lengths that suit your game bearing in mind that longer rather than shorter is usually the best. Good luck.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thank you so much for writing in sir. I will follow this going forward.
Barry
Good to seee you sir
TheGateway. Many thanks.
Sir !
I have watched a lot your videos , but i have big problem in doing the ghost ball method.
You have talked about playing along the line of the shot , can you please explain it to me.
It would be a great help
Cranked. The ghost ball method is a very good method of learning to pot balls. However on angle shots it is not 100% accurate as my video on the subject shows. If you are playing a half ball pot into a centre pocket you just aim the cue at the edge of the object ball. play that shot often enough and you will learn the line of the shot. As you progress in standard you will stop aiming at the edge of the object ball and just recognise the line of the shot and play accordingly. Don't try to rush this it takes time and practise.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thank you sir !
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach no wonder the ghost ball method didn't work well for me for potting centre pocket
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach i tried this method sir!
But the major problem i m having is , i cant imagine the ghost ball , i m having a lot of difficulties in it please help me
hi, Barry! is it necessary to keep things such as where i grip the cue and the distance between the bridge hand and the cue ball consistent?
Collin. It is certainly not absolutely necessary but the secret of this game is to find something that aids consistency. Even a beginner can pull out a fantastic pot every now and then, but ask him to do it again and he can't whereas the pro can. The relative consistency in the positioning of the hands will aid the repetitive nature of this game.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach another question Barry, whenever I'm down on the shot, even though the cue is on the correct line, but for me it looks like i'm cueing to the right, how can i fix this
Regarding timing I suspect cue vibrations introduced by a cue/ball collision that occurs with the centre of percussion being out of alignment with the cue’s center of mass may play a roll in imperfect timing. A perfectly struck ball with the centre of percussion centred on the cue’s major axis (along the centerline of the cue) will not have transverse vibrations induced at the cue tip. An imperfect stroke will generate transverse vibrational waves in the cue that will travel to the butt end of the cue and back to the tip between one and up to four times during the brief period of contact between tip and ball. This will cause the cue tip to move in a transverse direction relative to the ball’s spherical contact surface, with the amplitude of vibration (ie the magnitude of transverse displacement of the tip) being a function of the degree of misalignment of cue centre of mass and the impact’s centre of percussion; and the stiffness of the cue (stiffer cue = less deflection). There are two detrimental consequences of these unwanted transverse vibrations: 1) some energy of the collision is lost to these vibrations and 2) the force imposed on the ball by the cue fluctuates between maximum and minimum values, and it may be that the combination of amplitude of transverse wave and the spherical shape of the cue ball results in the contact time of the cue/ball collision being clipped, resulting in a shorter than optimal cue/ball collision duration. It is said that One can feel when a shot has been perfectly timed and it may be that feeling is the absence of parasitic vibrations in the cue. Judicious application of Some strain gauges and high speed video could shed more light on this cue dynamics question. Love your videos. Thanks
Plinker. Wow, some points that I never even considered, many thanks.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach your most welcome. I’m a retired mechanical engineer and have done some rudimentary vibrational analysis of the cue/cue ball interaction that suggests this vibration hypothesis (definitely not an assertion) has some merit. If you do manage to acquire the equipment to perform further investigations into this phenomenon, I would love to learn of the results. Also, if I could be of assistance in such an endeavour please don’t hesitate to ask. Kind regards,
Geoff. PS I recently checked my dominant eye as per your related video, and have discovered, after cataract and retina surgery, that it changed and am now enjoying the uncomfortable process of relearning how to aim.
Barry sir i always admire ur videos and its really amazing that u help us to improve my questions is that should i use my wrist or should i lock it please rply
Lovelyy. Difficult one to answer without seeing you play. I don't like the word LOCK though when it comes to the wrist, this implies tension and that is bad. Most players use a little wrist, it just comes down to how much and that is an individual thing. Just form your grip and try to relax is probably the best answer experimenting yourself to find what suits your game.
Mr Stark, is there anywhere an opinion or commentary of yours on your student Kyren Wilson against Anthony McGill in the semis is available? Would love to hear YOUR insights on that Now legendary match.
Mark. That match will go down in history, while I was watching I was on the edge of my seat. First Kyren had the match won, then he had the match lost then won again. Kyren was unlucky to go in off, then McGill was unlucky to snooker himself on the final colours, then Kyren was lucky to fluke the colour that eventually sealed the win for him. Kyren genuinely hated to win that way and the interview after the match showed that. He was very lucky to get the win but in subsequent matches that could all change.
Nice to have met you on Wednesday Barry. I’m the guy who shook your hand just before Alan McManus.
zak. Very nice to have met you, hope you enjoyed the snooker.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Very much so, you too. Gutted for Kyren, always amazing to watch.
A one question barry. I have a cylinder number of my one eye. When i change my glasses for play snooker i have had headaches and little pain in eyes.. no one doctor in my country knows snooker or making currently snooker glasses. I can't afford snookerspex. Is this because of cylinder number. Can't wear contact lenses my eyes are dry too. Thanks for ur videos ur mine online coach.
Noshair. I am afraid you are moving away from my field of knowledge, I will however ask around and try to help.
it's all about...instinct and feelings.
kenny. Not going to argue with that, just add that technique plays a large part too.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Yes Sir, what i meant is, human beings actually do have the ability to "feel" the milliseconds timing of contact the tip has with the cue ball. I have yet to master that though.
I'm sure the slow mo guys would be happy to help you out with shooting a slow mo video. Gav seems like a good guy.
Kieran. Its a thought but they are rather busy and have their own bosses.
That board on this video and on old one you had in your first videos five years ago
Gordan. In the next video I will try to answer your question, time permitting.
Do you know and recommend what kind of book for amateur?
Another question there's a good book talking about aiming system that you recommend?
Really thanks Sir for your good jog
William. There are a few snooker books written by some of the older players, I would suggest that you go initially to the library to seek them out. The best would probably be Joe Davis's book (Snooker for the amateur) others would include (Spencer on snooker) or ( Ray Reardon, Classic snooker) They all have something to offer. Joe Davis's book talks a lot on aiming, I hope the library can help you.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thank you so much!!!
Hello mr strak
Dedicate video 147 to thoughts and stress and everything that happens when you hit 147 in competitions ;)
Mohammad. I am giving that video some thought.
Where can I get the book? I'm from India. Don't see it on Amazon.
AJsVIEW. I am afraid the book will be out of print by now, I got mine many years ago. Some libraries will probably have a copy for you to borrow, that's all I can suggest.
Hello Barry Sir,
As per my thinking while stroking any shot the cue ball + cue tip + cue all should go together to learn the timing.
Harpreet Singh
harpreet. Timing can be difficult to describe, difficult also to achieve but once it is achieved the player will certainly know it.
Thank you sir for the reply and you are right that i have to practise straight cueing to get the timing. 🙂
One of my most consistent shots is the long jenny. Unfortunately I play snooker not billiards and it is usually 4 away. I call it the mugs in off. maybe you could elaborate on how to avoid it in snooker.
Bob. May I suggest you play a little billiards, if you can learn to play the shot deliberately you will learn all manner of ways to avoid it.
Could you please make a video how to operate traditional scoreboard on your wall ...i know rules of snooker and points but i cant figure it out how to menage with that scoreboard
Gordan. There are many makes and designs of scoreboards on the market, please try to describe yours and I will do my best to answer your problem.
I know my greatest screw shots feel as if I've barely hit the ball
Bee. And that is perfect timing, well said and done.
Where can I buy the book?
nBaqi. I bought my copy many years ago, no doubt it is now out of print. May I suggest that you try your local library to see if they have a copy that you can borrow.
Hi barry m from pakistan i was playing from the middle of chin as i discovred m right eye dominant i moved my cue to the right of the chin n i feel cramped up now from almost 2 years n in depression almost coz i have no way back nor forward i was hitting 50 almost now i cant even hit more than 30 mostly my confidence is shattered n linning up is messed i cant line up anymore plz help me these demons are eating me from inside i cant play comfortbly anymore cant play from right eye nor i came back to the middle m stuck 😭😭
lhsan. It is a common error for people to believe that because they have a dominant eye they must cue under that eye. There are degrees of dominance and positioning the cue towards that dominant eye rather than directly under it may be the answer.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach tell me the solution dominant eye not working i was in between my chin i went to right side of chin now cue goes right at follow through my hand goes at right side it feel like m on the left side of sh0t my cue is on right side not anything under control even small kids are hitting me i have came down from 70 to 80 break to almost 10,15,20 break n wasting alot of money in club too thanks for your coaching u should have told people dnt make chnges at ur own go to some coach u destroyed the game in your views taking game,
I think of timing a mechanical 'jerk' or rate of change of acceleration
dnbmania. Don't like the term jerk but certainly acceleration can be part of it. As long as you can acquire timing it doesn't really matter how individuals achieve it.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I don't like it either as I'd use jerk as a negative word if I was describing someone's cue action, but I mean this as a definition. To quote "In physics, jerk or jolt is the rate at which an object's acceleration changes with respect to time"
Great advice and thanks Barry but when you say "The nearer you can get to a push shot the better" then how do i (or the referee) decide on what is a push shot and what isn't? Doesn't it become somewhat subjective?
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Sugar. Great question. I once played a player who in rolling up to a baulk colour from about 12 inches away was punished for pushing the ball rather than striking the ball. It was obvious that he had pushed it and although it is hard to define it is obvious to see.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thanks Barry.
Sorry that Kyren couldn't get to the final especially after knocking Ronnie out but, to be fair, Luca Brecel was incredibly efficient.
Its almost the along the same lines as compressing a golf ball... Anyone can hit a ball.. But when you hit it right - you know you've done it.
The Channel. The difference is that it is the tip that compresses slightly, but you are right, when you hit it well you know. Well said.
Have you ever played in Russian pyramid? I think there are Russian tables in London. Russian ball is 68mm and pocket is 72mm.
Alex. Sorry no, I have never played Russian Pyramid.
Hi Barry I am looking to improve my play, I have just spoke to kyren down at the barratts and he has recommended you can you please get back to me! Thanks
tyler. Sorry but I am not available for individual private coaching at the moment.
@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach okay no problem is there anyone you would recommend around the Northampton area?
Pls try to make this game simple u have complicated the case alottttttt
lhsan. Yes the game can be more simplistic when you get everything right. Timing is crucial in this and all I tried to do was explain what it is and how to achieve it.