I was getting worried about you as hadn't seen one of your videos in a couple of weeks glad your well and safe 😁 another superb video good to have you back 👊
Brilliant lesson my friend, much appreciated. Much to learn here from a top bloke and a great teacher, take it from me - travelling to learn from Steve was probably highlight of last year for me.
Great vid Steve, I love the breakdown of the whole break but going over the key shots was good too. I never would of thought of the key shot 3. Going for the pink was so important
2:08 just a little detail, but the CB moved forward, that means a "stun-run through", so you have to hit it just a fraction above center, not below, or am I wrong?
Hi, good question! It totally depends how hard you play the shot and how much spin has left the cue ball by the time it reaches the object ball. So whether you hit slightly above or centre or just below, you can then get all different reactions from the white depending on cue speed.
@@BartonSnooker Oh I see now, thats totally right, thank you for reminding me that. Thats just a tricky little x-way shot that I struggle a bit in pool. Thank you for your videos, definitely worthy watching! Take care.
Of all your videos, this I am keeping is one of the top favourites. Such an important video with so much to learn... hats off --- bravo and thanks a lot for this !
And at a snap of a finger, all balls vanished into their pockets effortlessly. That was a brilliant idea Steve, explaining your way of thinking ahead while building a break. Thanks so much for your dedication and knowledge. Stay safe!!
Hi! We have the same problem here in the UK. We will all get back to normal in time. Don't worry. These problems seem like they go on forever, but it soon passes 🙂. Take care and look forward to being back on the table 😁
@@BartonSnooker Thanks Steve. I have learnt a lot, improved my technique, break-building and overall performance by following your instructions. All the credit goes to you !!
Steve, another great learning video. Question for you: I watched a snooker training video from Steve Davis and he says there are only 5 potting angles. Whenever I look at a angled pots I always try to work it out for each pot. What is your take on this? Thanks.
Hi! Yes, work it out for each pot. You will build up your recognition for the angles the more you play. But there are certainly more than 5 potting angles. Even a 1mm movement of the white changes the angle
Why aren't you on the pro circuit? Making century breaks like that with ease. Great video buddy, I think us novice players needed this, I'm missing going down to the club so much.
Good stuff Steve. How valuable do you think filming oneself play is? Do you think you could become too critical of your own play or 'finding' faults that aren't really there??
I think you could potentially be too critical Karl. But to be honest, I think of all the poeple that really see improvements, it's good to be critical and chase those extra few % of improvement. That said, we must also remember all the good stuff we do on the table. We're not all going to play at the crucible, nor do we want to. So getting the best from your own game, and having more enjoyment from playing should always be the top priority 🙂
Nice break Steve and a great insight on your thought processes during the break. I'm dying to get to the club. Practicing on a 3ft table at the mo just to get some sort of snooker fix! 🤪 Hope you're safe and well 👍
Whereabouts are you situated, and how much do you charge for coaching. i will be in Leicester some time after all this lockdown is over and would like to hopefully have some coaching....
Hi mate, great stuff as always. I’m 27 myself (when you mentioned you aimed to improve etc) and have managed to get in the 50s a few times but can’t seem to get to the next level - it’s good to see that even at my age there’s still hope! One thing that’s maybe threw me is the dominant eye test, not sure if you have any advice on cue to chin positioning? I’ve always put my cue to the left because Gary Wilson played at the same club as me and he was clearing the table. I can’t seen to find my vision centre for lack of a better term. Any help?
It's a bit complicated without seeing a player on the table. It's also much easier to talk people through it and work out what's best for them using a few tests. I do this all the time on the table or on Skype sessions. You certainly shouldn't just cue down one side though just because Gary Wilson does. That almost certainly isn't the best for you at all.
Thanks Steve, I appreciate the response. Will look into this when we’re ungrounded haha I only copied Gary as I was about 10 and it worked for him but I know it’s bit right for me despite getting 40-50 breaks sometimes
@@michaelkendall7914 I had the same problem as you struggling to find out my vision centre. I found out that the problem was with my vision, where my right eye was way dominant than the left one and I naturally put the cue more right to the chin. By doing so, my right eye got tired easily and my left eye almost wasn't brought into play, causing me to always miss straight shots. To overcome the problem, I have trained to strengthen binocular vision for months, which revived my left eye vision and both eyes became more coordinated. As a result, my vision centre is changed and the cue is now almost right under the chin. Straight pot is no more a problem and I don't feel tired just on my right eye. I hope my experience can help you.
I have been watching most of your posts on all the aspects of shot preparation and finally realise I need glasses 🤓, I only need glasses for close work away from snooker , but on a snooker table it’s the other way around ,long shots need glasses ? Confuse me.com and as always great post and break
Hello Steve, it was nice to see your latest video. It kinda takes us out off this unusual period. Hope your doing ok and that no one close to you got touched by this virus. I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No table at home, its been a month now, however, maybe that'll do me good as i was maybe spending too many hours practising just before, sometimes a little break is good, gives the brain time to "asimilate " the technique. Best regards from St Malo Britany France as usual, take care. I WANNA PLAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love your videos!! By the way steve, I sent you an email but I haven't got a reply for a while now. I just needed to clarify something. I think I sent you the email last week. Thank you!!! Love your vids
Hi! I started very late in terms of having a professional career (27 years old when I started in 2011). I absolutely love coaching and teaching other players what I have learned. I love helping people on the table and hearing their success stories, that's a massive motivation for me.
BartonSnooker nice, that’s great to hear! When would you think would be an “early” age to start playing? I’m under 18 and have been playing for about a year on my own snooker table. I’ve never been to a club but only play against my brother. I would say I’m decent, I have been focusing on good positioning and improving my stance.
@@GhostHawk272 most players that end up as professionals will start playing at something like 8-12 years old. Judd Trump made his first century at 10 I think. I also know a professional that made their first century at 16. So it varies from player to player. I think the common thing the top players have, is that they all show exceptional promise very young. Ronnie - UK champion at 17 Hendry - World Champion at 21 Judd - Made a competitive 147 at 14 If you work hard enough, anyone can achieve anything they want. The thing that separates the elite players is: 1) hard word 2) they love what they do
I am saving money to travel to England and have the twenty hours coaching session with you, Sir. Wish me luck!
Will be great to see you 🙂
How much is 20hrs coaching?
Me too..hopefully can travel there in this pandemic situation
I was getting worried about you as hadn't seen one of your videos in a couple of weeks glad your well and safe 😁 another superb video good to have you back 👊
Many thanks 😊
Brilliant lesson my friend, much appreciated.
Much to learn here from a top bloke and a great teacher, take it from me - travelling to learn from Steve was probably highlight of last year for me.
Hey Aviad! Thank you very much. I hope you are well and staying safe. Strange times for the world.
Great vid Steve, I love the breakdown of the whole break but going over the key shots was good too. I never would of thought of the key shot 3. Going for the pink was so important
Thanks Mike!
Very important to keep reserve balls. Thanks for explaining. Excellent break!
2:08 just a little detail, but the CB moved forward, that means a "stun-run through", so you have to hit it just a fraction above center, not below, or am I wrong?
Hi, good question!
It totally depends how hard you play the shot and how much spin has left the cue ball by the time it reaches the object ball.
So whether you hit slightly above or centre or just below, you can then get all different reactions from the white depending on cue speed.
@@BartonSnooker Oh I see now, thats totally right, thank you for reminding me that. Thats just a tricky little x-way shot that I struggle a bit in pool.
Thank you for your videos, definitely worthy watching! Take care.
Of all your videos, this I am keeping is one of the top favourites. Such an important video with so much to learn... hats off --- bravo and thanks a lot for this !
And at a snap of a finger, all balls vanished into their pockets effortlessly. That was a brilliant idea Steve, explaining your way of thinking ahead while building a break.
Thanks so much for your dedication and knowledge.
Stay safe!!
I hope one day playing snooker again,doesn't look good here in Belgium,great video,learned a lot from your video's,thanks
Hi! We have the same problem here in the UK. We will all get back to normal in time. Don't worry. These problems seem like they go on forever, but it soon passes 🙂. Take care and look forward to being back on the table 😁
@@BartonSnooker thanks
There's only advantage to this stupid virus...more videos from Bartonsnooker, thanks as always.
Great to see you again, an oasis in this snooker drought! Thanks👍🏻
7:49 Did you add a little right spin on your shot to get that position?
because you haven't shown it on the cue ball there.
@@krishahluwalia9077 yes. But just a tiny touch of helping side. Not really worth deliberately playing the side, which is why I didn't show it.
@@BartonSnooker Thanks Steve. I have learnt a lot, improved my technique, break-building and overall performance by following your instructions. All the credit goes to you !!
Well explained. I like your coaching I have learnt a lot of shots from your videos thank you so much
Brilliant..i wish i was there to put the color back..obviously no chances for me to make a shot..keep it up💪
wow lovely ,you clear all table 💪💪💪 i did not in past 15 year, i wish , i pass 75 plus break
Very useful! It shows that good cue ball control and shot selection will help to improve break building👍
Brilliant stuff! On 92 it sounds like the red kicked, rather than you playing a careless shot :)
Could have possibly yes! Listening again in did sound a bit of a dull contact.
Now THAT was some break mate . Absolutely beautiful !!
Steve, another great learning video. Question for you: I watched a snooker training video from Steve Davis and he says there are only 5 potting angles. Whenever I look at a angled pots I always try to work it out for each pot. What is your take on this? Thanks.
Hi! Yes, work it out for each pot. You will build up your recognition for the angles the more you play. But there are certainly more than 5 potting angles. Even a 1mm movement of the white changes the angle
Why aren't you on the pro circuit? Making century breaks like that with ease. Great video buddy, I think us novice players needed this, I'm missing going down to the club so much.
How to split reds from yellow or green and brown
Good stuff Steve. How valuable do you think filming oneself play is? Do you think you could become too critical of your own play or 'finding' faults that aren't really there??
I personally think It's a game changer. Helped me massively
I think you could potentially be too critical Karl. But to be honest, I think of all the poeple that really see improvements, it's good to be critical and chase those extra few % of improvement.
That said, we must also remember all the good stuff we do on the table. We're not all going to play at the crucible, nor do we want to. So getting the best from your own game, and having more enjoyment from playing should always be the top priority 🙂
You are a good player, all that practicing builds confidence to be a snooker player, well done good introduction,
Enjoyed watching you play masterfully, good health, long life, we only work for our days off.
there any videos on twisting your back arm? When I pull the back the arrows twist meaning am twisting my arm..Any help 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nice break Steve and a great insight on your thought processes during the break. I'm dying to get to the club. Practicing on a 3ft table at the mo just to get some sort of snooker fix! 🤪 Hope you're safe and well 👍
Hi Dave! It's mad isn't it. I haven't played for weeks and weeks! We will all enjoy it even more when we get back to it 😁😊
@@BartonSnooker for sure. I stuck a video up of a line up on a 3ft table 🤪 haeder than I thought it would be haha take care
Whereabouts are you situated, and how much do you charge for coaching. i will be in Leicester some time after all this lockdown is over and would like to hopefully have some coaching....
Hi mate, great stuff as always. I’m 27 myself (when you mentioned you aimed to improve etc) and have managed to get in the 50s a few times but can’t seem to get to the next level - it’s good to see that even at my age there’s still hope! One thing that’s maybe threw me is the dominant eye test, not sure if you have any advice on cue to chin positioning? I’ve always put my cue to the left because Gary Wilson played at the same club as me and he was clearing the table. I can’t seen to find my vision centre for lack of a better term. Any help?
It's a bit complicated without seeing a player on the table. It's also much easier to talk people through it and work out what's best for them using a few tests. I do this all the time on the table or on Skype sessions.
You certainly shouldn't just cue down one side though just because Gary Wilson does. That almost certainly isn't the best for you at all.
Thanks Steve, I appreciate the response. Will look into this when we’re ungrounded haha I only copied Gary as I was about 10 and it worked for him but I know it’s bit right for me despite getting 40-50 breaks sometimes
@@michaelkendall7914 I had the same problem as you struggling to find out my vision centre. I found out that the problem was with my vision, where my right eye was way dominant than the left one and I naturally put the cue more right to the chin. By doing so, my right eye got tired easily and my left eye almost wasn't brought into play, causing me to always miss straight shots. To overcome the problem, I have trained to strengthen binocular vision for months, which revived my left eye vision and both eyes became more coordinated. As a result, my vision centre is changed and the cue is now almost right under the chin. Straight pot is no more a problem and I don't feel tired just on my right eye. I hope my experience can help you.
brilliant video i love all yuor videos especially bigger breaks
I have been watching most of your posts on all the aspects of shot preparation and finally realise I need glasses 🤓, I only need glasses for close work away from snooker , but on a snooker table it’s the other way around ,long shots need glasses ? Confuse me.com and as always great post and break
Bostin video, very nicely taken 👍🏻
Fantastic break, did it the hard way ❤
Hello Steve, it was nice to see your latest video. It kinda takes us out off this unusual period. Hope your doing ok and that no one close to you got touched by this virus. I CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No table at home, its been a month now, however, maybe that'll do me good as i was maybe spending too many hours practising just before, sometimes a little break is good, gives the brain time to "asimilate " the technique. Best regards from St Malo Britany France as usual, take care. I WANNA PLAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers Steve,,some great tips there
great work
Superb Steve
Thanks John 👍
Love steve top channel . Should do a vid on the game you got comming
Nice work 👍
Love your videos!! By the way steve, I sent you an email but I haven't got a reply for a while now. I just needed to clarify something. I think I sent you the email last week. Thank you!!! Love your vids
Excellent break, At what level of play should someone be at to consider becoming a coach.
You need to have a break of 8+ and onepiece cue
Keep them coming.
Looks even more effortless than O Sullivan
Hi What kind of Tip U USe? I mean: S, M, MH or H?
Soft tip 🙂
You should play Barry stark best of 5, who would win?
No doubt Barton will win.
@@snooker9773 don't underestimate the stark
@@lukemcmillan5264 I don't know how good their safety plays are but Barton is way better in cue ball positioning and break building.
great practise and advise but would be great if i had time to practise like thousands of players in uk
Im sure youre better than some of the so called pros
Have you considered playing professionally? What do you think would happen
Hi! I started very late in terms of having a professional career (27 years old when I started in 2011).
I absolutely love coaching and teaching other players what I have learned. I love helping people on the table and hearing their success stories, that's a massive motivation for me.
BartonSnooker nice, that’s great to hear! When would you think would be an “early” age to start playing? I’m under 18 and have been playing for about a year on my own snooker table. I’ve never been to a club but only play against my brother. I would say I’m decent, I have been focusing on good positioning and improving my stance.
@@GhostHawk272 most players that end up as professionals will start playing at something like 8-12 years old.
Judd Trump made his first century at 10 I think. I also know a professional that made their first century at 16. So it varies from player to player.
I think the common thing the top players have, is that they all show exceptional promise very young.
Ronnie - UK champion at 17
Hendry - World Champion at 21
Judd - Made a competitive 147 at 14
If you work hard enough, anyone can achieve anything they want. The thing that separates the elite players is: 1) hard word 2) they love what they do
Great video as always. Cant wait til the club opens again, will be in lockdown there too🤣. Keep safe and sane cheers.
@@BartonSnooker is there any age limit to be a professional snooker player?
Hello sir can i get coaching from you? And you are available on instagram?
I am not on Instagram yet, but looking to join shortly. You can send me an email: steve@bartonsnooker.co.uk
I will send you all my coaching details.
Next time play with headcam sir
If u r so excellent sir then y don't u take entry in masters event n world championship, u will win every single match
Effortless!