Here is the compilation of some remarkable shots proving that snooker is the most intelligent game on the green baize. Please, subscribe to my channel.
Jamie Cope, (the guy who did the long plant into the corner pocket) developed a tremor in his cue arm and was forced to abandon the sport in 2017. Im glad he is remembered in you tube compilations. One of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen.
I've played him on a table he owns at longton snooker club, stoke-on-trent. I say played, I broke off 🤷🏼♂️ he's still extremely good, it's a shame he's no longer able to compete at the very highest level..
@@grantfoster8833 I remember seeing Jamie as an 8 year old (or thereabouts) in Longton Snooker club and he was quite the talent. Such a shame to see him retire early.
Rules are easy, game is hard. You should firstly pot a red ball, than Black, blue or others. If you hide the ball behind the Black or blue or else, the shot is good because your opponent will play next, so he cant be able to reach any Red ball
@@basilsini9739 he was in a very difficult situation and was likely to leave his opponent a good chance on his return to the table. His clever shot ensured that didn't happen
@@basilsini9739 it's very hard to play a safety here that doesn't leave one of the reds available for the opponent. Ideally you'd probably want to play a soft shot here to put the cue ball near the reds in bottom left. However, the yellow ball is blocking that avenue. This shot was not only a clever idea on how to put the red there in a different way, but also technically difficult (the rotation he played here is not easy to pull off with this much control).
Well yeah. There are only 27 possible points on the table and he needed 30 to win. So he had to force his opponent to make a foul. And you do that by making it impossible for them to hit the "ball-on" (in this case it's yellow, because it's end of the frame).
Brilliant! One of those videos you have to show to snooker sceptics... And a real badge of honour for a player to make it into a compilation such as this.. Shows imagination, vision, and skill...
I started playing snooker 3 months ago. I'm shocking, but I love the jist of it, and how it makes you think. It's the one sport I have played and genuinley after felt a huge amount of respect to them who play. Requires so much skill !
Probably the best snooker video I've ever seen, which contained the original meaning of snooker rather than some exhibition shots.. GJ . You deserves my like and subscription. Keep going dude.. I literally watch snooker videos every day and there are some clips in your editing that I've never seen before!!
If you enjoy this sort of play - you will like my PC Snooker game - quicksnooker.com - It's been 20 years in the making - and has the physics and rules to make all of these shots possible - playing online against other people you will get to appreciate the strategy and skill involved in the game. Something makes me smile in every frame I play, and if you prefer you can play any of 14 'AI' computer opponents - getting them to play plausible 'intelligent' Snooker (rather than just a potting rampage) was one of the biggest challenges.
One of the best videos you have made I think, thank you! One suggestion, maybe add some context as to what happened before, show the next shot if relevant and the result of the match? Not sure if I'm the only one thinking this could be great. Keep it up!
I agree, also show the overall tournament standings at the time of the shot and at the end of the tournament. Plus, a small clip on the players travelling home, with destination, mode of transport, would help tremendously.
Yeah, next shot sometimes would be nice, for examle Selby's shot was made, when the score was 39-70 and it just might be irrelevant if he hasnt farmed enough points with it
I don't think I've ever seen a shot like a 1:19 where one both tries to create a snooker , use a ball as a cushion, an canon said color to break off the pack of reds.
It’s just mind boggling. The sheer talent, the absolute magic!!!! I mean, it’s only Newtonian physics but these men turn it into a complete art!!! Respect and admiration from me! I bow my head to your magic.
By seeing these snooker vidoes I feel sometime, oh yes I am understanding the rules of the game n sometimes getting confused by thinking what they are trying to do..😂😂
He's not the only one who's used a flat tip - Marco Fu and Stephen Hendry rock that style too. Although I don't think I've ever seen any others have the tip larger than the ferrule...
@@indyandherjones i vaguely remember Ebdon having a tip larger than the ferule... Or maybe it was mushrooming and he didnt shape it... Something like that... Edit: just got to that part of the video and it is Ebdon 😂
Seeing the shot is the first step, convincing yourself that you can do it, is the second, and almost hardest; but doing it makes it beautiful. GT, I'll subscribe if you upload "Literally Snooker" again. Why the feck is that not on UA-cam anymore?
For people saying they know nothing about snooker you just have to follow 2 steps: 1) First you pot a ‘red’ ball THEN any colour and so on. 2) When red balls are finished you pot colour balls.(every colour ball is worth some points starting from 2 to 7 so you pot lowest one first and end it by potting highest one last) Now if you’re following the above 2 steps and you missed a pot and the other player isn’t able to follow the above steps or is having difficulty in doing so, that is considered a good shot by you. Ps: My bad if I missed something,I’ll edit it later once the missed part is pointed out.
In snooker you get points if you opponent fails to make a legal move. So there's places where it's better to create a difficult shot for your opponent than pot.
Lounge about town The only memorable shot I think is missing is Higgins in China, playing the red up table from about the pink spot area, cannoning the brown half ball to pot the red into the yellow pocket. Holding perfectly for the black.
Jamie Cope, (the guy who did the long plant into the corner pocket) developed a tremor in his cue arm and was forced to abandon the sport in 2017. Im glad he is remembered in you tube compilations. One of the most beautiful shots I have ever seen.
I've played him on a table he owns at longton snooker club, stoke-on-trent.
I say played, I broke off 🤷🏼♂️ he's still extremely good, it's a shame he's no longer able to compete at the very highest level..
@@grantfoster8833 I remember seeing Jamie as an 8 year old (or thereabouts) in Longton Snooker club and he was quite the talent. Such a shame to see him retire early.
Called the yipps. I got it myself. Cost me my career too.
@@contradictionsniper8276 real shame to hear that mate
Do you know what caused the tremor? Was it because of playing the sport or extreme unluckiness? Can't find anything on the internet about it
Me who knows nothing about snooker: Oh Hmmm, Yes yes very clever yes
They’re at least as clever as Richard Dawkins, but maybe not quite as clever as Sir Isaac Newton.
wut
@@bustedfender And this comment is about as clever as a piece of toast.
Rules are easy, game is hard. You should firstly pot a red ball, than Black, blue or others. If you hide the ball behind the Black or blue or else, the shot is good because your opponent will play next, so he cant be able to reach any Red ball
@@Iliyanosan what
I've missed Snooker in this quarantine, and your video just reminded me why I love it so much. What a sport we're lucky to have!
10:16 this is like the most fascinating shot I have ever seen in Snooker, what a beauty Mr. Ding!
No doubt...
When you understand snooker you realise how amazing these shots really are
Exactly. Some of these shots are pure genius.
can anyone help explain 0:36? i understand how snooker works (not to the fullest extent) but honestly i dont know what was great about it
@@basilsini9739 he was in a very difficult situation and was likely to leave his opponent a good chance on his return to the table. His clever shot ensured that didn't happen
@@basilsini9739 it's very hard to play a safety here that doesn't leave one of the reds available for the opponent. Ideally you'd probably want to play a soft shot here to put the cue ball near the reds in bottom left. However, the yellow ball is blocking that avenue. This shot was not only a clever idea on how to put the red there in a different way, but also technically difficult (the rotation he played here is not easy to pull off with this much control).
When you understand snooker you realize how many shots are unintentional & often successful
This is a really good video. A lesson in how to read the game. High quality entertainment. Thank you.
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Great to see these intelligent shots deep into snooker, thanks for that gt!
Ding putting the blue and pink safe in one shot was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen, what a player
That shot looks so simple but it’s so genius
Yea - that's an incredible play. I got up out of my chair in disbelief!
Only people who play this amazing sport will know how amazing these shots are. thanks for uploading!
Never played pool nor snooker yet I enjoy this. Would love to try it someday
1:40
Me: "Oh he missed"
Commentator: "He's played a brilliant shot"
Well yeah. There are only 27 possible points on the table and he needed 30 to win. So he had to force his opponent to make a foul. And you do that by making it impossible for them to hit the "ball-on" (in this case it's yellow, because it's end of the frame).
@@mrkv4k damn snooker is way more complex than I thought it was lmao
Here's a fine example of: When people who don't know the game, comment
@@cynical7989 watch some old matches and you will get the rules.
@@poetiktearz quit gatekeeping and welcome people to this awesome sport.
Brilliant! One of those videos you have to show to snooker sceptics... And a real badge of honour for a player to make it into a compilation such as this.. Shows imagination, vision, and skill...
I started playing snooker 3 months ago. I'm shocking, but I love the jist of it, and how it makes you think.
It's the one sport I have played and genuinley after felt a huge amount of respect to them who play. Requires so much skill !
16 mins of gtk snooker
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One of the best snooker videos I have seen. And I have seen almost all of them on youtube.
Wow amazing editing of entertainment . Absolutely enjoy to watch .
After watching this video I really hope ding wins a world championship, what a player!
Some fabulous shots there. One of your very best ever videos! Thank you.
Another brilliant compilation. Thanks Yaroslav.
RIP WILLY! Commentary will never be the same!😢❤️
Just need to get rid of Phil Yates now, terrible
3:34 Oh my gosh Selby looks so young 😂
Absolutely fantastic compilation.
Probably the best snooker video I've ever seen, which contained the original meaning of snooker rather than some exhibition shots.. GJ . You deserves my like and subscription. Keep going dude..
I literally watch snooker videos every day and there are some clips in your editing that I've never seen before!!
good title. The amazing minds and skill of these pros prove well worth watching.
Thank you so much for this! Amazing compilation! A great example that the game is not all about potting balls.
a perfect 147: am I a joke to you
The snooker in the jaws off the middle pocket.Alex Higgins played the same snooker quite a few years ago.
The most difficult game on cloth made to look easy. Wow. Fantastic compilation. Thanks GTK
Brilliant compilation!
0:35 wow i've never seen a shot like that played, ever, by a pro. Thanks for bringing out the really unusual clips.
😂
15:11 Don´t smile, don´t smile,.....
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Thank you for the video, Komrade!!!
If you enjoy this sort of play - you will like my PC Snooker game - quicksnooker.com - It's been 20 years in the making - and has the physics and rules to make all of these shots possible - playing online against other people you will get to appreciate the strategy and skill involved in the game. Something makes me smile in every frame I play, and if you prefer you can play any of 14 'AI' computer opponents - getting them to play plausible 'intelligent' Snooker (rather than just a potting rampage) was one of the biggest challenges.
Sad to hear Willie Thorne on the commentary now. RIP
It was always sad to hear Willie Thorn ?
@Christopher Chadwick for more than a year, yes
I feel like every shot in a perfect game should be included in this compilation.
This is a really good video. Very original content and thrilling to watch
"He's played the wobble.."
What a collection, learned alot from it
It was good to see so many safety shots as well as pots and snookers.
We can't ignore how well executed that safety shot was from Stuart Bingham 5:39 🎯 💯 💪🏿
Brilliant great snooker you really know the game.
Great collection...
more of this please
You only got to play on a full sized table for an hour to truly appreciate the quality on show here !
One of the best videos you have made I think, thank you!
One suggestion, maybe add some context as to what happened before, show the next shot if relevant and the result of the match? Not sure if I'm the only one thinking this could be great.
Keep it up!
I agree, also show the overall tournament standings at the time of the shot and at the end of the tournament. Plus, a small clip on the players travelling home, with destination, mode of transport, would help tremendously.
@@aquapony Maybe a short interview with each player saying their experience of the shot and an anime short about its global effect.
Yeah, next shot sometimes would be nice, for examle Selby's shot was made, when the score was 39-70 and it just might be irrelevant if he hasnt farmed enough points with it
The last shot is an absolute genius
this is chess with a cue stick, unbelievable good. I don't know why snooker is not more popular :- º
Only english commentary can make any sport sound like the word cup finals in football
Superb compilation 👍🏻
Idk wtf is happening but 👏👏
Mark Williams and Ding are giving me such good vibes - I bet they are very humble human beings
I met Williams at a exhibition, chilled guy also loves a gamble 😂
I don't think I've ever seen a shot like a 1:19 where one both tries to create a snooker , use a ball as a cushion, an canon said color to break off the pack of reds.
Love this for real
Absolutely astonishing snooker..
Smashing content.
this is the best video ever "FOR SNOOKER"
13:28 is just insane - maybe the best shot I've ever seen!
That one was my favourite too. If you played it 10 times i doubt it would come out that well again!
Kyren Wilson is super talented.
great job gt, thanks
I go to lounge and play pool for first time and I get endless recommendations of this lol.
It’s a very nice selection from WST
Seeing these shots is a talent in itself pulling them off is verging on the miraculous..
It’s just mind boggling. The sheer talent, the absolute magic!!!! I mean, it’s only Newtonian physics but these men turn it into a complete art!!! Respect and admiration from me! I bow my head to your magic.
The editing is top notch
Great video, it passed so quick
That maguire shot off the middle knuckle...
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The very last shot on here gets my vote of being the best of them all.
By seeing these snooker vidoes I feel sometime, oh yes I am understanding the rules of the game n sometimes getting confused by thinking what they are trying to do..😂😂
I'm not sure why YT recommended this video.
I think Snooker is a load of balls.
That shot from Murphy 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Once I looked up the rules of snooker this became very impressive
Great shot from higgins
Good compilation. Thank you
I have no idea whats going on here but im entertained
Exhibition shots are what players under pressure resist under stressful times, practicing they wouldn't think twice.
9:03 is when ronnie plays
OK, some of those shots were really smart. Even after they were played I had trouble figuring out how they did it!
11:24 flattest cue tip I've ever seen in professional snooker.
He's not the only one who's used a flat tip - Marco Fu and Stephen Hendry rock that style too. Although I don't think I've ever seen any others have the tip larger than the ferrule...
@@indyandherjones i vaguely remember Ebdon having a tip larger than the ferule... Or maybe it was mushrooming and he didnt shape it... Something like that...
Edit: just got to that part of the video and it is Ebdon 😂
Jakov Brižić he probably took so long to play his shot that it started growing.
When u play snoker your thinking is automatically grome and you play shot very well as like😍
Mcguire shot off the knuckle to split reds.
Pure dead brilliant big man
Drinking water in style after those applause is not total smugness at all. These poor guys walked 5 miles uphill in the snow and were just tired! 😎😜👀😛
Ding is so underrated
that last shot though............clap clap ding
Sean Murphy's 7 cushion pot of the yellow in the last clip can be found in another video! :)
The shot from Mark Williams was sent from another galaxy
That last shot was actually insane
9:14 I wanted to see Jimmy get out of it
That blue from maguire was insane 😮
Seeing the shot is the first step, convincing yourself that you can do it, is the second, and almost hardest; but doing it makes it beautiful.
GT, I'll subscribe if you upload "Literally Snooker" again.
Why the feck is that not on UA-cam anymore?
0:51 probably one the finest shot ever. Criminally underrated 💜
It's amazing. Created a snooker out of nothing
Saengkham shot was awesome
Amazing
These are legends
For people saying they know nothing about snooker you just have to follow 2 steps:
1) First you pot a ‘red’ ball THEN any colour and so on.
2) When red balls are finished you pot colour balls.(every colour ball is worth some points starting from 2 to 7 so you pot lowest one first and end it by potting highest one last)
Now if you’re following the above 2 steps and you missed a pot and the other player isn’t able to follow the above steps or is having difficulty in doing so, that is considered a good shot by you.
Ps: My bad if I missed something,I’ll edit it later once the missed part is pointed out.
It’s clear to me I don’t understand snooker, some of these shots are “missing” but the audience still claps
It's not just about potting balls, it's about getting points she stopping your opponent from potting balls
In snooker you get points if you opponent fails to make a legal move. So there's places where it's better to create a difficult shot for your opponent than pot.
15:02 - Amazing !!!
Lounge about town
The only memorable shot I think is missing is Higgins in China, playing the red up table from about the pink spot area, cannoning the brown half ball to pot the red into the yellow pocket. Holding perfectly for the black.
I love snooker
I wonder if they did it in purpose 😅 those snooker too beautiful to see.
I like Selby.....idolllll
The O’Sullivan blue was ... incredible
I was like DEMMMM THAT SHOT, these guys are like yeah no ok that was not quite what i had in my mind but yeah