World Champion Luca Brecel On Life After Winning & His Crazy Practice Routine

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2023
  • Stephen traveled to Belgium, home of world champion Luca Brecel to see how life has changed since winning at The Crucible this year.
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  • @dan-ce4lo
    @dan-ce4lo 9 місяців тому +524

    I actually clapped along at home at that final shot, love this channel Stephen and the gem after gem you bring us with every video. Brilliant work by the filmers and editors too.

    • @cjg28
      @cjg28 9 місяців тому +19

      What a final shot and what a frame

    • @bagpussmacfarlan9008
      @bagpussmacfarlan9008 9 місяців тому

      ​@@cjg28 crazy, it would take 10 goes to make contact!

    • @zedzpan
      @zedzpan 9 місяців тому +16

      I was like, what the heck is he doing and then stunned when he pocketed the black. What a fantastic shot. Had to rewind to enjoy it again. Great video too.

    • @robhendrikx2198
      @robhendrikx2198 9 місяців тому +12

      Haha, I just applauded that final shot too, watching by myself...😅

    • @darrylbrookes2780
      @darrylbrookes2780 9 місяців тому +2

      how to still win when you loose
      thats the scotts all over lol

  • @alistairsmith5389
    @alistairsmith5389 9 місяців тому +120

    Hendry’s shot at the end was like look you young whipper snappers I’m still the 🐐 💁🏼‍♂️😂👏🏻

    • @joesretrostuff
      @joesretrostuff 9 місяців тому +13

      He's still got it

    • @alistairsmith5389
      @alistairsmith5389 9 місяців тому +3

      @@joesretrostuff definitely 💯

    • @dfloriza
      @dfloriza 9 місяців тому +3

      The way he just stepped up and shot it perfectly, no elaborate set up or anything. Always incredible to see

  • @mroldskoolx9486
    @mroldskoolx9486 9 місяців тому +5

    Luca sounds like he gives himself time to miss the game so when he does play he can really enjoy it more

  • @Wouter197110
    @Wouter197110 9 місяців тому +19

    I grew up in Bree, close to Luca’s hometown. When I was a student at Leuven University in the nineties, I used to go and watch the Crucible games in the student house’s owner’s kitchen. The owner, Jeff, was in his seventies, also from the same province in the east, and a huge snooker fan. When I knocked on his kitchen door, I was always greeted the same way: “there’s beer and snooker, you’ve chosen the best place!”. We both fell in love with the game of that young Scotsman who was destroying everyone. Watching this now slightly older Scotsman play with our young local hero, in our home province, is such a delight. Only wish Jeff had lived to see Luca play and win the WC.

  • @dylanharrington744
    @dylanharrington744 9 місяців тому +62

    The Black at the end was shear Class Stephen!
    You only took a second to pick your line as well. Unbelievable exhibition shot for the crowd 🙏.

  • @joesretrostuff
    @joesretrostuff 9 місяців тому +180

    The first 40 points by Brecel was magical, esp 3:20. Then Hendry at the end - that's why he's 7 times world champ

    • @vincentvdw3990
      @vincentvdw3990 9 місяців тому +9

      Damn, he became 7 time world champ by playing 3 cushion trick shots in the finals?! ;)

    • @stigstig9275
      @stigstig9275 9 місяців тому +10

      @@vincentvdw3990He didn’t mean it literally, you doughnut

    • @vincentvdw3990
      @vincentvdw3990 9 місяців тому +6

      @@stigstig9275 Wow! Really? Are you sure?

    • @william89309
      @william89309 6 місяців тому

      ⁠@@vincentvdw3990what a 🛎️ end you are
      Just a cynical little weirdo

    • @jme2261
      @jme2261 5 місяців тому

      Looked like he put no effort into it at all aswel 😂😂

  • @iplayeddsharpminor
    @iplayeddsharpminor 9 місяців тому +165

    Love this guy’s humbleness and sheer gall. Also brought out the best in Stephen as well during the play. This is such an amazing channel and something I couldn’t have imagined as a 90s kid watching Hendry play

    • @EannaButler
      @EannaButler 9 місяців тому +5

      Good comment, agree 👍

    • @billypribbo9668
      @billypribbo9668 9 місяців тому +1

      I like that he also twigs Stephen's 'talk when they're aiming' trick and throws it back at him

  • @MalcolmMXTaylor
    @MalcolmMXTaylor 9 місяців тому +67

    Brecel is pure class, just a regular guy, doesn't take things too serious and that's what other players are afraid of most I think!!! And wow Stephen what a black!!! A great interview and a cool frame of snooker!!!

  • @nutbrown607
    @nutbrown607 9 місяців тому +105

    If you only listened to the press about Luca Brecel, you'd think he was a party-boy who doesn't practise and doesn't love snooker. Thanks to these interviews you find out that he's actually quite introverted, doesn't practise but loves snooker! 😂
    Great content as always, team 👏

    • @dekoener485
      @dekoener485 9 місяців тому +5

      He’s introvert indeed.
      I played league snooker here in Belgium back in the day when he was 13-14 and word went around that he was (a bit) authistic. If that is true I think he just learned to live with it. Not liking parties and such is typical for introverts and authistic people.

    • @sharpvidtube
      @sharpvidtube 9 місяців тому +8

      @@dekoener485 Shame almost everyone is put on that autistic spectrum now. Compared to most people in my family, he seem quite normal. None of us are diagnosed😂

    • @dekoener485
      @dekoener485 9 місяців тому

      @@sharpvidtube Same here. A bunch of ADD nutcases.

    • @rossc9748
      @rossc9748 8 місяців тому +4

      Moral of the story....
      Don't believe everything you see in the press 😂

    • @AD-kv9kj
      @AD-kv9kj 3 місяці тому +1

      @@sharpvidtube For some reason all this mental illness stuff, though very good and important in real cases, has been taken too far into almost like a fashion statement thing now. People just love to label an box off themselves and everyone else for some reason these days. Everyone is different, that's just life, and you can be introverted and not feel forced to like partys and nonsense like that without everyone ganging up on you trying to label you "autistic". Anyone who's ever known a genuinely autistic person knows that's nonsense.

  • @lonemountain3049
    @lonemountain3049 9 місяців тому +153

    Brecel is beast of a player, known for making the most impossible shots on snooker table

    • @Gavsy1874
      @Gavsy1874 9 місяців тому +13

      What great insight

    • @haroldb6773
      @haroldb6773 9 місяців тому +18

      Sounds like you’re writing a CV mate

    • @bountyhuntermk2520
      @bountyhuntermk2520 9 місяців тому +2

      @@haroldb6773lol well played

    • @samuelgarrod8327
      @samuelgarrod8327 9 місяців тому

      Gerald Brooks was a beast of a player, known for his fangs, claws, wings and great sense of humour.

    • @alandmunk3h
      @alandmunk3h 9 місяців тому +6

      So Hendry pays tribute to Brecel taking on the crazy hard shots with that black at the end. Love it.

  • @maninchair6648
    @maninchair6648 9 місяців тому +131

    Another great guest! Luca is a breath of fresh air . Some of the "exhibition" snooker he showed us at The Crucible was like nothing I've ever seen.

  • @roadtonowhere497
    @roadtonowhere497 9 місяців тому +18

    That black was brilliant... really brilliant 👏👏👏👏

  • @AD-kv9kj
    @AD-kv9kj 4 місяці тому +3

    The Golden Crucible vs The Belgian Cueball. Great stuff!

  • @muneebboss8bp81
    @muneebboss8bp81 9 місяців тому +35

    Can't wait to see brecel attempt the tough table challenge.😊

  • @914Rocky
    @914Rocky 9 місяців тому +17

    So refreshing to see a casual, well adjusted, non-obsessive snooker player. The exception who proves the rule!

  • @dangermouse8466
    @dangermouse8466 9 місяців тому +3

    Stephen's last shot has to be one of the greatest shots I've ever seen. I've seen a few over the years but that was awesome. Thanks.Stephen. Thanks Luca.

    • @johnmccaughey2722
      @johnmccaughey2722 9 місяців тому

      Alot of luck in that shot but it was still brilliant.

  • @itellyouwhy6957
    @itellyouwhy6957 9 місяців тому +11

    I love wee Luca. You can just tell he likes the snooker but hates all the fame crap that comes with it. As would I. What a great bloke he is. Never change Luca.

  • @learnenglishwithclyde1166
    @learnenglishwithclyde1166 9 місяців тому +11

    Luca seems like such a genuinely, nice guy. Hope he breaks the Crucible curse. Some great pots by the Stephen. He’s still got it. That last black was something else.

    • @juchetony1910
      @juchetony1910 9 місяців тому

      how did he lose that British Open qualifier to Muhammed Asif? If he'd played like he did against Luca he'd have walked it.

  • @uzaironf1704
    @uzaironf1704 9 місяців тому +16

    That final black was absolute filth, Stephen!
    Great stuff as always.

  • @TheHui
    @TheHui 9 місяців тому +64

    Just reminds me of the Eden Hazard of Snooker. His chill attitude on and off the table with incredible talent. Hope he wins more.

    • @juchetony1910
      @juchetony1910 9 місяців тому +1

      he reminds me of Dennis Wise, another Chelsea stalwart.

    • @benockendon8939
      @benockendon8939 9 місяців тому +1

      And he is Belgian

    • @Zorro35
      @Zorro35 9 місяців тому +9

      The Hazard of Chelsea and not Madrid 😂

    •  8 місяців тому

      he's not the kinda guy who likes practice either 😅😅

    • @zoolgarudaaa
      @zoolgarudaaa 8 місяців тому +3

      Similar physique too😂

  • @franek_izerski
    @franek_izerski 9 місяців тому +5

    Really cool that Stephen came to Belgium.

  • @Matt-dl7rj
    @Matt-dl7rj 9 місяців тому +9

    That shot at the end 👏👏👏

  • @DaleLambo
    @DaleLambo 9 місяців тому +7

    Last shot was amazing. Stephen you will always be the best in my eyes 👍

  • @ianwilson2007
    @ianwilson2007 9 місяців тому +13

    I adore these. Hendry is such a great interviewer. Holds his own against the world champ.

  • @birgirivarsson
    @birgirivarsson 9 місяців тому +7

    Holy Mother -- What a final shot - what a great frame. The best Snooker channel on UA-cam for sure

  • @lucybarney1
    @lucybarney1 9 місяців тому +3

    Wow that last black , Stephan’s still got it , great interview

  • @wstr9963
    @wstr9963 9 місяців тому +33

    This was brilliant! Luca is such a chill guy and Hendry's last shot was class!

  • @AC-mv4pb
    @AC-mv4pb 9 місяців тому +3

    What a shot of the black! Amazing!

  • @paulainsworth9229
    @paulainsworth9229 9 місяців тому +2

    Cracking black at the end! Great video yet again, you still have the ability to qualify for the world's next year. Come on Stephen one last Hurrah for old times sake, and an 8th title.

  • @shaikhimi6458
    @shaikhimi6458 9 місяців тому +4

    What a final shot from Hendry !!!

  • @hihithisishihi
    @hihithisishihi 9 місяців тому +8

    that was one of the best trick shots ever! 20:58

  • @seaniek9175
    @seaniek9175 9 місяців тому +3

    That was fantastic. Luca a lovely lad. Used to hate Stephen when he was playing but great at this and in the commentary box. Always has something interesting to say, never boring

    • @bbwnpat
      @bbwnpat 9 місяців тому +3

      Yea for some reason a lot never took to him as a player back in the 90’s . How that has changed. Huge respect to Hendry for all he has given the sport and still does with his commentary and this great channel. Top bloke.

  • @alirezamgh6840
    @alirezamgh6840 9 місяців тому +2

    What a fantastic shot at the end😮😮😮

  • @piokul
    @piokul 9 місяців тому +9

    Hope you get Luca to do the tough table challenge as well!

  • @LeeShields11
    @LeeShields11 9 місяців тому +2

    That last shot... He's STILL got it! 👏🏻 There's a reason they call him The King of The Crucible

  • @jackbuff_I
    @jackbuff_I 9 місяців тому +12

    How amazingly humble he is man.. qualities of a true champion and man in general 👌

  • @stephenwaterhousecd4505
    @stephenwaterhousecd4505 9 місяців тому +7

    Brilliant. Never lose it Stephen.

  • @evil_bop
    @evil_bop 9 місяців тому +1

    Hendry showing hes still that legend

  • @falaksher7868
    @falaksher7868 9 місяців тому +3

    Final shot was superb 🍓

  • @jamiec2981
    @jamiec2981 9 місяців тому +4

    What a brilliant shot on the final black. More so, what a lovely fella Luca is!

  • @willowwookie9614
    @willowwookie9614 9 місяців тому +2

    👏 👏 👏 that last black was special

  • @krishnabirla16
    @krishnabirla16 9 місяців тому +4

    That shot in the end. ❤️❤️

  • @djayuzzsyubakir6471
    @djayuzzsyubakir6471 9 місяців тому +1

    The endings very unbelievable 🎉

  • @HorseRaceHandicrapper
    @HorseRaceHandicrapper 9 місяців тому +3

    Great final shot on the black. Hendry still has it. Luca played great in the World Championship. I loved all those double bank shots he pulled off. Very entertaining.

  • @ZafarIqbal-ih1ur
    @ZafarIqbal-ih1ur 9 місяців тому +1

    Stephen Hendry Sir You are an absolute Legend...salute to you

  • @matthewstevenson3002
    @matthewstevenson3002 9 місяців тому +2

    This showed me why I've always loved Stephen Hendrys game 👍

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar 9 місяців тому +7

    I loved hearing from Luca. I didn't know much about him until now. It was good to hear his philosophy.
    Nice final shot Hendry.

  • @chrisfromnoosa1905
    @chrisfromnoosa1905 9 місяців тому +4

    Mr Stephen Hendry.......you are an absolute asset to the world of snooker. I have enjoyed every episode of this fabulous series. Please keep them coming!

  • @Ramndom
    @Ramndom 9 місяців тому +14

    You just have to love Hendry...
    Gosh such a big name yet so humble and open to sharing.... I could watch him all day long..
    Some may disagree but he is one of the most amazing commentators as well. He brings all his experience with him in the commentary room and it is just a pleasure to listen to him speak about snooker.
    Thank you Sir for your service to this beautiful game of Snooker.. all the players that pick up a cue are indebted to you in a way..

    • @yann664
      @yann664 7 місяців тому +2

      He's an excellent commentator. Only speaks when he's got something which adds to the play rather than thinking he needs to fill every space with whatever thought is crossing his brain.

    • @jme2261
      @jme2261 5 місяців тому

      Plus, he tells the truth when players make poor decisions and bad shots, etc. Most of the commentators seem afraid too.

  • @mell3109
    @mell3109 8 місяців тому +2

    His shots are so crisp, what a final shot! Incredible

  • @robhendrikx2198
    @robhendrikx2198 9 місяців тому +5

    For me this is easily the best frame/interview yet. Well-done, Stephen!

  • @blehoo1
    @blehoo1 9 місяців тому +2

    Steven Hendry - absolute class act! brilliant.

  • @ju.snooker
    @ju.snooker 9 місяців тому +25

    Love these videos every Sunday! Would love to see Phil Taylor on here - two giants of their sports having a conversation would be great

  • @simonjameshillier777
    @simonjameshillier777 9 місяців тому

    Brecel is very modest and completely unaware of how good he actually is, which is such a good thing. Keeps him humbled

  • @alanjohnston3648
    @alanjohnston3648 9 місяців тому +2

    That shot at the end Stephen never lose it .🔥😂

  • @iantownsend4821
    @iantownsend4821 9 місяців тому +2

    Just what snooker needed. Luca winning the worlds and hendry with these interviews. Brilliant!

  • @gavinsmith6751
    @gavinsmith6751 9 місяців тому +3

    That last shot from Hendry 😮🤦🏼‍♂️👌🏻 amazing

  • @declanmulraney1363
    @declanmulraney1363 9 місяців тому +8

    Absolutely superb.... He has a special talent if he doesn't need to practice.... That last shot was unreal....

  • @Wesssss84
    @Wesssss84 9 місяців тому +3

    Showing off the class he still holds at the end
    Fantastic!!

  • @Mr_Jingles_147
    @Mr_Jingles_147 9 місяців тому +1

    I can relate to Luca's "no practice" thing. Its a good argument for naturally talented players vs players that have learned the game, techniques etc. I'm an average club player, have never really practiced, just built up experience over time. I'm 50 years old, hadn't played for 3 weeks, chucked the balls on the table and made a 104 last week. Some guys enjoy the robotic practice, regimental style, striving for perfection etc, natural guys just have a "flow and feel". Looking forward to this season, I think we are about to see a shake up in the top 16 and a few players get a wake up call.

  • @FriendlyDemon93
    @FriendlyDemon93 9 місяців тому +29

    This is fantastic. Thank you, Stephen!

  • @Dionysos640
    @Dionysos640 9 місяців тому +2

    That was great. Great chat, fun game. Thank you!

  • @Host4l
    @Host4l 9 місяців тому +2

    Great lads Luca & Stephen

  • @alanthomson007
    @alanthomson007 9 місяців тому +2

    brilliant luca and stephen

  • @PedroPinyatay
    @PedroPinyatay 9 місяців тому +2

    Its great to see snooker give stephen so much joy after those quiet few years what a man he is

  • @laguitarraespanola
    @laguitarraespanola 9 місяців тому +1

    There's only one Stephen Hendry!!! GOAT!

  • @freshstef2k7
    @freshstef2k7 9 місяців тому +3

    That shot at the end

  • @patrickcrowther9195
    @patrickcrowther9195 9 місяців тому +18

    Fantastic! Playing Luca Brecel brought out some fabulous shots from Stephen! I still think back to that fantastic World Championship and all the great matches. What an achievement by him, to win it in that style. One of the highlights of my 40 years of watching snooker.

  • @battlefieldclips7013
    @battlefieldclips7013 9 місяців тому +1

    I never liked Luca until this world Championships. It’s nothing personal against him. I thought he was overrated and he used to act like he’s one of the legends of the game, u could see his attitude while he’s playing. For example: going for tough shots and try to play it like an exhibition match.
    But in this world Championship he showed a different Class. He played carefree and so fluently that it kept my eyes glued to the t.v screen. Now I’m not only appreciating because he won the world championship, but I was impressed by him during the whole tournament. To beat Ronnie and Williams in their home ground is not a joke. The happiest moment was to see “Slowby”, I mean Selby loose the final. People have got new Champion of the World who could create new waves in the game. Keep going Luca, prove that you’re a new Champion 👏 👏 👏

  • @dansharpie
    @dansharpie 9 місяців тому +4

    a true gentleman letting you win steve.

  • @phillace
    @phillace 9 місяців тому +4

    Another absolute gem of a video , Stephen you really have found your niche , you are turning out to be as good an interviewer as you were champion snooker player !

  • @zubairvlogs4986
    @zubairvlogs4986 7 місяців тому

    No one can beat Hendry in his peak. He is greated of all he is true genius.

  • @CommandoG331
    @CommandoG331 9 місяців тому +1

    Vintage Hendry. Fabulous😊

  • @williamcallaghan2023
    @williamcallaghan2023 9 місяців тому +5

    superb interview with Luca, played some absolutely world class snooker at the Crucible, wish him well for this season, cheers Stephen

  • @ryanstockley9495
    @ryanstockley9495 9 місяців тому +3

    That last shot wow

  • @MB-mn7pr
    @MB-mn7pr 6 місяців тому

    Been watching these episodes for less than a week and I’m already getting anxious that they’re going to run out! Grew up watching most of the guests

  • @craigmorgan4676
    @craigmorgan4676 9 місяців тому +14

    Luca is such a gifted player and a pleasure to watch,makes snooker exciting, not careful, fearless!Love it !🤯🤯👊🦾🦾🦾

    • @mattdubovik3082
      @mattdubovik3082 9 місяців тому +1

      Not saying he’s bad but if you want excitement just go watch pool lol. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being careful.

  • @broken1394
    @broken1394 9 місяців тому +14

    Very exciting to watch, I hope he can be reasonably consistent in the next years.
    The sport gains a lot from the flare players.
    Loved that final shot!
    🌻

  • @kittikhun1988
    @kittikhun1988 5 місяців тому +1

    That last black is legendary. Should have done that at the Crucible

  • @Jmastives
    @Jmastives 9 місяців тому +5

    Looks like that was hard for you Stephen. Great props to handling the situation very well! Such a natural

  • @jasonlaverty6074
    @jasonlaverty6074 9 місяців тому +1

    Awwwwww what a black at the end for hendo , that’s up there no question 🙋‍♂️😎

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind 8 місяців тому

    Luca had one hell of a performance. It was a spectacular how he played he had the passion of Alex Higgins and the potting of Judd Trump and Ronnie

  • @lifeschool
    @lifeschool 9 місяців тому

    Finally some representative potting from Stephen. The long balls are impressive, but now the safeties and angles are too. Great to have a crowd watching for a change.

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 9 місяців тому

    I’ll be cheering for Luca at the worlds, brilliant post Stephen

  • @lindsaymac01
    @lindsaymac01 9 місяців тому +3

    One of your best episodes ever, Stephen, it was like watching two mates passing time at the club. The shot at the end was a cracker and finished the show perfectly. Thanks.

  • @tonyhawk123
    @tonyhawk123 9 місяців тому

    Cheers Stephen. Good stuff. Keep them coming!

  • @SuperReasonable
    @SuperReasonable 9 місяців тому +1

    What a great guy and someone who knows himself so well without bowing to convention. Excellent channel Steve, more please…

  • @3DGvisuals
    @3DGvisuals 9 місяців тому

    I don't think I've ever seen a less genuine apology, absolutely brilliant 🤣

  • @Peter4253
    @Peter4253 9 місяців тому

    Another great vid Stephen, thank you!

  • @Deano1948
    @Deano1948 9 місяців тому +1

    What a fun final shot and great interview!

  • @luisalmora5896
    @luisalmora5896 9 місяців тому +3

    Increible el final de la entrevista, Hendry hizo un shot propio de Efrain Bata Reyes 🔥

  • @chrisjohnson4165
    @chrisjohnson4165 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant! Luca is the most likeable player ever. Still grinning from that last black.

  • @GenWivern2
    @GenWivern2 9 місяців тому

    A pleasure to watch: thank you, both.

  • @dennishumphries5610
    @dennishumphries5610 9 місяців тому

    Amazing, loved every minute.

  • @dave710
    @dave710 8 місяців тому

    Superb ....once again - cheers Stephen & Luca

  • @BradAlbin
    @BradAlbin 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, Stephen and Team Cue Tips! Quality channel.

  • @rogerdion
    @rogerdion 9 місяців тому +2

    The interview was absolutely wonderful!

  • @johnaskew3458
    @johnaskew3458 9 місяців тому +1

    What a brilliant shot to finish that frame. 👏🏻

  • @davidhale8034
    @davidhale8034 9 місяців тому

    Blooming fantastic!!

  • @hariskhan485
    @hariskhan485 9 місяців тому +4

    Beautiful conversation