Mark Allen's Incredible First In The Tough Table Challenge!

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  • Mark Allen returns to attempt the tough table challenge and it doesn't disappoint. He also shares his favourite routine for improving your canons, as well as answering your questions that you sent in.
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  • @deepskymike767
    @deepskymike767 4 місяці тому +220

    Stephen just randomly chalking his cue while Mark was playing shows what 40 years of snooker does to you 😂

    • @robstevens4296
      @robstevens4296 4 місяці тому +8

      I do the exact same when I’m watching someone else play snooker and I’ve only been playing 3 years 😂

    • @rosscopantani4678
      @rosscopantani4678 4 місяці тому +1

      First thing I noticed 😂 love it

    • @enricokohler475
      @enricokohler475 3 місяці тому +1

      I play pool and do a similar thing out of habit if my opponent is like on a long run...;)

    • @DrPool147
      @DrPool147 3 місяці тому +2

      I loved snooker when I was a kid and used to practice beside Stephen everyday. Unfortunately all the clubs near me shut down and I gave the game up about 15 years ago and started playing pool regularly ever since.
      About a month ago I bought a set of snooker balls for my own pool table. Potted a black off the spot and went over to the pocket to retrieve it. As it's a pool table it comes out the same shoot as every other ball. Obviously muscle memory took over despite not playing snooker for 15 years and picking pool balls out the same place in that time. I ended up laughing at myself and have done it a few times since

    • @madmax
      @madmax Місяць тому

      That's fucking hilarious to think about.

  • @chaoscope
    @chaoscope 4 місяці тому +273

    That cannon practice is mightily impressive.

    • @Camberwell86
      @Camberwell86 4 місяці тому +21

      As a naff amateur I need to work on that. I can either pot the ball and get a random cue ball or concentrate too much on the cue ball and miss the pot 😂

    • @adamski-tu7co
      @adamski-tu7co 4 місяці тому +1

      Incredible

  • @traiansimion5911
    @traiansimion5911 4 місяці тому +112

    The tough table challenge was impressive, but the cannon routine was jaw-dropping. Sheer class and precision!

  • @nigefal
    @nigefal 4 місяці тому +62

    I never knew Allen was that shrewd. Interesting to hear how his mind works.

    • @robbo512
      @robbo512 4 місяці тому +10

      He was on a past episode too just a couple of weeks back, well worth a watch if you didn't already.

    • @doctornovocalcords
      @doctornovocalcords 4 місяці тому +10

      Comes across very well. Think he'll end up an excellent commentator if he goes down that route

  • @ExtraCheeseProject
    @ExtraCheeseProject 4 місяці тому +24

    87 is incredible! I guess we shouldn't be too surprised considering he'd just got a 147 in the Master's 👏

  • @felixreali7101
    @felixreali7101 4 місяці тому +28

    Mark is an absolute gent. And so great to watch. The World is waiting for him.

  • @justynbarnes7895
    @justynbarnes7895 4 місяці тому +21

    He's so good at those little stun shots. And gets so much action on the cue ball with that short cue action. So impressive.

  • @riodemirel6809
    @riodemirel6809 4 місяці тому +80

    Love him or hate him, Mark Allen is some player 🙌

    • @UnrealTournament420
      @UnrealTournament420 4 місяці тому +18

      People hate him?

    • @Camberwell86
      @Camberwell86 4 місяці тому +17

      Reanne Evans does 😅

    • @davidstevens3934
      @davidstevens3934 4 місяці тому

      I never used to like him. Don't know why

    • @sharkey9
      @sharkey9 4 місяці тому

      @@davidstevens3934 I think that's human. Sometimes you see people you just don't like for no reason.

    • @bartdereu9267
      @bartdereu9267 4 місяці тому

      i don't like him.

  • @frankbauerful
    @frankbauerful 4 місяці тому +70

    And he did it on a "real" table. Respect 👍!

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 4 місяці тому

      Aye everything sounded heavy. 👍👏

    • @kx454
      @kx454 3 місяці тому +1

      What does that mean? (Asking from the States who loves cue sports)

    • @frankbauerful
      @frankbauerful 3 місяці тому +3

      @@kx454 This was recorded at the Masters, so we can assume it's a practice table that's fitted to the official tournament standard in terms of pockets and cloth, whereas other players did the challenge on their personal tables.

  • @RobbieBeswick
    @RobbieBeswick 4 місяці тому +14

    The cannon he played on the tough table challenge on the 3 reds below the the pink was perfect👌🏼

  • @GrahamMilkdrop
    @GrahamMilkdrop 4 місяці тому +39

    With the uneven lighting casting shadows up the table that break was incredible!

    • @breakshot7451
      @breakshot7451 4 місяці тому +4

      yep and that last rest shot was against a bright sunny window, super difficult. i hate that when i come to a club and they have hugh windows without proper curtains

    • @GrahamMilkdrop
      @GrahamMilkdrop 4 місяці тому

      @@breakshot7451 In a room with no dedicated over table lighting, especially with just one single light source, I find it really difficult to aim the cue ball onto the object ball correctly. The angled shadows make it really hard to judge.

  • @malango255
    @malango255 4 місяці тому +7

    those cannons were insane.

  • @Britec09
    @Britec09 4 місяці тому +9

    Mark Allen seems a real nice bloke.

  • @leroymayo8580
    @leroymayo8580 4 місяці тому +15

    Impressive tough table challenge on a slow table in the dark! Great cannon routine. another superb video. thanks Steven & Mark

  • @wtfisgoingon8587
    @wtfisgoingon8587 4 місяці тому +5

    Laughing at Highfields haircut is hilarious, although no mention of Jimmy.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 місяці тому +3

      It isn't Jimmy's real hair, so it's not a hairCUT ;)

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 4 місяці тому +4

    Fellow County Antrim one here I was willing that red in, good lad mark great post again stephen

  • @Templar7832
    @Templar7832 4 місяці тому +7

    I have so much time for Mark Allen and for Stephen for that matter! What a great vid, the only trouble with it is that it isn't long enough!

  • @firminshepherd4834
    @firminshepherd4834 4 місяці тому +14

    Love this series. Cheers Stephen!

  • @berndeikers8924
    @berndeikers8924 4 місяці тому +2

    very sympathic person .. its so good that stephen show us the other side of this players ,,,,,

  • @danjeory3659
    @danjeory3659 4 місяці тому +5

    superb from start to finish. What a nice bloke

  • @martinlaird9712
    @martinlaird9712 4 місяці тому +6

    Really like Mark and wish him all the best

  • @chrisharvison4566
    @chrisharvison4566 4 місяці тому +3

    Congrats on the tough table challenge & good luck in the world championships. Great interview

  • @jedross2136
    @jedross2136 4 місяці тому +3

    ‘Oho, Pat’s done ye!’ lol

  • @Lord_englishgent
    @Lord_englishgent 4 місяці тому +4

    Love teh way Stephen is chalking up up all the time

  • @bigdave2073
    @bigdave2073 4 місяці тому +5

    Some phenomenal shots here. Blimey.

  • @martincanning9038
    @martincanning9038 4 місяці тому +1

    Definitely the best one yet. Mark Allen comes across as a down to earth top geezer. And the cannon practice is a fantastic tip.👍
    Hope he wins world championship this year and gets the triple crown status he deserves.

  • @MrDarkmenace1
    @MrDarkmenace1 4 місяці тому +3

    I love the cannon routine. That will definitely become part of my daily practice.

  • @TurkeyMark
    @TurkeyMark 4 місяці тому +4

    Love this channel! Hendry is great!

  • @SmokeandSteam
    @SmokeandSteam 4 місяці тому +1

    That was another great watch. Allen, like him or not, is some player. That practice routine was phenomenal stuff. The cue ball control was astonishing. Thanks to Mark and to Stephen for a great watch!

  • @briandevitt6903
    @briandevitt6903 4 місяці тому +7

    My god the cannon control bit was seriously impressive.

  • @johnsaunders6510
    @johnsaunders6510 4 місяці тому +4

    Excellent once again.

  • @dsimon123
    @dsimon123 4 місяці тому +2

    great episode as usual. TY

  • @andrewgarbett5771
    @andrewgarbett5771 3 місяці тому +1

    That's the most insane snooker room I've ever seen

  • @CornishMiner
    @CornishMiner 4 місяці тому +1

    Legends. Love this channel.

  • @TranceMedic
    @TranceMedic 3 місяці тому +1

    Such a nice, humble guy, and he looks so healthy nowadays. Big fan of him.

  • @juchetony1910
    @juchetony1910 4 місяці тому

    such delicate control over the white. Reminds me a bit of how Cliff Thorburn used to chip away at the pack when break building.

  • @Host4l
    @Host4l 4 місяці тому +3

    Great lads Mark & Stephen

  • @davidhale8034
    @davidhale8034 4 місяці тому

    Love it Mark and Stephen 👏👏👏

  • @unluko7619
    @unluko7619 4 місяці тому +3

    I loved this episode

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely fascinating video!

  • @RJJJCFC
    @RJJJCFC 4 місяці тому +4

    Another quality video, Mark Allen is some player👏

  • @komic06
    @komic06 3 місяці тому

    Always liked Allen, love his sharp 'pistol' cue action. Glad he is realising more success recently

  • @joaochanoca3317
    @joaochanoca3317 4 місяці тому

    Great content, geat video, thanks for the entertainment. Have a great week Stephen

  • @jackbuff_I
    @jackbuff_I 4 місяці тому +4

    I like that routine.. very interesting

  • @formulaic78
    @formulaic78 2 місяці тому

    My friend and I used to play a lot of FIFA together. Because of this we were able to talk constantly while playing it and still play well. When other friends came and played they couldn't cope with being talked to and trying to play at the same time. Good to see Stephen employing this knowledge to keep himself near the top of the scoreboard.

  • @parmaman8551
    @parmaman8551 4 місяці тому +1

    I've always loved the way Mark Allen doesn't the wallop the ball he almost caresses it.

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed hearing Mark Allen. Also a great challenge performance.

  • @LeeRussell-gt6bd
    @LeeRussell-gt6bd 3 місяці тому

    That is the best one yet, gelled really well together, Hendry should of taken him up on the third frame offer!

  • @jeremyc7786
    @jeremyc7786 4 місяці тому

    Mark seems like such a nice guy, would love to see successes continue

  • @denniskrottje012
    @denniskrottje012 4 місяці тому +1

    What a great guy Mark Allen 👍

  • @timcrook2231
    @timcrook2231 4 місяці тому +2

    A frame winning break spot on gent's 🖖🔝😉😎

  • @thatkurdy
    @thatkurdy 4 місяці тому +15

    Keep going Stephen great channel!

  • @daveyhal
    @daveyhal 4 місяці тому +7

    Great attempt with the Tough Table Challenge and great practice routine with the cannons! Along with Ronnie and Judd for the World Championship I'm tipping Mark this season!

  • @markjhorsley
    @markjhorsley 3 місяці тому

    Superb

  • @johndavis5357
    @johndavis5357 4 місяці тому +1

    Very enjoyable.

  • @enricokohler475
    @enricokohler475 3 місяці тому

    Mark hit them really sweet!

  • @thedominictapes
    @thedominictapes 4 місяці тому +3

    Nice cue ball control!

  • @woody816
    @woody816 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Stephen Hendry for these vids. I usually watch waiting for Sunday breakfast to be cooked

  • @matthewbowers88
    @matthewbowers88 4 місяці тому

    I've watched every TTC and think this was my favourite.
    I think the talking adds an extra level. It's not just potting the balls. It's can you do it whilst being distracted.

  • @abhimanyukarkara4218
    @abhimanyukarkara4218 3 місяці тому

    I love that they talk during the video, otherwise it will be like any other break in a professional match.

  • @bchant19
    @bchant19 4 місяці тому +4

    By far the best performance sorry John even though Mark didn't pot that long red I'd still put him on top

  • @Andrew-is7rs
    @Andrew-is7rs 4 місяці тому +2

    A players player, fabulous talent

  • @mikewilson3628
    @mikewilson3628 4 місяці тому +3

    Amazing channel ,

  • @Lukozer
    @Lukozer 4 місяці тому +2

    Couldn't agree more re. Liam Highfield

  • @mamallansubramaniam8220
    @mamallansubramaniam8220 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed the show very much. Mark allen is a great guest.

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 3 місяці тому

    Keep talking Stephen! Its a Show and we love the chats!

  • @FUNKINETIK
    @FUNKINETIK 3 місяці тому

    Sending you Best Wishes Steve, i’m at this moment watching you playing in the qualifiers for the Welsh Open,, Aaah man you just left the yellow over the pocket for Ross Muir to clear up. Not to…. Oh he’s just missed the brown.. nice snooker. What a pot.. ooh yeah great pot with the pink. NO you missed the black with a chuckle to follow. Your doing great… Ive got tickets for the Quarter Finals in Llandudno… hope to see you winning there.

    • @FUNKINETIK
      @FUNKINETIK 3 місяці тому

      Ahhh so close, a few too many unwanted kisses with the cue ball. I know you have lots of well wishers wanting to see a return of you to a major. All the best.

  • @danielhopwood5985
    @danielhopwood5985 4 місяці тому

    great effort 👍

  • @stevendonohoe2150
    @stevendonohoe2150 4 місяці тому +3

    The hardest part isn't the table it's Hendry in your ear lol

  • @nathanorchard201
    @nathanorchard201 4 місяці тому

    Nice video, mark is just easy to listen to!

  • @KodaDog147
    @KodaDog147 4 місяці тому

    Brilliant 💪👍😊

  • @nostradamusus
    @nostradamusus 4 місяці тому +3

    It's not that we always get annoyed when you talk, Stephen. It's when you do it deliberately to mess up some shots that can ultimately end up beating your score.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 місяці тому

      Stephen's far beyond such infantile mindset, my child. He continues talking to help TikTok youngsters - with attention spans of gnat - to keep focussed on the video.

  • @captainawesome8632
    @captainawesome8632 4 місяці тому

    Never been a mark allen fan but something has changed in the last few years. Seems a really decent guy.

  • @wakstar1
    @wakstar1 4 місяці тому

    That really was a masterclass from Allen.

  • @rosscopantani4678
    @rosscopantani4678 4 місяці тому

    Amazing cue control, never seems to get out of position that he has to do an exhibition shot.

  • @user-zl7vu6kp9h
    @user-zl7vu6kp9h 4 місяці тому

    Woooo mark Allen that was awesome 👏 😂 he looks like he’s really enjoying his work lately. Really loving this guy. Keep it up geezer ✌🏻👍🏻

  • @barry2924
    @barry2924 4 місяці тому +1

    Great lad is Mark

  • @TheHui
    @TheHui 4 місяці тому

    Great video.

  • @originaljungle
    @originaljungle 4 місяці тому

    gotta love hendry chalking up his cue lol

  • @jamesm529
    @jamesm529 4 місяці тому +2

    HAVE YOU PLAYED SNOOKER PLUS? the game created by Joe Davis with the orange and purple balls? It may be fun for you to do a vid about it and show us how to play it.

  • @DrPool147
    @DrPool147 3 місяці тому

    Really like that cannon routine

  • @user-mz6rr7qk9p
    @user-mz6rr7qk9p 4 місяці тому +2

    Hendry was once again interrupting his guest and then the woman walks across the room..grrr I felt he was robbed of that

  • @hohaia01
    @hohaia01 4 місяці тому +6

    Allen has lost a heap of weight. Well done sir. You're an inspiration.

  • @tonyrodeo3321
    @tonyrodeo3321 3 місяці тому

    Hi Stephen,
    Can you speak on your recent loss (Welsh Open) and pull out of Barnsley in the previous qualifier.
    Just a fan that’s all and thought you should I’ve won 4 nil, the last ball seemed to get you.
    Your not far off & golf is boring in winter. Couple Potts your back in top 64 weout trying

  • @Ligerpride
    @Ligerpride 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice one Mark

  • @dontbewoke
    @dontbewoke 3 місяці тому

    Ronnie's 92 against Carter was this hard....best break of all time

  • @andrewhall2269
    @andrewhall2269 4 місяці тому +2

    I would like to see legendary ref Jan. Have a chat and see how good he is a snooker

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 місяці тому

      It's a great idea, but Jan is struggling with health issues. I'm very worried about him ☹️

  • @yannchan4907
    @yannchan4907 4 місяці тому +4

    Would love to get Selby on for the tough table challenge!

    • @sharkey9
      @sharkey9 4 місяці тому +3

      Nah I wouldn't watch a two hour long video.

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 4 місяці тому

      ​@@sharkey9😂😂😂

  • @bbwnpat
    @bbwnpat 4 місяці тому

    The cannon practice routine was ace. Considering he puts the white back in the same spot every time, I’d like a bit of a guide on where hes hitting the cue ball on every shot there. 🤔

  • @kevinbrennan2004
    @kevinbrennan2004 4 місяці тому

    Nice bloke. Wish him all the best.

  • @custard131
    @custard131 4 місяці тому

    great attempt, was this filmed before or after the maximum?

  • @mkdisciple
    @mkdisciple 4 місяці тому +2

    5:05 😳 shot, mate.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 місяці тому

      Ikr 👌

  • @jeremyroberts2782
    @jeremyroberts2782 4 місяці тому

    Interesting hearing the playing philosophy

  • @frederikziebell
    @frederikziebell 4 місяці тому

    I love how Hendry is chalking his queue, though he's not playing. He may not even notice it.

  • @flucazade
    @flucazade 4 місяці тому +2

    that's a very clever routine, same pot requires such control

  • @Nathan_Virica_Comedy
    @Nathan_Virica_Comedy 3 місяці тому

    "I had to be in London on Saturday for something else..."
    Now there's a line that would've sounded far more ominous and suspicious in a Northern Irish accent 30-years-ago than it does today!

  • @kurtkensson2059
    @kurtkensson2059 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow, what great touch. That was more impressive than his tough table challenge score.

  • @paulboardman247
    @paulboardman247 4 місяці тому +345

    "Players hate it when I start talking." Then he continues talking!

    • @nigefal
      @nigefal 4 місяці тому +24

      Yeah that had me laughing. Then Hendry got guilty and gave him another go.

    • @gazman6536
      @gazman6536 4 місяці тому +10

      Says the same thing on every video now

    • @macca696
      @macca696 4 місяці тому +33

      Well it is an interview

    • @user-uc6vs9wf5b
      @user-uc6vs9wf5b 4 місяці тому +12

      Stephen Hendry is the GOAT. With the GOAT UA-cam page so he can do as he wishes 🐐

    • @craigmorgan4676
      @craigmorgan4676 4 місяці тому +5

      Funny coz he doesn't talk that much generally, unless he's critically bashing u!🤷🤷🤫😬💀💀💀

  • @mightymouse5029
    @mightymouse5029 3 місяці тому +1

    Pat deserves a raise

  • @alexmashkin863
    @alexmashkin863 Місяць тому

    Stephen's spotting is immaculate, sometimes two inches off 😂😂