36. Barry with Kyren Wilson - Technique observations

[@MalcolmClarke25]

Loved this video. Kyren's cue action is amazing. He will have a stunning career, he makes it look so easy!

[@KarlGoddard72]

Best snooker coaching videos on here... by far!

[@mp1471]

Very clear and intuitive Barry. The best videos I have seen amongst a handful of decent sources. Personally, the more technical explanation, the better. Keep up the good work.

[@ivanhendricks7053]

That was great! So much covered and well explained.

[@sharpsh00ter619]

Informative and useful indeed, lovely to watch a future world champion up close ;) Thanks Barry.

[@Arjv23000]

You were right!

[@egroegartfart]

Thank you for your videos Barry. I've learned a lot. We don't have snooker tables here where I live. Only the 9 foot tables for 8 ball, 9 ball, straight pool, and one pocket. And those are the games I've played most of my life. Just in the last 6 months I've been learning about snooker. and I really enjoy it, especially watching Ronnie and the other pros, and your videos. I wish they would have snooker tables here. I'm not sure why it's not popular at all here. I may have to come to the UK to be able to play. Maybe someday. But thanks again for your videos. They are very informative. I was going to say also I think from watching snooker and your vids it has helped me in my play here In the US, even though the games and table are different, the techniqes are still important. thanks, George

[@LeviDuudeHD]

i'm sure there are places in the us to play snooker, just look around

[@egroegartfart]

My pool hall used to have a snooker table but nobody used it so they got rid of it. The closest one is about 2 hours away now. sucks because I love the game. I don't know why it isn't popular here. It's my favorite game.

[@LeviDuudeHD]

yes that is a shame really, where abouts in the us do you live?

[@egroegartfart]

Thanks Rawkus. I'm in Ohio. We have a beautiful pool hall here called Fiddlestix. A lot of great players have come from there, but just in 8 ball, 9 ball and straight pool. But no snooker. It's just like football here, we call it soccer. It's one of my favorite sports but it's just not popular here at all. Where are you at? There's probably quite a few snooker tables around?

[@LeviDuudeHD]

Benji The Bobcat sorry for the incredibly late reply, I live in the U.K., in a town called chesterfield, this is only a half an hour drive from Sheffield where the world championship takes place. In a 10 mile radius I'd say there is at least 3 smaller clubs and a major club in my area for snooker, in the states, I can understand how frustrating it would be to not be able to play. All the best of luck

[@johntogher7356]

Brilliant analysis.

[@abqvic]

Thank you so much Barry for your very fine video instruction. You have answered many previously unanswered questions for me. I now believe with application I can become a reasonably competent player.As a housekeeping note, this video has the same #35 as the prior one.

[@FlyersNation98]

Excellent video Barry! Please do more of this :) Always very informative to perform these types of player analysis. Thx!

[@niko88neko]

came here after kyren won his first world title

[@Fortheloveoflanguage-fj2pz]

Thank you for this video. I bend both my knees when I play and thought it was "wrong". I hurt my back years ago and had to change my stance so straightening one leg isn't an option. Hearing you acknowledge that this is okay makes me very happy. :)

[@damienreynolds2076]

excellent barry i am also quiet tall and this has helped me with a couple of points tks lads great stuff

[@syedsahil4708]

thanks a lot Dear Sir Barry Stark ....u r doing a great job .

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Syed. Many thanks, while there is interest, I will keep trying.

[@danieladaniel2004]

Thank you for another video, sir. If I may, I'd love to see a video about striking the cue ball when it is close to a cushion. I miss fairly easy shots in these situations.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Daniela. Nobody likes it when the cue ball is close to the cushion, even the pros. Although I have covered this aspect of playing before perhaps I could do so in more detail.

[@danielrosamond7838]

I really rate Kyren. I look forward to watching his career and the tournament wins that will surely come.

[@nietzschean3138]

He's in the world championship final today 👍🏻

[@dilksjoel]

Mosley he lost

[@michaelnicholson1964]

I know this is gonna help me a lot saturday love your videos God Almighty Bless you mate

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Michael. My pleasure, roll on Saturday.

[@dogstar167]

hey barry hes looking good in the worlds great win over bingham i saw you in the background working with him on the bbc the other day great job barry you must be proud

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

dogstar. Thanks for the compliments, you are right I am very proud of him, a nice lad and a great player.

[@FaceThaFactz]

love these. At 7:00 his thumb self adjusts a little bit, during the follow through. Solid shooter for sure. Natural.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Face Man. Yes, he doesn't miss a lot.

[@FaceThaFactz]

Wish snooker was more popular in the states. Just watching these pro's has helped my game. I can only imagine going to a snooker academy or to be mentored by a legend.

[@snookerlogics]

very nice thanks Barry

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

ROS. My pleasure.

[@kaidenbickerdike7473]

1:06 notice how kyren’s cue velocity is very slow at the start of his shot this helps him to accelerate through that cue ball I see nearly every club player striking that cue and not accelerating it. This helps getting spin on the cue ball significantly so next time you play just watch your cue when you’re playing a shot not worrying if you pot the ball or not and see if you can accelerate through the ball in this way.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

kaiden. Decelerating on a shot is often a cause for missing or at the very least loss of position.

[@smitty2868]

I noticed the same thing. A slow start to get the cue moving followed by acceleration as the shot requires. David Grace seems to be mirroring his technique.

[@321ywis]

great technique, good job

[@alabbadi]

i think this is a great video, seeing a pro in practice and the commentary of his coach is very informative. it would be good if you can explain how he lines up the shot in terms of the line of aim. this is one aspect of my game i haven't been able to concur and therefor my game is at stalemate

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Please check out my other videos, the line of aim is comprehensively covered. Please remember though, with average players the line of aim is invariably not the problem, it is more likely to be a true and consistent cue delivery.

[@subhanallah6]

which cue kyren is using??it looks beautiful

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Kyren uses a John Parris ash cue, you are right it is very nice.

[@weejim48]

Hopefully I will give this a go soon. 👍👍

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Hope you enjoy

[@fanofmrbean6294]

Nice he is a great player and thanks for the advice and pausing the parts where are the important parts

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

fan. Glad you recognise the main points that we were trying to get over.

[@marvinxulu7816]

I'm the biggest fan of Kyren and I always watch your tutorials, I was watching the 2021 BetVictor champions league group 5 and kyren is unstoppable as Ronnie. I think this year is for Kyren Wilson.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

marvin. I sincerely hope you are right. Many thanks.

[@fanofmrbean6294]

And the cue is very nice and beautiful made

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Fan. Yes a very nice cue, he would hate to lose it.

[@marcklensch6087]

Great great great! Thank you

[@letsdothat]

Thanks to both of you

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Reza. Our pleasure, Kyren is one hell of a player isn't he.

[@letsdothat]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Kyren is awesome. I love his style and strength to focus

[@PomBare]

Great video. I'm curious - as he makes his last draw and then strikes the ball - why is the first half of the distance of the strike done in stages/slowly before he then punches the rest of the distance in one motion? Why is the strike not just delivered in one single consistent speed from draw to contact? I don't know if I've explained that well enough. Example: 1:44 to 1:45 - The first say 5 inches are covered slowly and then as the cue gets close to the white it powers through. (I've noticed this is not just Kyren but all pros. Why is it done, is there a name for this technique?)

[@jonathanp9438]

PomBare Barry wrote in another comment that is not deliberate. Rather just an effect he's developed

[@SLASHEZP]

Its because you want to accelerate your cue smoothly as you deliver it. This reduces the chance of you "jerking/jabbing" at the shot if that makes sense So basically its to help good timing and smooth/accurate cueing

[@PomBare]

Thanks. I can't wait to get on a table and try this out, I have a feeling it'll help an issue I'm having with my technique.

[@ericsalles3393]

who knows Joe Davis paused on the backswing .it was his secret .these guys are great ..very knowledgeable. Steve Davis read Joe Davis's book and developed the pause on the backswing ..it worked for him .I'm no expert ..

[@bobsnooker.3950]

Barry at 4:12 you say the follow through is dictated from the position of his right hand which is drawn back. Surely the follow through is determined by the distance from his vertical address position to the finishing point on his chest and not the back swing length. Maybe i am misunderstanding.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Bob. You are quite right the follow through is determined from the start position and not the back swing length. I do make this clear in one of my videos, but now you have pointed it out, I can see where I may have misled in this one, my apologies.

[@bobsnooker.3950]

Glad we are on the same page Barry. Love your instruction videos keep up the good work.

[@theznooker]

another great video to ask a question! i have similar backswing as him in this video, and i tried to make it shorter example : 4:50 he plays the pink, and i normally play with the same backswing length , but he could have played with a shorter backswing i am so confused

[@MuhammadAli-cf5sd]

good one sir

[@corallaroc2946]

Thank you Barry, great analysis! I have a question. You say Kyren does 'shoulder mobility exercises on a daily basis' (9:33). As I usually experience shoulder strain and pain after about 2 hours of training in my right (cueing, not bridging) shoulder, I would be very interested in those exercises. I am sure this is of interest for many others as well. Thank you!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Coral. I have encouraged Kyren to perform shoulder exercises daily not because of any shoulder problems but to maintain flexibility in these areas. I don't want to worry you but if you are experiencing pain or strain after only 2 hours of practise there may be an underlying anatomical problem that needs checking out. With that in mind, I am sorry but it would be silly and unprofessional of me to recommend any exercise until that check is carried out.

[@corallaroc2946]

Barry, thank you for the considerate response. I do think it is an issue of flexibility, however. The snooker playing pose is a somewhat unnatural position for one's arm to maintain over a prolonged period of time. I do not experience pain in daily life but would like to prepare my shoulder for the snooker position.

[@fam.persson6169]

Hi Barry. Nice video

[@Mkeeter38398]

What's the best way to improve on cue power and standing still? I've tried tapping my finger, which does help, but it takes focus off my shots. I occasionally can get good cue power and easily get a table length of distance on my deep screws, then other days I'll only get half a table. By the way, great videos. It's good to see someone experienced giving information on almost everything about the game.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mkeeter. Cue power is determined by several factors. Relaxation, where you strike the cue ball, getting through the ball, length of backswing, length of follow through, how long the cue tip is in contact with the cue ball, timing. Players often believe cue power is all about how hard you hit the ball, in truth its more about relaxation and follow through. Pro golfers often tell amateurs, "Don't hit it harder, hit it better" The same advice is applicable to the snooker player.

[@sj460162]

Great video. Easy to miss some points. Please explain the importance of starting the follow through quite deliberately slowly as Kieran and lots of professionals seem to do. There must be a reason for this.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Steve. Its just the same as the golf swing, a lot of mistakes happen in the transition of taking the club/cue back and moving it forward. Make that transition steady, smooth and purposeful and you stand a better chance of keeping the club or cue on the intended line. Too many players rush this part of the action.

[@sj460162]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Thanks barry...that makes sense

[@natasharobichaud]

As all the players I grew up watching slowly retire, Kyren is becoming my new favourite player. The way he plays reminds me of Hendry and Davis. One thing I did notice though is what appears to be a slight hesitation or very slow start to forward movement of his cuing. Is this exaggerated slow start to ensure he accelerates through the cue ball?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Tasha. This is not deliberately developed but it does have that effect.

[@Karel10rus]

Hi Barry/greate videos .thank you Can you shot the video abour pre shot routine?How to place your head (eye) up the line then you stand above the line?Sorry for my english and thank you

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Every player has his own pre-shot routine, one that works for him and has been developed over the years by his own experience and with an input from colleagues or coaches. If time permits I will try to shoot a video highlighting the relevant [points.

[@sj460162]

I notice kyrens wrist actually moves backwards into a straight position and is kept there through follow through. Disproving the theory of having to keep your wrist locked? Very interesting observation.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Steve. Kyren uses a lot of wrist but he has the ability to keep it in one plane, not everyone can do this and in an effort to use more wrist some players tend to invert the wrist and that can cause problems. Everyone is an individual, the object is to deliver the cue in a straight line whilst having the ability to play all the shots needed, if a player can do that what he is doing is right for him.

[@sj460162]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I understand that..thanks barry

[@mikelarry1478]

great video player is awsome to watch .?.what's the measure of the hole cue stick

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Michael. The length of Kyren's cue is just under 59 inches, he needs this length because he is quite a tall lad but he also has very long arms.

[@wakaya]

Hi Barry, I have really been enjoying these videos and appreciate the time and effort that must go into them! I have a question for you regarding my cueing, you see l ways rest the cue inbetween my chin which I find many players do especially the pros but I have started to develop a habit of consciously trying to keep the cue touching my chin when I deliver the shot as well as drawing the cue back (especially when I attempt to screw back), I find it helps me not to drop the cue through the follow through. If this is something I should try not to do in future what is a good tip to deliver the cue without any drop?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Charles. Attempting to maintain contact with chin and cue can cause tension and indeed a sore chin, keeping the cue on a parallel line is not easy when playing a lot of the shots particularly forcing shots. The main object is to cue in a straight line and on gentle shots also easy to maintain chin contact, but on forcing shots this is almost impossible and trying to force this contact will only add to tension which is a bad thing, try to keep the head still and let the rest look after itself.

[@wakaya]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach That makes sense, its an easier thing to do when trying for a slow gentle screw than on a shot with any power, will nip this in the bud, thanks Barry!

[@Aggnog]

Hi Barry, I greatly appreciate your videos and advice and I think its great that you have brought out your knowledge to many of us outside the UK who do not have as much access to resources about the game. I would like to ask you a question on your opinion of starting snooker at at a later age such as the mid to late twenties. In your experience is it too much a detriment to have missed out on training in your teens? I say this since I have observed that although there are still some very high ranked professional snooker players over 40, nearly all of them have started their professional careers in their early 20s and even earlier.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Aggog. It is certainly an advantage to start any game at a young age and snooker is no different. But when I look at the structure of the game today in Britain and compare with say 30 years ago and beyond there was a prolific pro-am scene where players served their apprenticeship. That scene has largely disappeared, some blame the fact that the professional body threw the game open, others say that youngsters have other interests. My real point is that although any well coordinated person can be taught the game to a certain standard with good coaching, there is still a need for match experience to improve.

[@J4MSEVU89]

I played Kyren at Pink Ribbon last year, the progression he has shown since then is unreal, my claim to fame! :D It really does show what can be achieved by working on the "right" things and putting the hours in!

[@thedream4533]

Look at the end, the shot on the pink with the rest before the black, watch how hard he hit it with pace and did not use a drop or screw shot to hold the cue ball for black; at the pace he hit, the cue ball should be still rolling while the camera shows up on it with the black. I dont understand how the cue ball could just stop after seeing it slide pretty quickly after coming off the pink and there was no way that cue ball would have stopped at the time the camera pulled in on it.

[@CbrigBear87]

One of the best conspiracy theories I've heard on the KZbins.

[@JustAlex1994]

Tacit Blue or one of the worst.

[@AdamHitmanHoff]

He put a bit of screw back on it (not too low on the cue ball) which caused the ball to quickly lose pace as it bounced off of the bottom and right hand cushions! 👍🏻

[@williamj.blazkowicz4719]

Thanks for this very helpful video!

[@leodedja]

Hi Barry, i am unclear on what the players look for aim. Obviously the center of the white ball does not make contact with the object ball unless it is a straight shot. Advice would be appreciated 😊

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Leo. Snooker players play the line. This means that born through constructive practise they see the line to the object ball from the cue ball and they see the line from the object ball to the pocket. They do not aim for half ball, quarter ball etc, although this can be a useful way for beginners to learn potting angles, once they become more proficient they will concentrate on the line of the shot. This is one reason why cut back shots into a blind pocket are so difficult, the line of the shot is not in the players line of sight.

[@leodedja]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thanks for getting back to me Sir, I'll be practicing and practicing.😊👍

[@roshand6580]

Thank you

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Roshan, Kyren knows the value of good flexibility in and around the shoulder girdle, I will try at some stage to cover this in video form. In the mean time look for flexibility exercises on the internet, please be careful and sensible.

[@roshand6580]

Surely, This was purely for my learning. I have a weak left hand shoulder and it stiffens when I play. (I am a right handed player) I was only learning from you Sir and meant nothing beyond that. I love your lessons and I am indebted to you. Mentioned that earlier as well. My intentions are genuine and am Sorry if the impact was otherwise.

[@zhangken9884]

I found a 2012 video for Kyren and notice he changed his ways playing snooker.1, at that time, his upper arm downs as he back swing, like John Higgins. Now whatever how long he pulls the cue back, his upper arm remains stable, like Ding. 2. At that time, he was likely to back swing a little bit longer than now. Almost every shot he pulled the tip to the knuckle. These changes is personal based on his profile or it is modern ways? Thank you.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Zhang Ken. Well noticed, Kyren and I have worked very hard on this to add a little more consistency to his game. At the level Kyren plays it is vital for a coach to get to know a player, his strengths and his weaknesses Then find a way to maintain those strengths and improve any minor weaknesses. What you have noticed is personal to Kyren and is not a general trend.

[@ianwatkins6202]

Yes, Kyren, Shaun Murphy and Jimmy White fantastic with the rest!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ian. You are right, all three are phenomenal.

[@pedersen47]

Hi Barry, Can you explain how Kyren sights the ball when he approaches the shot? When he is going down on the shot and addresses the tip to the cue ball, is he looking at the cue ball or object ball? Many thanks!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Kyren is just like all good players. He will select the line of aim and while getting down on the shot his eyes will flit from the cue ball , through the line of aim to the object ball. This will happen instinctively because of the many hours of practise he has devoted to the game.

[@pedersen47]

thanks Barry!

[@pedersen47]

Hi Barry, I'm finding i get my best results doing the following. Assessing the line of aim behind the shot. Going down on the line of aim with the cue putting the tip to the ball while looking at the white. Front pause looking at the white. Then slow pull back with my eyes moving up to the object ball. Before when down on the shot i would allow my eyes to look at the object ball, then back down to the white, object ball back to the white etc. I've found doing it the first way i described to much more effective thoughts?

[@nedren1434]

Barry, do you mean Kyren initially looks at the white at the beginning of his descending, as he gets down, he flit to the object ball, and when his bridge hand gets onto the table, he looks back to the cue ball as the cue tip is moving up to the back of the cue ball? not sure if it's the right thing to do to analyze to this level of detail? Thanks!

[@rusiano-kq9ws]

I've been watching a lot of snooker lately and I've noticed that lots of players slightly raise a finger of the bridge hand for a second while aiming. Ding does it a lot if i am not wrong. Also Kyren does it here few times, Is there any specific reason for that? Thanks to anybody who will reply.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

rus. Raising or dancing of a finger (as I call it) of the bridge hand is quite common among all grades of players. There is no specific reason for it and quite honestly it is a bad habit. For some it is rather a nervous little habit and for others it helps them to relax. My advice is don't do it, but if it doesn't interfere with the steadiness of your bridge, don't worry about it.

[@salmankhalid5895]

hi barry would you recommend woods cue its U.K. company

[@dnbmania]

Salman Khalid I have bought a cue from them before and I got along very well with it. It gave me an alright feel for the shot in my grip hand. The only criticism is that the finish on the cue was a varnish that becomes slightly tacky over time. Also, despite their website's appearance, they are actually an Asian company if that is going to affect your choice

[@nikhilmammen3380]

Hello Barry, would you recommend Jian Ying cues or O'min cues depending on the budget? If you have any knowledge of these Thailand made cues that is. Thank you, Nikhil

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

nikhil. I have seen some of these cues and although I have never used one I am sure they are a good product.

[@nikhilmammen3380]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Thank you Barry, the cue arrived today and I'm happy with it. Definitely worth the price! Appreciate the response, your channel's amazing. 👍🏼

[@stewarthills9344]

Is this the private room at Barratt’s? I noticed the Alex Higgins picture on the wall.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Stu. Yes, you are quite right.

[@stewarthills9344]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach it’s a beautiful table, especially compared to some of the ones just outside of the door!

[@mcrispi2963]

Barry, how long do you suggest the back pause should be? Great video!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

m. crisp. Good question to which there is no straight forward answer. Some players call it a slowing down during the transition of going back and then forward rather than a pause. Others have a distinct pause which can be several seconds and they use it as an aid to concentration, the real answer is that it should be as long as you feel comfortable with it, no more and no less.

[@mcrispi2963]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thanks for responding, very helpful 🤙

[@addictedtonothing23]

I noticed that when i make a pause and start to slowly accelerate the cue im hitting the ball on a different spot or im throwing the cue like a spear and los control over the grip. Im 1,95m tall and i have a 62 inches cue. Is my body weight too far behind ?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Addicted. Being tall can have its problems at this game but none are insurmountable, its just matter of accepting that the basics may have to be adjusted a little. Without seeing you play it is very difficult to be precise but my first thoughts relate to your overall position and the effect it has on your cueing. I wonder if the chest supports the cue throughout the cue action and if not this could be one of the reasons the cue goes off line. Try placing the cue on the baulk line, now adopt your stance and take the body to the cue, being tall you may find it a little uncomfortable to do this and stick to the basics of a straight rear leg. If this is so just bend both legs to get your body to a more acceptable height, this should allow you to get the body to the cue without stress and to use the body as an aid to straight cueing.

[@addictedtonothing23]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Yersterday i finally found a stance that im happy with. I was trying to hit the white as straight as possible over the length of the table and it worked very consistent. I noticed that my body weight was too far behind which caused some balance problems which resulted in putting sidespin on the cue ball. I was also too close to the table. Now im approaching the shot with putting the cue to the cue ball , standing 5 cm behind the cue with the 🦶 on the line. Shoulder with apart with the other foot and one foot length forward. Now if i lift my bridge arm in the air i fall forward. long potts are very is for me ,cuz i feel that the shot goes in beforehand . Its usually when i have to lean deep into the table. It feels so smooth. Also my cue action is brilliant now. I focused on slowly accelerating the cue by closing the middle finger earlier.

[@blackie75]

wish you were in australia Barry, at least i've got your vids to watch :)

[@sharpsh00ter619]

Such a shame there's no ausie open this year, I know you love your snooker over there.

[@blackie75]

I didn't even know that....certainly disappointing.

[@Sobioytccc]

Kyren will be world champion in 2024. Mark my word❤

[@bsftree]

Hi Barry, what's inversion caused by wrist use?? 12.08

[@hpe-eo4ce]

One thing I think I've noticed about Kyren is how exaggerated his cue action is in terms of starting off slow and getting faster and faster. It's almost like it happens in two stages, but the transition between them is smooth enough that his follow-through isn't "jabby." The other thing I noticed is that his backswing is almost always the same distance except for a few shots (such as when he's a bit stretched out over the table). Rather than changing how long his backswing is depending on whether it's a soft shot or a more powerful shot, the only thing that changes is *when* he accelerates through the cue ball. He accelerates later on a soft shot, and earlier on a power shot. At least, that's what it looks like to me.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Patrick. There was a time in Kyren's action that there was a distinctive pause in the forward momentum of the cue, this took some time to eliminate but is no longer there.

[@hpe-eo4ce]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach just to make sure I understand, are you saying that he has that distinctive pause in this particular video, and that since the time of this video that has gone away? Or are you saying this is something he did before the time of this video and he corrected it by the time this video was taken? I thought his cue action looked pretty smooth and continuous in this video.

[@alexalex8381]

What is the high of Kyren and length of his cue?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Alex. Kyren is 6ft 1inch, his cue is 59 inches long.

[@alexalex8381]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thank You!

[@paulngopal]

I noticed it is quite silent during practice. I know this is at a World Competition Level, but don't snooker players listen to music while playing? Does that distract from concentration? All advice is helpful. Thx.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Geetar. This is purely a personal thing, some players like to hear the sound of the balls, in fact some actually listen intently to determine the quality of the strike. Others will play music, still others will listen to relaxation or motivational tapes. I know of one player who used to practise with a metronome using the clicks to time his cueing preparation. As I say it is purely a personal thing but worth trying to see what suits you.

[@paulngopal]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thank you for your insight. I am from America, but I lived and played snooker in England for a year. I was very humbled by the quality of snooker play vs. American pool (I thought I was good - Ha!). Again, thank you so much for all your wonderful coaching and views into the game....

[@tekerzzforlife6456]

Barry is it good when you hit a shot quite powerful and the cue comes slightly of your chin

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Sammy. Trying to force your chin to stay in contact with the cue will only lead to tension, particularly when executing a power shot. If the cause is lifting your head then you should be asking questions of yourself.Other than that if you are cueing straight don't worry too much about it.

[@chucknorrisffs]

When you promise to tell T2000 John Connor's whereabouts if he clears the table.....

[@billymatthews4150]

🙂

[@sagarch0]

hey barri great videos :) one of my friend love to play snooker but the problem is he is fat so his chest disturb him while cueing. do you have any solution for that?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

I'm sorry but your friend will always have problems getting comfortable on the shot if he is a lot overweight. As his friend perhaps you can help him more than I ever could. His health is far more important than a game of snooker but if you could encourage him to tackle his weight problem his social life including his snooker would possibly improve.

[@tekerzzforlife6456]

true barry

[@dilksjoel]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach straight talking right there

[@andreimarius3874]

Hello! I hope that you and your loved ones are fine and healthy! I have an intriging question to you, if you are kind, as I notest that Kyren holds the cue from the very end of the cue's butt, despite the fact that many recomends not holding the cue from the end of butt! I'm tall too, 6'6" with a 61 inches cue lenght and for getting enough follow trough, I must hold it as Kyren does! It's a problem with that and if not, why many recomends not holding the cue from the very end of the butt?! Thank you!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Andrei. A lot of views have changed over the years, it was once thought that holding the cue a couple of inches from the butt of the cue helped with the balance of the cue. There are one or two professionals who like to have the third or little finger on the very end of the cue for almost every shot. Even Steve Davis said on some shots that it felt comfortable and aided his confidence. If it feels good to you and more importantly you are successful with it then stick with it.

[@andreimarius3874]

A good answer, as I expected! Thank you, Mr. Barry Stark! I wish you all the best, and also good tournaments for Kyren!

[@mdkvines1566]

These coaching made him world championship

[@aceraidenemperor8191]

Hi Barry, Can you ask Kyren why does he sponsor CuePower? Because I'm thinking to buy a snooker cue from that website but I want to know why he prefer the website.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ace. Kyren does not sponsor anyone as far as I know. Companies sponsor players to advertise their product not the other way round. If Kyren wears their logo it is because he is paid to do so and also because he rates their product. Kyren would not wear the logo of any company that he does not rate highly, he values his reputation too highly.

[@addictedtonothing23]

does he use a longer cue ? im 6,4 (1.94 m) do i need a longer cue ?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Matimio. Kyren does use a slightly longer cue than standard, You will probably need a slightly longer cue as well, don't go too long though as this tends to make the cue too flexible. As long as you have enough room to get the follow through before the chest interferes you should be fine.

[@addictedtonothing23]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I let my arm drop with out the cue in back hand .Then i put my cue back in place and i was holding the cue only with my index finger at the end of the cue. I think thats why i had no alignment and tension in my shoulder.

[@Tiahpie]

Hey Barry when you get down on the shot do you hold your breath or breathe normally?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

A player should not hold his breath, granted the breathing will tend to be shallow, but muscles need oxygen to relax. Holding the breath will cause tension and that will be disastrous for the player.

[@милашка2004-ь5и]

Kyren😍😍😍

[@fashionworld8962]

What is the height of kyren?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Fashion. I was not 100% sure so I rang him. He tells me he is just about 6 Feet tall.

[@cbing4036]

Kyren is going to win the worlds this year

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

C Bing. Thats a big call but I hope you are right.

[@jamesali76]

How tall is Kyren Wilson??

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

I believe he is 6ft 1in. but I will ask him next time we meet which will be for the Masters in January.

[@jamesali76]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Thx Barry so much for your work, I've learnt a lot from your videos n I really appreciate your replies all the time which I was not expecting

[@fradaja]

he never lifts the cue, straight low and level

[@bottlecap57]

I've never understood the gradual acceleration in the forward stroke. It looks awkward and almost like a snatch at times when i've watched players using it. Great players from the past never needed it so why has it become the thing in recent years?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

I believe the modern game places more demands on today's player in terms of potting accuracy. The pockets are smaller and cut slightly differently. The balls are lighter and more responsive and the super fine cloth with its sheen exaggerate any cueing errors.There are always exceptions to any guidelines but generally players have a longer backswing assisting straight cueing and a progressive acceleration through the ball.

[@therocksrihari]

I tried gradual accelaration but, I tend to hold back, any tips of how to implement it in the game. If that can improve my potting?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Acceleration of the cue should be a natural process, don't try to force it rather just let it happen. I often find that players are reluctant to play with the longer backswing that I recommend. They feel that it is easier to keep a short swing straight but throw the cue off line by using muscle power to generate the cue tip speed necessary. I believe a longer swing allows the cue to do the work and is kept straight by its own momentum as it hits and goes through the cue ball.

[@oldtimer5111]

I think the great players of the past gradually increased cue speed on the way through naturally, they just didn't analyse everything like we do nowadays . Everyone who cues nicely does so gradually ,if you think about it, what's the alternative, full speed immediately? That's a recipe for movement and snatching, it will also lead to deceleration IMO , as you can't keep full speed up all the way through, you want full speed at ( or just beyond ) contact , therefore you need to be accelerating which you can't be if you aim for full speed immediately( if that makes sense), this gradual acceleration is also what contributes to nice timing and you get maximum reaction for minimum effort , just my thoughts on it. Loved this video Barry, please keep up the good work.

[@bottlecap57]

Agreed. It just seems when watching todays pros that the forward swing is in 3 parts. Very slow to start the forward swing then a detectable pause and then a final thrust to strike the ball. That's how it looks to me anyway. Surely one fluent thrust forward is a lot less complicated. Works for me :)

[@CbrigBear87]

Barry, I can fit you a socket on the other side of that room, pal. Save someone going over on that extension for the heater. Yours sincerely, Electrician. Haha

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

CbrigBear87. Many thanks for your concern. When it comes to Kyren's snooker I'm just trying to produce a bright SPARK. Haha

[@CbrigBear87]

Good man. All the best for the new year!

[@hamzarachid4124]

Sir i thank uuuu so much i jus want to talk to uu plzz

[@lokyinphotography]

Double the black is not recommended. 😂

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Browning. Correct a little flamboyance there.

[@SHADOW.GGG-]

three shots and out of shape

[@hystericalwolf]

And now has just lost to O'Sullivan in the 2020 world final

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Hysterical. No shame in losing to the best player ever to pick up a cue. Reaching the final of the World Championships and rising to number six in the world in the modern game is no mean feat either.

[@unclequack5445]

To Arrogant, he gets a fluke win against Ronnie, and acts like he deserved it.

[@CbrigBear87]

*Too

[@caged.t.v387]

Skeefoo Panama off your trolly mate 😂😂 fluke win? Yeah proper won by luck ey 😂 shhh numpty

[@LeviDuudeHD]

Skeefoo Panama can't be too flukey when he just beat world number 2 Stuart Bingham, and it's not called being arrogant, it's called being proud of your own profession and skill, he must be very pleased with himself to be so skillful at the game and so he should be

[@bsftree]

Hi Barry, what's inversion caused by wrist use?? 12.08

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Inversion is when the hand turns inward towards the body, it can be caused by the unorthodox position of the elbow but can also happen quite naturally with some players, it can also be caused by too much wrist action. Slight inversion is not always a problem though providing it remains inverted throughout the shot. What tends to happen is that the inversion only happens on the backswing and then returns to a more orthodox position as the shot is played. This then tends to flick the cue butt slightly outwards and off line causing the player to cue across the ball.

[@zhangken9884]

I have a inversion issue but do not know how to fix it

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

I seem to have missed this statement, sorry about that. This is where one to one coaching is beneficial, if you have a good coach in your area ask him to have a look. Inversion is not always a problem, in fact I have a little myself. If you are cueing straight don't worry about it, If you are not try putting yourself on video and letting your arm and wrist hang naturally. Sometimes also the thickness of the cue butt can cause inversion problems, short fingers and thick butt are often the reason.

[@zhangken9884]

+Barry Stark Snooker Coach appreciate master, sorry to ask for another question which is the biggest issue of mine. That is I cannot hit the right touch point on my chest for each shot. I guess it may because from my wrong stance. And I know stance is a really personal thing every one is different. Here I want to clarify some very detailed things. First, the right leg is vertical or forward to the table. Second, the hips is very closed to the grip and towards to the pocket, or 45 degree to the pocket. Thank you very much. Ken

[@Piece0fsand]

Wow Barry I feel like you're describing my very problem! When I get a long back swing, my grip hand twists inward; upon delivery of the stroke I flick my wrist just like you've said! I discovered this when I video taped myself one time. I've been trying to fix this nasty habit.