6 Steps To Make Your First 100+ Break

[@patrickcrowther9195]

One of the things I love most about this channel is Stephen leaving his own errors in. It would be so easy to edit everything to make him look better than he is at this time in his life. But by showing that even arguably the greatest ever player makes mistakes, it keeps it real. It's fascinating watching the breaks where something of his old fluency returns (not being funny, but his play was great against Mark Williams' son) as they seem more special that way. I'm so impressed with his attitude in being honest about himself. Top man.

[@EVil-ob8in]

You’d love Barton Snooker. He hasn’t missed a ball for 3 years 😂

[@ClintWalker-p9c]

Your comment was so spot on........ until you mentioned stephen being 'arguably' the best player ever! Even stephen would objectively agree that Stephen Lee is the grFatest to ever hold a cue! 😂

[@peterf08]

Shows how honest he is and reason why he 7x champion

[@ClintWalker-p9c]

@@peterf08 your right honesty is what got him there! And why stephen Lee is the grFatest to ever do it

[@CaseyJones-le1mh]

Stephen Hendry isn't the greatest player ever. That would be Ronnie O'Sullivan 🐐

[@michaelwalker5459]

People pay hundreds of pounds getting coaching. This is why i love KZbin. You are getting some of them the best advices and tips from one of the greatest ever players for free.

[@DM-mb3wm]

Hope jimmy bullard gives this a watch

[@catbhoy]

Too quick lol that was gonna be me comment 😂

[@outl4wgyp]

Haha ya so mean man, I believe Him, as u know, you have good days and bad and with his time out not playing for years day in day it’s unstable he wasn’t spot on the day…😂

[@sicdoctor]

Jimmy won't be watching, he has already had a 102 break.

[@rogerharwood861]

Jimmy bollard is so annoying. Do t watch his stuff.

[@robjepson9447]

😂😂😂

[@AnyWhereHR-SMB]

I haven’t played in YEARS (moved the u.s. in 92 and started a laying pool a couple of years ago). Had a recent work trip to Ireland and found a snooker club just around the corner from the office. Watched this practice for a couple of hours over a couple of days and then played with a bloke from work. I had a 38 and a 20 break in the same frame! The 38 should have kept going but played a terrible shot on a red to get out of position. My previous highest break way back when was 32 lol Long story short, probably going to quit my job and turn pro now lol😂😅😊😂 Cheers Mr H!

[@formulaic78]

I managed a 52 break on my lunch break years ago with a colleague; easily my highest ever. I'm currently on step 3 but haven't managed to do it in fifty attempts so far. Annoyed cos want to get to stage 4, which I suspect I'll actually find easier. That 52 seems doable, though my best was done in an actual match (mostly blues and pinks to middle pockets).

[@anthonydear4708]

Stephen is a completely reinvented man. I would never have guessed as a player he would go on to become such a great, natural and down to earth presenter.

[@moodobusiness]

70 break with no side! Keeping it simple is a great lesson for me. Thank you

[@newton4179]

129 not bad for a first century, keep going like that and you’ll be a legend one day.

[@peterf08]

😂😂 How can Hendry go from a machine to so sloppy, he not that much older than Ronnie, Williams and Higgins 😂

[@finmactaggart6451]

He says himself he struggled with practicing as he got older. His commitment as a youngster cannot be questioned though.

[@underdirect1745]

​@@peterf08 because Stephen hardly plays anymore and when he does he just has a knockabout and doesn't put his heart and sole into it like he did when he was in his pomp. He'd rather enjoy his life now and play golf. He said in his interview with Ronnie that the one thing he'd reconsider if he could have his time again would be to have a life outside of snooker because when he was younger it was 100% snooker and nothing else.

[@footballfan321-xt3ku]

​@@underdirect1745yes but the fact that even current day steve davis who is in his 60s is arguably better than him is just insane to me

[@underdirect1745]

@@footballfan321-xt3ku Haha, no he's not. Steve doesn't even like picking a cue up these days. Have you watched the video with Steve Davis?

[@hristodarakchiev]

I am trying this routines ASAP. Thank you Mr. Hendry for the amazing content once again!

[@tamasbeck2113]

I like your videos but this one is probably the most helpful

[@JJ-Malone]

I love how don't just edit out a miss, it shows it happens and you keep going, Unlike some peoples videos where they just edit it all perfect. Watching these videos just feels so down to earth and makes it enjoyable.

[@terrynewman1679]

This is excellent. Thank you, Stephen

[@thecharacterartisan]

I dont even play snooker but I watched Stephen late into the night as a young boy in the 90s. I absolutely adore this channel. A sporting legend, thank you for the memories and now the insights you give us in such a watchable fashion.

[@scottbarnard8539]

The overlay showing where you hit the white is very helpful seeing how the cue ball reacts. Good addition to the cue tips. 👍

[@timallsopp8656]

A first class lesson! I’ll be passing this onto my friends who I play with at work

[@PaPa_Bolty]

Well thats the kind of video i need for doing practice

[@jamboz]

Spent first half of the video wishing we could see where on the cueball Hendry was actually hitting for each shot, only to realise there was a little graphic at the top right showing exactly where! That's the difference, knowing where Hendry is hitting the cue ball, can learn a lot from this.

[@andrewbennett2582]

Thank you so much for these videos. I was born in the late 80s and grew up watching you play. You were my snooker and hero and still are. The content of all your videos is amazing, but for me the best thing about these videos is the sense of getting to know you. It’s inspiring to have come to learn that as well as being such an amazing player and someone I idolised, you are also such a genuine, friendly, funny guy as well.

[@marcentian1246]

This is my favorite video on your channel so far! I love you or other good player talking through routines shot by shot and explaining the thought process. And also the routine with the 4 reds and blacks is pretty important to learn the basic shots around the black spot. Ty so much and I recommend you make this a series: Hendry explains Practice routines or something similar. Have a nice day everyone!

[@frankybaby3100]

Best video to date Mr Hendry..breaking mental barriers and building confidence..good on you

[@daromatfearnot5541]

Stephen Hendry You are my inspiration ❤ Love from Pakistan

[@anthonydenn4345]

That's a great routine. You can use it to steadily track your progression. Go back and forth to mix it up and not get frustrated. Nice job.

[@khanmohammad8493]

I’m watching USA, Houston, Texas and learning how you play thank you. You put the KZbin video appreciate it.

[@RatManAl]

Absolutely love these videos, love the errors, love the honesty and love the fact you're giving this help out for free to the public, Absolutely unbelievable

[@jorgeaquino23]

Amazing. I'm starting to do 30 break. This exercises will help me a lot. Thank you!

[@raydology]

Best help video anyone at any level could learn from.

[@cocolinabt]

This is pure GOLD. Thank you Stephen!!

[@WilliamFeryll]

Thank you so much Stephen and crew. I love Snooker - in Southern California no one plays it - I found a local club with 1 snooker table and I’m hooked! Please continue this channel with all your amazing content

[@therealthreadkilla]

I'm in southern California too bro and where did you find a club with snooker table?????????? My buddy has a 12' at his office and I just restored a 10'. So between him and I it's the only sooner tables I've seen in a `100 mile radius.

[@WilliamFeryll]

@@therealthreadkilla it’s O Zone Billiard Cafe - San Diego County - cheers

[@therealthreadkilla]

@@WilliamFeryll Dam, I was just down in SD this weekend for my kids bachelor party. I'm in Orange so I guess I have to revise the radius to 84 miles. Good to know if I whenever make it back down there. Thanks dude ~!~

[@therealthreadkilla]

Finally restored my antique 10' Wenco American snooker table. Finished it in March and so far my high break is 32. This game is such a challenge and worth every bit of sweat I put into it. Can't wait to try these steps.

[@siebevandevelde3592]

Thanks for this video stephen! Just beat my highest break.

[@mixolydian2010]

Great stuff steve. Thanks a lot for putting this together. Learned a lot.

[@mossy8885]

I wish this was 30 years ago. I used to spend hours in the snooker club. They just let me whack balls around the table. I'm autistic only asked a few times for tips and they didnt help

[@LIVERNIL723]

Energetic and Informative. Basic Technique and Development can never be dismissed.

[@Dyzx1]

I’ve noticed over the past year watching this channel Stephen’s cue action is coming back he’s hitting the ball with more confidence than he done 2-3 years ago. The new cue seems to be great for him too, feel like he never found one that he got on with after his was broken

[@agitprop5258]

Stephen, great lesson. So much better than practice routines (which are good too). This is a road map on how to build a base and grow. Greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@jamiec2981]

That was absolutely fantastic. The most casual 128 break you'll ever see :)

[@Blitz-N-Pieces]

Great video mate, brilliant for all the casual players. I’ll definitely be practicing this when I’m next in the hall

[@bretmowbshart]

Great video one of the best. I made a 67 in a line up the other week. I had 10 reds out cleared them all then missed the yellow. After seeing this video I am going to do all the drills. Thanks again Stephen.

[@thomasharlos6872]

What a great exercise ! Thank you .

[@alexanderhall4281]

Great video Stephen. This was the perfect way to practice to get better. Great seeing you making those breaks

[@SISSYWAYNEHOLMES]

GOAT of luck

[@fergaltierney8672]

Thanks, Stephen, your best video yet. 👍

[@munitproductions82]

great tips, enjoyed this one even without a guest

[@mcnegro7]

That point you mentioned about getting excited when you're nearing a milestone break - so can relate to that! I was on a 68 in a league match, and had a diag blue into green pocket, with nothing to do with the cueball as the red was near. I was in the zone till everyone stopped and my opponent changed his tone in announcing the break. After realising what break i was on, and what i could have ended up with, i (of course) bottled the blue. 68 still remains my highest match break 😔

[@lanternman13]

Your new cue seems to support you. Bring this to the pro table in a competition now!

[@WingingItBoatingonaBudget]

Love this video, showing simple routines and ways to improve playing. Showing how to build from one stage to the next, without pushing too quick, too soon... Keeping it 'easy' to start with and laying the foundations to build on. prefer these sort of videos to the 'chatter' with the pro's

[@punkyguy]

Looking at the cue ball strike marker thing, I was surprised how little he used side, almost not all. Even when he did, it was very slight. It's amazing how much you can do with a cute ball with screw, stun and follow through.

[@ahmaduzair8308]

Thank you mr Hendry. My personal best is 55 which 5 black + 1 pink..which i miss the last red through double into the mid pocket.. looking good with this practice, however it was quite different feelings when we go into real match. The nerve got the best of our confidence

[@mikek1437]

Great video Stephen, loved it! In depth with the thought process behind each shot was great. The greatest player to have played the game.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Great channel truly is, very well explained how to get better in all areas from this channel

[@jacobmckay3754]

Such a pleasure to watch, listen and learn from, Mr. Hendry.

[@LMJT1404]

Cracking vid, i made a 57 in practice the other day which is my highest but i did exactly what you said, was on the blue and thought i can make a 60+ here, then missed a simple blue, but my game has come on so much since watching these vids

[@andrewhurley1484]

This is the single best snooker tutorial of all time. This has absolutely made my day i feel very positive about improving after months of feeling lost. I'll be going to the club in the morning.

[@Alotofmoney147]

Great content once again, massively appreciated

[@RokERode-vs4wy]

Agree with the multiple runs. You will reach a limit quickly by progressing 10, 20, 30, etc. Playing each level 3 times provides not only developmental experience but confidence. Another practice method is to 10 runs and establishing an average; with practice you polish your skills (with again...confidence).

[@Clyde44]

And all done with triangle chalk, who knew!!! Great video as always, many thanks. The middle potting is just another level. Will go for another ton on my 8x4 lol

[@tomwright1714]

Brilliant. Cheers Steven!!

[@khisravibraimov5404]

Now I'm sure that you are my first and best snooker coach😂 it's a super useful video. Thank you 🎉 it feels amazing to learn from a legendary snooker player

[@Lcx212]

Best advice ever, no doubt

[@danielcusack4713]

Brilliant Stephen, your laughter and energy are contagious I guess

[@markstevens8407]

A very helpful & educational video yet again thanks Stephen, I'm taking lots of notes & will be practising this very soon, please continue with Cue Tips, it's much appreciated!! 🤗

[@lilchris26]

Thanks for this very helpfull to us trying to improve.

[@jimbobreeve]

Really good video...just getting into snooker and had a go at the 20 break. Really keeps you focused on positioning and seeing how the white responds to cue power. Looking forward to trying the 30 break at some point.

[@bhallujhunjhunwala5102]

Love you big brother for your delight personality towards other fellow players😊

[@GingerMachine147]

Great video as usual Stephen, especially loved when you talked about what should be going on inside your head to distract from any negative thoughts, would love to see more videos similar to that. Also quick question how come you were using triangle chalk again?

[@ChrisBrunger]

Just as an indication on how much quality has improved over the years in snooker 1977 Masters, won by Doug Mountjoy. The highest break of the whole tournament was 81.

[@cloudPES]

These tips are priceless, and the videos are quality. I was a member where he practiced in the 90s, nicest guy ever. Got his autograph while he was watching Neighbours 😂

[@alfedtron9043]

thank you very much you are a good instructor

[@geoffreymcdonnell9869]

Very impressed and helpful😊

[@asadhussain5267]

Great video for break building.

[@kufujitsu]

I wish we had these vids when I was playing. In snooker, I didn't progress much beyond the intermediate level - 30s & 40s consistently - the occasional 50 or 60 - rarely made 70s & 80s - & I made centuries once in a blue moon (maybe 5 of them in all) These days, there's no reason why a player can't reach a decent level if he's prepared to put the time & work into it. These coaches & former players tell you everything you need to progress up the rankings.

[@sussi-hn5fj]

I was just saying to myself what if you miss as you went for the red using the rest and you said it's no problem as I'm using the rest! And then you miss it! Brilliant Stephen I'm glad you left that in and had a laugh yourself. I'm going to a snooker club with my best mate soon but haven't tried snooker for years and I have only potted two balls in a row! However I've been watching a lot of your cue tips so I've learnt a lot in theory! Just need to practice now. Wish me luck! I'll need it! 😂

[@FineYungCannibal.]

This is an incredible video. I'm excited to try these routines one day.

[@206ey1]

Love these vids, and I'm so glad you seem to enjoy making em!

[@stupidgus123]

Nice one Stephen! Thank you SO much for your level-headed brilliant advice X

[@SilverIce-ch7up]

Thank you thank you so much stephen, you are legend, thank you for all these videos, thank you for all your advices, for all your explainations, informations Your fan and follower Abdel from Morocco Casablanca.

[@Robshi]

As someone who has made several 20+ breaks but never got 30 or more, I'm glad to see something to try here. Very helpful video Stephen, and it's funny to see that even you can be guilty of the unforgivable sin of missing blacks off the spot.

[@carlsmythe9838]

Great video. Its reminded me that Im doing too much line up practice! Need to mix it up a bit more with packs of reds.

[@ratatat9790]

Love the warts 'n all approach.

[@gameguysd]

Excellent tips and demonstrations, thank you! (: Making a century break is on my bucket list. I’d love to save up for a table, as there are none readily available where I live.

[@davidmellish3295]

You must have a massive house if you can fit a snooker table in it

[@gameguysd]

@@davidmellish3295 as much as I wish that were the case, I rent but a single room 😅

[@ROGER_DEVINE]

" You always need a little bit of luck.......sometimes" Never change Stephen, never change 🙂

[@xlr82u]

Great video, Stephen. Could you do one on clearing the colours? I've always struggled with brown to blue and blue to pink!

[@alexmurray9375]

Love these types of videos, really helps with having something to actually practice. Although, I would also love to hear some thoughts and tips maybe on how cloth affects the cue ball. I never know if I'm playing a shot wrong or if the cloth is just too worn for the type of shot I played. Would be interesting to know!

[@hamzausman7436]

Well done 👏 Excellent job, I will start working on these tips❤❤❤

[@PaitoonLaodee]

This video is so good, I tried to practice with a technic, and I can understanding how to play, Thank you for Stephen Hendry. He is the best of snooker player forever.

[@FourCues147]

Amazing video, I've shared this with my team mates who are between the 30 and 50 break standard. They like to use power 10 for everything! I hope they use your advice to improve 😅 Personally I've been lucky enough to make centuries in practice but difficult to translate that in matches. Would you be interested in a friendly match? 😊 Cheers!

[@bboothroyd]

Love this ! Thank you

[@jamescollings1834]

Thanks for the tips. Always a delight to watch. I'll try this next time I play snooker.

[@bellers01]

Haha when you missed that red

[@ahmedehsan3105]

Love you stephen Hendry... From Pakistan 🇵🇰 😍

[@BIGgayRonnie]

Stephen Hendry is the GOAT 🐐

[@AnthonyRodemus-v7u]

Lets remember the standard he had to play back when he won so many titles the only real competitors he had was Davis and White. Ronnie won most of his titles with a much stronger field with so many top players that can win it any day just to name a few Trump, Wilson, Higgins, Selby, Williams, Robertson, Allen, Murphy the list goes on and on. So in conclusion he was a great player for the opponents he had to face, did he have any of the type of opponents I mentioned he would definitely not have won much or any. Ronnie O'Sullivan is the GOAT 🐐

[@JUDDTRUMPFRAUD]

Fake profiles. Even replies to himself. The English puff is obsessed with Stephen Hendry. Even defends Hendry on videos uploaded by WST about our greatest player Ronnie O'Sullivan 🚀🏳🌈🍀🚀🏳🌈🍀🚀🏳🌈🍀🚀🏳🌈🍀🏆👌

[@AnthonyRodemus-v7u]

Ronnie O'Sullivan is the GOAT 🐐

[@danielhutchinson7073]

Great stuff, Stephen, thank you.

[@eoinfun9033]

Excellent video! 🔥

[@no1ukdaz]

You can really see the difference on the table when you use Triangle chalk to your "15 slabs" Taom

[@Jordan-sg9jl]

Loving the videos! Would love to see a video on how to cope with the yips on different shots as I’m struggling with them recently would this be possible.

[@tonywebber5098]

A true masterclass😎

[@James-C-Callan]

Should make more videos like this.

[@ryanstubbs_]

“It’s all simple stuff”.. proceeds to miss an easy red 😅😅 love your stuff Stephen.

[@tomdmann]

I think with these videos, putting himself in a beginner's shoes, Stephen's finding a bit of joy in the game again.

[@rogerharwood861]

Excellent video stephen. Thankyou. Great though process explanation. Much needed. Superb.

[@fatroberto3012]

I got onto the 50 break rung 45 years ago. I immediately fell off it again. Never got anywhere near since. One problem is that I can win plenty of games in our league without ever getting above a twenty break. Each player only plays one frame. One win is one league point for the team. It's too risky to take chances when you have 60+ year old eyes! KZbin channels like yours have got me practicing USEFULLY again and when the new season comes around in September, maybe I won't be such a negative b.st.rd!! If I can knock in a thirty break on my handicap it is basically game over.

[@L1ghtOn3]

Great stuff! 👍

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

You know the crazy Irish guy we spoke about on all the fake profiles? He has ten accounts in the comments. He's insane mate. He's been replying to himself for a week on loads of accounts on an old KZbin post weeks old. Liking his own comments etc. He's been on KZbin all day on lots of different posts. Some months old. He's literally obsessed with Ronnie O'Sullivan all day. He needs help!

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

He's a puff from Ireland obsessed with Ronnie O'Sullivan. I've seen his original profile with Sam Smith and Ricky Martin on his playlist. He won't be long 🍀🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

He's not called Wayne. All fake profiles. He's a very strange person from Ireland 🏳️‍🌈🍀

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

Used to call himself Storm Woods. He's used between 10-15 accounts today. There's something seriously wrong about him. He's from Ireland. Possibly Belfast!

[@Nancy13Mitten99]

Honestly cannot work out the strange Irish guy on all the accounts with so much hate towards the goat Stephen Hendry. He probably has 13 accounts in the comments!