96. Coaching Session - Part 1

This video is a 'fly on the wall' look at Barry coaching a young lady, Selina, who is in the early stages of the journey to improve her game of snooker.
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[@stuartchapman7934]

If it's Snooker Coaching you need then watch All the Brilliant Videos that this man Barry Stark has put together. Absolutely First Class Coaching Advice! 😃🎯💯

[@hollowface5391]

I've been playing Snooker for 22 years and even I'm learning new things from this video. This isn't just for beginners, it's helpful for everyone of all levels.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Hollowface. Glad you like the video, many thanks.

[@tommytom8855]

​@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach hello Barry i like ur Videos. I dont understand what u say. My englich ist so bad. How Match insch or cm or mm is from the Pomerance zum Strich und vorm ersten zum zweiten Strich?

[@josephmuzhuzha5784]

Coool😊

[@shawry123451]

I hadn't played snooker for 10 years, been a single parent since 2013 but watching videos like this got me playing again, the little tips ive got from this channel and barton snooker and break from life got me knocking 20's in regularly, my goal this year is to make my first 50 break, honestly cant tell you how much i appreciate chaps like this sharing what they know, amazing

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

@shawry. Nice to be appreciated, many thanks.

[@theallseeingmaster]

Such a warm, wonderful, encouraging temperament; everything one would want in a teacher.

[@LIVERNIL723]

I'd work for Barry stacking shelves if it meant working for a great and a patient boss.

[@davidjones-sx5sy]

Hi Barry I have watched most of your videos and am learning a lot from them however I have never seen you balance on one leg to take an awkward shot like most of the top players do is there any reason for this? thank you david

[@ayandamthimkhulu1264]

I agree

[@starzonegamerz3.072]

Y

[@amirnor9880]

This man is sharing his LIFE experience. Much appreciated Barry!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Amir. Glad you like the videos.

[@vxrdrummer]

These coaching videos got me from nothing to a 31 break last week. I feel like the little tiny things Barry does go into my game, and a little bit of practice gets these bits worked in. I feel like keeping going with this will get me to 40-50 soon. Thanks Barry.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ben. Great to hear you say that, good luck with that first 50, it's just around the corner.

[@alexpaic2984]

When I first picked up the cue wish Barry was there to guide me. I would have been a lot further with my game now. Barry you are absolutely the best coach I have ever seen. Wish there more people like you out there to teach the youngsters how to play the game. Keep it up sir!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

alex. Thanks for that, as long as I am able and the interest remains we will keep trying.

[@Silversnapdragon]

I love the constant positive reinforcement!!! Even for menial shots to cement the fundamentals, he compliments her. His lessons will resonate for her indefinitely, and ensure she enjoys the sport!!

[@qazzell]

I think it's great that barry has taken the time to impart his wisdom to the masses. You can never stop learning and even the basics are worth going over again,Thanks Barry.

[@RhysTucker2603]

Perfect example of fantastic coaching. Patient, fun and extremely knowledgeable coach that passes on his enthusiasm about the game with ever tip. A pleasure to watch.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Rhys. Many thanks, Glad you like the video.

[@dayamitrasaraswati4162]

I tried this technique out last time I went to practice at the Club I belong to. It made a wonderful difference! As a woman I find there are so many "experts" wanting to coach you that it can be overwhelming when everyone has their different "tips" to give you. I love being able to practice some basic techniques to help me improve my game. Barry delivers the message in very simple terms that is easy to watch and learn from.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Dayamitra. I find this all the time, people giving well meant but naive advice, it is always a problem for the beginner knowing who to listen to. I am very pleased Selina came to see me, she was in the same position as you, doing her own thing but at the same time listening to that well meant/naive advice. She has made good progress and is now playing for a local team when her employment allows.

[@dayamitrasaraswati4162]

Thank you for your reply! Since I wrote to you I have secured a good coach that I'm happy with. I have a lesson with him and then come home and check out your video's for similar practices and to see perhaps the same techniques from a different perspective. I am so grateful for this opportunity to play snooker at last after all the years of feeling a little put off around the men! Now I love giving the men something to think about when they play me because I'm not being just a walk over! I enjoy watching all you videos and cannot express my gratitude and gratefulness to be able to play this wonderful game! I spent my teenage years (yes, this does age me, ha!) watching the Pot Black series and wishing I could play the game - and now I can and I love it!

[@gwd82]

Great tutorial. Barry knows his stuff and his focus on the fine details is exactly what you want in a coach.

[@davidchang5862]

All the little things that truly make a successful pot in snooker are brought up here. Well done !

[@masoodali737]

From now on you're my new Coach Barry🤞💖

[@ayanjaved7364]

I am actually a very good player but I never had any idea how to teach it to my girlfriend to make her pocket the balls, I could simply send this video to her but being pragmatic, I taught her these minute things on my own following your videos and now she's more impressed and she's doing a great job as well! 😎 Thank you very much old man for sharing your experience here!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

ayan. My pleasure, great to hear that together, we have created an interest in another person.

[@Littopastor]

What a gentle soul Barry you are. This is a great lesson

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Pastor. Many thanks, glad you liked it.

[@grez6330]

I've been loving snooker for 54 years , I've never known exactly, how to hold the que properly, thanks 😊 Barry!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Happy to help

[@MEECHIO]

What a fantastic coaching session. As someone who is looking to totally revamp their backhand grip to a more conventional grip the segment on the backhand grip was brilliant, so detailed and explained thoroughly without being too complex. Thanks Barry....:--)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

MEECHIO. My pleasure. When a player has a problem with his game it is a fair bet that the grip is related to that problem, either where or how he is holding the cue.

[@atanaskirilov6470]

I am playing for years, didn't know much of this thinks! Thank you Barry.

[@cocktail7426]

Atanas Kirilov this thinks🤔

[@rajvardhanshinde6251]

Now onwards I will be learning snooker from this channel. The snooker coaches out there just tend to patronize and fleece their students. I like the way you elucidate each point!!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Rajvardhan. I suppose 35 years of teaching sport helps with that. Many thanks.

[@jaydrfish]

Barry, This is brilliant advice, and excellent technique! With such a kindly delivery! Thank you so much 😊 Jay

[@bruce-le-smith]

Watching 20 minutes of your video coaching has resulted in me having better, more consistent shots than I have had in a lifetime of wildly waving a cue around from time to time in a pool hall

[@joesoap1960]

Can't wait to play again. This was brilliant. Thank you both

[@demian5511]

No Mark Selby on the list of top boys 😂 Great personality of a teacher. Calm, patient, paying attention to every single detail. Great!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

demian.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

damian. Many thanks.

[@katamangala5030]

This is my very first time ever leaving a comment in KZbin... Sr, thank you very much for this clearly delivered information, you took the time to make this pro vids. I can see a lot of teachers/couches in the internet but it feels like they do not want to be understood at the 100÷, like you! Also it was a very helpful video, but that's obviously!

[@TheNandomadrid88]

Really good lesson Barry. It is good to know i was doing a lot of things rigth before o saw this tutorial. Now i am ready to step my game to an even better level :)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

You can do it!

[@paulb3109]

I am pleasantly surprised amazed, at how helpful this lesson is to me. Being self taught and mediocre it is eye opening to see the basics coached to a wiling, talented person. Very much appreciate this approach by tboth participants. Willing to bet this will help me challenge my friend better than up to now.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Paul. Glad you found the video useful, I hope you meet and go beyond your friends standard. Good luck.

[@tony_hickey]

Pure snooker coaching gold! Barry Stark coached the current (2024) world snooker champion, learning from the best in the game here! Thanks Barry!

[@karenmaru9084]

Thankyou very much Mr Barry Stark..you are an "Absolute Inspiration" to any pool player of any standard. I'm 62 and have been fortunate to have played the last 7 yrs in 8 ball Clubs Comps in Melb & NZ.Also fortunate to win some trophies & 3 Titles. HOWEVER I'll be honest with you Barry Stark! I really DON'T know how I did it CONSIDERING I am NOW ONLY JUST LEARNING 'How to hold the Cue Properly' using your Grip Technique!! I've just marked the 10.5 line on my cue 😁 Cheers I'm so Excited and cannot wait to LEARN MORE ☺😃 P.S Thanks also from Selina's perspective !!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Karen. To achieve what you have achieved you must have natural ability. In my early days I too was a reasonable player but I knew something was holding me back so I did my research, changed a whole lot of things and my game developed from there. Unfortunately with a family and mortgage, earning a living became my priority so any snooker revolved around coaching.

[@truthseeker2030]

Hi Barry. I'm from Cork and been watching your videos for about 2 months now. My game has improved massively. Just wanted to say thank you.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

stephen. My mother was from Skibbereen County Cork, a lovely place. Glad your game is improving.

[@Rtwodd]

Love West Cork ❤. Nice to see another Corkonian benefitting from these videos as I am. Thanks Barry

[@samuelfox9532]

God, I love Selina and her husky laugh. She is a focussed and humble student under the tutelage of a master.

[@hamidsayed2112]

Very nice teacher and very sweet student 😊. Useful tips Thanks Oldman and young lady 😄.. I will continue watching your video from today

[@srvafool]

Now this takes it to a whole new level. It's one thing to watch Kyren or Ronnie, or even you practice. You three are so grooved in the stroke, but to watch you work with someone not so advanced is highly enlightening (although she does have a good stroke already). Also seeing the breakdown of the cuing action with helpful reminders along the way is awesome! Can't wait for the next one, but I'm going to watch this one a few (dozen) more times. Thank you very much Barry!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Alan. My pleasure. Although Selina has a full time job which inhibits her practise time she is trying very hard to improve.

[@Briansgate]

I've been playing pool off and on for over 30 years, and I think I just learned more there than in my whole lifetime.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Briansgate. Pleased that you liked the video, I hope the information that you appear to have gained from it helps with your game.

[@georgedagosdagopoulos7587]

Yes indeed, we will apply the miss rule exactly as you suggested, after all it's quite fair. Sir, I wanna thank you for everything, your knowledge is precious!!!! Besides for the last year or so, you are my coach too!!! I really feel free to contact you(with your permission), as far as snooker issues are concerned. Thank you again, I'm in your debt!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

George. My pleasure, I hope everything goes well.

[@georgedagosdagopoulos7587]

Mr Stark thank you for everything!!!!

[@deepakking54]

Berry sir i learnt so many things from you,i am not professional but once i follow your instructions i feel a confident player,great teacher thankyou sir

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

deepak. Glad that the videos are helping with your game, good luck.

[@deepakking54]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach thanku sir

[@bballjizzo]

I only watched this to see if I could pickup a few tips here and there to improve my casual game. I'm terrible at it. But now, I feel I could take on the world...bring on part two! ^_^

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

bballjizzo. Long way to go for anyone just starting out or making alterations to their game.

[@bballjizzo]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Your tips are very helpful and appreciated. I've subscribed and look forward to learning more from your videos. Thanks Barry.

[@saikrish2301]

It's really a great lesson Barry, you're teaching us with your great experience which helped to change our game. Thank you 💖😊 very much Barry for your lessons ☺️

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Happy to hear that!

[@letsdothat]

Thanks for the video Mr. Stalk. You are a great mentor. I love the way you approach the problem and solution. Well done sir.

[@nbt3663]

Mr. Stark, for some reason I've been watching snooker for several months. No chance this e boy from South Carolina USA, will ever get to play, but what a great game you guys have. Im a golfer, but quite frankly, snooker may be the world's last real gentleman's game. Our eight and nine ball here is more of a verbal mental game I can't stand.

[@fanofmrbean6294]

Nice video again Barry I hope that lady becomes a professional master just like you and your so lucky to be a wonderful coach and to teach young people and teenagers how to play like a professional

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

fan. Thanks for that. I hope she makes progress also but she has a full time job and a home to run so she has limited time for practise.

[@neelakantannurani3074]

Sir, You are brilliant. Make things look so easy. Wishing well

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Neelakantan. Many thanks.

[@troysmeets173]

Best coach out there such a great guy! Explains everything very well!

[@nerdvananc]

Much appreciation for the great tutorials you upload Mr. Stark; we're all great fans of yours. However I must say that watching newer videos in 1080p60 (pretty much the standard nowadays) would really take the experience to the next level! :)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

NerdvanaNC. I will mention it to my camera man for his views, he is the expert.

[@oisinmorris147]

Great coaching I actually learned a lot from this video

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DonST22]

While watching this video, I was thinking about my very first lessons, when I was starting to play pool (I mean when I started to learn how to play billiards in the right way). My short term coach was good too, but not as detailed as you are. I wish I had a coach like you, I still need one in spite of playing snooker more then 3 years now. This was all quit familiar, but anyway thanks again for your videos, they are so helpful.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

DonST. Glad you like the videos, everyone needs a little help sometimes.

[@troysmith6919]

Thanks for improving my game through your teachings.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Happy to help!

[@rajatarora3625]

I started playing snooker again after many years and have been trying to get these basics right from last few weeks, but am unable to, but here in this video I could see where I was going wrong, excited to practice this weekend to try out the suggestions

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Great to hear!

[@reecedrkae3833]

This appeared on my notification certainly worth a watch.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Reece. Glad you thought so, many thanks.

[@anantnalavade3909]

One of the best teacher i have seen

[@kennethkwan1870]

Brilliant coaching session. I picked up so much on the grip. Thank you

[@EJBENNIE]

There’s a lot to take in but this is fascinating, the difficult part to remember is the opening and closing the hand when delivering the cue

[@ernoeskeli1139]

EJBENNIE The funny thing is that when you practice the grip alongside all the other key aspects of snooker and eventually learn how to use the grip there's nothing you should "remember", it all comes naturally without any thinking process.

[@sj1086]

EJBENNIE yes that is very true I think it’s better for me to go back and forth to see if I am right

[@Obi-Conker-Nobody]

Brilliant episode Barry, really helped! Good Luck with your practice Selina!

[@adhelysyah4599]

untung dapat cikgu macam ni, masa aku belajar dulu, kena maki, kena marah, kena jadi balaci beli air, beli rokok, kena urut badan cikgu, tangan kena ketuk dengan cue, baru dapat teknik yang betul untuk pocket bola.. thanks to my late brother mazlan shah bin bastani.. aku dah boleh main walaupun tak hebat mana, boleh la pocket 25 point utk 1 cue..

[@TheMacbatts]

What a fab communicator you are Barry. Good luck @ the Crucible!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mac. Many thanks.

[@mbabarkhanmbabarkhan848]

Hlo I like you this video

[@fmaleknia]

Now I know I did many things wrong for a long time. Thank you for such awesome training.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@SatanicXray6665]

I love learning a bit more snooker skills from you because my grandfather taught me how to hold the cue really well :)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Gothicgamer. I take it as a compliment that hopefully I have added a little to your grandfathers tutorials.

[@cdrvjtardinojr6880]

Mr Stark is a true gentlemen: an inspiration of all teachers no matter the field of study! My complients!

[@neciawilliams5621]

Way to go Selena.....Give it YOUR all...I’m sure YOU must now be up at the top!! You have an AMAZING Tutor...he’s BRILLIANT!! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed HIS guidance through assisting us beginners on the how to!! Sincere THANK YOU!! Come to Aotearoa (New Zealand);we’d luv to have you both!! Hi

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Necia. Selina is making rapid progress I am told. I haven't seen her for a while so I don't really know her present form, but she is certainly keen to improve.

[@nolies1970]

Many weeks back I asked your opinion regarding unusually strong bounces off the rail. I’m relatively new to Snooker. Your response took me by surprise. I’d never have thought static electricity could be a possible cause. I’ve been playing a good amount since then and haven’t come up with any reasonable theory matching yours. Static electricity it is then.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mr B. Don't know if I said it last time but it is a physical impossibility for a ball to bounce off the cushion faster than it hit the cushion unless there is another force at work. The only force I can come up with is static electricity, if someone can prove me wrong I will gladly listen and be educated.

[@pawandyes]

also if there is cue chalk on the ball and the when the ball hits the rail with the chalk mark in between the rail and ball ... you will notice that the ball bounces back much more than if the ball was clean. You can experiment this quite easily ... take two balls in one hand and bounce them simultaneously on the rail at medium/low speed... they will bounce back together and travel the same distance more or less. NOW, make a chalk mark with the cue chalk on the rail and bounce the same two balls with one hand, one ball must hit the chalk mark on the rail. You will notice that the ball which hits the Chalk mark will bounce unusually stronger off the rail and much further than the ball which did not hit the chalk mark.

[@michaelturner5543]

Great series of videos Barry. Great to re-visit the basics. Had a lesson with Frank Adamson years ago and still have the piece of tape he placed towards the butt of the cue to help with hand position there to this day

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Michael. I know of Frank's ability as a coach, he has respect from a lot of players.

[@skyriderize]

Curiosity is my DNA. Excellent coaching lesson!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Scarlett. Glad you like the video, many thanks.

[@amritlingam8513]

Thank you very much-needed I am just starting it's very much useful for me once again. Thank you so much 🙏

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

@am My pleasure.

[@charlesdavis7940]

What a great teacher. Very informative! Thank you.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@johntapa6129]

Awesome teacher will be following you more souch aspects to the game that's what I love about it

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

John. Glad you like the videos.

[@ryanscattergood373]

Oh bless him barry and Selina are so lovely and good at working together i love playing pool + snooker. have done for years I would love this bloke to be my coach.

[@MrBeano69]

Great to see a proper beginner lesson, can't wait for lesson 2 5* Mr Stark

[@charrr7136]

James Campbell lol that Mr. Stark reference haha

[@jagratisingh23]

Bhai mere se pls contect kro apna mobile n

[@kheirowabdi2713]

Today’s Beautiful Hadith is about Surah Al-Baqarah It was narrated from Abu Mas’ud (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites the last two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah at night, that will be sufficient for him.” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1369, Book 5, Hadith 567) The last 2 ayahs of Surah Al-Baqarah are not very long and reading them after Isha will provide protection. Make this a habit starting tonight.

[@shawnsullivan2729]

Well done sir Barry :) really enjoyed this lesson and for sure we can all learn something from this and imply your coaching techniques in our game. Every video you upload means a real lot to us viewers. Especially knowing that not everyone have coaching clinics nearby. For instance I would love to travel from Malta to the UK and visit you for a good one on one session!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Shawn. I coached in Malta many years ago, lovely place. I believe I am right in saying the only man to win the world amateur billiards and snooker title comes from there, I believe his name is Paul Mifsud.

[@shawnsullivan2729]

Yes indeed...Paul Mifsud was an exceptional player!! Tony Drago was on another level though and he was in the top 10 for quite a while when he was a Pro. We now have another good fella coming up...his name is Brian Cini...amazing talent!!

[@6ftS]

this was incredibly helpful and I appreciate the transfer of knowledge that has helped me iron out some fundamental issues I was suffering but simply did not know why. Thank you Sir for the amazing lessons. I will surely watch all your videos. Nothing beats the knowledge of experience. regards from south africa. liked and subbed.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

6 Feet. Great that the videos have helped in some ways, good luck with your game.

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤ This game is very popular in Ghana .i will try this game this coming Sunday at a club

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Augustine. Great, I am sure you will have lots of enjoyment.

[@augustinetwumasi5031]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach 🙏

[@AoVRelentless]

Fantastic video. Lots of compassion. I need to hire you! Haha

[@teddyamok]

Thats the most attractive snooker player ive ever seen. Selina's not bad either.

[@ikramrawat7633]

Lmao

[@louisthomas367]

Hi Barry I love your videos they are a big help I've been playing properly for about 2 months and I'm loving playing snooker

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

euphonium. Glad the videos are helping, enjoyment is a great motivating aspect of learning.

[@alemkonyaknaga1234]

Wish i could play

[@Giulio_Dent]

wish I found him years ago brilliant man thank you so much

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Giulio. Many thanks, glad to help.

[@VasilisNiakas]

The lady was a bit anxious but the coach encouraged her. Bravo 👏👏

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Vasilis. Yes it was her first time being filmed, very nervous.

[@H0tinNYC]

This gentleman is an excellent teacher!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Alan. Many thanks for that.

[@sssskkkk2856]

Learnt so much from this vid, my cue action has always been wrong

[@EduardoLacap-k9q]

Most informative video, great lessons 👍

[@flawlessmsc]

This ain't gonna be a cheap session 1 on 1 coaching for one hour with a world class coach

[@phoenixcoleman7777]

flawless mr I know this man works with the best of the best

[@shaynewaterhouse]

like seeing this real beginner getting real help great job barry

[@BRAINFIRECOMEDY]

My name is Christopher am from Nigeria I love your teachings I learn from you sir

[@Len_J_]

This was really good, excellent video. Also nice to see a female getting in the sport

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirpoppinchuck]

The snooker table is huge compared to a pool table goodness! 😳🤔

[@malkayas1]

I watched this video around three times wow so much to learn and I thought I was good. My highest brake was 33 with this. I’m sure I can go past 50 if I continue my queueing and the flow has Barry said quick question what queue is selina using . I just got a Ronnie Sullivan 2 piece and not sure if it’s right for me to

[@edwasniowski9920]

Good girl 👍 great lesson

[@vijaynegi2885]

,wonderful techniques learned...thanks Barry Sir

[@chukwuemekaezelobe1954]

The last part of the video made my day

[@albytewhare8223]

thank you Barry. i changed my stance, rear hand grip and my hand positioning on my cue. wow what a difference. thank you again

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Alby. Its always difficult when you initially change something and it can be frustrating when you move out of your comfort zone, but if something is not working then it needs to be changed so well done.

[@me-cq7wv]

It’s amazing how stance and cueing action and a good coach can make a huge huge difference to your game.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

S O. Many thanks.

[@NWRefinishing]

“Now, lets have a look at that grip “. 👌🏻

[@josheisert8380]

"Good girl"

[@mhd9688]

I dont know why some players think the way that you hold the cue isnt important and its just a matter of taste. You have to know , its not! Every Instrument wich you use to do something with ( imagine a bow , for playing violin ) you have to obey certain rules and practice on those rules for a long time , only to be able to use that potential wich lies within that instrument ,, taste only comes in play when you are SO good with that instrument that you can step a little bit farther than limits and get away with it. So please fellas , dont understimate the tips wich he pointed out ,, if youre not potting balls as much as you want , the first and most probable thing that is wrong with you , is your stance and your cue holding technic. May the force be with ya'll! 😁

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

MH D and Tone. You players share my view, there is only one thing that has got hold of that cue and there is only one thing that delivers that cue and that is the hand holding it, If a player has a problem with his/her game one of the things I will look at is the grip.

[@pot10]

Exactly. To give an analogy, I've been playing guitar for several years and never got a teacher. I'm actually very good, but there are limits that I just can't surmount because my technique is fundamentally flawed in some areas. After too many years, it becomes nearly impossible to change technique. It's so important to make sure that your technique is proper before you've cemented it

[@frankcastle9866]

MH D I'm sure you know better than the professionals

[@haideraj]

"you have to obey certain rules and practice on those rules for a long time" But...Who made those RULES ???

[@amarsbarr]

Well said perfectly spot on!

[@NhậtPhạm-z4m]

How are you my coach? I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@clarencemitchell6481]

Always videos like thank you so much. My game has never gone 20 odd breaks. I knew my basics were wrong

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Clarence. Hopefully your breaks will rapidly rise into the forties and fifties. Well done.

[@clarencemitchell6481]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach yes, when I get back to it I hope so.

[@karenbehavin412]

Ok, here I am! I Googled pool playing 101, and came across this wonderful video. I was just talked into signing up to a pool tournament! I told them I cannot play pool! They were relentless said they needed 2 more people. My first night was horrible lost both my games. The second week wasn't so bad because the other guy I played was worse than me! LOL I go back in 2 days to play my third time! This video really seems to help get the point across it's all on how you hold the stick. I used to play When I was a teenager and never really learned all these rules. So! I have a lot of bad habits I need to address! Lol

[@varunsharma2068]

Namaste respected coach sir. Much respect from india

[@zsoltszilagyi5780]

Mr. Stark you are fantastic, incredible. I can play snooker well, becouse I follow your instruction. Thank you very much!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Zsolt. My pleasure, glad they are helping.

[@HDMensur]

hearing him say '"good girl!" is so heartwarming :)

[@ERDG516]

I wish I could get lessons from the great wiseman Mr Barry.

[@godfreyschuller2925]

OH how i wish I could have had you as my coach. You are great, well done!!!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

godfrey. Many thanks for the kind words.

[@sj1086]

godfrey schuller yes