97. Coaching Session - Part 2

This video continues the '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. In part two Barry continues with cueing technique developing the stun and screw shots and two beginners practice routines to develop her basic skills.
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[@ryanmiller9999]

These videos have been fantastic for a beginner like myself. Thanks Barry and Selina!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ryan. Everyone needs a little guidance when they are starting out, I am glad the videos are helping you on your way.

[@deantaylor2736]

Thinking of going along to a local club, learnt a lot just from watching this without even ever picking up a cue - great channel :)

[@jameswhelan5271]

Used part one today in a match and my game improved 5 fold in one session, delighted, great videos

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Great to hear!

[@billjones3720]

Makes all the difference having a good coach when you're a beginner, so you don't get bogged down with bad habbits. Wished I had known someone like you Barry when I first started playing the game many moons ago.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Bill. Never too late to change Bill, yes it is harder as you get older but with the right guidance, faith in the coach and a bit of frustrating work it is certainly possible. I coached a player well into his sixties who went from the odd 30 break to making fairly regular 50s. The changes were not easy but he was determined and he made it.

[@SewFinesse]

So glad i found these tutorials. I wanna start learning and this is so spot on for zero starters. Thanks so much Barry! and great student Selena

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

jewel. Many thanks, unfortunately earning a living and running a home interferes with Selena's progress.

[@frustrateduser666]

I was searching for pool tutorials and came across your channel. I have tried your cueing, bridge, and stance tips and have started stroking more gently than I used to. I still suck, but I suck less than I used to hahaha. Thanks a lot :)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Frustrated. Nicely put. Keep working at that technique and the rest will improve. Good luck.

[@robertconnell5302]

Ahh what a nice girl selina is, good luck to her, when she relaxes she'll start dishing up im sure.

[@MyGreenpotato]

Thank you Mr Barry for all this help you provide to us! Your channel is real gold. I am from Greece and here we don't have any coach for snooker. But thanks to technology and you, I can say that my coach is the amazing Mr Barry!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

My Greenpotato. Many thanks for the compliments, very pleased that you are learning from the videos.

[@Obi-Conker-Nobody]

Another great lesson Barry! Lots to take away from this for improving myself. Good luck with your practice Selina, you're doing great!

[@Obi-Conker-Nobody]

Your production crew are improving with each lesson too! Hats off to you guys

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Obi. I will give Selina your good wishes the next time I see her.

[@Obi-Conker-Nobody]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach thanks! I managed to get on the table recently, I'm improving leaps and bounds thanks to these videos! I'm really starting to develop a good pre shot routine and understand mistakes I'm making! So cheers again!

[@MrEkaito]

What a great coach he is, Mr.Barry.

[@desmochai]

Eagerly waiting for the next video in the series. Thank you, Mr Stark

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Aqeel. We will try to get together to fit the next one in.

[@francescobini223]

very intresting and really meaningful, nice work to both of you!

[@georgedagosdagopoulos7587]

Yet another great video Mr Stark, Thank you for everything!!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

George. My pleasure, nice to be appreciated.

[@zouhairelyaagoubi]

Please continue making these videos, please, please, please...!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Zouhair. As long as there is an interest out there and my family commitments allow, I will try.

[@nigeldenton5083]

What a brilliant coach you are I've been having lessons for a year now and being playing 4 times a week for 3 years and I still can't pot as good as selina I'm frustrated and about to give up all together I wish you were close to were I live I'd love some lessons

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Nigel. I would love to help but if you try to get out of your comfort zone and really analyse what is said and shown on the videos I am confident progress is just around the corner.

[@snookershorts3044]

well done barry, i noticed a huge imporvement in selina's performence and that's only in few weeks . if she was playing in a club she wouldn't get that even in months ^^'

[@monkeybreeksjov9574]

Listened to your other videos Barry and I can now feel the "bite" on the cue ball

[@albertrynkowski3599]

16:39 Lovely shot by Celina and her head "steadyment" is just great.

[@thewholecity]

Great coaching Barry, with a good student by the look of her. She listens and responds well and seems to have some natural ability. Great to see these in progress.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Triangle. Her need to earn a living and run a home restricts her practise and therefore her progress but she tries very hard.

[@thewholecity]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoachI have similar restrictions on my own progress, which is why your videos are so helpful.

[@staezione]

10:28 oh dear

[@chienyeoh7248]

glad to found these perfect tutorial.. thank barry

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Happy to help

[@Lolabamus]

Thanks for sharing these lessons!

[@pawandyes]

Dear Barry, I have been playing snooker for 25 years and used to be a decent player but after a gap of 6 odd years I am trying to get back to the game. I just could'nt hit a ball right for 6 months. It was very very frustating. Some shots would be fine and others totally haywire. Your videos have helped me so so much in being able to get my basics right again (In one week! I cant thank you enough!) Im atleast hitting regular 40-50 point breaks now and improving quickly . Thanks once again!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

pawandyes. Delighted that you have returned to the game and that the videos are helping you to recapture some of your old form, I hope the improvement continues, well done.

[@user-eb8ys3fi5x]

Iam learning the rudiments.just to say thanks so much.

[@swarildesai7557]

Hey barry...thats exactly wat i wanted... Thankyou so much sir... The screw shot tutorial😁 The way you taught her after her. Cue ball scooped... Amazing U r the ultimate coach... Thanks once again

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

swaril. That's quite a compliment, many thanks.

[@swarildesai7557]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Barry sir...today i drilled for screw...n so pleased to infrm u 8/10 bang on complete action on white Perfect screw... 2 miscued that too due to lack of chalk

[@swarildesai7557]

Need some practice drills for beginners to improve the game... It would really help

[@chrisketsiwe2015]

Selena is so lucky to have this gentleman as her coach

[@MrBeano69]

Great lesson, great explanation of shots

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

James. Thanks for that, Selina's next task is to practise what she has learned. Its a waist of her time and mine without the necessary practise, the first priority is the cue action and grooving her muscles in the correct manner.

[@Ivers369]

Thanks a million coach ❤❤❤

[@EZ-ELIMZ.]

Snooker like Golf can be difficult to learn as there so many variables that can affect the outcome. Good session enjoyed it.

[@diovanicostasilva5383]

I like your video tips, great teacher.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

diovani. Glad you like the videos.

[@rjohnson8ball]

This is great coaching.

[@harshilparmar877]

I started this techniques and I was missing every pots, but after a while I can pot it along with some decent techniques. Thank you much!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Harshil. One of the biggest problems any coach has is getting a player to accept that changes have been made to his technique, as a result of these changes the player will feel slightly uncomfortable and he is out of his comfort zone. He will miss the odd shot until he has grooved the new technique, in other words he will have to go backwards to ultimately go forwards. Patience is a virtue.

[@mrpresident7121]

Sir you are an inspiration. Cheers from cloudy Greece!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Wow, thanks!

[@bottlecap57]

Always interesting to watch a new player on the long road to becoming a good player. Most beginners tend to strike the ball too hard but I think some of that is down to playing on typically slow club tables, partly why Selina is slightly over hitting here on a more lively table.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

When I first started to play a few years ago I hit them hard just because I found it satisfying when they went in at pace :P probably because I was young and just eager to pot balls, dont know if other people may have the same tendency

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

The Snookerist. As a good player yourself I am sure you recognise the trend, hit the ball hard then it will not roll off, I will also get spin on the cue ball etc,etc. As you know hitting through and feeling the ball are the traits of a good player not pace or power.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach When I was starting out I found it much easier to cue through the ball straight when I put power into it instead of rolling it in. Probably just my technique though

[@dannyuttam8693]

good coaching

[@markphillip8399]

How can i become a good pool shooter

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Love it. Nice teaching Selina good student glad to see this video. I am learning snooker with some friends. This video is helping me Thanks Oscar Canada

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Oscar. My pleasure, many thanks.

[@pranavbhagwat7450]

Very well taught ! 👌🏻

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Glad you think so!

[@mohsinkhalid2125]

I love your videos!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mohsin. Many thanks for the kind words.

[@Bskplayzone]

Realy Awesome Coaching center☆☆

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

World. Thanks for that.

[@amanuelgetnet2800]

Thanks! You are Great Coach.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

I appreciate that!

[@lukerodick6649]

Thankyou for these wonderful nicely filmed videos Barry, I’m starting out again after a 9 year break and I’m appalling ! 😀 these tips should help me a lot as I think my stance and grip was wrong and also I’m right handed but left eye dominant! Any tips for that Barry when it comes to aim? Selina is lovely too 🥰 cheers 🥂

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

luke. Being right handed and left eyed dominant puts you in good company along with a lot of good players including Ronnie O'Sullivan. Just concentrate on where and how you hold the cue taking note that the position of the bridge hand can also affect the amount of follow through. On sighting, just allow what comes naturally to happen for now, the time to make any minor adjustments will be if and when problems arise. People often make the mistake thinking that the reason they have missed is because they have sighted incorrectly, obviously this can be the case but more often than not it is because they have not delivered the cue correctly. Good luck.

[@RandomPerson-uq8oe]

that backspin tutorial is very helpful

[@rolandidian4165]

Thank you sir for sharing your talent...wathing from phillipines....god bless

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

So nice of you

[@martinconroy9116]

Really good video.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Martin. Selina has now played her first match in the handicap league and I am told she made a very respectable draw.

[@momusah6526]

I swear I love how she laughs, she is a good student.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mo. Selina takes the game very seriously but unfortunately her work tends to restrict the amount of practise that she can put in on the snooker table, she does however still enjoy the game and there is no doubt that her laugh is infectious.

[@kazemainihadi]

Selena is a good girl

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Hadi. Very true and making good progress.

[@bryandangol8223]

I like her laugh

[@steffthundershots2863]

Hi Barry, I play snooker, I am visually impaired but that doesn’t affect my snooker too much! My highest break is 22. I am setting myself a New Year’s Resolution to make my first century next year 😀. It’s nice to see these types of video’s there isn’t enough ladies like myself playing the sport. Can we see an updated video of how Selena is getting on please? Thank you 😊.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Stephanie. Selena hasn't been playing too much of late, her family and work commitments have interfered with her game and of course her progress but I will see what I can do.

[@steffthundershots2863]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach that’s a shame, it would be nice to see how Selina is progressing, thank you Barry, I appreciate it.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

7:38 I'm pretty sure the reason that she did that is because she didn't follow through the white with the cue. I do that alot even though I know how to avoid it. It happens to me when Im worried about the white hitting the cue. And when I was a beginner I didnt follow through anyway which meant that I would chip the ball.

[@andrewstewart8089]

Thanks Barry !

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Andrew. My pleasure, glad you like the content of the channel.

[@depprai9362]

she is Lucky to learn from Mr. Barry.

[@shawnsullivan2729]

Sir Barry...Top Quality coaching as always. Well done for the nice and catchy editing at the beginning!! Selina is a beginner and one can already tell that she is on the right track. If she takes on board every little bit of information you are providing her, i hope she can go far in this beautiful game!! Well done and already looking forward for your next one Barry :)

[@kharianthebest5627]

Great technic i love it , kindly tell me about (good weight stick)who is better for playing snoooker.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Kharian. Not sure what you mean here, there is probably a problem with English.

[@chill3525]

Nice editing at the start

[@moshinjussab2163]

Barry how can i get in touch about some coaching with yourself? Tried a couple years back when you coached at sheffield but your not there anymore? Please help???

[@geeg7765]

Hi Barry love your videos I am 27..I have been playing snooker since 15 I have learnt a lot from your videos which I will put into practice for sure because I love the game my only downfall is cue ball control.. if I can master cue ball control believe I can be a heavy break builder so any tips on that? Thank you for videos really appreciate it a lot.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Gee. The great Joe Davis always said that his cue ball control came originally from his skill at Billiards. Try playing a few games of billiards particularly spending some time at the top of the table . Look this up on KZbin, how they pot the red then play a cannon, very worthwhile to spend a little time on these skills and your positional skills at snooker will improve.

[@dannyuttam8693]

good coaching

[@jameelahmed6934]

super training and clearly words speaking,because my English-speaking is weak. ok sir i am learning game for your videos.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

jameel. Pleased that the videos are helping despite the language problem.

[@jameelahmed6934]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach .. why not sir 'your videos are helpful

[@MrMarshylhb]

any more of these coming up

[@icebear4648]

Hey Barry, me again :). I have a couple of questions again, you don't have to answer if you think I'm bothering you lol. I'm learning the stance still and watched your video on the weight going forward, but I feel like I'm falling over when I do it, it actually looks right on recording but feels so unstable, and my feet are basically shaking, am I going forward too much or is my weight too much on one foot? Also, I don't actually practice it on a snooker table, I use 2 water coolers stacked and I'm sure they're a good couple of inches lower than a table, would that make much of a difference? What height would you recommend is ideal for placing my hand on as a table?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ice. You are not bothering me, I will try to answer every ones questions to the best of my ability. You are obviously over doing it with the weight going forward and that is causing stress. Your weight should be roughly 60/40 slightly favouring the front leg and no more. The nearer you can get to the correct height of a snooker table, the better. The correct height from floor to cushion rail is 851mm to 876mm.

[@yousufajmeri9297]

Thanx alot sir

[@freedom30soon64]

7:39 don’t worry, JUMP FLY 😂😂😂

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Freedom. Just part of the learning process, scooping the ball as she did the result was inevitable, she has progressed now.

[@freedom30soon64]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I too have progress tremendously by following your instructions. My mates were stunned at how fast I improved my technique. Thanks a lot to you Barry, you are a great instructor and coach.

[@syntaxerror585]

Very good

[@Neo-lc9wu]

Do you think you could make some videos showing how to coach a complete beginner? I'm about to start teaching a new player from scratch, and I'm not exactly sure where to start

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Just search up a video, im sure there is plenty, the main thing that I see with beginners is that they dont get down on the cue and they also dont stay down when playing the shot

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Neo. Selina is a complete beginner, we started with the stance, then the bridge, then where to place the bridge and lastly where to hold the cue. My videos cover all these aspects, please have a look at them.

[@jamesaddison9344]

Barry would you be able to do a video on advanced self analysis please? I'm hoping to get on tour through Q school in the coming years and I do alot of solo practice and rarely miss however my match play scoring is a little inconsistent and I tend to breakdown on 40-60 alot where I should be finishing frames and clearing the table. Thank you for the videos

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

James. Good point I will see what I can do, please be patient though, there are a lot of things going on in my life at the moment.

[@jamesaddison9344]

Thank you! I mean for the players that are pushing professional level but just can't get over that last mental barrier to score heavily consistently! I have a few friends on tour who know you and kyren well and I hope things improve! Thanks again

[@jamesfloyd5407]

Nice lesson

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

James. Many thanks, glad you liked it.

[@Foodandtravelamritsar]

Hi,barry sir my cueing is slow feathering, very short cueing and then long drawback, long backswing. With no pause at all. Is that good or bad?

[@amarsbarr]

Judd Trump BAD Mr Judd trump! :)

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Judd. The purpose behind the feathering is all too often forgotten. It is a rehearsal for the shot you are about to play, it ensures you are cueing straight and provides the very important rhythm. I am afraid that I cannot see how any of these criteria can be met with the action you are describing.

[@garymills326]

Hi Barry been following your videos,one question is all your videos are for a right handed player could you tips for a left handed player eg stance thank you

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Its exactly the same just reversed

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

gary. Jack has answered the question for me, where I put my right foot you put your left, where I put my left foot you put your right etc.

[@shailendralama9367]

gary mills very important when you play right handed but some time you need left handed then we use the rest but when u play with out rest any shot is sure shot

[@T1meRelease]

Can you make a video about how to shoot with a narrow shaft like an 11.85 mm

[@boyoterry154]

Did this lady keep it up and improve to intermediate level? Anyone know?

[@niranjanvelagapudi4273]

Hey Barry I don't think you may reply but please make a video on figuring out point of contact on the object ball for thin cuts and angle of contact doubles in centre pocket pocket

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Niranjan. I try to reply all the comments as time permits, I will see what I can do.

[@TheRupesh_Shukla]

Hi barry.... I have a problem with the sides.... I have seen your video... For giving sides on a cue ball... But not able to understand.... Please help me for giving sides on the cue ball... And should we stand parallel to the cue and the object ball while taking long pots

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Rupesh. Using side and all its variables is complex and difficult to understand for a beginner. The better you hit the ball some of these complications do tend to disappear. I will however try to run over it again on video.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Playing and judging side just takes experience

[@Rafa-ec6tz]

Awesome stuff barry and selena, always nice for beginners. But i notice that selena plays with her shouder always behind head. Is it necessary for a nice and smooth cueing, cuz i found it's so hard for a lot of beginners like me, and some others seem to do it easily and comfortably. Really want to know why.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Rafa. Everyone is anatomically different and what comes easy to one person can be difficult for another, this is quite natural. As long as you conform to fairly standard basics with the stance, the cue on line, arm vertical, chest on the cue, using the dominant eye correctly, having the ability to cue in a straight line, the rest should take care of itself. Good luck.

[@Rafa-ec6tz]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach. thanks Barry,again thanks for your videos

[@sm1906]

wish I had a coach like him

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Sunand. I will do my best for you through the medium of videos.

[@kaatnikaatni9012]

Barry how to keep the cue in parallel lane and rock like up and Down?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Kaatni. I assume you mean keeping the cue as near parallel as possible and stopping the rocking up and down. Please have a look at my video that covers how to hold the cue, you will find that concentrating on the front of the grip (as the video shows) and unfurling the rear fingers will assist in keeping the cue level. Work hard on this, be patient and it will come.

[@monkeybreeksjov9574]

I can get tense and excited, but I remember to breathe and it helps, 3 breaths before i cue.

[@freedom30soon64]

That’s an amazing session, downloading your techniques in my mind.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Freedom. Everyone is slightly different but the basics are pretty much the same for everyone.

[@Neverlost3234]

What does Point the cue mean

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Neverlost. Simply means to point the cue in the direction you wish to deliver it to play the shot.

[@jabstraightspam9900]

Hey Barry. I've got a full size English pool table fitted into my house. I plan on putting in at least 4 hours a day most days... It's always been my dream to be a pro snooker player. Do you think spending the 20+ hours a week will help me when i jump onto the snooker table at snooker hall again, and how much? Thanks! :). I hope to go pro one day, would be the best job ever. I've went to snooker hall 3 or 4 times already so i have a little experience playing on the bigger table

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Owen. Its not all about putting the hours in, its also putting the hours in correctly. I know a lot of amateurs who have played snooker for years put have never improved because they do not do things correctly. Hitting balls on any surface will undoubtedly help but an English pool table is very small compared to a snooker table and when you change it will feel as if you are playing on a football pitch with cannon balls. You need to put the hours in on a full size table with the correct size balls and please have a few lessons from a qualified coach.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Pool is easy in comparison to snooker so it doesn't help much (by easy I mean just general potting, consistently dishing is another matter). Also it depends how old you are really and how much time you can get on a snooker table. I started quite late at 13 which currently puts me at a disadvantage to other county pool players my age as some of the best started when they 6-8 years old.

[@jabstraightspam9900]

I have a snooker hall not far from me that i could go to sometimes. my thought process is that once i am very good on the pool table and can clear up and position myself quite nicely it will help my potting on the bigger table and make my practice more effective and my money more worth it than me just jumping onto that right away... these are like the baby steps and the snooker table is once i can walk i will try run type of thing. I have been to the snooker hall a couple times for practice and it was very fun, I did the potting practice you did for long shots and i did some other positional practice, I'm just wondering if you think spending the time on the pool table first will make my money more worth it when i move to the snooker table.... When the time comes i could probably do like 3hours a day and 6 or 7 on weekends.

[@bullsnutsoz]

Rapido progress for sure! Sometimes i think a pupil with little preconceptions is far easier to train.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

bullsnutsoz. You are absolutely right, correcting bad habits can be difficult and players generally don't like change.

[@toddjohnson8897]

Excellent as always. Learnt much from the lesson.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Todd. As you know, it is easy to just hit balls, hitting them correctly demands that it is done properly and with method, many thanks.

[@DenisEneotescu]

Her voice is priceless

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Denis. Selena has what I suppose is a typical Nottinghamshire accent.

[@WiteTtiger]

I would like to ask if is it possible to learn to play snooker in a self-taught way. I mean, without a presencial professor. But rather, only searching up content and actually putting it into practise ? Can he get at a considered "good" level, both in concept and in technique skills ?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

lllll. Of course, anything is possible but it should be remembered that everyone needs a little help occasionally. A player cannot always recognise what he is doing wrong even when he has the knowledge. The video camera will help with this and I believe that players should make more use of the camera on their mobile phone, it is a valuable asset.

[@daraghoconnor5092]

In the semi final involving Alex Higgins and jimmy white in 1982 Alex made an extraordinary blue into the green pocket off its spot, and managed to screw back down to the black end of the table. No one has been able to explain this, can you Barry?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Daragh. That shot was played with stun (bordering on screw) and a lot of side. Apart from making the pot the real difficulty was hitting the side cushion baulk side of the pocket and still getting the side to react as it did.

[@daraghoconnor5092]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach It was quite a tremendous shot, especially under the pressure.

[@isabdel3975]

I wonder how is her performance now? is been a minute

[@bhanu-bobby]

hello barry sir, sir practice on cueing 1,2,3 wait and shot my cueing is 1,2,3 and shot i didnt take timing is that good are bad is that good are bad

[@bhanu-bobby]

can u please replay mee

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

bhanu. Preparing to play the shot (pre- shot routine) is an individual thing, the 1,2,3, wait is something I introduced for Selina to get her started and for her to appreciate the value of establishing a pre-shot routine. I do not advocate that everyone should copy it precisely merely that one should be established.

[@bhanu-bobby]

thq sir

[@newbe46]

Is it true that the only parts of the body touching the cue are the bridge and the cueing hand? The cue shouldn't be come in contact with the chest and the chin?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Verono. It is possible to play the game without the cue touching the body but it makes the game more demanding than it need be. Most players today have the cue touching their chest, they also bring their chin down so that it is touching the cue during the sighting and feathering phase.

[@newbe46]

I suppose as long as the chest does not interfere with the cue delivery, it is fine to let the cue touching the chest? I was taught to use it as a guide to minimize that "seesaw" movement.

[@asif5710]

I was not improving then I saw these 2 videos and boom 🔥🔥🔥😤

[@ganmruk]

72k subscribers and only 28 patron. Come on!!

[@timhall9740]

Liked hearing the student asking the same kind of questions I'd ask. It's a bit different to most 'how to' videos. Also, cue length is mentioned, I'm 6'1" and always feel club cues are too short. Is there a length that is better for a taller player please?

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Im about 6'1" and I use a 58 inch cue.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

But I do hold the cue at the very end so if you prefer holding it further up you may want another few inches

[@timhall9740]

Jack_1808 I could google questions but am starting from scratch, and 'too many cooks' as the saying goes. That's why I'm sticking to this site. Now I've got to buy a tape measure as well. :) Appreciate the answer fellow 6 footer.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Why do you need to buy a tape measure?

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Also Id recommend something like this (58 inch cue) www.billiardsboutique.com/collections/peradon-snooker-cues/products/peradon-carlisle-3-4-jointed-snooker-cue

[@MeekToaster]

barry stark is a good snooker teacher

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Meek. Thanks for that.

[@lukemcmillan7408]

i don't use the close and open grip anymore, and i seem to be potting more

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Luke. If you are delivering the cue in a straight line and can play all the shots then it is the correct grip for you.

[@1unknown_dunce_]

Do you have to pay for lesson

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Tyreke. I am afraid so.

[@1unknown_dunce_]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach no problem with paying but I am in a different country

[@1unknown_dunce_]

I'm in jamaica

[@GeorgeAlexanderOz]

Barry, could you please show a close-up of a perfectly shaped cue tip? I'd really love to see that.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

www.snookercrazy.com/professional-snooker-player-tip-shapes/#MarkSelby Something like that. Go down to the list of names and click on Mark Selby

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

George. What is a perfectly shaped cue tip? Some professionals like a very rounded shape, others like a flatish tip. Some like it flush with the ferrule, others like it to overhang. Personally I like it to be flush with the ferrule with a slight dome shape, if I get the chance I will try to do a feature on it.

[@GeorgeAlexanderOz]

I guess the perfectly shaped tip is the one made by you ;-)

[@GeorgeAlexanderOz]

Btw, if you say the ones like it this way, the others like it the other way, then there must be some kind of reasoning why anybody would like it that or the other way. So, what's the reasoning behind the different shapes? Directional control, more spin?

[@Jack-jf2gz]

GeorgeAlexanderOz Just personal preference

[@staezione]

10:34 Very solid bridge.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Tim. Very important, if it moves the cue moves.

[@ineiinbmb6009]

Legenda em português por favor.. deixa os brasileiros aprenderem o estilo inglês da sinuca ..

[@swarildesai7557]

Sir....I am a beginner and want improve my game I usually prefer to practice alone as suggested by you Can u recommend some drills to improve my cue ball control, cue action, break building etc So as to strengthen my technique

[@Jack-jf2gz]

The line-up. Spot all of the colours and then place all of the reds in a line between the black pink and blue. Good for cue ball control and break building

[@swarildesai7557]

Jack_1808 ...hey buddy ty...i suppose it may be too challenging for a beginner like me....its the drill that most pros use M not even amateur😅😅

[@Jack-jf2gz]

swaril desai Ah okay, what I do sometimes is just spot the colours and then spread out the reds nicely and just pot balls. Should be helpful. Not even necessarily playing red colour red colour just red red if youre not on a ball nicely etc

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Another thing I do is just line up a couple of reds to a corner or to the middle and just pot them. In the middle is easier because you can send the cue ball forwards or backwards

[@swarildesai7557]

Jack_1808 helpful indeed...

[@andrewsmith2591]

Barry, I see a lot of club players wearing a glove, but none at professional level. Are they banned? Are they really that beneficial and do you recommend them, or not?

[@Jack-jf2gz]

The only logical reason I can think of as to why you would need a glove is if you have a cheap cue that's sticky and doesn't run through your bridge smoothly. And most of the pros have high quality cues so there's no need for a glove

[@Jack-jf2gz]

So the answer is, if you have a cheap sticky cue, get a glove, if you have a smooth and high quality cue, don't get a glove

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Andrew. Gloves in the professional game are not banned, in fact there are one or two players that do wear them particularly abroad when the atmosphere is a little humid. I have never worn one so in truth I cannot recommend them or otherwise. Jack has given a very logical answer though.

[@glynwilliams]

Hi Jack, I don't have a cheap cue, its a £500 one - I use a glove. my hands get sticky no matter how many times i clean the cue - having the glove stops the off putting sticky bits when you cue and means you are smoother in delivery. try one for an hour, you might be surprised.

[@Jack-jf2gz]

Glyn Williams When my hands get sticky I just go and wash my hands

[@JustBeHappy1544]

Hi Barry. Your videos are so good and so helpful. You explain stuff so well. Just been watching your videos with that girl and I want to ask something. And just so you know what standard I'm at my best ever break is 74. And loads of 50 odds. But I don't seem to be getting any better. My question is why is the pause after the final back swing so important. ? I don't tend to pause much after the 3rd back swing. Would it improve my game if I did pause etc. ? Thanks for your time. Lee.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Lee. I am using three feathers/waggles with Selina primarily to get her to understand the importance of a routine and to groove the cue action. I don't mean for everyone to stick to three feathers, just for them to get a routine that works for them. On the pause subject I believe that the transition from pulling the cue back and then driving it forward is one of the areas where mistakes in cueing occur. Of course the pause can be too long and for some players its more a case of the action slowing down at the transition point rather than a definite pause. However I still believe one or the other is essential to establish consistency, it will take you a little time to incorporate it into you action but the effort will be worth it.

[@JustBeHappy1544]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach Thanks Barry. I really appreciate your time. Yeah I get what you mean thank you. I'm just so frustrated as I was getting 50's regular a few months back but now I'm only making 20s and 30s. Some ex pro's have watched me and said my cue action is lovely. But I'm just worried I'm doing something major wrong. Is it possible to have any lessons with you. ? And how much if so. ? (as your the best coach out there I think the way you explain stuff). Thanks again for your time. I'd love some lessons from you. Lee.

[@WiteTtiger]

Because doing so, the player can get the right timing/tempo to hit the ball more precisely.

[@sureshdeval5771]

yes

[@sparkboy51]

She is really good

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Spark. Very keen at one stage but family life and earning a living limits her table time.

[@dannyuttam8693]

when is part 3 of coaching.... with Selena

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Danny. You have to understand that Selina and Phil (camera man) go to work, I have my own commitments and the venue is not always available. Please be patient.

[@dannyuttam8693]

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