96. Coaching Session - Part 1

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@Littopastor]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Pastor. Many thanks, glad you liked it.

[@masoodali737]

From now on you're my new Coach 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@atanaskirilov6470]

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

[@cocktail7426]

Atanas Kirilov this thinks🤔

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@jaydrfish]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@anantnalavade3909]

One of the best teacher i have seen

[@troysmeets173]

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

[@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!

[@samuelfox9532]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@neelakantannurani3074]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Neelakantan. Many thanks.

[@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

[@hamidsayed2112]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@troysmith6919]

Thanks for improving my game through your teachings.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Happy to help!

[@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

[@oisinmorris147]

Great coaching I actually learned a lot from this video

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@charlesdavis7940]

What a great teacher. Very informative! Thank you.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

You're very welcome!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@reecedrkae3833]

This appeared on my notification certainly worth a watch.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Reece. Glad you thought so, many thanks.

[@cdrvjtardinojr6880]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kennethkwan1870]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@skyriderize]

Curiosity is my DNA. Excellent coaching lesson!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Scarlett. Glad you like the video, many thanks.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Obi-Conker-Nobody]

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

[@fmaleknia]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

You're so welcome!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@H0tinNYC]

This gentleman is an excellent teacher!!!

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Alan. Many thanks for that.

[@TheMacbatts]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mac. Many thanks.

[@mbabarkhanmbabarkhan848]

Hlo I like you this video

[@EduardoLacap-k9q]

Most informative video, great lessons 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@Giulio_Dent]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Giulio. Many thanks, glad to help.

[@vijaynegi2885]

,wonderful techniques learned...thanks Barry Sir

[@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.

[@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.

[@shaynewaterhouse]

like seeing this real beginner getting real help great job barry

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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

[@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.

[@Len_J_]

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

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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

[@NWRefinishing]

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

[@josheisert8380]

"Good girl"

[@chukwuemekaezelobe1954]

The last part of the video made my day

[@rayrapp8929]

Hi Barry, nice tutorial. However, I am intrigued why when describing the grip you state that the three points of constant contact with the cue include the third finger. This suggests the first and fourth finger can or should be off the cue in the backswing. I can understand your pinky might come of the cue, but not the second finger. Could you please expand on this and explain what benefit it has on the grip in the backswing?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ray. The fourth finger (pinky) can be off the cue but the first finger and second fingers do not lose contact with the cue. I emphasise the third finger contact because this helps to maintain timing on the shot as the hand closes around the cue.

[@АрсенШ-б6б]

Hi. Awesome lessons. It's very helpful. How I can identify where to put check marks. Because I think I am holding my cue consistently wrong.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Arsen. Please check out my early videos which cover where to place the bridge hand and of course where to hold the cue. They cover these points in great detail pictorially much better that I can using words alone.

[@JohnzyZombee]

Great video Barry. When will you visit Dublin?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

John. I would love to come again one day, my mother was born in Skibbereen, County Cork so being half Irish I really must make the effort to visit that lovely country.

[@walling2058]

Thank you so much. God bless you 😉🤠

[@princetunmishesamuel4635]

I have the position of the sticks hand and the body positioning . . but how about the finger placement

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Prince. I cover the hand and fingers in one of my videos, it can explain it far better than I can in words alone. Please have look.

[@mrtopbreak333]

Hi Barry, with so much cue showing from the back Of Selena's grip would she not be better off with a smaller cue? and using screw on extensions? Would there not be a tendency for the cue to want to lift especially say when cuing over the top of a ball. Or would you recommend the cue balance point being advanced?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mr. Selina has had her cue shortened professionally, its always a problem to buy a short cue in the first instance and they usually have to be modified.

[@gregtodd2496]

Excellent video. When doing the three practice strokes before the delivery stroke, where should you be looking? Would you be watching the cue the whole time, before switching to the object ball during the pause?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Greg. Firstly let me say that the three practise strokes have been introduced to groove Selina's muscle action in the correct manner and t demonstrate to her the importance of shot preparation. By no means is it mandatory that a player has to perform three preparatory strokes, everyone is different and prepares to play the shot differently. Coming back to your question, the eyes will flit between, cue, cue ball, and object ball, I don't believe in a set pattern for this, what suits one player may not suit another.

[@freethinkers6751]

Hello barry Sir..which cloth is the best for beginners for playing for positional shots..any suggestions....do cloths play an important role on positioning the cue ball for the next shot....plzzzzzzz reply sir...

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Neeraj. The cloth on a snooker table plays a very important role in positioning the cue ball. Generally the finer the cloth the easier it is to manoeuvre the cue ball. However, the finer the cloth the more difficult it is to actually control that movement especially for beginners. West of England 6811 is used at the academy in Sheffield, England. and that seems to suit beginners and professionals alike whilst being reasonably hard wearing.

[@cricketlovercricketlover3250]

Tell me I have a question If the object ball is at rhe end of one pocket A d the cue bslk is the other side of table how can we pot the object ball wthout any risk

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

cricket. The answer to this depends upon the exact position of the two balls. Sometimes it is possible to create a slight angle by what is known as pinching a little bit of the pocket, in other words aiming for one side of the pocket opening. Screw or stun can be applied to prevent the cue ball following the object ball into the pocket, it is even possible on very easy pots to pot the ball by hitting the cushion first.

[@sssskkkk2856]

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

[@dr.rajsonkar1889]

Sir, how do I measure “markings” for myself ? Does is depend on height or is it standard for all ?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Dr. This is an individual thing depending on height and length of limb and of cause agreement between the coach and player.

[@ianmoylan]

Hi Barry I have just ordered a cue I've always played cue sports mainly pool from been a kid but never really played serious in the last 12 year.. I was wondering how you set up the fixed points so I can keep some consistency in my cueing or is it how I feel comfortable. My problem is i get down to every shot different and I actually want to start improving now and get to a decent club standard,

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

God. Start on the baulk line, place your cue on it then take up your stance and body position taking care not to move the cue off the line while you move the body to the cue. As long as your position conforms to the necessary basics it is largely how you feel comfortable now. Have a look at my videos that show where and how to grip the cue, where to place your bridge hand etc. Now get that cue moving in a nice rhythm and approach every shot in a similar manner which will ultimately establish a pre-shot routine.

[@mustafahussain8432]

Hey Coach I just want to know about the wrist when cueing..should it be firm tight with arm or can it be loose and have its own movement seperately?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mustafa. If you grip the cue correctly it will allow a little wrist to be used, it should be used in harmony with the arm. By that I mean that trying to keep it it the same plane. When players use excessive wrist it tends to cause too much inversion which in turn tends to straighten out as the cue is delivered, this obviously causes cueing across the ball. The wrist should not be firm tight with arm (as you put it) but it should not be loose and have its own separate movement either. Controlling the wrist is important and this is best achieved by using the 'V' at the front of the hand. Having said all of this if you are cueing straight, can play all the shots then your grip is fine.

[@mustafahussain8432]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach oooooo coach you are just awesome Love you....dream to meet you once in my life😘❤❤❤❤

[@matri3880]

Hi Barry... where are you from and where is your place to lessons ? If I want start how much etc ? 😃😃 thakn you for note if you can write here 🤪🤪

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Ma. I am afraid my commitments make private lessons very difficult.

[@matri3880]

Ok. I understand. I like snooker watching and I play on PlayStation4 everyday in Snooker 2019 but I looking someone to training here in England. Good luck and see you later.

[@abzoo72]

hi , I am enjoying and benifeted your videos too much, thank you. I am playing snooker from time to time say twice a week but missing a lot of shots.I am using the club cues is this affecting the play much?, mean do you advice to buy a personal cue and what quality you advice?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mohammad. Certainly using club cues is not ideal and it will affect your game and therefore your progress in the game. Please get your own cue but as a beginner it would be advisable to take a more experienced friend with you when you choose. I am afraid you get what you pay for, so although choosing a cue is a personal thing it is also important to go to a reputable dealer. Choose between ash or maple shaft, an ebony butt, three quarter jointed cue or one piece. Make sure it is straight, about 17 to 18 ounces in weight, nicely balanced and no varnish on the shaft.

[@fabtasjoel6142]

Also do you have a video explaining the marks on the cue and how to place them? I know the bridge hand one is 10.5" what about the backhand one do you determine this?

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

fabtas. Where you hold the cue can determine the length of the follow through and control of the cue so it is very important, please have a look at my videos which cover this. Videos number one to ten.

[@BRAINFIRECOMEDY]

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

[@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.

[@krthkh]

13:15 is that wait necessary, after 1, 2 and 3, and pulling back. I seem to loose concentration during that period, I have tried it many times but failed. So I just play the shot after aiming.

[@Gerdigordi]

You do that to make sure you get the right acceleration in your shot. With no wait you will more likely just kick the ball rather than correctly pushing through the ball. But many players play with no wait, so it's a personal thing - whatever suits you better. It is recommended but not neccessary. You should do some more attempts with shorter pauses. Pulling back and pushing forward should be two seperate motions - so it's rather a "quick stop" than a "wait".

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

krthkh. Joe Davis described the pause as a deliberate slowing down to help with the transition of driving the cue forward after the final back swing. I use it to aid concentration and to help me focus on the object ball and the line of aim, but if you are happy doing what you are doing then it is obviously not for you.

[@krthkh]

Gerd Igordi thanks a lot mate

[@krthkh]

Barry Stark Snooker Coach thanks a lot Barry, really appreciate the job your doing for the snooker community, and putting it out there for us to watch the insights. 🙏

[@zouhairelyaagoubi]

What is the distance between the but of the cue and the mark (The white tape around the cue)? Thank you.

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Zouhair. This varies because everybody's build is different, The arm from elbow to wrist should be approximately vertical, this will dictate where the tape is positioned.

[@jasonmiller5716]

Got a question. I’m going to London for the Texans and jaguars game in November 2019. Where is a good place to go look at pool sticks and accessories???

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Jason. You can do no better than paying a visit to John Parris, you can find the address on his website.

[@mohammadkhan2558]

Hi Barry Is there a cure for the yips ? Had this issue a long time now driving me crazy 😞

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

Mohammad. Firstly let me sympathise, they are horrible. They are no doubt a mental issue but sometimes they can be cured or at least alleviated a little by physical means. Start with simple straight shots and do not worry about missing initially. Perform your preparatory waggles long, slow and with rhythm, pause on the back swing. Now we come to the most important part, we need to take one of the senses away that sends messages back to the brain, so close the eyes and then play the shot. Do this often enough and you will trick the brain into believing that the yips that you are encountering are not necessary and new brain patterns will emerge. Establishing a smooth unhurried cue action is part of the key, do this regularly in solo practise and it won't be long before you can do it with your eyes open.

[@emobassist]

Yeah I hear they suck Stephen Hendry suffers from the yips too and he says that’s why he doesn’t play professionally anymore

[@markkinrade2739]

Hi Barry,i don't know if it's even possible but the only thing that let's me down is my temporamant and I was wondering if there's anyway of improving it?if I miss easy shots it bothers me to the point where I can't forget it and also I start sulking when I'm getting bad luck 😂

[@BarryStarkSnookerCoach]

mark. Mental strength is important to play this game well and there are many books on the market that can help. One of the best that I have read is Sport Psychology by Stephen J Bull. ISBN No. 1 85223 568 3.

[@markkinrade2739]

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach thanks very much Barry much appreciated