How Stephen Hendry Changed Snooker Forever

Stephen Hendry the greatest Snooker player of all time? How Snooker works and played with tips on break building to pot balls. Break from Life shows you how you can play Snooker in the same way as Stephen Hendry. With 10 practice routines to help you practice the shots that are most critical to this play style. The way the game is played by most top professionals today.
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[@squidgyblack3321]

Wish I had a man cave with a snooker table 😢

[@Tapidlfj]

Me too

[@SCARPENTER290]

Me too

[@walidsarwary]

Me too

[@jaroslavcech225]

@@walidsarwary are we starting a movement here guys? :D ;)

[@walidsarwary]

Lol im in

[@rodneyfrost1962]

I was given these tips some 36 years ago from a gentlemen by the name of Kenny Shae. I had arrived in Halifax Nova Scotia, and joined one of the city pool leagues. Kenny (our team captain) had coached me into using these techniques shown in this video, but on the pool tables. It is nice to see how Stephen took it a step farther and applied them to snooker, where the difficulty level was much greater. Much like Stephen's approach, Kenny had instilled upon me the philosophy of "If your opponent can't touch the cue ball, they can't beat you". Thus I began to break open tough ball locations, creating my own second break if my opponent failed to break properly, etc. Kenny even had me practice on snooker tables prior to my pool tournaments and league play. [Fun fact] when you practice on pockets that barely allow ping pong balls, pool table "sloppy" pockets provide endless opportunities to juice your cue ball and play better cue ball tactics. This was a well put together video, and whether snooker or billiards or pool is your jam, i highly recommend you subscribe. Thanks to BFL for this great reminder of days gone by. Keep up the great work. !

[@Dr_Do-Little]

I remember watching him as a kid. Never really played snooker but the little I know I've learned from him. Even if you knew nothing about the game you could still see what a master he was. He played to win that for sure. "Only way to control the game is being at the table". Yep. That was him.

[@thalessilva1]

"That's why he's the greatest.Just when you think you've seen all he produces another magical moment here at he crucible" -2012 world championship 147 break by stephen hendry

[@gorankunovic6404]

Hendry is REAL GENIUS!!!

[@detectiveh7399]

Truer words were never spoken

[@simatbirch]

Great video. People forget how good Hendry was. He's the greatest of all time.

[@detectiveh7399]

Well said. Real snooker fans know this.

[@christiano8088]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. The majority say Ronnie is. Even Stephen hendry says Ronnie is.

[@ellenmaes2480]

@@christiano8088 and Ronnie says stephen is the best, so…

[@Dude0000]

@@ellenmaes2480 well they just had a conversation online and Henry said ‘as long as I’m in the conversation, that’s all that matters’, going on the say that Jack Nicklaus said that when asked about Tigers Woods and himself in golf.

[@johnmc3862]

@@christiano8088 Hendry was the most dominant force in Snooker. 5 WC’s in a row, 5 masters in a row. Triple crown in 2 different years, 8 years at no.1 never out of the top 16. Ronnie can’t touch those stats dominance wise.

[@Mwuesse]

It's all about percentage play at the end of the day although there are always a lot of factors to consider and it mostly comes down to intuition from being in similar spots hundreds of times. eg. you have to think about how likely you'll win the frame by playing a shot vs the likelyhood of losing and then compare it with your chances of winning by playing a safety shot. In some cases it's correct to go for the shot that has LESS chance of winning you the frame too. This is all because of variance. In the example you gave about Hendry - it was arguably a shot that would have been the wrong choice to play if the scores were level because you'd expect to miss it more than 50% of the time and gift the game to your opponent. However, when you are 14-9 down to 18 your chance of winning the match is already low. If you play % and low variance snooker, you are less likely to come back and win. You need to play high variance - take risks on some shots. This will give you the most chance of coming back to try and win the match - and is ultimately what he ended up doing.

[@rv3316]

Hendry the GOAT....he changed the game and ensured all professionals play same forever

[@yashasvitathya]

Sir, these practise routines are helping my game.

[@redrob6026]

I'm only 28 but I remember him back in the 90s. He was so good.

[@BackSeatHump]

What a magnificent head-on video. I am deeply impressed.

[@jmoconnell]

Wow, I can't believe how truly useful and informative this video is. Great job!

[@Flanomax]

Not a Snooker player myself but stumblet upon to your vid, I think I have to give this sport a shot! Good job!

[@christschin3708]

I don’t even play Snooker, but love these videos. 👍🏼

[@cixelysd4686]

Love watching Hendry, love watching your videos. Emulating your shots is a little tough on my 100+ year old table with poor cushions and cloth that someone put on knap backwards. Still we try. Cheers from Pincher Creek in Southern Alberta, Canada.

[@jamesrichard2678]

Excellent video! A concise analysis of Hendry’s game. He definitely paved the way for modern snooker that we all know and love today. Greetings from Cebu City, Philippines. Cheers! -James Richard

[@NoSoup4U2]

That is an excellent video mate! Thank you for your insightful help! I hope you do well in Vancouver this year! CHEERS! Soup

[@matticality]

Thanks for this video loving the new uploads

[@maksimivanov5417]

I started watching snooker long after Stephen's best years ended, so this insightful video helps me understand what exactly was so special about his game. Thanks a lot for your work!

[@200degrees.]

I played him as a kid in Spencer’s club in Stirling.. I managed to pot 1 red and missed the blue.. never got another shot 😂... I did manage to get a foto with Stephen and the world trophy on my head 👍🏻.. great videos mate 👍🏻

[@allymckenzie102]

I Used to play up at Broxburn. Nice comment to read :)

[@BrunoDarcoletoMalavolta]

OMG this is one of the best snooker videos i have ever seen in my life. Subscribed -- from Brazil, São Paulo.

[@AbdUllahKhan-ir8df]

I am from peshawar paksitan. I loved your way of teaching ❤️

[@Aaaresspee17]

Only guy to score 147 vs Ronnie.... tht match was like clash of titans and hendry pulled it out with a max break. In his prime he was a lethal weapon

[@tonyb9735]

Hendry was quite brilliant, for me still the best ever, but I don't think getting a 147 in a match that happened to be against Ronnie has any bearing on anything.

[@dafergy]

In the deciding frame in the final when he had just lost 6 frames on the bounce.

[@tonyb9735]

@Craig Yates I stand corrected.

[@woudwilder8324]

@@tonyb9735 the 1997 Victoria Challenge Charity Trophy. Deciding frame, indeed after losing 6 on the trot, Ronnie breaks off, tight against the cushion, Hendry being frozen out over 6 frames takes on an extremely ridiculous tough and dangerous red, certainly against a player like O' Sullivan and plays it without any safety in mind, attempting to hold for the black. He gets the pot, holds for the black and the rest is 147 history :P

[@tonyb9735]

@@woudwilder8324 Not sure that has any bearing on my comment, I acknowledged him as the best ever. What more do you want? Should I bend over in front of him and wiggle seductively?

[@nikolaokic6071]

I'm loving your videos! Greetings from Leskovac, Serbia!

[@jayspoolparty]

haven't played snooker in years!! but after stumbling on this that might change!

[@hollowmoon9]

love your humility

[@RayHay1000]

Thoroughly enjoyed.... from an ole` bugga who used to make an earn as a kid around the rooms.

[@bustarogers9990]

What an informative video , thanks mate.

[@thomasharlos6872]

Great video and thank you ! I will definitely try these next time !

[@derniax7513]

Nice video! Very helpful as always

[@Rob-ys6ot]

Absolutely fascinating!!! Thanks.

[@johndoyle5983]

Wonderful video, Thank you.

[@kyle8898]

Great vid and thanks for adding me to the map 👍🏼 Edit: and I have subscribed with notifications on 😆

[@claytonhilly8830]

Greetings from Ripon Yorkshire Really interesting video, your videos are helping me to dominate the game. Subscribed with notifications on.

[@charlieodom9107]

Wow. I think I learned more about how to practice from this video than any other video I have ever watched. Thanks.

[@woudwilder8324]

Yes, in his prime, Snookers ultimate winning machine, he made close to 500 centuries only in the 90's, in an era with much less tournaments than today...His decline was not because of the yips like he sometimes claims but because he had achieved everything he wanted, started to pursue other interest and brought down his daily training regime.

[@GeorgeWEastwood]

This is fantastic! The next rainy day we have here in the Isle of Man, I know how I'll be spending it.

[@utdkidswifeITO]

and breath..........love your work!

[@8000audiolab]

awesome vid! best ive seen..thankyou 👍👍

[@jordannickels6749]

From Northampton, England. Keep up the vids

[@michalkozak3471]

Great video as always. Greetings from Michal in Czech Republic

[@bradmorey5995]

Love the videos from Melbourne Australia

[@davidmccarthy6390]

Hi, David from Lawrence, NSW Australia here. I quite enjoy your videos, and as an established top A grade player I think you are explaining the basics very well, very well thought out videos. If I was learning I would come to this channel for the best advice on how to improve I've yet seen. As a fellow long time player, I agree with a great deal of your lessons, and many of the practice routines you show are ones I do myself very often. Mr Hendry is who I modelled myself on personally, and it served me very well. Ronnie took it to another level, but I am 6 years older than Ronnie and it was Stephen's approach that I copied as best I could. I concentrated on being very good at awkward shots, such as long pots of all types, cuing from on the cushion, over balls and using all of the equipment. As I was playing defensive players I often found myself in these positions, and being able to pot your way out or play a strong safety from these positions gave me an edge. That, and Stephens mental approach are what I took from him, and it made me very difficult to beat, I was never out of a game until the last ball went in. Kudo's, and keep making this great content. Cheers.

[@Rob-ys6ot]

Pleasure watching you play, analyse , talk and give tips!!! I top out at about 50-60 so if you want a real challenge... don’t call me!!!

[@regantaylor7125]

Love your vids. Great tutorials

[@CallaineMusic]

Fantastic video!

[@buckrogers5331]

Damn good vid, mate! Keep it up!

[@xarax2009]

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[@martinquinn3382]

Fantastic stuff, lots of great informations...

[@paulriggall8370]

Snooker is such a fantastic game. So many characters with talent and determination. Stephen Hendry is one of the all time greats. Obviously I wanted Jimmy to win, he was the coolest player ever but Hendry was just phenomenonal.

[@michaeltrumph121]

Jimmy should have won in 92 and 94. He bottled it.

[@Breakfromlife]

I think that was the problem though he new if he made a mistake he would loose the frame

[@thomstunes6485]

Great videos, made me wanted to practice again because you give very interresting routines. You can add Belgium on your map if it's not done yet ! :)

[@pablojacome5201]

Amazing video, congratulations :)

[@Bart_Depestele]

great video amigo, thank you

[@Gradam88]

I have fallen in love with these videos. I'm not able to play snooker where I'm at in the states, though I really want to, these videos have helped me with playing American style pool. From Paris, IL, USA. Keep up the good work and thank you for all of the instruction!

[@kierencook8883]

Kieren from Hull. Love the vids!!

[@jonathangoh3090]

Greetings from Singapore !!!🇸🇬 good explanation

[@greglake7069]

Thanks for the awesome videos. Really helpful. Greg from Wednesbury UK😎

[@documax123]

Fantastic video.

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New to the channel and loving it!! from Adelaide, South Australia

[@Videosrgd]

Recommended gave me a gem for once! Subbed, thumbs (tack) up from Dublin!

[@triplebasic]

Good stuff! Commenting from Colorado Springs, Colorado!

[@sobrien7831]

Stephen hendry's is the greatest player off all time, his break building is fantastic 🙂

[@lightningleaf23]

Ronnie O’Sullivan killed off Hendry and took the game on.

[@marcinmarceli705]

You are the only in the world who choose him over Ronnie.

[@wikwik7632]

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[@MANUTD4LIFE171]

I remember Ronnie saying he was going to send Hendry back to his sad little life in Scotland. Hendry then beat him 17-13 in the world semi final 😂 Hendry won 7 world titles before 30, Ronnie is now 44 and he’s just reached 6. Hendry was by far the best

[@lightningleaf23]

MANUTD4LIFE171 he won them before 30 because the standard was far poorer.

[@innitbruv2]

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[@davidcunningham9282]

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[@ionutztamas1]

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[@hanswerner5424]

So sad that he quit him and Williams are my favorite players

[@hanswerner5424]

COMEBACK?!

[@andymcvey6342]

Andy from Glasgow Scotland ...just subbed ....great knowledge , advice and tips 👏🏼👏🏼

[@gaskellr44]

A very well presented, informative video.

[@aydeeT]

Hello from Istanbul :) awesome snooker mancave there. Keep up the good work

[@Kevin-vq6rv]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="337">5:37</a> I don't see a video cut whatsoever... Damn dude, you are good!

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This is my first time here........ and already I want to be on the map!

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[@mrakuma190573]

Excellent.

[@Phrgyian]

Sam - New Zealand. Great content as always mate!

[@robcolvin1225]

Good video very informative

[@sahildiwan4627]

I think this is my favorite video

[@christophlieber]

cheers from völkermarkt, austria!

[@ginesdeharobrito3635]

You have a new fan in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Very good lessons!!

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

I haven't played snooker for yrs. I used to play at a local club called the Pyramid which still exists. I still have my Barracuda cue which is a beauty and a perfect weight. I was always good at long pots but very bad at side pockets often clipping the corners haha. I think I will go back and enjoy a game when it's possible. Loved these videos btw.

[@goncalosousa5335]

All the way from Porto, Portugal! Wish snooker was played in my country

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[@rajeshpatil2028]

Because of this guy i started following and playing snooker.

[@simonwilson1686]

Excellent video on Hendry - but great ideas for practice too - so often I get bogged down with line-up after line-up. I'll defo try some of the long pot routines including the dreaded bulk cushion long pot. - Thanks !!!!!

[@Breakfromlife]

Yeah that’s never the easiest thing to practice

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Great video

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[@robmiljus]

Zdravo Luka.

[@qtime5286]

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You got my sub. Vinay from California.

[@lucasamios5278]

what up from Auckland, New Zealand

[@charlesdanger23]

I literally don't even know the rules to snooker and have never played but for some reason found this very interesting.

[@Ribeiro...]

Excellent video! Brand new subscriber here from Brazil (São Paulo)

[@thefella131]

Brill video. Subbed.

[@jpduckworth0234]

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[@APOTwixx]

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[@albertdesalvo7273]

I can't play snooker for toffee, though I find this excellent upload to be both interesting and informative. Top banana. Voted & Sub'd!

[@RichP879]

Great video. Would be lovely to see you do similar videos on other players, past and present, on their unique contributions to the game and how they changed snooker. Also maybe some vids on individual playing styles, showing us what the average bear i.e. me, might not "see".

[@Breakfromlife]

Going to do at least 5 of these

[@rowgesage936]

Great video, from Dendermonde Belgium

[@redrob6026]

Rob from Norwich here. I'm playing next week for the first time in about 13 years. Fingers crossed I'll still be OK!

[@flightra4232]

Hi great video I love Steven do more on other players. I live in Daventry England

[@Breakfromlife]

I’m doing 5 of these in the next 7 or 8 weeks