How To Aim With Side Correctly

[@helmargropp5583]

Never in my life I believed that the great Steven Hendry might give pointers to people like me. Thank you so much, love the series!

[@fractal_mind562]

Its pretty insane isn't it !

[@Nebula_Ultra]

Simp

[@EvelcyclopS]

same mate, He always seemed so aloof in the 90s. In fact he seems like an awesome guy.

[@sophiaschwanborg5329]

My thought exactly. I'm blown away.

[@samuelgarrod8327]

He's a proper legend and a nice bloke. Can't sing tho... 😁

[@_pjd]

We're so lucky to have the great Stephen Hendry coaching us. My snooker idol!

[@craigdavidmack]

Hendry single handily saving UK snooker, great channel, wish this was about when I was younger

[@Codarmy72]

been watching snooker since the early 80's , this 7 minute tutorial taught me more about side spin than any commentator has ever done. Class act

[@wandyy8078]

You've definitely got a future in the sport mate, keep practising I'll look out for you

[@johnmc3862]

He needs to practice more 😂

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[@najwankhbees2122]

I believe in him, he could be the best in the world if he tries good enough

[@MrzaheerAhmad]

Tell me it’s a joke , man he got world titles and different championships in his pocket 😂

[@najwankhbees2122]

@@MrzaheerAhmad Isn't it obvious sarcasm mate? Lol, I even replied back with sarcasm

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

Ah, superb, been waiting for this one. I've been slowly getting the hang of using side more and more, but still a long way off being good with it. Not enough good, clear videos that get into the nitty gritty of aiming with side. This is gold dust for anyone learning snooker or other cue sports.

[@castleanthrax1833]

Yes, playing with side is one of those things that you just have to "do", to get used to. Unless you're a consistent Potter, it's part of the game that remains out of reach for many.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

As he alluded to, different cues will throw the ball different amounts. Even the type of ferrule makes a noticeable difference. The old school brass ferrules throw the ball the most. The same cue with a fibre ferrule will throw the ball less with perhaps less spin potential. I have experimented with both.

[@guftaracademy]

You are a Master Player. I am learning a lot from you. I salute you dear Stephen.

[@murdock6450]

i think the actual strike of the ball with the cue mainly the actual cue action is most important then the side shots will come

[@PepeBartoni-ij3gq]

Yeah playing with side is no joke, probably the hardest thing to do in snooker. Timing and power obviously change the measure of cue ball deflection, and then different again depending on distance between cue ball and object ball. Only way to get better at it is by putting time in on the table, alot of time. Brass ferrules make it harder but there's alot of people are starting to use titanium ferrules because there's much less deflection, but either way it takes months, years to get comfortable with side on a cue ball.

[@bonesdoes6142]

As a casual player for fun at the clubs,this is fantastic content and easy to follow advice. Thank you!

[@danjeory3659]

I liked the check side shot on the blue at 80% power and barely reacting off the second cushion. Brilliant demo.

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[@felipemaldonado8028]

And the follow-up shot with running side leaving a perfect position for the pink was magnificent.

[@mattegold4452]

This is the ultimate 'giving back to the fans'. It would be easy to disappear into the ether but he's here taking time to educate his longtime supporters - so good mate. By the way - anyone reading this who has played against me on league night and commented on the sound of my cue....I just want to say - 'my cue sounds just like Hendry's, I'm not changing my tip...' ;)

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[@robbieparis07]

Been playing for 30 years, and I am so grateful that your career was in my lifetime. Thanks for doing these. As odd as it might sound, it feels like just hanging out with an old friend.

[@edwardlazell3157]

Thanks Stephen, I like your plain, direct style of instruction (and commentary).

[@rolandlewis2356]

Being a Canadian resident, I wasn't exposed to the culture and missed a lot of historic matches of snooker. I have seen Cliff Thorburn's 147 , the first at the crucible theater. I'll be proud of that for many years. I started watching snooker when TSN (the sporst nerwork) had their pub night. My neighbor had TSN and enjoyed watching. He soon found out that I also enjoyed snooker, so Wade would record it ( pub night was a middle of the night program) . He would watch it, then bring the tape over so I could watch. Stephen, you were on top of the world. I enjoy the show. Thanks for the memories. Roland

[@DrumsTheWord]

Thank you for doing this channel, Stephen. Putting yourself out there on social media takes guts. This is great content. You're doing a superb job!

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[@PinkNinjaKick]

American pool player here, side has helped my game tremendously. Like Judd says, it’s rare in snooker to play a shot plain ball, and I think that transitions over to pool for the most part. Rail shots become way easier using side, and getting position is way easier. Stephen’s videos really helpful.

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[@martinmcguire9974]

Oh American pool? Why don't you make those pockets a little bigger too Homie? Plastic buckets are much cheaper than professionally crafted steel block cushions 😂

[@sharkmoss]

Great video and makes it much easier to understand than when other channels have tried to explain it. Thank you!

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[@hanelwilliam8428]

Thank you sir for sharing. You were the first ever player I watched on TV when I started following snooker. I loved you then and I love you now. You are the GOAT for me. 🙏

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[@jmarsh5485]

I've learnt more about snooker in seven minutes than I have in years of playing (nonchalantly mind you!). I only even learned to reposition my strike vertically to a noticeable effect. I realise now when I have tried playing side I was playing it extremely! Its also important to realise the difference between left/right side -I thought it widened the natural angle left or right, rather than check side killing the spin. Be great to see how stun shots and screw differ, I seem to do it by accident each way.

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[@berndeikers8924]

good to see someone with so much passion, knowledge and desire for snooker after all this years

[@LIVERNIL723]

A Big Thank you Stephen. This particular Tutorial is simple to understand and follow the mechanics. It's how you have present and explain 🙂

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[@Dzeroed]

Stephen was my favourite player growing up in the 80's-90's, he always explained the sport to the point and concisely. Loved watching him play as a kid

[@calvinlevie943]

Look at old footage of you ,your stance behind the cue ball has never changed before you go down to shoot the cue ball ,an amazing Champion you have been ,thankyou

[@Gbonejohn1974]

i only took up snooker a few weeks ago (watched it since the 80s but never played) and this advice is gold ....i just thought left or right spin sent the ball opposite ways AND HAD NO IDEA TO AIM SLIGHTLY THE OPPOSITE WAY TO COMPENSATE ,these little hacks are fantastic and superbly presented by the GOAT

[@craigmcalister7700]

Brilliant video. Point of View camera really helps. Thanks Stephen. GOAT!

[@5dmkiii60]

Excellent. Using side has always been the bane of my playing. Not knowing where to aim or when to use left or right in a particular shot. This was beautifully done and VERY helpful. Becoming a master of using side is what separates the punters from the ones who can run tables. Thanks so much for this.

[@D.Appeltofft]

You must check out Steve Bartons chanell. This was excellent, but ther's a lot more to side. You need to practise different speed and distance, and different amount of side for hours and hours to get your aiming right. More power equals more deflection to allow for...

[@5dmkiii60]

@@D.Appeltofft thank you so much. I'll check out that channel. Appreciate it.

[@Gwalion]

Stephen Hendry - I haven't seen you ( not IRL ! ) since I left the UK thirty odd years ago! I haven't had a frame of snooker since then either. I used to love it back then and you were one of the young, rising stars. Great that you are using the medium of the internet (which probably didn't exist in 'the late eighties, or was at best, in its infancy) to teach others . Well done Stephen - great ambassadorship and great tips - wish I'd had them back then - I would have been a much better player! Cheers.

[@knudsandbknielsen1612]

This is absolutely great. Having played just a little Danish billiard, and havingg wondered about the exact dynamics, finally to see some nuances! Thanks!

[@phploverbe]

Being able to learn from one of the best players ever is an honor thank you mr Hendry .

[@monkey555500]

thats brill...really clearly shown and explained...well it doesn't get any better than getting tips from stephen..snooker legend

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[@tooeric5]

Very nice good lessons,have learned new techniques which I don't know. I am happy

[@susanpritchard6164]

Brilliant demonstration from Stephen with the head cam

[@philip771]

Truly amazing how effortless those shots are for him. Literally thousands of hours of practice right there.

[@danshewell8746]

These videos are brilliant. This is certainly the next step in my game to making 30-40 breaks into 50-60 breaks. Also great to see Steven with is personality on show. His interviews with the other players are really enjoyable and honest.

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[@Mazio100]

Really useful, I will be practicing using sides and back spin. Good to know what check side and running side is. Gotta try that swerve shot😉

[@onisiforosonisiforou]

always and for ever my favorite player ,the man who change the snooker style that we watch today , attacking game and if possible win the frame in one visit !!!

[@dheerajsah]

Hendry is my favourite snooker player of all time, it's amazing to directly learn from him, I have always struggled with check and running sides, will put this into use now 😀 many thanks

[@1981RichB]

Always appreciate your time for tips Stephen, so great of you to share your experience & skill with us! 😊👏🙏

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[@JohnStephenWood]

I’ve watched quite a few videos on playing with side and thought it gave me a good understanding however with unsuccessful results. Now after having it explained to me in this way it makes so much more sense. Thanks Stephen for helping me to elevate my cue game.

[@ErikTheCueist]

These Cue tip videos have definitely helped improve my pool game. Just wanted to say thank you for making them, Stephen "The King of the Crucible" Hendry. You god damn legend!!

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[@michaelcampbell4503]

What a pleasure to watch a master at work.

[@GaryPorter-ir6vm]

This channel as reignited my interest in snooker! Brilliant.

[@derekwilkinson3069]

Love these tips. Had a table set up recently and these tips have already helped my game. Thanks Stephen

[@Sir_Moosa]

I appreciate that he straight up said he can't explain where to aim when hitting the cue ball off centre because everyone is different and depends on the cue as well. That makes me want to practice and find out as opposed to someone telling me where to aim then losing hope when it goes wrong. That small bit of info helps a ton.

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[@ccaz1001]

Best explanation I’ve ever seen on how to play with side! Thanks, your videos are awesome

[@ILiquidGasI]

Not only has my snooker game improved watching these videos but my pool too, just having such knowledge has really enhanced how I play the game. Cheers Stephen!

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[@phillurkin8245]

Dear Sir Hendry, I was a huge Jimmy White fan in the 90s so it"s fair to say you caused me a lot of grief back then. But thanks to this brilliant channel I can finally forgive you! Thank you.

[@smo4082]

Stephen, can you do an in depth video on snooker cues, your experience with them and possibly test some of the cheap ones most of us play with?

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[@jimso771]

Simple and clear tuition, well done Stephen.

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[@chrischapman2879]

Love this channel. SH always my world number one

[@chrischapman2879]

No way would SH use the word Fam 😂😂 go away you melt and leave us to watch in peace.

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[@craigwatts9692]

So awesome! I needed this about 30 years ago!

[@JakeMay]

Really insightful and well explained. It's completely counterintuitive to me the way the ball reacts with screw AND side!

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[@rahulpabari9554]

Great to get these tips from in my opinion the greatest ever player to lift a cue.

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[@eddy_creative]

I've been watching you since i was.... 7 i think, 34 now, and these videos bring back somewhat a bit of nostalgia! Great content :D

[@bankonitbilliards300]

Good job 👍 👏 so many people make explaining side spin so confusing and you explained it in a simple way.

[@kirktrussell5502]

Great teacher. I have been playing pool for over 50 years. I learned something here!

[@d.s.6268]

This is the lesson I needed since I started playing this game. Thank you Stephen.

[@uzairayaz3639]

Best tips ever , things that a player learn in year’s are here to be learned in minutes, thanx man ❤

[@jeffcurtis5980]

Superb show Stephen. You’re doing a terrific job. Love the chats with your fellow pros too. Looking forward to getting in some practice now I know more about the physics of what’s going on. 🙏

[@TomboHH37]

This is an amazing demonstration of how to play these shots.

[@xDuWuTang]

How awesome is it that younger players have all of these awesome videos to comb through? So cool!

[@thelittlesignpost]

Brilliant, that is just the thing I have been asking for in other videos of yours, learning how to manipulate the cue ball! I will be practicing this when I can! Thank you, Stephen!

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[@phillipvisnaw2355]

After watching Reyes & others pull off full table swerves I had to try it with only a slight raise of the butt I amazed myself with making the shot! Now I really look forward to getting blocked. I don't always make it but it's a blast attempting it.. kick shots are fun too but it's nice having another option! Great video!

[@SaqibKhaliq]

Amazing. Great tips in this video. Worth doing another, and slowing it down a bit. With a marked cue ball we can see the spin.

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[@FretFriendGWaL]

I hardly play snooker any more but this is one of my favourite channels :) Victor...

[@davidbassett2965]

Great explanation, clear and concise! Please keep them coming Stephen as I learn a lot from your videos. Thnx

[@steveincork3669]

Fair play to you Stephen giving back very valuable tips and tricks. Top man👍👍👍

[@raymondbishop5359]

Brilliant advice. I only starting playing last week and after watching this video I have already had my first 147

[@DanFre40]

I've never really played snooker but I've been watching it since Pot Black days (sometimes on a black-and-white television!) and your videos are extremely informative about what's involved in playing a shot. I knew that side affected the angle the cue ball bounced off at, but I never knew you also had to change the aim on the object ball. The more you know!

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[@Good.London]

Steven really is a big inspiration and not only is he the best player to have lived he's also an excellent teacher

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[@michaelpaterson8355]

That info is gold dust to any snooker player. Thanks.

[@brokenglass2069]

Having a long break from snooker *pun intended* these videos helping me a lot regaining my old technique which worked for me and is stilkl the same now thanks!

[@arbazali6322]

Hey Steve it's been an honor a treat for people who love your game and your style of play back in Pakistan..you are a hero of many and inspiration for sub continent region especially Pakistan..just keep helping us out with your great advice ❤️

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[@rogerdion]

Thank you Stephen I really needed that piece of advice. Now I'm going to go to practice!

[@CaioTrinchinato]

Cue cam is so helpful!!! Really missed it!

[@bosondas5374]

Love Your videos Stephen. Thank You 😊

[@kyotosal]

Thank you. It's nice to get that cleared up!

[@bossz4320]

THIS IS PURE GOLD!!

[@battlefieldclips7013]

This is Pure GOLD

[@paulliddle7483]

It’s crazy that Stephen is on here giving advice . Good for him

[@benmurray7163]

Nothing like learning from the best! Really interesting, thanks Stephen

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[@freizerxjy]

Thank you Stephen, you make the ‘dark arts of side’ very easy to understand .

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[@andyisyoda]

Excellent as always

[@tabishkhan414]

Always learning new stuff from most dominant player of the game. Can't wait to learn about low deflection cues....

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[@bikegarrett]

Happy day Stephen, thank you for all the great teaching and guest's that you find, I would love it if you could bring MrCueBall I Adam Wilk on for the tough table challenge, he is a great snooker player who plays one handed and has awesome teaching and instructional videos uploaded all the time, thanks for your love of the game !!!

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[@rb1431]

LEgend

[@silviunikita]

Great teaching session. Thank you.

[@ravivarman2020]

Great presentation. Thanks SH. Please make a video on using side sin for potting balls along the cushion.

[@FelixRigg]

Thank you: highly informative and also fun. One thing I’ve never been clear on, though: when aiming with side, does one line up the shot as if to play it “plain ball” and then slightly swivel the cue (like a gun turret), or does one line up from the outset to play with side, the cue therefore being in parallel (if ever so slightly) to where it might have been to play the shot plain ball? A rather convoluted question, to which the answer may well be “it doesn’t matter”.

[@Mattmusic1025]

probably one of the best side spin tutorials ive seen, right next to break for life's video

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[@leeturton9254]

This reminds me of the late great Shane warne giving bowling tips on sky... Stephen like shane was a genius... but also with excellent fundelmentals so he can teach....pure gold for everyone

[@khushal346]

This is brilliant, I am so lucky to know all this directly from a legend. Thank you so much.

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[@posani100]

probably the best video on explaining side

[@pauls6059]

I always wondered how to aim when you put side on, now I know! Thank you.

[@Crippledcripper]

Just recently found an untapped passion of mine for “pool” in the US . I play 8 ball and 9 ball . Far from good but it’s my dream to become one of the best players in the world . Your videos are unbelievably helpful .

[@chrishayes8012]

What a great teacher, thank you.

[@ntgamingesports1480]

Lovely Hendry all helpful and nice videos keep it up

[@nicholasleow4749]

Very well explained and demonstrated. Excellent.

[@MichaelLynch1]

Stephen think this might be the first tutorial inclusive of Running side / Check Side in a Cuesport 👌 Tis an art of Physics within The Intricate game of Snooker Thanks for your Professional explanation, I've been playing snooker for 40+ years and can do Reverse/Check but loved that play object ball to off centre of pocket to grab more spin 👌

[@alanfrench9656]

Stephen great video but I have a question about something you didn't address in the video: how do you line up your cue for a side spin shot? Do you line up as if you are playing the short plain ball then move the back of the cue so as to strike the cue ball to the side or do you cue parallel to the plain ball shot by moving the whole cue to the side as has been taught in other videos I have seen. I have always used the first method with mixed results so maybe the parallel method is the correct way. I hope I have described the alternatives so you get what I'm asking.

[@vmax4steve524]

Parallel cueing when using side is the way to do it. Play the shot, see which side of the pocket you missed and by how much, adjust your aiming point on the object ball accordingly, play again until you get good results. Distance from the object ball, the lay of the nap and the power of the shot all have a bearing so keep this in mind and learn by how much and to which side of the pocket you miss. The shots Stephen played were hit quite hard so all he was allowing for was the deflection of the cue ball, but when a sidespin shot is hit slower, then the swerve of the cue ball on the cloth must also be allowed for and this also changes if the cue ball is spinning with, against or along the lay of the nap which as we all know lays as the table is brushed from baulk to top of the table. The cue ball will swerve more when it's spinning in the same direction as the lay of the nap across the table (aim just in front of near jaw), less when spinning against the lay of the nap across the table (aim near jaw) and kind of inbetween the two when spinning along it, ie down the table from baulk to top and will actually swerve the other way as it slows down when playing from top to baulk. As you can see using side seems to be a minefield but you learn by trial and error, see where you miss and adjust accordingly and eventually you will get there. Don't take into account any videos about sidespin demonstrated with pool on a napless cloth, snooker on a napped cloth is very different because of the nap and the way the cue ball behaves as it spins with, against or along the nap.

[@lenniethelooper]

Thanks a lot Steve. It's just a pity that someone didn't come up with this sooner, but how amazing to get tips from one of the legends of the game

[@LudosErgoSum]

Great stuff! I'll use these tips in my next round of pool.

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