Stephen Hendry's Number 1 Routine To IMPROVE Cue Ball Control

[@MDGolfaddict]

The fact he puts in his misses and doesn’t edit them out speak volumes of the man

[@tomk5066]

He was absolutely ruthless as a player, a commentator and now he’s ruthless about himself 😂

[@steveharrington82]

@@tomk5066 plus, he has absolutely nothing left to prove. The man is a legend 😁

[@tomk5066]

@@steveharrington82 yeah that too. When you’ve achieved what he has, you can say whatever you like tbh

[@Takerfanatic]

Yeah, there's almost a resignation when he missed whereas at his peak, he'd have fuming with himself. Top man 👏🏽

[@cahg3871]

I think the very best never let up on themselves,hence they put in the work needed to be a great player.

[@hamedl1865]

Lots of respect to the legend. I haven’t had this amount of respect towards him until now. No editing no nothing. He misses and he continues. Respect ❤

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Bingo!

[@workrestandplaysnooker]

The best thing about this, at least for me, was you showing your misses. We all do it, and it's nice to know the best can still get ot wrong occasionally

[@arama0010]

More often than not. Good effort on the tough table matey.

[@workrestandplaysnooker]

@@arama0010 cheers, I really enjoyed that challenge 👍🏻

[@SG3-wd40]

I never saw his Mrs was she there

[@justluke8836]

I don’t understand how this channel isn’t into the hundreds of thousands as of now. Free tips from arguably the best snooker player to have lived.

[@MayurPatelZA]

His attitude and "punishment" is awesome to apply and learn. Free advice from the best. Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@YSShekhawat]

Just love how humble he is when he misses. If he can shut up and carry on with reset, everyone should.

[@EVil-ob8in]

Agree. Whereas Barry Stark and Barton Snooker haven’t missed a ball in 4 years lol

[@musicbro8225]

@@EVil-ob8in Are you doubting Barton's 80 in the tough table challenge then? ;)

[@EVil-ob8in]

@@musicbro8225 Only he knows 😂

[@YSShekhawat]

@@EVil-ob8in 😂

[@abdullahibrahimhassan7301]

​@@EVil-ob8inbarry is literally an older fellow with very good tips. Doesn't have to show you misses for his advice to be good

[@aegeanagora]

Been following Hendry since early nineties and he was always cool as a cucumber and great temperament. I'm a big fan of Jimmy but have tremendously respect for Hendry for his professionalism and sportsmanship. In this video, he said "when I was good" shows how humble and genuine this man is. Hendry has nothing to proof, he had won everything there is in the game, including our hearts and I will continue to support him. Keep these delightful videos coming! ( Sending my best wishes from Singapore)

[@rich7447]

I was dazzled by Steven in the late 90s and not much has changed. Even when you pull the curtain back I am still amazed. Unfortunately I haven't been on a snooker table since I left Canada in 2005 and have always missed it. Three weeks ago I purchase a table out of Canada.

[@advocate_of_HAKAI]

Love that he's left the misses in and he's explaining why he missed. Thank you for this tutorial champ 🍺

[@johnmcdonald3437]

I could listen to Hendry talk about snooker all day. Brilliant channel!

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

This is a great channel; the combination of guests, the tough table challenge and this type of tuition video are brilliant. Thanks Stephen!

[@ajpain6673]

You're still great Stephen and you always will be. These one on one sessions are invaluable and my favourite of your videos. Thanks for giving us this quality content free of charge

[@DJPSMITH9]

I haven’t played snooker for over 25 years but just this week my friend and I went to a club, local in norwich, my safety play was always good but my potting ability was week, could only manage to pot 4 balls together at the most, I will try this routine on my own, thank you so much Stephen for your help 🎱🎱🎱

[@Gradam88]

I wish snooker was more popular in the US. I am so addicted to this game, and I'm not sure if I'll ever get to play it out in rural America. Regardless, from you and so many other channels, my pool game has become so much better. Keep up the work, Champ! Love the content

[@iblacka1]

I live in the USA I miss snooker too.

[@DM-kv9kj]

Snooker fans in the States should rally together to open some snooker clubs with decent tables and maybe make some youtube channels etc to gain more fans.

[@Gradam88]

@@DM-kv9kj there are a lot of tables in bigger cities, just out here in the sticks is 7ft barbox 8 and 9 ball mostly. Some 9ft tables but nothing satisfies that itch lol

[@sharkmoss]

The final blue that was potted in this video wasn't respotted, glad to see that i'm not the only one who forgets to respot a colour after potting it :) I am loving these videos 😎

[@jimdunleavypiano]

I wish KZbin had been around when I was playing - this stuff is gold.

[@steveherbert504]

The added video footage illustrating the position of the red dot on the cue ball is extremely helpful. Hendry is articulate and his explanation before executing each stroke serves as great commentary and riveting tutorial. Not only a true legend of the green baize but a natural teacher as well. Thank you!

[@sabakvavilashvili8239]

Including misses makes this channel so much better! Really good channel from the legend of snooker!

[@nickllama5296]

I wish this channel existed back in the early 90s, when I played almost daily. Such awesome tips. Thanks Stephen! (and crew)

[@poisisso]

For someone who does'nt have a teacher in snooker, this is the best channel i've seen on KZbin. 💪👍 Awesome channel. Cheers from 🇵🇹

[@Rubbafingaz1]

Best channel for snooker by a country mile! Thank you Stephen!

[@Ultimate-gamers]

This Chanel just gets better and better - perfect mix of interviews and now coaching from the main man himself

[@prashantjain1968]

"The fact he puts in his misses and doesn’t edit them out speaks volumes of the man" ... Completely agree. Love your videos Stephen. You are one of the best snooker players the world has produced. Thank you very much.

[@clgrm1]

Nice work Stephen. You have a nice way about you that makes learning fun and interesting. Many thanks. Gary.

[@canadiangreg5313]

Great tone, clear instruction and insight. Thanks Stephen.

[@gulamhoosendocrat7091]

Hi Steven You have got your presentation format absolutely perfect , together with the ambience of your studio. What a pleasant environment you have created. Thanks. Doc.

[@corallaroc2946]

The ambience is really well-crafted, isn't it. :-)

[@LunaFunk70]

I wish I had seen these videos when I first started playing. So helpful. Essential stuff. Thank you.

[@ck-pk6ny]

This kind of material is what snooker needs to make it more interesting to young people, when I was growing up there were snooker clubs everywhere, then they became pool halls, I know snooker players have never been in the same lime light as other sport stars like footballers but this vid gave me so much motivation to go for a game of snooker that I'm literally off to go play snooker, if it inspires a 40 yo I can only imagine what it might do for that 15 yo kid who wants to learn more about this great sport, keep up the great work absolutely love this channel!

[@end-game2030]

Stephen mentioned the poin on the object ball a few times in commentary today at the masters on BBC. It's like he was talking to us, his YT followers and students.

[@leesalter2795]

Love this. Especially love that the misses weren't edited out. Great advice to start again when you miss to counter any complacency on the shots.

[@mikebest634]

Great info on starting again when you miss ,and good that you put the missed shots in too .

[@philrogers4535]

Brilliant to watch and learn from The Maestro.

[@futurez12]

It was technically "end of break" when he potted the red before the black as he forgot to respot the blue. 😂 I could watch these all day, Stephen. I don't play anymore, but 13/14 year-old me would've absolutely loved these videos. Thanks so much for making these videos. I saw you at the Crucible in your '97 Semi-Final. I was 16 at the time. You were my sporting hero. I'll never foget staying up late to watch you beat O'sullivan in the Liverpool Victoria Charity Challenge tournament with a 147 in the deciding frame! One of the best displays of snooker I've ever witnessed (from both of you). To this day, I'd still pick you over any other player to clear the table when the balls are awkardly positioned, you were an absolute master break-builder. At your best, you were the best of all time.

[@reddragonltd4105]

What a superb channel, and what a humble man the legend is! Great presentational skills and dedication to the game. Great job Stephen

[@damothetrap9554]

One of the best competitors of all time. I spent hours and hours of time watching this legend. Happy New year everybody

[@ewannowak1600]

My game has improved massively since finding this channel a couple weeks ago

[@hamzakhl]

Surely learning from this legend , thank you !!

[@qian333]

“….when I was, , when I was good” -Mr Hendry, I never knew you have such a lovely personality before. You are top in teaching snooker too, and not to mention it is for free.

[@keybenson]

What a great video to learn pearls of wisdom from a Champion, fantastic for learning the Game.10/10😃

[@Forksake82]

These tips are so thoroughly explained and in such a simple way. So valuable for us average players. Much appreciated.

[@QXZ9027MKII]

Much obliged guys, enjoyed that very much, the talk through was top notch.

[@siuwingkam1012]

A very great video for learning how to control the cue ball:) Hope to see Stephen can share more tips to us, especially for beginners

[@bobbyknox9258]

This channel is awesome. Free tuition from a snooker legend

[@jamesm529]

Great video again. I'm taking lots from these and applying in practise every Friday night.

[@kurtkensson2059]

Learning from the misses... what a great way to show the value of that.

[@terras14t67]

I appreciate his honest non edit video. Thumbs up!

[@johnpaulporrelli6208]

I like the bit when he first missed and said start again. Great lesson in that. Perfect practice makes perfect. Always pushing to be better, never settling for anything less than 100%. Great stuff.

[@sirishgreen]

Stephen, I wanted to let you know that as much as I enjoyed watching you play Snooker, your KZbin videos mean more to me as a fan. I get to know you as a person, my hero growing up, which is awesome!

[@sgarvey9]

I love how he left in mistakes. This is a great channel

[@knuthagedorn]

Well I hardly ever have the problem of complacency creepin' in during snooker practice, so I guess in a way I'm blessed in that sense 😄 Thanks for the great content!

[@ek2719]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.

[@sewob147]

The best snooker channel on here. Insights and observations galore from all participants. As a billiards player it's great to here of SM's interest, he should ask Aonghus McAnally about his ideas for some billiards and snooker matches involving Causier, Ghilchrist and others including him.

[@shazebhussain9104]

7:53 and you still are good Stephen! Great player of the game and still a wonderful delight to watch as a fan of the sport.

[@fatroberto3012]

This video encouraged me enormously. It shows that even one of the greatest players in the history of the game doesn't pot every ball if he isn't practicing heavily, so us mere mortals only playing once a week sure as hell won't. Thanks to tips from Stephen and one or two others, I've actually started keeping score on my line-up drills! Last year I was potting so few I could remember them!

[@dylanharris9]

this is the most helpful snooker video i have ever seen

[@Ryze115]

These videos are amazing Stephen. Used to play a lot at the Locarno club in Edinburgh, best snooker hall I've played in.

[@williamhall9019]

Love these routines, it's actually nice to know even Stephen misses blacks off the spot, these videos have definitely helped with my game.

[@gofigure8]

Awesome routine & tips; esp potting to middle aiming for far jaw from angle.

[@raysgadgetsandprojects1734]

I like the way you show the image of the cue ball with what position you are hitting it before you take the shot. Very helpful

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Thanks for this, Stephen! I can really sympathise with you about accepting that you're not as good as you were once. For someone who won the World Championship 5 times in a row, to now showing us that you make mistakes like anyone else is amazing!

[@franksfiddle9031]

Sad bit about discovering your excellent channel Stephen, is there are no snooker clubs within many miles of where I live and I've definitely got a yen to play again. So thanks for that mate ;)

[@paulc8821]

Thank you Stephen, that’s a brilliant video. Really helps when you show what your putting on the cue ball to get the reaction and position

[@danieldecides7894]

The masterclass for any upcoming type to absorb.

[@andrewvidler6693]

I wish I had known these tips when I played you at Ingleston (Edinburgh) when we were both about 14 years old. You slaughtered me of course... I had never had a snooker lesson in my life. Still my "claim to fame." Being thrashed by Stephen Hendry was no great shame... since you went on to become 7 times world champion 😂!!

[@lucasmackay6977]

I love the game, and really respect Mr Hendry as one of the greatest - please keep on putting out videos, they are invaluable to people such as myself. - in the miniscule off chance this gets through - Thank you Stephen.

[@brilliantlights]

This is excellent. I so much appreciate that you are truly focused on people learning from you, what works, what doesn't and to keep going, without making edits. This is gold compared to numerous other 30 seconds videos showing miraculous trick shots where the viewer learns almost nothing.

[@binbashbuddy]

I can't pot the black off it's spot either, maybe I should turn pro! Love that you left those in for us Stephen, good stuff.

[@whipy9203]

Thanks so much Stephen, for the willingness to share your wisdom with the world! At some point in the future, I would really love to see a video about how to assess which type of side spin to use to get to certain positions on the table (you gave a small teaser there at 10:50). There are so many factors to consider when using side spin, especially because you can also combine side spin with top spin and back spin, and because the power of your shot affects where you need to aim on the object ball.

[@markcampbell1708]

I spent days of my life doing this routine in the 80s and early 90s. My best was a missed green for a 102 break. It really puts you under pressure because you keep having to reset the balls, hours were lost! I haven't played for 20 years and this kind of video whets the appetite. Just don't think my eyes are up to it any more.

[@tonyhawk123]

My only criticism is Stephen not releasing videos every day. But then i'd just complain he's not releasing them twice a day. Keep em coming.

[@bighilly0]

Another great video Stephan liked the bit about de acceleration more on this please 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LIVERNIL723]

Thank you Stephen. Very nicely explained and easy to understand and follow. What I picked up in particular today (which I never thought about), if you move your bridge hand closer, you can gain more accuracy; distance apart and you are able to generate more power. Also really appreciate, no footage seems edited, but real time, even if you've missed a shot.

[@airbornehome]

hands down the best exercise for proper pose - I suffered through this a lot around the time Mr. Hendry was busy setting records at the crucible - this new channel is amazing - thank you!

[@airbornehome]

might have done well to remember to re-spot the blue ;)

[@FlameFlickers]

How I wish I could get a time machine and show this video to myself when I was 12 or 13. Invaluable advice.

[@danielhopwood5985]

Brilliant thank you, , , ,i love the cue ball with the striking spot on it, very helpful,

[@tpschk-9055]

Thanks Stephen, You alway is king of snooker in the world

[@JackAcid]

This channel is GOLD. Thank you, Steven!

[@briansullivan9487]

Thank you Stephen much appreciated

[@alimustafa2163]

Thank you Mr Hendry 🙏 God bless you Great training session I will try it

[@thebreadman1346]

This is absolutely sensational

[@dadandtheo1480]

Great channel Steve keep up the good work/videos

[@BotloB]

Great video. Straightforward, clear instructions, insightful sidenotes, and a continuously amazing Stephen Hendry to guide us. I have just found your channel a few weeks ago, and as I was always a big fan, I keep watching your content. Hope there will be many more new videos coming up.

[@guywebster8505]

Do you know what i like the most? The fact that Stephen doesn't hide the mistakes. But i've definitely found that starting again on the exercise's definitely helps for concentration and focus. QUESTION: Do you need to change the angel that you attack the object ball if you apply side? Because I scratch my head after ive missed a shot that i was super confident was supposed to go in!

[@TcMvS]

He's done a video on it! If your putting right side on aim to miss the object ball to the left of the pocket and vice versa (to make up for the deviation of the cue ball due to hitting it off centre)

[@seanhenderson2161]

Have suggestion, maybe take the Hendry cue tips on tour to clubs across the UK/World? Even to Secondary/junior schools. Growing up I was never a Steven Hendry fan, Jimmy was my favourite to watch, I know I am not alone in that. However, had KZbin existed back then, and I/we were able to watch and observe the real Mr Hendry as a person a gentleman and now a "Virtual" coach to us all. I would have been as I am now a massive Steven Hendry fan. Honest always, delivers tough love to his fellow pro's on commentary and sometimes live when interviewing them. I am certain they listen to and learn from what you say, even if they don't like it. Please keep them coming Steven, and please let me know where I can get one of those cue tips T-Shirts!

[@JC0023]

This is how I practice. Sooo useful and wonderful to have your tips!!! Thankyou Stephen! Love the channel and love what your doing for the sport of snooker with this channel! Keep up amazing work! Thankyou ☺️

[@jordanwillrog]

Credit to Stephen Hendry , what a bloke ✋

[@richardsutton1131]

Priceless! Where are you gonna get this kind of coaching from a legend?

[@mightymolefe5871]

I appreciate the honesty. Thank you

[@ponyobobo8248]

Thanks Stephen, great coaching. Easily one of the all time best player.

[@alexanderhall4281]

Fantastic video. So many different ones that are existing and fun.

[@pablocastells2543]

Wonderful vid, wonderful channel. Much appreciated by good and shoddy (me) players alike. Thanks a lot, Stephen!

[@grahamthiel7321]

Love all your videos. Great work

[@sj460162]

Thanks Stephen for all your tips. Like someone has already said here..free tuition from a master...gold. Stephen is the potting point better than the ghost ball method that Steve Davis always used?

[@Asshole88]

He said in a previous video that they both work the same.

[@Elnino09uk]

Absolute legend! Loving these videos they are so helpful, plus he love Morrissey and The Smiths

[@YQMaoski]

Excellent tips and it's great seeing what you can do and also how things can get out of hand. Thank you for showing us everything. It's really helpful to see your cueball striking location for most of your shots. Do you have any advice on whether the striking needs to be different when it comes to adding a little bit of side spin? Is it enough to deviate the object ball away from the pocket or is it only for cue ball positioning?

[@michael9409]

This is genuinely so good man. I love how you explain why you are stunning, screwing etc and what you hope for the shot. If you could go into detail about side more that would be amazing. It’s the one shot I am hopeless at, especially trying to straighten the ball up. If there is another vid of this I’ve missed and some kind soul could point me in the right direction I’d be eternally grateful. Stephen and team keep up the amazing work!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markthomas1639]

Great stuff Stephen, could you explain check side please 👍

[@Codge5]

Good honest snooker tips from a much respected Man.

[@axeman14]

Having the misses in the video makes you appreciate just how easy the pros make snooker look. Also shows Stephen’s discipline and the reason he was the best in the world.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

these are great videos steve. thanks for sharing your knowledge.