Stephen Hendry VS 10 Subscriber Pool Players

[@r3beatty]

"that's the weirdest bridge i have ever seen" almost mid backswing. 😀

[@5wisher5weet]

That bridge makes a little bit of sense actually. Knuckles aren’t going anywhere

[@ewankenobi22]

some of the timing of his comments were a bit off, but also it was the weirdest bridge I've ever seen. The guy was resting his cue on his knuckle.

[@jordanwillrog]

Try it I dunno why nobody did this b4

[@JAKEBGAMES]

Whose bridge is it ??

[@cabingamefever2779]

Such a shit talker. Hendry hates losing....

[@JayChambers83]

So funny listening to Stephen. Most of the time he’s just messing about and calling it a Mickey Mouse game, but you can tell he’s frustrated when he loses 🤣!

[@GS44691]

A really enjoyable watch. Well done to the guys for making it entertaining and Stephen for making it possible.

[@PhilNessTV]

Imagine being able to say you beat a World Champion snooker player at pool. Great video as always Stephen!

[@Luke_-_]

That would work better playing snooker not pool😂

[@PhilNessTV]

@ 😂 indeed. Still a very nice brag to tell the boys in the pub though

[@Vee-Hive]

I beat a world champion boxer at pool. Thought he'd chin me!

[@PhilNessTV]

@@Vee-Hive 😂 yeah I’d avoid those boxers, they’re always so punchy

[@jamieward8009]

@@PhilNessTV Not just the brag, but to have it recorded as well!

[@VoiceOfThe]

Mark Davis - seasoned pro since 1991. Still competitive on the tour at 52 years-old. Definitely earned an invite to Cue Tips, Stephen.

[@joebloggs1317]

There are pool players and those that can play pool, most of these look like their experience comes from taking on mates after a beer or two. Steven should take on a 1st division pool team!

[@joebrowse5338]

Can't say I'd have a chance with the nerves, but agreed...

[@joebloggs1317]

@@joebrowse5338 I think the nerves could be useful, you know he will pot anything you put in front of him, so as with any player you either pot or leave him no easy in. At least you could make a game of it, or at least try lol

[@adrianlepper5424]

Agree. Dont want to sound negative, but not good players

[@jamesbatey6405]

Those first two were people who play pool. They were never pool players of any standard whatsoever.

[@Charlie_Crown]

​@@adrianlepper5424 ....there were some very good players, the finish by the last player was class and very entertaining

[@kentonevans]

13:00 - dude sneaks off to his time machine to practice. 13:06 - dude returns after 20 years' practice, a bit worse-for-wear, ready for revenge.

[@sergannn]

wow thats funny))

[@JAY1892]

😂

[@surfguy87]

Fucking hilarious. Well played sir.

[@JohnyG29]

He also grew several inches in height over the 20 years. Late growth spurt? 😂

[@ocn14s]

Stephen seems to have changed a lot as a person since his heyday as a snooker player in the 90s - just seems a lot more relaxed, friendly and outgoing - just an observation

[@nottjohn9418]

It's hard to relax when you're frantic and busy. I suppose he has more time to relax now and good on him.

[@bacunnnn]

More like he didn't wanna make friends and was all about winning because he always says you can't have friends in sport if you're competing against them, now he isn't competing anymore he doesn't need to do that

[@MrAndydavis78]

The man was a mass murderer on the snooker table in the 90s - had predator eyes like a shark. This laid back casual person is not the same man.

[@Nino_Livi]

Did you know him well in the 90s ? Hahaha only joking brev funny

[@alistairsmith5389]

Same with Tiger Woods

[@theironshiek]

Second guys bridge was an absolute monstrosity

[@XoXo475]

I had to look twice 😂

[@juchetony1910]

you should see Abu Hamsa's bridge.

[@carrigster]

Phew I thought this was a Lily Philips video when I saw the thumbnail! In all seriousness, I've been loving the channel, it popped up on my recommendations with the amazon snooker gadget vid and I've been binging since. A player from childhood I've always liked and great to find out he's a top bloke via this channel!

[@jamiespence5424]

I honestly really like these Stephen Hendry pool videos. I'd love to see a video with Chris Melling doing a few frames of snooker then a few frames of pool

[@officialbackintheday]

Absolutely loving the content and have a suggestion for a future video. It would be great to see quite a long video just of Stephen playing a standard practice session as he would have done back in the 90s. I know Stephen's practice sessions would typically be longer than 1 hour, but 1 hour seems a good length for a KZbin video!

[@Teddybear-zc9uc]

Love you can still see Stephen is still raging about losing a frame great channel

[@LiveBhangra]

Pool is one of those games - it even forces a snooker player to forget their pre-shot routine, to check and keep eyes on the potting angle, to chalk the tip after every shot, to feather, to pull the backswing and hold then follow through with the cue ball, chin on cue, head still until after object ball potted.

[@andrewthompson6356]

Don't know what was more painful to watch, some of those lads trying to play pool or the shocking speed that table played

[@Richiet316]

Definitely brushed with a Brillo pad 😅

[@techsamurai11]

Omg - the pressure of playing against Stephen Hendry😂 but he’s such a likable fellow.

[@mylesgibbons2377]

Brilliant idea and video stephen, love how competitive u still are especially match 8, imagine walking into ur local pool hall and the king 🤴 there playing pool

[@chrisflee1]

I reckon the Scottish guy in the grey t-shirt is a Hustler...

[@faizankamal2817]

Who, Stephen Hendry?

[@contradictionsniper8276]

He’s not great at 8ball

[@pt4387]

Someone decent at pool would have beat him. He misses too many times, and less space to play around. Most of the people he played have pretty bad cue actions.

[@Glasschin2.0]

@@pt4387he beat the world pool champion in one of the videos on this channel

[@jama211]

@@Glasschin2.0 one frame is one frame

[@ollyrukes]

for some reason, all the locals in my pub play pool where if the opponent fouls, you get two visits to the table. not just one free shot, but two full visits. Glad to see proper rules being played here.

[@JT-4real]

The game played at your pub would be "World rules" or a version of. It looks like they were playing "International rules" here in this video. Although, there is a rule we play in Australia that says that on the break, either 3 balls need to cross the middle of the table, or pot a ball which is 1 point and 3 points need to be made off the break. Also need to strike a cushion after a shot if the object ball is not potted. It helps to stop stupid snookers that end up in pub brawls. In "IR" rules, it's ball in hand with one shot. "WR" there are 2 visits from a foul.

[@mikesturgess2676]

Two visit rule is English Pool Association rules which in my opinion are the correct rules

[@Rising.consciousness]

Two visit rule is a joke, such a massive advantage

[@jama211]

@@mikesturgess2676 I don't know a single person in my league who liked international rules immediately after my league switched to them - however now after a year I don't know a single person who doesn't now prefer them. You have to play them for a while to realise they make the game more interesting and more fun, with less horrible stalemates.

[@yippeeki-yay1691]

​@@jama211- 100 percent.

[@itsRucks]

Just discovered this channel and loving the content, great to see you playing in a relaxed environment just enjoying yourself 👍

[@ryanstockley9495]

Tbh the 3 he lost were the best of an ok bunch

[@willunited85]

They looked like the sort of lads that go the pub when the table is on freeplay and stay all night,not lads that play for a team

[@Carl-sea-days]

Saying “Pool players always win” when 6-2 down! Priceless. Quality Stephen. Natural talent still shining fella

[@Warriors_and_Wanderers]

22:25 “how’d you like them apples”. I’m not the most observant, but I would suggest he didn’t like those apples.

[@GTi-Racing]

You said "10 pool players" jeeeeeez.... Shocking standard for sure😱🎱🤣

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Bit harsh

[@sampenno4368]

The sniper and the last guy were legit, anyone who doesn’t chalk their cue after each shot isn’t a pool/snooker player

[@kaimalone3653]

@@sampenno4368that’s the biggest load of malarkey I’ve ever heard, you only need to chalk once every couple of shots. You can clear the table only chalking on your first visit

[@stevecoles4990]

@@sampenno4368the sniper looked half decent, the last guy is your regular Div 2 Champion for 8 years running and won’t go to Div 1 as he “doesn’t take it too seriously “😂 whilst tucking up against his wife who thinks he’s the best in the club. Bless.

[@aquacruisedb]

@@MotherAlgorithm Harsh but true! Only two pool players there, and eight that play pool...

[@kentoutcourt]

Great vid. Fun to watch. Game 6 is how I expected Hendry to play every game, from what I could remember from his performances in his pro snooker career :) I know it's not the same game but I thought the balls rattling in the jaws would be fewer since pockets are way bigger in pool (I know, balls too) and the table is smaller...

[@masonbridge4329]

This would be a good series to continue, fun watch

[@TOFFEEBLUECAST]

That's class getting the subscribers involved come near Whitby let me play you at snooker.

[@bigboy0625]

The 3rd lad in his best dancing gear shirt and green jogging pants 😂

[@TomboHH37]

That was quality to watch. Mr. Hendry your a true gentleman 😊

[@letsrock72]

If I was playing and Stephen Hendry said "good shot", I would have the biggest smile on my face.

[@EVil-ob8in]

This taking on multiple players at snooker and pool would be more interesting with more accomplished amateur players than the ones on show. It’s not because I want to see Stephen lose, I just want to see better quality matches. Where do I sign? 😉

[@TristanColgate]

Funny mix of rules for an English 8 ball table, at least from what I grew up with. We didn't do ball-in-hand (unless you moved it back behind baulk), and potting an opponents ball on your turn was always a foul (regardless of what you struck first). Also didn't need to find a cushion. One thing hasn't changed though, every other place had their own rules.

[@sideshowrob5453]

It's not a "mix of rules". It's International Rules (fairly new ruleset that was originally called "Supreme Rules"). The same set of rules they use in Ultimate Pool, which Gareth Potts has played in. The same Gareth Potts that was on this channel and will have taught the rules to Stephen. Ball in hand after a foul - Blackball rules... Behind the baulk line with one free shot (you can play any ball) followed by one visit. International Rules... anywhere on the table with one visit. In Blackball Rules, you may play the ball from where it lies before requesting ball in hand. In International Rules, potting only your opponent's ball(s) after otherwise playing a legal shot (hitting your own ball first) is called a Loss of Turn shot. It's not a foul and the incoming player must play from where the cueball lies. This also applies when the table is still "open". If the table is open (players have not chosen a colour/group) and you play a red first but pot only a yellow, it is still a loss of turn with no foul. Hitting a cushion on every shot is in both sets of rules (Not World Rules though, I believe. But I could be wrong). After the cueball has struck an object ball, either a ball must be potted, or any ball must touch a cushion. There is one other notable rule that many people are not aware of and that is the "Combination Shot". Again, present in both rulesets, the Combination Shot allows a player to pot balls from both groups during the same shot, provided that the cueball first makes contact with the player's own group. When balls from both groups are potted as per the Combination Shot rule, they may enter the pockets in any order (some people argue that your own group must drop first but this is not the case). If balls from only your opponent's group are potted, in International Rules, this is a Loss of Turn, but in Blackball Rules, this is a foul.

[@AndyMaddog]

@@TristanColgate in league rules it’s ok to strike your ball first with the white then your ball knocks their ball down as long as your ball follows it down. We call it a stalker.

[@Scotty97]

It’s international rules, not in any way a “mixed rule set” it’s played on ultimate pool and played at county and international level

[@AndyMaddog]

@@TristanColgate I only play league so I’m not aware of those rules. Ball in Hand? That’s just wrong. Lol.

[@angels77100]

The old 2 shots for a foul is reserved to small country pubs now thank god. Also a ball must hit a rail.

[@karlmoore7406]

22.10 he just got a call from John Higgins who was watching it streaming in the bookies

[@drembt2010]

Really entertaining; each time Hendry’s about to be beaten though, when the camera does a close-up, he’s burning up on the inside..😂

[@jmcc120]

Brilliant content!! Still think the best content would be you training to get back to the crucible!! Uv still got it.. if Mark Williams can still play you can defo do it 💪

[@wandelust]

Would love to see more of these

[@regin512]

Great channel, great format! Thank you, Stephen!

[@JerryLee..]

What a complimentary competitor. Love the content! More of this . . .

[@jpa_fasty3997]

Richard Maw deserves a little shout out. Very good shots to win that one. Very impressive.

[@Anonomousxxx]

I think Stephen gifted it when he had the ball in hand. No way he didn't play the ball close to the rail But yes, some very good doubles from Richard!

[@Takerfanatic]

Wouldn't have minded seeing Maw of him 😉

[@smellslikeproductions]

@@Takerfanaticthis is def his wife lol

[@Takerfanatic]

@@smellslikeproductions if she's a fan of The Undertaker then this could possibly be true. Just love a pun tbh

[@garymceneny6114]

How do you like those apples 😅😅😂

[@Francis-sxc]

Swiftly followed by "oh no idiot shot"

[@juchetony1910]

"deep fried".

[@garymceneny6114]

Ha ha

[@dtprodrive]

Absolutely loved this

[@teaganturner6789]

Love this please do more💪🏻

[@joechilver9256]

Great to watch… but I mean some of those just play for fun. I recommend pool players that play in leagues or tournaments, not pro but good enough. Well done guys for making a good game 😂❤

[@the_alchemy_method]

Stephen loves these club matches with the boys 😎

[@itayr15]

15:38 this is gold😂

[@dannydude007321]

Pure drama, give the cameraman a raise

[@walaxx100]

I love this videos idea, it is so unexpected!! Love it!

[@gregdale9472]

Must have been great for the guys who beat him. I’m sure they’ll get a lot mileage out of it!

[@MotherAlgorithm]

For sure, until the end of time😅

[@al20031]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks to all involved. 👏

[@JamesMonty]

Fantastic! We all like a pub pool game, very impressed you did this 💥💥💥

[@Cmcc342]

We went from “lucky to get 3” to “I wanted all ten” 😂

[@birthjan24]

Great fun to watch. But where were the pool players ?

[@petemechanic8249]

Love the pool content👍

[@anthonytaylor6994]

Think the 10 players where there for the darts !!!

[@longlivefreedom9853]

You could cut the atmosphere with a knife sometimes .. and Smell the " hate to lose " syndrome.... but that was a great creative idea for a video... Maybe do some more of those all over the UK and possible the world..

[@carlsmythe9838]

Enjoyable video. Not sure what rules were being played? Id like to see another video like this, perhaps against a team of league players - maybe one from Gareth Potts club! Good video overall.

[@aaronschelts5841]

Suggestion, take two subscribers that have never played snooker before and teach them some of the basics and see who can win a frame. I volunteer as tribute.

[@maxharrison626]

Great to watch snooker players playing other cue sports. Like to see Hendry try 3 cushion or billiards.

[@nathantipler2891]

We need a Stephen Hendry-American Tour

[@MyPromixdirt]

ronnie did a similar thing a few years ago, was decent considering nothing like it exists anywhere

[@Neil_Gibson]

You can tell some of them really wanted to win! Good games! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@shaunhennessy603]

What a top bloke Henry is 👌👍

[@ade9119]

steven hendry what lovely man love watching his videos

[@seanscanlon9067]

7:25 Sunil places his bridge hand and therefore cue tip too close to the cue ball, meaning when he has his gripping hand arm vertical from the elbow, he has so much of the butt end of the cue behind him, that it throws out the balance of the cue and looks like he is playing with an extension still attached.

[@brianmarshall-h9e]

Yeah, can tell by his writing style and how sean spells poof instead of puff. Plus if he sean had his tongue any further up Hendry's brown , he will be awarded 4 points for it .

[@marksaus]

Fun to watch, but I would have had way more fun if I played Hendry. Lost terribly no doubt, but chatted more and made it more memorable!

[@ITSMORLEYBOY]

Stephen: "is someone gonna beat me here!?" Matt "THE G" Graham: "Yeah me!" Proceeds to get 7 balled! 😂🤣

[@briantreadwell2206]

Some tidy pool players there - as an average pool player, I loved this Stephen, you are a great sport

[@danilosolomczak4326]

Enjoyed watching it

[@ronallen7051]

Good fun and a nice vid. Most of the lads wouldn’t win a frame all night in our local pub to fair. The last one and the third last better by some distance. 👍

[@Glasschin2.0]

Weirdest bridge I’ve ever seen just as the guys queuing lol 😂

[@danthemaninfierno]

Thumbnail looks like Lily Phillips' games room. 😂

[@Asif24960]

I’m so glad the last dude won. Not sure if he could handle the loss

[@Ahoora.snooker147]

15:18 very good shot❤

[@mrmr5580]

Reminds me of playing my mate Carl, I used to play pool for my local pub, Carl used to be an amateur snooker player, we used to occasionally go to the local pool hall, his white ball control was different class compared to what I was used to playing against, I actually nicknamed him Hendry, because he used to absolutely batter me most of the time 😂 I tried playing him at snooker once and he murdered me at snooker, I thought to myself "and that's why I stick to pool" 😂

[@wolfie5]

You could tell those 10 players had a different range of skills. Stephen brought a lot of snooker skills to that table

[@Industrialsoundfanatic]

Loved watching that, play some US guys at 9 ball Stephen, they will wipe the floor with you. Still love the vids!

[@liamclews5460]

Stephen makes me laugh with his own sheer disappointment when he does something wrong 😂

[@MrSmid888]

The noises of your cue on the metal trim , poor cue I kept thinking. Nothing worse than a scratch, 😂 good play

[@MrSmid888]

Example of noise…. 20:45

[@theteadrinker-143]

Still the goat ! Even with the Mickey Mouse game ! They were lucky to loose as me dad used to say 😂😂 good viewing , get a re match guys

[@roadofsnookerfinals-lw6xg]

@theteadrinker Dad said Blah blah. Stop the BS. Its embarrassing and Cringe how you try to big up your hero. Anybody can lose on the day , but that doesn't mean they were lucky to lose. Check Hendrys head with a lotta players, and see how lucky then Hendry was to lose to Ronnie, Mathew Stevens, Selby ,Ding, Maguire, the list goes on and on how . , Hendry was luck to lose to them most times h2h and in finals, than they were to him most times! Don't come and tell me the famous Hendry fan boy excuse , past him prime. lost his cue . and YIPS BS! Blah blah blah 17 year old players were pumping prime 25YO Hendry in major finals in 1993 and 1997 , and not so great players like Marcus was WHITEWASHING PRIME 28YO Hendry in 1998 .EMBARRASSING Hahahahaha

[@roadofsnookerfinals-lw6xg]

@WAYNEANTHONYHOLMES-uv7dp Hahaha You are owning him Hahahaha

[@HamzaZilani]

@@roadofsnookerfinals-lw6xgWell said. Hendry fans if they had their tongue any further up Hendry's brown they would be gifted 2 of the weaker era Champs two 2 weak arse era world titles

[@HamzaZilani]

@WAYNEANTHONYHOLMES-uv7dp Yes. Marcus did

[@dylanxlufc]

Before he hit a ball, I knew Richard would be the one to beat Stephen. He rocked with the shirt and jumper combo, beginning to bald and glasses on his head. It just screamed he's spent plenty of years thrashing the locals in his pub.

[@garethmccullough]

i think it would absolutely fascinating to get stephen lee on for an episode right or wrong and despite the opinion people regard him a cheat or what not his cue action and spin shots etc he was one of the most talented players i genuinely think id ever seen on the tour. it would be good to see his insight as to why he did what he did and maybe it was the pressure of not winning a big tournament who knows mark king also who was a tour veteran

[@prior9181]

Never mind Jill Douglas taking the Mickey out of you for your sides Jill Douglas would’ve been half of them. 😂

[@sh3riff]

You can always tell how good someone is as soon as they get down to play a shot. I knew none of these lads were any good!

[@kevinlawrence2849]

Looked like they never held a cue before.

[@rsb8380]

Some of the comments on here are a joke. I’d love to see you play, I’d bet you’d be shite and make a fool of yourself 😂. These aren’t meant to be professionals. They’re your average “good” pub player. The fact they actually won a few frames against Stephen gives them a bit of credibility. But online people need to bitch and complain about something.

[@Padrat1]

You can tell most players are decent before theve even got down on the cue

[@meok292]

Good???​@@rsb8380

[@alfredcheng5739]

5/10 thank you very much😂 I laughed so hard😂

[@buckrogers4720]

I’ve never laughed so much at people trying to play pool 😂

[@matt91476]

Excellent episode

[@ParrotHouse-p7s]

Hendry's face at 19:24 🤣

[@alexpaic2984]

Hi there King. Do you have different cues for all the cue sports or u using your snooker cue for any game you play?

[@DJStrobe]

After the 1st guy got two doubles i was so hoping he would win. what a day for them guys

[@Billy2404]

Where the hell did you find them, most couldn't even hold a cue 😂

[@StephenPritchard-f9j]

looked like the local gangster guy at the end lucky he won 😂😂😂

[@samtaurus007]

If nothing else.....the "pool" players have a story they can dine out on with their pals. :)

[@nigelrichardson2309]

Great video 😊 I may be mistaken but did Kaylan not get two shots at 8:12?

[@jansenstudy]

WE LOVE THIS CONTENT STEPHEN!!!!!

[@joyro5486]

10 pool player every single one of them standing like a surfer hahahah

[@rob3626]

The last guy is deffo updating his cv right now 😂

[@ashleywilliams4369]

Looked like a bit of fun that. Should do more

[@YungItalianHandz]

imagine having the opportunity to play Stephen Hendry and not walking out half way through the game.

[@jameshardie805]

Well done Stephen 👍 A one game/frame with a man of your credentials would be an honour mate. Nice touch 👌 Hope they boys appreciated it. Wish you'd done it up here tho 🤨 Only half way thru the vid but dnt give us your pish wish this 3 nonsense. I'm expecting you to win every game 😂😂

[@Charlie_Crown]

Class finish in the last frame 👌

[@N1ckRa]

Stephen is obviously one of the greatest snooker players of all time, but tbh me and him would be fairly evenly matched on a pool table lol. nice to see he's only human.

[@Ns-071]

18:35 absolute gold