World Champion Luca Brecel On Life After Winning & His Crazy Practice Routine

Stephen traveled to Belgium, home of world champion Luca Brecel to see how life has changed since winning at The Crucible this year.
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[@dan-ce4lo]

I actually clapped along at home at that final shot, love this channel Stephen and the gem after gem you bring us with every video. Brilliant work by the filmers and editors too.

[@cjg28]

What a final shot and what a frame

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

​@@cjg28 crazy, it would take 10 goes to make contact!

[@zedzpan]

I was like, what the heck is he doing and then stunned when he pocketed the black. What a fantastic shot. Had to rewind to enjoy it again. Great video too.

[@robhendrikx2198]

Haha, I just applauded that final shot too, watching by myself...😅

[@darrylbrookes2780]

how to still win when you loose thats the scotts all over lol

[@alistairsmith5389]

Hendry’s shot at the end was like look you young whipper snappers I’m still the 🐐 💁🏼‍♂️😂👏🏻

[@joesretrostuff]

He's still got it

[@alistairsmith5389]

@@joesretrostuff definitely 💯

[@dfloriza]

The way he just stepped up and shot it perfectly, no elaborate set up or anything. Always incredible to see

[@Wouter197110]

I grew up in Bree, close to Luca’s hometown. When I was a student at Leuven University in the nineties, I used to go and watch the Crucible games in the student house’s owner’s kitchen. The owner, Jeff, was in his seventies, also from the same province in the east, and a huge snooker fan. When I knocked on his kitchen door, I was always greeted the same way: “there’s beer and snooker, you’ve chosen the best place!”. We both fell in love with the game of that young Scotsman who was destroying everyone. Watching this now slightly older Scotsman play with our young local hero, in our home province, is such a delight. Only wish Jeff had lived to see Luca play and win the WC.

[@joesretrostuff]

The first 40 points by Brecel was magical, esp 3:20. Then Hendry at the end - that's why he's 7 times world champ

[@vincentvdw3990]

Damn, he became 7 time world champ by playing 3 cushion trick shots in the finals?! ;)

[@stigstig9275]

@@vincentvdw3990He didn’t mean it literally, you doughnut

[@vincentvdw3990]

@@stigstig9275 Wow! Really? Are you sure?

[@william89309]

⁠@@vincentvdw3990what a 🛎️ end you are Just a cynical little weirdo

[@jme2261]

Looked like he put no effort into it at all aswel 😂😂

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

Brecel is pure class, just a regular guy, doesn't take things too serious and that's what other players are afraid of most I think!!! And wow Stephen what a black!!! A great interview and a cool frame of snooker!!!

[@iplayeddsharpminor]

Love this guy’s humbleness and sheer gall. Also brought out the best in Stephen as well during the play. This is such an amazing channel and something I couldn’t have imagined as a 90s kid watching Hendry play

[@EannaButler]

Good comment, agree 👍

[@billypribbo9668]

I like that he also twigs Stephen's 'talk when they're aiming' trick and throws it back at him

[@lonemountain3049]

Brecel is beast of a player, known for making the most impossible shots on snooker table

[@Gavsy1874]

What great insight

[@haroldb6773]

Sounds like you’re writing a CV mate

[@bountyhuntermk2520]

@@haroldb6773lol well played

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Gerald Brooks was a beast of a player, known for his fangs, claws, wings and great sense of humour.

[@alandmunk3h]

So Hendry pays tribute to Brecel taking on the crazy hard shots with that black at the end. Love it.

[@dylanharrington744]

The Black at the end was shear Class Stephen! You only took a second to pick your line as well. Unbelievable exhibition shot for the crowd 🙏.

[@TheHui]

Just reminds me of the Eden Hazard of Snooker. His chill attitude on and off the table with incredible talent. Hope he wins more.

[@juchetony1910]

he reminds me of Dennis Wise, another Chelsea stalwart.

[@benockendon8939]

And he is Belgian

[@Zorro35]

The Hazard of Chelsea and not Madrid 😂

[@JoseMagnoJr]

he's not the kinda guy who likes practice either 😅😅

[@zoolgarudaaa]

Similar physique too😂

[@muneebboss8bp81]

Can't wait to see brecel attempt the tough table challenge.😊

[@PlayMoreGolf-RipOff]

nothing tougher than the STEPHEN LEE tough table!

[@maninchair6648]

Another great guest! Luca is a breath of fresh air . Some of the "exhibition" snooker he showed us at The Crucible was like nothing I've ever seen.

[@914Rocky]

So refreshing to see a casual, well adjusted, non-obsessive snooker player. The exception who proves the rule!

[@mroldskoolx9486]

Luca sounds like he gives himself time to miss the game so when he does play he can really enjoy it more

[@roadtonowhere497]

That black was brilliant... really brilliant 👏👏👏👏

[@itellyouwhy6957]

I love wee Luca. You can just tell he likes the snooker but hates all the fame crap that comes with it. As would I. What a great bloke he is. Never change Luca.

[@uzaironf1704]

That final black was absolute filth, Stephen! Great stuff as always.

[@nutbrown607]

If you only listened to the press about Luca Brecel, you'd think he was a party-boy who doesn't practise and doesn't love snooker. Thanks to these interviews you find out that he's actually quite introverted, doesn't practise but loves snooker! 😂 Great content as always, team 👏

[@dekoener485]

He’s introvert indeed. I played league snooker here in Belgium back in the day when he was 13-14 and word went around that he was (a bit) authistic. If that is true I think he just learned to live with it. Not liking parties and such is typical for introverts and authistic people.

[@sharpvidtube]

@@dekoener485 Shame almost everyone is put on that autistic spectrum now. Compared to most people in my family, he seem quite normal. None of us are diagnosed😂

[@dekoener485]

@@sharpvidtube Same here. A bunch of ADD nutcases.

[@rossc9748]

Moral of the story.... Don't believe everything you see in the press 😂

[@AD-kv9kj]

@@sharpvidtube For some reason all this mental illness stuff, though very good and important in real cases, has been taken too far into almost like a fashion statement thing now. People just love to label an box off themselves and everyone else for some reason these days. Everyone is different, that's just life, and you can be introverted and not feel forced to like partys and nonsense like that without everyone ganging up on you trying to label you "autistic". Anyone who's ever known a genuinely autistic person knows that's nonsense.

[@wstr9963]

This was brilliant! Luca is such a chill guy and Hendry's last shot was class!

[@Matt-dl7rj]

That shot at the end 👏👏👏

[@ianwilson2007]

I adore these. Hendry is such a great interviewer. Holds his own against the world champ.

[@franek_izerski]

Really cool that Stephen came to Belgium.

[@jackbuff_I]

How amazingly humble he is man.. qualities of a true champion and man in general 👌

[@DaleLambo]

Last shot was amazing. Stephen you will always be the best in my eyes 👍

[@piokul]

Hope you get Luca to do the tough table challenge as well!

[@birgirivarsson]

Holy Mother -- What a final shot - what a great frame. The best Snooker channel on KZbin for sure

[@shaikhimi6458]

What a final shot from Hendry !!!

[@patrickcrowther9195]

Fantastic! Playing Luca Brecel brought out some fabulous shots from Stephen! I still think back to that fantastic World Championship and all the great matches. What an achievement by him, to win it in that style. One of the highlights of my 40 years of watching snooker.

[@stephenwaterhousecd4505]

Brilliant. Never lose it Stephen.

[@LeeShields11]

That last shot... He's STILL got it! 👏🏻 There's a reason they call him The King of The Crucible

[@declanmulraney1363]

Absolutely superb.... He has a special talent if he doesn't need to practice.... That last shot was unreal....

[@AD-kv9kj]

The Golden Crucible vs The Belgian Cueball. Great stuff!

[@seaniek9175]

That was fantastic. Luca a lovely lad. Used to hate Stephen when he was playing but great at this and in the commentary box. Always has something interesting to say, never boring

[@bbwnpat]

Yea for some reason a lot never took to him as a player back in the 90’s . How that has changed. Huge respect to Hendry for all he has given the sport and still does with his commentary and this great channel. Top bloke.

[@alanjohnston3648]

That shot at the end Stephen never lose it .🔥😂

[@jamiec2981]

What a brilliant shot on the final black. More so, what a lovely fella Luca is!

[@FriendlyDemon93]

This is fantastic. Thank you, Stephen!

[@weldabar]

I loved hearing from Luca. I didn't know much about him until now. It was good to hear his philosophy. Nice final shot Hendry.

[@AC-mv4pb]

What a shot of the black! Amazing!

[@learnenglishwithclyde1166]

Luca seems like such a genuinely, nice guy. Hope he breaks the Crucible curse. Some great pots by the Stephen. He’s still got it. That last black was something else.

[@juchetony1910]

how did he lose that British Open qualifier to Muhammed Asif? If he'd played like he did against Luca he'd have walked it.

[@lucybarney1]

Wow that last black , Stephan’s still got it , great interview

[@paulainsworth9229]

Cracking black at the end! Great video yet again, you still have the ability to qualify for the world's next year. Come on Stephen one last Hurrah for old times sake, and an 8th title.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Luca is such a gifted player and a pleasure to watch,makes snooker exciting, not careful, fearless!Love it !🤯🤯👊🦾🦾🦾

[@mattdubovik3082]

Not saying he’s bad but if you want excitement just go watch pool lol. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with being careful.

[@robhendrikx2198]

For me this is easily the best frame/interview yet. Well-done, Stephen!

[@alirezamgh6840]

What a fantastic shot at the end😮😮😮

[@krishnabirla16]

That shot in the end. ❤️❤️

[@evil_bop]

Hendry showing hes still that legend

[@dansharpie]

a true gentleman letting you win steve.

[@dangermouse8466]

Stephen's last shot has to be one of the greatest shots I've ever seen. I've seen a few over the years but that was awesome. Thanks.Stephen. Thanks Luca.

[@johnmccaughey2722]

Alot of luck in that shot but it was still brilliant.

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

Mr Stephen Hendry.......you are an absolute asset to the world of snooker. I have enjoyed every episode of this fabulous series. Please keep them coming!

[@willowwookie9614]

👏 👏 👏 that last black was special

[@HorseRaceHandicrapper]

Great final shot on the black. Hendry still has it. Luca played great in the World Championship. I loved all those double bank shots he pulled off. Very entertaining.

[@falaksher7868]

Final shot was superb 🍓

[@mell3109]

His shots are so crisp, what a final shot! Incredible

[@ZafarIqbal-ih1ur]

Stephen Hendry Sir You are an absolute Legend...salute to you

[@hihithisishihi]

that was one of the best trick shots ever! 20:58

[@gavinsmith6751]

That last shot from Hendry 😮🤦🏼‍♂️👌🏻 amazing

[@matthewstevenson3002]

This showed me why I've always loved Stephen Hendrys game 👍

[@Wesssss84]

Showing off the class he still holds at the end Fantastic!!

[@williamcallaghan2023]

superb interview with Luca, played some absolutely world class snooker at the Crucible, wish him well for this season, cheers Stephen

[@iantownsend4821]

Just what snooker needed. Luca winning the worlds and hendry with these interviews. Brilliant!

[@alanthomson007]

brilliant luca and stephen

[@PedroPinyatay]

Its great to see snooker give stephen so much joy after those quiet few years what a man he is

[@broken1394]

Very exciting to watch, I hope he can be reasonably consistent in the next years. The sport gains a lot from the flare players. Loved that final shot! 🌻

[@Host4l]

Great lads Luca & Stephen

[@blehoo1]

Steven Hendry - absolute class act! brilliant.

[@phillace]

Another absolute gem of a video , Stephen you really have found your niche , you are turning out to be as good an interviewer as you were champion snooker player !

[@Jmastives]

Looks like that was hard for you Stephen. Great props to handling the situation very well! Such a natural

[@freshstef2k7]

That shot at the end

[@djayuzzsyubakir6471]

The endings very unbelievable 🎉

[@Dionysos640]

That was great. Great chat, fun game. Thank you!

[@lindsaymac01]

One of your best episodes ever, Stephen, it was like watching two mates passing time at the club. The shot at the end was a cracker and finished the show perfectly. Thanks.

[@ryanstockley9495]

That last shot wow

[@mind5403]

I'm a massive Ronnie fan, but I was glad to see Luca win the Worlds after he beat him, the final was awesome, Luca is a likeable guy.

[@Mr_Jingles_147]

I can relate to Luca's "no practice" thing. Its a good argument for naturally talented players vs players that have learned the game, techniques etc. I'm an average club player, have never really practiced, just built up experience over time. I'm 50 years old, hadn't played for 3 weeks, chucked the balls on the table and made a 104 last week. Some guys enjoy the robotic practice, regimental style, striving for perfection etc, natural guys just have a "flow and feel". Looking forward to this season, I think we are about to see a shake up in the top 16 and a few players get a wake up call.

[@simonjameshillier777]

Brecel is very modest and completely unaware of how good he actually is, which is such a good thing. Keeps him humbled

[@laguitarraespanola]

There's only one Stephen Hendry!!! GOAT!

[@jamesallen4889]

Stephen was really up for that game, never lose that competitive edge

[@Graham_Shaw]

Brecel, What a player!! If he keeps his confidence, he can and will stay at the top. More importantly though, Stephen playing the best I've seen in quite some time. He's not over thinking things, just getting down a playing the shots like he did when he was young. As the Mandalornian's say "This is the way" Go on Stephen!!!

[@hariskhan485]

Beautiful conversation

[@zubairvlogs4986]

No one can beat Hendry in his peak. He is greated of all he is true genius.

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Brilliant! Luca is the most likeable player ever. Still grinning from that last black.

[@3DGvisuals]

I don't think I've ever seen a less genuine apology, absolutely brilliant 🤣

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I’ll be cheering for Luca at the worlds, brilliant post Stephen

[@SuperReasonable]

What a great guy and someone who knows himself so well without bowing to convention. Excellent channel Steve, more please…

[@MillerMotoring]

2 laid back legends

[@firtythive]

Luca is a top man! I'm a fan for sure

[@lesharper7376]

Breath of fresh air with his attitude, great finish btw 👍🏻

[@zanethind]

Luca had one hell of a performance. It was a spectacular how he played he had the passion of Alex Higgins and the potting of Judd Trump and Ronnie

[@Ramndom]

You just have to love Hendry... Gosh such a big name yet so humble and open to sharing.... I could watch him all day long.. Some may disagree but he is one of the most amazing commentators as well. He brings all his experience with him in the commentary room and it is just a pleasure to listen to him speak about snooker. Thank you Sir for your service to this beautiful game of Snooker.. all the players that pick up a cue are indebted to you in a way..

[@yann664]

He's an excellent commentator. Only speaks when he's got something which adds to the play rather than thinking he needs to fill every space with whatever thought is crossing his brain.

[@jme2261]

Plus, he tells the truth when players make poor decisions and bad shots, etc. Most of the commentators seem afraid too.

[@johnaskew3458]

What a brilliant shot to finish that frame. 👏🏻

[@anuragjoshi7791]

Last shot was immortal 😂❤

[@steveh572]

The no practicing is one the most fascinating stories in sport and should start lots of discussion about optimising practice.

[@imrantazim2688]

Wow, just wow! That final shot.. i actually watched that shot 4 times after. Excellent shot Stephen.. Keep great content rolling in. 🙏

[@robboddcc3003]

Great video - two of my favourite players, a generation apart, but both masters of the game. I love Luca’s laid back attitude. Let’s hope he becomes World Champion a few more times 👍

[@ju.snooker]

Love these videos every Sunday! Would love to see Phil Taylor on here - two giants of their sports having a conversation would be great

[@nickllama5296]

Luca was such an incredible story at Sheffield. Magnificent win!

[@Peter4253]

Another great vid Stephen, thank you!

[@GenWivern2]

A pleasure to watch: thank you, both.

[@gazwel83]

What a shot at the end!

[@flucazade]

Great to see, Wishing Brecel all the best for the new season and he needs to get back making vids for his own youtube channel

[@CommandoG331]

Vintage Hendry. Fabulous😊