People who don't play snooker have no idea how insanely difficult this is. I don't think I'll hit a century in my life and he's doing it with a headcam whilst explaining every shot. Great clearance.

@LS-Moto

4 ай бұрын

Takes years and years of experience

Recently I was on my way to making a 147 break, but I missed the first red....

@sakatoshi4826

5 жыл бұрын

Monique Kova rofl

@garyeales1116

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jammivenkata

5 жыл бұрын

Tough luck. I know what it's like. I've made a few 147s - across 10 frames

@williswcy

5 жыл бұрын

@@jammivenkata And I made a 147 across 147 frames!

@lexicon77

5 жыл бұрын

dont overthink

Loved this tutorial. The head cam worked perfectly. I'm 76 yrs. old and love playing snooker. I thought I was pretty good until I saw this. I have the greatest respect for you sir.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

David. It doesn't get any easier as we get older, I am 76 also.

@fattybutt67

3 жыл бұрын

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach 76 years young!

@kennethng1826

3 жыл бұрын

Why don't both of you play a friendly match ? A greetings from Malaysia 😄

@AsadKhan-pz1um

2 жыл бұрын

Are u alive? 😂

@fielding68

2 жыл бұрын

@@AsadKhan-pz1um no

I have never even played snooker...but damn, it's an absolute pleasure to watch you play

@FlipAndLand

5 жыл бұрын

If you do give it a go, do it right from day 1. Watch some beginner stuff by Barry. If you play it once, chances are you'll be hooked straight away. But it's a struggle to get going if you do things wrong from day 1. You'll pick up bad habits.

@sirisoj

5 жыл бұрын

snooker is a very mental game.

@longschlong007

5 жыл бұрын

GloriousTapeworm ask around as you’d be surprised at the amount of people with their own tables in their homes, garages etc. Maybe ask on a community page online? Facebook?

@icydsting6037

5 жыл бұрын

GloriousTapeworm ...also check out "meetup". It's a website of things happening in, or near where you live. I have four snooker clubs near me so you may find one on there. 🙂

@blackie75

4 жыл бұрын

@GloriousTapeworm just buy one lol, people sell them cheap coz they're massive and very difficult to move

As someone who is absolutely terrible at pool, I thoroughly appreciate the headcam. It allows me to live vicariously through you sir.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

Жыл бұрын

Victory. I will try to remember that for future videos.

The word effortless can not be used at a better place. A joy to watch Sir.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Jahanzaib. The balls were nicely spread into open spaces, not so easy when they they are on cushions etc.

Sir, this is another excellent video!!!! No, you don't look silly with the head cam at all. This was a wonderful break, mostly because we could see WHERE YOU HIT THE CUE BALL!!! Fantastic knowledge for all of us (amateurs). Thank you Sir for sharing your tremendous experience and knowledge with us!!!! Keep up the good work, greetings from Greece and congratulations to Kyren for winning the 6 red snooker tournament!!!!!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

George. Thanks for the congratulations to Kyren, he did play well didn't he. The head cam kept slipping a little which resulted in me rushing a couple of shots, we need to make some adjustment to the fixing.

@georgedagosdagopoulos7587

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Sir!!!!

@danielculyer8533

5 жыл бұрын

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach what's your highest personal break? (if you don't mind me asking!)

@gaad7938

5 жыл бұрын

Love the headcam! Gives us a great view of your aiming point and the narrative tells us what you are thinking.

@pobzeblaujchannel7591

4 жыл бұрын

Hlep me you ok my friends

It's a joy to see you teach and it's even more joy to learn from your invaluable teaching.

It’s amazing how I have been looking at the wrong point of the object ball as I pot. Since I watched this video my wins have increased tremendously! Thank you so much.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Hesbon. My pleasure, glad to be of help.

Absolute legend a casual 116 break!!! 😂 and! Giving a lesson through it wow that is unreal

Excellent break of 116. Great to watch. Thank you Coach Stark.

This video super underrated. Shows exactly what you should be looking at and where on the ball to be aiming at. 👍👍

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Trauma. Many thanks.

Very educational. Thanks so Much Barry. Great century break also!

@dilksjoel

3 жыл бұрын

If you watch closely Barry’s watch skips between shots indicating that they edited this break

Lovely cueing. Straight as an arrow.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

The snookerist. It gets harder and less consistent as I get older.

@badrsaber8645

5 жыл бұрын

Why do you don't put any more videos

@badrsaber8645

5 жыл бұрын

The snookerist we miss your video man you really should to comeback,i think you are just busy without life and stuff but you need to comback to the circuit again

@christschin3708

4 жыл бұрын

Barry Stark Snooker Coach It’s fantastic to watch!

As a beginner I found the head cam a brilliant aid. The hardest part for a beginner is working out where to deliver the cue ball for anything other than a straight pot. Techniques like the Ghost Ball, invisibly splitting the object ball into halves, quarters eighths etc. is fine but you don't often get to see exactly how much overlap is needed by the cue ball on the object ball to make the pot. The head cam gives the best view I've seen.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Jack. Point taken.

Wow sir what a clearance .. 1 request if u can wear headcam in upcoming videos that will be great. I have learned so many things in this video.. Keep it up sir.. Huge fan from India..

Hi Coach....you made that look so easy. Loved this video especially with the headcam as it shows perfectly how you are hitting the cue ball. This helps us a real lot. You are on another level when it comes to coaching and no wonder why Kyren is doing so great on the tour as he has you by his side. Looking forward to your next video....and by the way, I wish I have at least 20% of your ability to read the game the way you do and play the simple shots without any fancy stuff!! Thank You

Sensational to watch Barry. You make it look so easy!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Sonic. It gets harder the older I get.

Please keep posting from this passionate work, it is a treasure for the amateurs!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

wayto. I will try, many thanks.

Barry, thanks for this video and all the others. You are an awesome teacher and I enjoy learning from you, cheers!

Thats amazing of you sir. Simple potting without any side. And correct view of camer.. So helpful to understand.

a true gentleman, I wish I can be this good when I'm at his age

@hughmungus1235

4 жыл бұрын

I wish I can be this good at any age

Great teaching lesson! The head cam perspective along with the commentary helps me to understand the results of striking the cue more effectively. Thanks

A year on and i still cannot believe how good this gentleman is. I don't care what level you play at a 116 break is absolutely excellent. I'd say Barry made a few 147's in his day, a joy and a pleasure to watch and may you continue for many a year to come. I salute you sir 🤝💯🔥

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Maurice. Many thanks for your good wishes,

Superb break. Looked fantastically easy until I tried it with similar placement. Masterclasses.

I've made a couple of 140s myself. The world crumbled when I missed the red after the brown. Oh, mine was 1-4-0

@dilksjoel

3 жыл бұрын

You better hope you find bork cause you ain’t safe

Great video, I just love head camera videos because it gives you the same perspective we have when we actually play the game. It's a nice feeling when I see the same shots you're going to play and also tell whether the aiming is correct or not. I think I need to bring some calmness into my game as well. I often like to play quick snooker like Ronnie, Trump or Lisowski and it works great when I'm in the groove. But when I'm a bit rusty I often tend to miss easy balls purely because of carelessness and hastiness when I'm lining up the shot. The fact is that if you take your time and focus hard on getting the cue exactly where you want then you won't miss if your technique is solid. Keep up the great work Barry!

Ive just got back into snooker after years off, and youe videos have been a great help!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Barry had no idea he made a century at the last blue. Break was 116 in total. Amazing stuff

Don't trust our view numbers on this one, Barry, many of us will be watching one more than once.

This was great! Thank you so much for all of these videos. I hope you realize how much you are contributing to the game. I myself was a pool player but now I can't see myself without snooker! Thanks Sir!

Great to see the aiming from the headcam, very instructive!

This is so relaxing, bob Ross kind of way

@MrJohndory111

5 жыл бұрын

Snooker asmr

Snooker is an amazing game. Loads of skill involved. Professional players (and coaches) make it look so easy but trust me it isn't. I miss playing it so much. No Snooker clubs anywhere near me :(

Mr. Barry i loved your clearence and your explanation, your cue ball control will help me to play better.

hi barry.... just wanted to congratulate you on kyren's recent success hopefully many more titles to come for him he is really a lucky guy to have a coach like you

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

abubaker. Thanks for that he is steadily closing the gap on the very top.

I love you Barry! It would be an honor to guest star in an episode sometime!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Mega. Thanks for that, I will have to keep that in mind.

@MegaMilez

5 жыл бұрын

Let me know and I’m there! Not too many Americans who are passionate about snooker unfortunately!

@MegaMilez

5 жыл бұрын

Barry Stark Snooker Coach also, I should clarify that I’ve been working on a 12 ft table here in the US and that I feel like I have a natural ability so it wouldn’t be a boring video haha 😁 and it would be so humbling to have you pass on some invaluable knowledge 🤗

you are legend

Enjoyed the video keep them coming Barry!

Great video Barry! Pure class

Barry - next video, re-enactment of Hi-End video of your blue shot. Needs to be done! Enjoy your rest time and hope you get your stuff sorted. Take care and best of luck to Kyren for Shanghai.

Its unfortunate the camera was not aligned with the cue. It made all the cut angles look off a bit. Still Stark is a Master cueist! Great stuff!!

@jackgeorgeallen

5 жыл бұрын

they should have tilted it back slightly to the left in post, so it was near enough horizontal... that's the beauty of filming in 4k, as you would have to enlarge it ever so slightly.

I respect you so much! Thank you for sharing all your wisdom!

Wonderful Play, that sweetness of touch! thank you so much for your videos, i always see aspects of the game to improve myself.

I kinda played the video at x1.25 speed.. Looked like Barry drank too much coffee and/or RedBull but anyways, it worked out pretty well imo.

I love you 3000 Mr Stark

@tjfree04

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@abhishekmedhekar3418

4 жыл бұрын

Harry Potter fan spotted.. 😂.. Kidding

@operationooof5881

4 жыл бұрын

@@abhishekmedhekar3418 it's from Avengers

@dilksjoel

3 жыл бұрын

OperationOoof Harry Potter

Great video 👍 It’s helpful seeing it from your viewpoint with the head cam!

Wonderful video as always Mr Stark. It's fantastic that we can see your line of aim and where you hit the cue ball.

Peter Ebdon logged in with 107 dislikes cause this guy was faster than him

@kellyhunt3958

4 жыл бұрын

lol...

@JIMMYCUMBERLAND

4 жыл бұрын

And he was talking inbetweenn

@dilksjoel

3 жыл бұрын

Ebdon shits all over Barry sorry to say. Ebdon is an ex world champ

@gerardhealy2110

3 жыл бұрын

@@dilksjoel that sounds messy..lol

7:04 the ball disappeared! O_O

Another great video! Thank you so much for all you are doing, sir!

Absolute joy to watch - such dedication, hats off!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Shahan. Once again, many thanks.

Hi Barry, at 14:45 you seem to put your bridge on the cushion but from the headcam perspective it seems your bridge is on the table, some creative editing here or am I seeing it wrong?

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

This is Barry’s friend answering here as I do the editing. I hold my hands up if there is a bad continuity edit between the two shots which I hadn’t noticed. A short passage of time may have been deleted whilst Barry was forming his bridge. Apologies.

@seanditch4419

5 жыл бұрын

If you look in between Barry's wristwatch strap and just before the angle of the shirt cuff on the left hand side you can vaguely see the line of the cushion, which with the angle of Barry's hand suggest he's not on the table but in fact bridging on the cushion.

@ciarancooling3014

5 жыл бұрын

Sean Ditch while yes you are right, he is cueing on the cushion not on the table like I said, his bridge has changed, first he’s playing the shot with a closed looped bridge over the cue but from the headcam he’s using a normal open bridge

@seanditch4419

5 жыл бұрын

@@ciarancooling3014 small changes happen in split seconds. Its an awkward bridge. I can't get my head around trying to bridge on a cushion..;-)) drives me mad trying to figure out where my hand should be...🤣

@ciarancooling3014

5 жыл бұрын

Sean Ditch yeah I’m the same, I see your point but I guess the jump in editing was a little jarring

Barry, is cam placed over dominent eye?

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Oner. I am not absolutely sure on this, I was guided by the camera man and the pictures he was seeing but I will check next time we use it.

The power of suggestion and focus. I watched snooker for the first time (really focused and watched) 3 nights ago. The next day, I go in to play 8 ball during my normal practice routine at around late morning. Without so much as practicing or touching a cue since watching 2 hours of snooker videos, I was unstoppable. I could not miss to save my life. The normal practice buddies asked me wth did I change from yesterday morning. I simply watched tons of snooker videos and emulated the focus that I watched. I went from being able to run out 1 rack out of three to 3 out of 4. Wish I could play snooker at some point.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Bobby. I have always thought that the two games could compliment each other, you seem to be substantiating that thought.

This is golden. I don't understand why people dislike this.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Muhaimin. Even Ronnie O'Sullivan and Stephen Hendry gets dislikes so I certainly will.

I reckon you’d beat Ronnie the rocket

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Pukka. Thanks for the compliment but lets be realistic here, he is the worlds best player for a reason.

@Jupester

5 жыл бұрын

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Is that because you never went against him in a world championship?

@wellshodgarage2752

5 жыл бұрын

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach I would love to see you vs ronnie. I'm sure he would play you

One dislike by a pool player.

@haihai6350

5 жыл бұрын

Dislike by jimmy 😂

@icebear4648

5 жыл бұрын

Why would a pool fan dislike this?

@foddyfoddy

5 жыл бұрын

Ice Bear Maybe because he realised how much time he'd wasted playing an inferior game like pool?

@Nagaras777

5 жыл бұрын

@@foddyfoddy Go watch Ronnie play pool in the US and get beaten by both amateurs and professionals. The two games are different, both in tactics and skills. A pool table and balls offer 9 different game types as well, as opposed to snooker being only one. Selby says it himself, so does Barry in one of his tutorials. Using terms like inferior or superior just makes you sound ignorant and disrespectful. It's like expecting Federer to make fun of table tennis.

@nateiverson8681

5 жыл бұрын

pool player here! I definitely liked this video!

I normally cannot watch this kinda of tutorial..but it was a complete joy to experience..I'll be back!!!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Navin. Tutorials can be a little boring, but glad you like this one.

great break. you made it so simple. thank you mr coach.

Thank you Barry for your vids. You're a great educator and surely a better player yourself than I'll ever be!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Marc. Thanks for that but if you follow the videos and practise a lot, trying to do the right things, there is no reason why you cannot catch up. Good luck.

Barry deserves every subscriber he has. Plus more.

What a player you are Barry! A real pleasure to watch.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Robert. Thanks for that, I have to admit though that age is catching up and consistency is lacking a little.

@rasco1521

4 жыл бұрын

Barry Stark Snooker Coach, as admittedly a novice, I find your videos a great help. However I'm yet to work out side spin, can't quite seem to get it right! More practice required of course. Stay safe and healthy in these uncertain times Barry, all the best.

Great video. Love seeing the head cam. Gives a real perspective on the potting angles and cue ball striking! I’ve learned a lot watching your videos Barry. Thank you for taking such time and care in your instruction

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

James. My pleasure, glad you enjoy the videos.

Wow this is so cool. I love watching snooker and this gives a real insight in the players experience. Greets from the Netherlands.

Absolutely brilliant. Made this look so easy

Hats off to you good sir, this was indeed an amazing demonstration of break building. You are an amazing coach.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Majid. All the balls were in an open position and all it needed was to keep reasonable control of the cue ball, the purpose of the video was to show what can be achieved by mainly using plain ball striking, i.e. no side.

How enjoyable to watch this Master! Thank you very much!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Fotan. My pleasure, many thanks.

What a pleasure it is to watch you n listen to your simple instructions.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Jon. Glad you like the videos.

I am very enjoying your videos, especially with the headcam this time!

Absolute joy to watch, very simple and calm

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

3 жыл бұрын

William. Thanks for that, glad you like the video.

Thanks from France for this video, I can see angles you take, thank you very much Mr Stark! ;)

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

HEY. My pleasure.

Mr Stark by far one of your best videos superb.

Great to see your left hand position and the preparation work before striking the ball. Thanks Barry

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

leijensa. I place a great deal of importance on the pre-shot routine as do most of the top pros.

This was a brilliant video to watch. Your simplistic approach is very beneficial. Well done and Thank you.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

James. Glad you liked the video.

The head cam provides an excellent insight into this break. Great video!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

richard. Glad you like the video. Many thanks.

Worth watching this video. You are amazing.

Absolutely brilliant Barry!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Huw. Great that you like the video.

A great demonstration of a difficult game made to look easy.I very much enjoyed this and appreciated the effortlessness in how Barry gets action on the cue ball.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

oliver. Glad you enjoyed the video, Just get through and feel that cue ball and you will get the same action on the cue ball. Good luck.

@oliverbeard7912

4 жыл бұрын

@@BarryStarkSnookerCoach Thanks again.Very kind of you to reply.It must be a lack of follow through,i feel(if you pardon the expression!),as for me to approach the level of ease demonstrated by yourself tends to require more force,with the danger of sacrificing accuracy.

The head cam was brilliant, thanks Barry

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

3 жыл бұрын

jama. Glad you like the video.

What an education, plain and simple doing the basics right, almost effortless. This video has made me realize, I often try to be too fancy and do too much, when less will do. Kinda brings you down to earth. 🙈🙈 Thanx a mill, at this stage of my game, I needed to see this 👍👍

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Paul. We all like to do the odd exhibition shot, they give a great feeling. However given the choice of control or power I will choose control every time. Well done and good luck with your game.

@Gbonejohn1974

8 ай бұрын

exactly what im guilty of ...on any single difficult or ridiculous power shot id fancy myself against anyone i can screw and arc the ball easily ....what i cant do is plain ball gently a 116 break as easy as breathing like Barry ...im a flair player and im always trying to manipulate the cue ball and this shows there is no need

I loved watching this. Hypnotic. Your content is amazing. Thank you

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

FReSH. Glad you like the video.

Makes it look effortless and watching your videos inspires me to play more and to be better, thank you and I wish you all the best

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Jazzy. It gets harder the older I get. Many thanks though.

How beautiful. Lots of "teachers" can't walk the walk. This was wonderful proof this man can do both. I really learned how very close to center ball on the shots with side are. I realized that I am getting way to far off center ball on those shots. Thanks, Barry.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Pool. Glad to be of help, many thanks for the comments.

Loved it sir. You are a great coach.

Love this new way of teaching

Absolute smoothness 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...great cueing

@alialikhan3437

4 жыл бұрын

Ahmed

Nice run Barry!!!

Excellent class.. Very well explained.. Congratulations

Thank you for the insight, Mr. Stark!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Antonio. My pleasure, glad to be of help.

Nice clearance. Was a pleasure meeting you at bangkok recently & congratulations!

It was great to see you with your hands on that 6-red title Mr. Stark! Kyren obviously had a very good teacher. ;-)

The best snooker coach I have ever seen in my life..So much of knowledge and perfection out there..You are an encyclopedia of snooker. I keep watching almost all of your videos and try to improve my game..Such a nice platform you have created Barry to unlock the best techniques of this game..Hats off to you and God Bless..love from India 🙏🏻

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

pramod. Many thanks for the kind words.

Barry Sir, this video was a joy to watch. I have just started playing snooker and these tips were exactly what I was looking for. Keep doing what you do Sir!! Thanks for the tips, will definitely implement while playing!!

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Had to laugh when Barry popped up with the headcam. You're a good guy Barry and you work your ass off. Good for you. Big fan from your mother's native Cork.

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

stephen. Irish laughter from Cork, wonderful.

What a sport! New to this after watching The Hurricane, Alex Higgins. What an inspiration !

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

3 жыл бұрын

Money. You mention a big name there, he had fans all over the world.

Great video, very interesting to see how a clearance is made without any fancy shots. Lots of experience necessary, I ‘m sure.

Great to see the simplistic but very effective way you manovoure the cueball around the table with minimal fuss .....a fine break sir, and great to see your excellent coaching video on cueball control and breakbuilding ....thanks

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

5 жыл бұрын

Chris. The game is very difficult and the best way to make it as easy as possible is to learn to control that little white ball, I believe that is why Ronnie is so good, his white ball positioning is better than most.

@chrisevans5259

5 жыл бұрын

I agree about O' Sullivan, I've seen many great players play Hendry, Reardon, Steve Davis, Alex Higgins Jimmy White and others...but I regard O' Sullivan as the Greatest I've seen, it's how quick he prosesses the shot and his fluidity of play....and who can forget that a incredible 147 break at the 1997 world championships in only 5 minutes 20seconds....phenomenal

The man never missed man your a great teacher Mr stark love your videos

@BarryStarkSnookerCoach

4 жыл бұрын

Liam. The balls where in the open and in fairly easy potting positions, but the real object of the video was to show what is possible with mainly plain ball shots.

As always a superb display of snooker technique.Now to put it into practise (hmmm)I'll be happy if i get 30.Keep on keeping on Mr Stark.