I must say, your knowledge of the game is simply unmatched. I know you have dedicated your life to the game for that knowledge. Your point of view towards the game is very different than other coaches which makes it easier for an average player to raise their game. I would have taken coaching from you if I wasn't in India or lacked the financial side being just a student.

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vinayak - I appreciate it. Here are some free resources that you may enjoy... kzread.info - tons of problem solving videos facebook.com/TheSnookerGym/ - all things The Snooker Gym www.thesnookergym.com/blog - regular ideas to improve your game www.thesnookergym.com - free membership at The Snooker Gym

@EVil-ob8in

2 жыл бұрын

I have nothing but respect for Nic but the only area I disagree is that he prescribes keeping the cue level as far as possible like Kyren Wilson. Obviously this does work for some but I much prefer to keep the elbow high and then allow it to drop through the shot (Ronnie / Selby). It’s the only way I can get smoothly through the white and not quit on the shot. As Neal Foulds says, there’s more than one way to play this game.

@TheSnookerGym

Жыл бұрын

100%. You are talking about dropping the cue - the elbow follows and simply drops more than it does when we have a perfectly flat delivery. I hit the ball better dropping the cue on delivery - but lose aim, swerve the ball more in error, and lose position / height accuracy on the cue ball so for me cueing flatter gives better results. Kyren is too close to the cushion on many shots as on the break off his cue will lever off the cushion and out of the bridge hand so he needs to lift the butt of the cue higher,, OR deliver the cue flatter (which still results in an elbow drop of course)

Hello nick ,hope your well👍 Ive always done line ups starting from the red above the pink😉. My game improved very quickly .. That's when I played 6/8 hours a day and had the privilege to practice with Robert milkins..we all know how he can pot bless him 😁... Enjoyed the clip 👍 Best regards nick 👍🍺

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that Richard! Must've been a huge learning experience playing Milkins?

Hello Nic quick question, should players with extreme left or right vision centre still all have their right foot on the line of aim, or should they change their right foot position accordingly so that vision centre is more naturally on the line of aim? Also secondly, should very tall players (about 6'3") still have their right foot on the line of aim or should they stand wider?

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

Vision centre head position comes first, and the stance follows / supports that head position... please check the stance videos on the channel.

I know i'm definately guilty of this black ball fixation, thanks for the food for thought.

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt - most players who are below 70 highest break standard make this mistake, which only makes it harder for themselves...

@matt926uk1

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSnookerGym my highest break is 137 though but I think I have gone backwards a bit, that was four or five years ago. I am looking for a 147 now as I've never had one but I don't think I'm good enough at the moment, maybe was in the past.

@TheSnookerGym

Жыл бұрын

Why not apply for some one to one time - I have a wait list right now but I would be happy to read your player profile if you want to complete it at the bottom of this page: www.thesnookergym.com/snooker-lessons

Interesting. I must try 5 attempts to see what my average would be. Once cleared I would usually move on to another routine

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

See if you can average 100 over 10 attempts - a great test of concentration....

@CueBald

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSnookerGym that's a tough test. Will give it a go

@TheSnookerGym

Жыл бұрын

Let us know updates!

Getting points off the table and keeping your opponent in his chair wins frames. Missing blacks and letting him in does not.

@TheSnookerGym

2 жыл бұрын

Very good point Nick!