Just a question, many pros on their podcast as well as michael holt coaching suggest They dont even try for centre ball as its ALMOST non existent. They always use helping side. Can you suggest on this please?
Angle distortion, gentle assistance - please develop these topics To me, the sparkling point of this whole video is at 8:08 Quite wonder Nic is so insisted on ‘not’ using side! Thanks Nic!
Sorry for my poor English, just hope u can show more examples about angle distortion and gentle assistance; At 8:08 of this clip, it’s good because you show exactly how to play that shot, thank you!
Nice demo. Of course if the cue ball is close enough to the object ball there is virtually no compensation required with sidespin. And with hitting it hard; although sometimes that also imparts more spin
Hello coach nic .. sir i have problem at final delivery of cueing .. when i make feathers and backswing its complete 90 degree .but problem is my stroke is complete with elbow drop toward body (left side) .. how to drop elbow in straight line and all time push the cue arm straight help me .give me some tips or idea . thank you
Good morning, Hey nic i am a right eye dominant player and i need to know the place on the chin, exactly where i need to touch the cue, what the best way to know the thing and also the head position. I tried your method of three balls in line with cue on the rest and the spider, still sometimes I cue accross the ball or loose aim. Need help. Thanks.
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Thank you for the comment - and in fact I expressed this concern to a client of mine the other day that posting these highlight clips will look like I only play and talk during the whole session. That was a ten minute snap shot where I felt it appropriate to demonstrate one skill. Demonstration probably comprises 5% or less of most of my lessons and is only one element of a successful session. I COULD have put the full four hour session up, but it would been a lot to wade through to get to this highlight! Do you have any ideas on how to express that these snippets are just highlights and do not represent the whole session?
The Snooker Gym Hi Nic, maybe in the title put session highlight? Or maybe show a bit of your pupil playing as well for it not to look so one sided. If I were you I’d be showing the pupil missing and then you correcting them and explaining as to why they missed or didn’t get the correct cue ball position if you want to do a lesson style video and maybe get the pupil to interact too? Otherwise you should do a video of you on your own teaching and saying - right you guys want to know how to use side etc etc... Bit of a difficult one if you only really have time to do videos whilst you’re teaching. Hope it helps!
Hi! That's good feedback. I'm Ronnie from the video. I appreciate that you are only expressing what you felt when watching the video. I would like to address this so if others do have the same thoughts and feelings I can reassure them this is not the case at all. The sessions with Nic are amazing and they usually go something like this. 1. Nic watches you play (possibly accordance to a particular suggested topic). 2. Nic identifies issues with your game and presents his findings with explanations of what that negative action could cause, with examples. 3. Nic teaches correct methods and provides practice routines, which helps correct the issue(s). This could start with some easy exercises, for example without any balls, then just the cue ball and followed by the object ball and pot as well. 4. If you ask for a better understanding of a certain topic Nic will provide clear explanations and examples like the video above. The sessions are VERY tailored to the student which is why I think Nic is one of the best teachers I've had because he always puts the student needs first. I have improved a lot in the last 2 years with Nic. I hope this reply is useful!
Hi Jack - thank you for the question. It is difficult to give a prescription without knowing your playing level and seeing your technique. But let's say you are a sub 40 break player with the usual cueing errors that I see then the standard principles will be: 1. Start on short shots (ob 18 inches from pocket / cb 18 inches from cb) 2. Roll the ball slowly with above centre striking - and try to get the cb into the pocket which will signify a perfectly straight pot 3. Stay down still until both balls stop moving 4. When you miss, try to establish if you delivered the cue straight. Only if you did, will you be able to confirm that you missed due to an aiming error. 5. Accept that straight potting is about learning not potting - so, your goal is to deliver the straight 100 times whether you pot or miss. You will then learn very quickly about refining your aiming. 6. Gradually increase the distance of the pots - almost every player I see practices straight shots that are too difficult. Make them shorter if you are getting less than 6/10, make them longer if you are getting more than 8/10
Thank you so much!! TBH I cant even get breaks of 10points! I need to straighten my cuing action and also when i play the shot i try to hit in the middle but sometime it adds in a bit of spin and most of the time it makes me loose the game because of the frustration!
Jack Wilson maybe use something to make pockets smaller and try potting the cue ball with only a millimetre room for error, that would help straight cueing. I've never actually done that, don't know if it's a great tip, best listen to Nic!
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Hello Nic, a month ago (or something like that), I asked you what can I do with the sweaty stress problem. You answered that question. But now, I have another problem. I just can't relax during a shot! You may connect this problem to the sweaty stress problem but I would separate them. Whenever I think about missing the pot, I always miss. Whenever I DON'T think about anything related to the pot, I always pot the object ball. Also, I start to shake when I think about missing the pot. Is there any possible way with which I can relax? Thank you in advance.
Daily meditation for ten minutes per day holding your mind on one thing (eg a candle). At first, you will not be able to do it for 5 seconds, but you will build up slowly your ability to direct your mind for longer and longer periods. Also, mentally rehearse playing good snooker, and thinking about what you want. Finally, practice thinking what you want in your own daily life - it is against human nature to do this, which is why so few people achieve what they want in life... they are always thinking about what they don't want.
Absolutely love your coaching!!!!
Thank you very much Uncgotti
Great stuff Nic always amazed how a little bit of side can make such a difference in the cue ball path. Love the subtlety of these little shots.
What a beautiful game we have!
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Just a question, many pros on their podcast as well as michael holt coaching suggest They dont even try for centre ball as its ALMOST non existent. They always use helping side. Can you suggest on this please?
Angle distortion, gentle assistance - please develop these topics
To me, the sparkling point of this whole video is at 8:08
Quite wonder Nic is so insisted on ‘not’ using side!
Thanks Nic!
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Sorry for my poor English, just hope u can show more examples about angle distortion and gentle assistance;
At 8:08 of this clip, it’s good because you show exactly how to play that shot, thank you!
Here is our most popular problem solver for AIMING AND SIGHTING: www.thesnookergym.com/p/aimframe
Nice demo. Of course if the cue ball is close enough to the object ball there is virtually no compensation required with sidespin. And with hitting it hard; although sometimes that also imparts more spin
Although the line of the cue will still be different than when addressing centre ball... but of course yes the closer the less compo required!
Excellent explanation, thank you!
Thank you Maikel!
Hello coach nic .. sir i have problem at final delivery of cueing .. when i make feathers and backswing its complete 90 degree .but problem is my stroke is complete with elbow drop toward body (left side) .. how to drop elbow in straight line and all time push the cue arm straight help me .give me some tips or idea . thank you
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Excellent video Nic. Keep it up 👍
Thank you sir! Did you have a hundred break yet?!
Good morning,
Hey nic i am a right eye dominant player and i need to know the place on the chin, exactly where i need to touch the cue, what the best way to know the thing and also the head position. I tried your method of three balls in line with cue on the rest and the spider, still sometimes I cue accross the ball or loose aim. Need help. Thanks.
Here is our most popular problem solver for AIMING AND SIGHTING: www.thesnookergym.com/p/aimframe
And the Ultimate solution is here - we have only 19 remaining for sale this year: The Cue Action Trainer - Perfect Potting, Perfect Aiming, Perfect Cueing.www.thesnookergym.com/p/cue-action-trainer
Were were goooooood🙏👌
Thanks
Thank you Majid - do you have this ball in fact? Here is our most popular problem solver for POSITIONAL PLAY: www.thesnookergym.com/ultimate-training-ball
Like your videos Nic, can’t help but feel that when you have a pupil you do all of the playing?
Thank you for the comment - and in fact I expressed this concern to a client of mine the other day that posting these highlight clips will look like I only play and talk during the whole session. That was a ten minute snap shot where I felt it appropriate to demonstrate one skill. Demonstration probably comprises 5% or less of most of my lessons and is only one element of a successful session. I COULD have put the full four hour session up, but it would been a lot to wade through to get to this highlight!
Do you have any ideas on how to express that these snippets are just highlights and do not represent the whole session?
The Snooker Gym Hi Nic, maybe in the title put session highlight? Or maybe show a bit of your pupil playing as well for it not to look so one sided. If I were you I’d be showing the pupil missing and then you correcting them and explaining as to why they missed or didn’t get the correct cue ball position if you want to do a lesson style video and maybe get the pupil to interact too?
Otherwise you should do a video of you on your own teaching and saying - right you guys want to know how to use side etc etc...
Bit of a difficult one if you only really have time to do videos whilst you’re teaching. Hope it helps!
Hi! That's good feedback. I'm Ronnie from the video. I appreciate that you are only expressing what you felt when watching the video. I would like to address this so if others do have the same thoughts and feelings I can reassure them this is not the case at all. The sessions with Nic are amazing and they usually go something like this.
1. Nic watches you play (possibly accordance to a particular suggested topic).
2. Nic identifies issues with your game and presents his findings with explanations of what that negative action could cause, with examples.
3. Nic teaches correct methods and provides practice routines, which helps correct the issue(s). This could start with some easy exercises, for example without any balls, then just the cue ball and followed by the object ball and pot as well.
4. If you ask for a better understanding of a certain topic Nic will provide clear explanations and examples like the video above.
The sessions are VERY tailored to the student which is why I think Nic is one of the best teachers I've had because he always puts the student needs first. I have improved a lot in the last 2 years with Nic.
I hope this reply is useful!
Thank you for the feedback - yes I will take that on board and try to communicate it better as it is a concern
Thank you very much Ronnie Ronzarelli! Much appreciated...
Hello sir I am having trouble playing straight shots.........its completely a mess for me! PLEASE HELP!!
I dont want to buy anything........I just want some tips and drills on straight shots
Hi Jack - thank you for the question. It is difficult to give a prescription without knowing your playing level and seeing your technique. But let's say you are a sub 40 break player with the usual cueing errors that I see then the standard principles will be:
1. Start on short shots (ob 18 inches from pocket / cb 18 inches from cb)
2. Roll the ball slowly with above centre striking - and try to get the cb into the pocket which will signify a perfectly straight pot
3. Stay down still until both balls stop moving
4. When you miss, try to establish if you delivered the cue straight. Only if you did, will you be able to confirm that you missed due to an aiming error.
5. Accept that straight potting is about learning not potting - so, your goal is to deliver the straight 100 times whether you pot or miss. You will then learn very quickly about refining your aiming.
6. Gradually increase the distance of the pots - almost every player I see practices straight shots that are too difficult. Make them shorter if you are getting less than 6/10, make them longer if you are getting more than 8/10
Thank you so much!! TBH I cant even get breaks of 10points! I need to straighten my cuing action and also when i play the shot i try to hit in the middle but sometime it adds in a bit of spin and most of the time it makes me loose the game because of the frustration!
Jack Wilson maybe use something to make pockets smaller and try potting the cue ball with only a millimetre room for error, that would help straight cueing. I've never actually done that, don't know if it's a great tip, best listen to Nic!
Here are some free resources that you may enjoy... ruclips.net/user/nicbarrowfacebook.com/TheSnookerGym/www.thesnookergym.com/blogwww.thesnookergym.com - FREE MEMBERSHIP.
Hello Nic, a month ago (or something like that), I asked you what can I do with the sweaty stress problem. You answered that question. But now, I have another problem. I just can't relax during a shot! You may connect this problem to the sweaty stress problem but I would separate them. Whenever I think about missing the pot, I always miss. Whenever I DON'T think about anything related to the pot, I always pot the object ball. Also, I start to shake when I think about missing the pot. Is there any possible way with which I can relax? Thank you in advance.
Daily meditation for ten minutes per day holding your mind on one thing (eg a candle). At first, you will not be able to do it for 5 seconds, but you will build up slowly your ability to direct your mind for longer and longer periods. Also, mentally rehearse playing good snooker, and thinking about what you want. Finally, practice thinking what you want in your own daily life - it is against human nature to do this, which is why so few people achieve what they want in life... they are always thinking about what they don't want.
The Snooker Gym Thank you very much for the tips and the quick answer
Thank you