Humbled but often feels the need to point out what he did to whom just to make an impression (like the left handed shot on the yellow story in this clip). Can't help it not being a fan. Don't see him on top foe long just because he isn't dedicated enough.
This is one of the best channels I know of. It makes me realize that my love for snooker isn't as much about the actual sport as it is about the personalities and the history - the drama of it all. Listening to Stephen having conversations with these legends of the game while playing a casual round builds such a fantastic web of context around this sport and its history. It makes me appreciate the sport even more. Thanks!
Luca is a fantastic player but with zero pressure on his mind to win. Which is the best thing to have to play freely like he does. Best of luck Luca. A fan from Pakistan
I love that these tough table challenges somehow bring the professionals down to earth. I can barely string two shots off in a row most days... watching these videos encourages me to keep going.😊
Love watching the tough table challenge, but what I would really like to see is the return of Make or Break from that certain snooker game show, In fact cant we just please petition to get the show back and have you host it would make my day to see it return.
@NothingSuitsMeLikeASuit He said himself he won with no practice and with hangover. Is it discipline in your mind ? Talent carried him through on that occasion, not discipline.
Stephen, I love your channel, groundbreaking and so great for the promotion of snooker! I’m fae Dunblane! Let me offer my some respectful humble advice - I think the tough table challenge will have more value if you don’t speak to them for the few minutes they try. You have plenty of opportunity to interview them outside of those few mins. It will give us the viewers the opportunity to possibly see them fall into the ‘zone’ and maybe even beat your score! I know you likely can’t bear the thought of any of them beating your score (hence the competitive legend that you are), but I think the chance of seeing some real impressive (undistracted) snooker, outweighs that surely!
I feel like giving 3 goes suits the challenge more. There's a phrase in Chinese literally meaning no more than 3 times, which is the same as the 3 miss rule. Plus, the length of the part would be a few more minutes longer, which could be more satisfying as the channel only uploads one time during the weekend, which is really a long wait for us fans. So hoping it could be a bit longer since it's really tough even for professionals, but still excellent and pleasure to watch the interaction between the legend Stephen and other players.
We all get obsessed about tip, size, brand soft medium etc etc the world champion doesn’t give a 💩 and knows what’s on the end of his cue, that’s hilarious and shows we shouldn’t too
I've watched a few of your videos and they've been excellent! Looking forward to seeing you do the tough table challenge! Here's my best attempt on a pool table. ruclips.net/video/bbEbzNck4E8/видео.htmlsi=QW2ZLse8crXekglQ
I think the key to beat Hendry's record is to try to clear up the topside of the table first, the most difficult ones are the 4 reds on long side of the tb, so i think starting with the only 2 red in the open is a mistake. Those two balls should be use as a back up when u try to cannon out the 2 reds closest to the blue. That way u always have a shot on the 2 open reds with different angles to manoeuvre the cueball. The 3 reds shouldn't be a problem for these pro's since it's a big target to cannon into.
Same thought here as well, from a pool player mentality (altho also used to play Snooker). You'll wanna leave some easier spare reds on the table in a situation like this, since potting the reds is difficult and then getting onto more reds from the colours may not always be possible. Cannon the triple reds in the middle early, then leave any remaining center reds on there as long as possible.
What a change and a relief it is to hear an interview with a world champion, who just plays the game without the usual neuroses of professional sports.
Luca didn't really seem to have his heart into it :D Great snooker talent, but not so strong on the mental discipline you see in other world champions.
I think that could also be a strength considering it allows him to go into games and tournaments without over focussing on winning and just play to play.
world champion manages a 0 in the first try. did not think i could not be worse than Luca 😂😂😂 I think he was the only one who got 4 (!) tries. but I can be wrong
@@juchetony1910 Good question. Dutch food is awful apart from things like stroopwafels. All we eat is mashed potatoes and fatty sausage and call it food.
I think bring Ronnie back, let him try again. Stephen did put him off with talking as he was cueing up. I'm sure if Stephen kept quiet he would beat the table.
Making a maximum on that table is the wildest thing I can ever dream of in snooker, but in the corner of my mind I know that if there's one or more persons who can do this, Ronnie O'Sullivan is definitely one of them capable of doing it.
My feeling too. He absolutely deserved to win it but he was on the verge of going out at least 3 times. It depends on how he deals with the pressure of being a WC in the future. Its a different expectation. We all know the talent is there but winning multiple WCs is actually incredibly hard. Just ask Judd.
I'm glad he ballsed this up. Used to like him but now he's too full of himself. He's flash and it's fun to watch, but I feel he'll be a flash in the pan and not do much over the next few seasons. Let's see if this comment ages well or not.
He's furthest away from being "full of himself" you can possibly be... where in contrast, someone being glad that someone fails in a challenge, no matter what it is, is indicative of someone that IS "full of themselves".
He was lucky to win the worlds Ronnie played awful and guy in semis just crumbled in limelight. Also selby went easy on final and didn’t play his usual game of grinding player down
@@JonnyMack33 Even if we assume that he is, indeed, "furthest away from being full of himself" (which many, not just myself, contest) ...the second part of your comment that me being glad he's failed means I'm full of myself is just illogical and lame. You could argue it's mean-spirited, but only someone with the intellectual capacity of a bean would have written what you did. It's playground "takes one to know one" stuff.
trouble with these guys, and Sean Murphy can be a bit similar, is they go into denial mode when they lose. "I wasn't even trying, I can't be arsed, it doesn't bother me" is how they defend losing, and it ruins their appetite. Losing becomes a habit as it's more comfortable than getting annoyed at yourself.
I would imagine that it's not that easy to wear the "World Champion" -robe. You need to win one tournament for the trophy and the title - which is obviously extremely hard. But for the next year at least most people will assume that since you are the World Champion you must be the best player in the world all the time - which is obviously almost impossible nowadays.
I love that Luca is so laid back and I’ve got no other way to put it. He’s unsportsmanlike but in a good way. Humbled is the word
Humbled but often feels the need to point out what he did to whom just to make an impression (like the left handed shot on the yellow story in this clip). Can't help it not being a fan. Don't see him on top foe long just because he isn't dedicated enough.
@@bjrnchrstn very true it’s like he’s almost embarrassed
Luca is a breath of fresh air to snooker. I was mezmerized by his games leading to the Championship. So young and plays so well
He's nearly 30!! But yeh great attitude 😀
@@gordoncockfield Young for a top 10 snooker player these days
I love Stephen's immaculate replacing of the colors. That green is like 2 inches of its spot. 😂
Colours!
Two absolute monsters of the game, past and modern. Both with totally different ways of doing it.
Nah , he’s only won 1 world title. And won’t win anymore hearing he has no proper practice routines
@@jackybogues2495that's how he won the first one
thank you Mr. Hendry. would love to see the Spaceman on the show one day, the panache level will be thru the roof
I'd love to see Ding Junhui on your channel one day 😊
Yeahhh that'll a good un
Luca, Ronnie, Judd, Selby, Hendry, Higgins, Robertson, Ding has made snooker worth watching for me through my grown up life. Ty for this channel❤
This is one of the best channels I know of. It makes me realize that my love for snooker isn't as much about the actual sport as it is about the personalities and the history - the drama of it all. Listening to Stephen having conversations with these legends of the game while playing a casual round builds such a fantastic web of context around this sport and its history. It makes me appreciate the sport even more.
Thanks!
Watching Brecel miss easy shots really made me feel a lot better about my own game lol. Happens to the best of us.
luca brecel has such a great personality love this guy
I love he doesn’t care about everything and just gets on with it. I agree with him about films. Most films just bore me to tears.
I always say I’ll try this challenge next time in the club. I would probably end up getting one!😂😂 I like Luca’s carefree attitude
Wow! There's nothing like a charismatic sportsman!
And that was nothing like a charismatic sportsman.
Would love to see Higgins get a shot at this. Hope you’re planning to have him on 🤞
and Audrey Hepburn. (my fair lady reference)
You'd have to bribe Higgins first.
Luca is a fantastic player but with zero pressure on his mind to win. Which is the best thing to have to play freely like he does. Best of luck Luca. A fan from Pakistan
No,he's too inconsistent.
He had 3 chances and still was terrible.
Hell probably only ever be a 1 time world champion.
When we getting a john higgins frame video
world champion manages a 0 in the first try. did not think i could not be worse than Luca 😂😂😂
Could be worse, miss-cue, hit the black, -7
You could tell he was nervous as hell from the start.
Get "Break from life" on please, Stephen!
I literally love this channel so much
the more questions as they are potting the better! they are the most open in those moments! (just going through the library now!)
I expected more than that I’ll be honest! 😮it is tough though..
More pressure on this than the World Championship!
Stephen, I love how you talk to the players during the challenge, it’s fair to everyone….. keep it up!!
I enjoyed seeing Luca Brecel, and he seems down to earth. Too bad today wasn't his day for the TTC.
I love that these tough table challenges somehow bring the professionals down to earth.
I can barely string two shots off in a row most days... watching these videos encourages me to keep going.😊
The.professionals make themselves have easy shots. Positioning is all that matters.
Love watching the tough table challenge, but what I would really like to see is the return of Make or Break from that certain snooker game show, In fact cant we just please petition to get the show back and have you host it would make my day to see it return.
Always a dig at steve davis 😂
Love watching Luca! BTW Stephen, I would like to see Jimmy White on here.
I second Jimmy White. :)
I miss so many easy shots after playing for years. When I see the world champion miss some easy ones here, I feel a bit better about myself 😂😂
Ronnie needs to have another go at this! I honestly think he’s the only person who could clear the table
Seems like someone who's got the natural talent but the effort/discipline isn't there.
He's literally World Champion... I think he's pretty disciplined😂
@NothingSuitsMeLikeASuit He said himself he won with no practice and with hangover. Is it discipline in your mind ? Talent carried him through on that occasion, not discipline.
And three goes at this
Absolutly Love this Challenge its Not Easy to.Clear this Table Set Up, lot of working the Cue Ball.
Looking forward to see Selby or John.
Selby's not been the same since they converted Drax to biomass.
Selby would play a safety off the 3rd red
@@rocketdog67ify Harsh but funny. 😆
Stephen, I love your channel, groundbreaking and so great for the promotion of snooker! I’m fae Dunblane! Let me offer my some respectful humble advice - I think the tough table challenge will have more value if you don’t speak to them for the few minutes they try. You have plenty of opportunity to interview them outside of those few mins. It will give us the viewers the opportunity to possibly see them fall into the ‘zone’ and maybe even beat your score! I know you likely can’t bear the thought of any of them beating your score (hence the competitive legend that you are), but I think the chance of seeing some real impressive (undistracted) snooker, outweighs that surely!
Trying to play a shot left handed immediately turns my cue and elbow into rubber. Bloody decent win the rest though 😉👍
Why your fellow scots John Higgins still not in here?
Break From Life. WHEN?
In the most respectful way possible because ino how good the pros are, i love to see how they struggle too😂 albeit an impossible table😂
"What's your go to practice routine?"
"Ahhhh" 🙂
That was fun to watch. Thanks Luca and as always thanks Stephen.
Great lads Luca & Stephen
John Higgins, Fergal O’Brien and Neale Foulds next.
Foulds great shout, he's the best pundit in my opinion.
I love how Stephen always throws shade on Steve Davis!
I feel like giving 3 goes suits the challenge more. There's a phrase in Chinese literally meaning no more than 3 times, which is the same as the 3 miss rule. Plus, the length of the part would be a few more minutes longer, which could be more satisfying as the channel only uploads one time during the weekend, which is really a long wait for us fans. So hoping it could be a bit longer since it's really tough even for professionals, but still excellent and pleasure to watch the interaction between the legend Stephen and other players.
We all get obsessed about tip, size, brand soft medium etc etc the world champion doesn’t give a 💩 and knows what’s on the end of his cue, that’s hilarious and shows we shouldn’t too
That's pretty much what Michael Holt preaches on his channel.
Awesome channel and series. We need Selby and Ding! :)
Four attempts😂
I'm going to try this. If I beat 0, I'll put it on my channel
I've watched a few of your videos and they've been excellent! Looking forward to seeing you do the tough table challenge!
Here's my best attempt on a pool table.
ruclips.net/video/bbEbzNck4E8/видео.htmlsi=QW2ZLse8crXekglQ
No mention of the Crucible jinx Stephen good show 🖖🔝🏆😉
I think the key to beat Hendry's record is to try to clear up the topside of the table first, the most difficult ones are the 4 reds on long side of the tb, so i think starting with the only 2 red in the open is a mistake. Those two balls should be use as a back up when u try to cannon out the 2 reds closest to the blue. That way u always have a shot on the 2 open reds with different angles to manoeuvre the cueball. The 3 reds shouldn't be a problem for these pro's since it's a big target to cannon into.
exactly my thought. maybe the pros are too accustomed to the habit of leaving the top side reds at last before clearing up the colour.
Same thought here as well, from a pool player mentality (altho also used to play Snooker). You'll wanna leave some easier spare reds on the table in a situation like this, since potting the reds is difficult and then getting onto more reds from the colours may not always be possible. Cannon the triple reds in the middle early, then leave any remaining center reds on there as long as possible.
The fact Luca world Snooker champion misses that first red shows you how hard this game really is.
That was awesome
You've got to have Jason Shaw on the show!
Please can you get Jack Lisowski or Mark Selby on the channel
Love him ...'the streetfighter'. However, he crumbled there!
First shot looks like im playing it😂 big pockets too
Sehr sympathisch der Junge 👍
Looking forward to this!
Luca is the Kimi Raikkonen of snooker.
6:51 my favorite player, too!
In early on this one. _"You didn't even beat Steve Davis!"_ 😂
Loving this channel 👍👍👍
Top!
Hi.please send some exercise for me I just can brake just 40_50 please help me be better.tnx
Master vs Snooker 👍😁 (Great)..... I like Luca.
What a change and a relief it is to hear an interview with a world champion, who just plays the game without the usual neuroses of professional sports.
We will remember this Luca! Get back to the practice table!
Luca didn't really seem to have his heart into it :D Great snooker talent, but not so strong on the mental discipline you see in other world champions.
I think that could also be a strength considering it allows him to go into games and tournaments without over focussing on winning and just play to play.
@@mclordawesomeyes. Its also the care free ambivalence RoS has used to great effect
Size of the pockets on that table!!
would love to see an episode with stan moody
world champion manages a 0 in the first try. did not think i could not be worse than Luca 😂😂😂
I think he was the only one who got 4 (!) tries. but I can be wrong
4 mate
@@lickerofwindows even worse 🤣😂
Next on Stephen Hendry's list. Try Limburgse vlaai, preferably kersenvlaai, the very best.
how is Belgian food so good, and Dutch food really not? One of life's conundrums.
@@juchetony1910 Good question. Dutch food is awful apart from things like stroopwafels. All we eat is mashed potatoes and fatty sausage and call it food.
Luca is a great lad. As far as I'm concerned he has the best attitude towards that game.
Not if you want to be the best for a long period.
I think bring Ronnie back, let him try again. Stephen did put him off with talking as he was cueing up. I'm sure if Stephen kept quiet he would beat the table.
Making a maximum on that table is the wildest thing I can ever dream of in snooker, but in the corner of my mind I know that if there's one or more persons who can do this, Ronnie O'Sullivan is definitely one of them capable of doing it.
Is it Neal Foulds next week?
I think I could beat this!
Hendry's next book title "If I Was In Commentary"
I have no doubt that Luca will join the long list of one time only World Champions.
next year: breaks crucible curse and slaps you right on the face
Hater
He could genuinely go either way lol
My feeling too. He absolutely deserved to win it but he was on the verge of going out at least 3 times. It depends on how he deals with the pressure of being a WC in the future. Its a different expectation. We all know the talent is there but winning multiple WCs is actually incredibly hard. Just ask Judd.
@@thesheetposter9277 Next year he doesn't break the crucible curse and slaps you right in the face.
That thumbnail looks like Hendry is taking Luca up the Arsene Wenger likes the odd game of snooker apparently 🙄
Only Selby will break the record
Next time invite mark selby please
Anyone know Brecels cue spec
Oh Luca u let us down
Wow, what, four attempts! 😂😂
John next please
I'm glad he ballsed this up. Used to like him but now he's too full of himself. He's flash and it's fun to watch, but I feel he'll be a flash in the pan and not do much over the next few seasons. Let's see if this comment ages well or not.
He's furthest away from being "full of himself" you can possibly be... where in contrast, someone being glad that someone fails in a challenge, no matter what it is, is indicative of someone that IS "full of themselves".
He was lucky to win the worlds Ronnie played awful and guy in semis just crumbled in limelight.
Also selby went easy on final and didn’t play his usual game of grinding player down
@@JonnyMack33 Even if we assume that he is, indeed, "furthest away from being full of himself" (which many, not just myself, contest) ...the second part of your comment that me being glad he's failed means I'm full of myself is just illogical and lame. You could argue it's mean-spirited, but only someone with the intellectual capacity of a bean would have written what you did. It's playground "takes one to know one" stuff.
trouble with these guys, and Sean Murphy can be a bit similar, is they go into denial mode when they lose. "I wasn't even trying, I can't be arsed, it doesn't bother me" is how they defend losing, and it ruins their appetite. Losing becomes a habit as it's more comfortable than getting annoyed at yourself.
Late notification for me 😂
T車L 可能剛無電。要折停架巴士上。😂
I'm a bit like Luca.........one time I nearly got a 147 but missed the first red
Mark Selby please
John Higgins next
Cue Tips to 1 Mill subs in 2024!
"cue tip?"...7:09
next jimmy white -
Hendry said that Jimmy White is the only player to turn down an invite to do this.
He had more turns then Silverstone
what track is lewis hamilton
@@delayedcreator4783 what?
I would imagine that it's not that easy to wear the "World Champion" -robe. You need to win one tournament for the trophy and the title - which is obviously extremely hard. But for the next year at least most people will assume that since you are the World Champion you must be the best player in the world all the time - which is obviously almost impossible nowadays.
Toughest table challenge is the table that is completely covered in salad dishes and you ask STEPHEN LEE to make a total clearance!
No need for that
patter merchant
Gobshite comment of the day goes to the above
🤡
Class of 92 legend.
Bit like if lewis hamilton crashed his mum's car 🚗 😅
Why does Luca get 3 attempts but Neil Robertson only got 1 attempt?
Because he's the world champion. It was mentioned several times.
John virgo????????