Mark Allen's Incredible First In The Tough Table Challenge!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2024
  • Mark Allen returns to attempt the tough table challenge and it doesn't disappoint. He also shares his favourite routine for improving your canons, as well as answering your questions that you sent in.
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  • @deepskymike767
    @deepskymike767 4 месяца назад +226

    Stephen just randomly chalking his cue while Mark was playing shows what 40 years of snooker does to you 😂

    • @robstevens4296
      @robstevens4296 4 месяца назад +8

      I do the exact same when I’m watching someone else play snooker and I’ve only been playing 3 years 😂

    • @rosscopantani4678
      @rosscopantani4678 4 месяца назад +1

      First thing I noticed 😂 love it

    • @enricokohler475
      @enricokohler475 4 месяца назад +1

      I play pool and do a similar thing out of habit if my opponent is like on a long run...;)

    • @DrPool147
      @DrPool147 4 месяца назад +2

      I loved snooker when I was a kid and used to practice beside Stephen everyday. Unfortunately all the clubs near me shut down and I gave the game up about 15 years ago and started playing pool regularly ever since.
      About a month ago I bought a set of snooker balls for my own pool table. Potted a black off the spot and went over to the pocket to retrieve it. As it's a pool table it comes out the same shoot as every other ball. Obviously muscle memory took over despite not playing snooker for 15 years and picking pool balls out the same place in that time. I ended up laughing at myself and have done it a few times since

    • @madmax
      @madmax 2 месяца назад

      That's fucking hilarious to think about.

  • @chaoscope
    @chaoscope 4 месяца назад +276

    That cannon practice is mightily impressive.

    • @Camberwell86
      @Camberwell86 4 месяца назад +21

      As a naff amateur I need to work on that. I can either pot the ball and get a random cue ball or concentrate too much on the cue ball and miss the pot 😂

    • @adamski-tu7co
      @adamski-tu7co 4 месяца назад +1

      Incredible

  • @traiansimion5911
    @traiansimion5911 4 месяца назад +112

    The tough table challenge was impressive, but the cannon routine was jaw-dropping. Sheer class and precision!

  • @nigefal
    @nigefal 4 месяца назад +62

    I never knew Allen was that shrewd. Interesting to hear how his mind works.

    • @robbo512
      @robbo512 4 месяца назад +10

      He was on a past episode too just a couple of weeks back, well worth a watch if you didn't already.

    • @doctornovocalcords
      @doctornovocalcords 4 месяца назад +11

      Comes across very well. Think he'll end up an excellent commentator if he goes down that route

  • @felixreali7101
    @felixreali7101 4 месяца назад +29

    Mark is an absolute gent. And so great to watch. The World is waiting for him.

  • @justynbarnes7895
    @justynbarnes7895 4 месяца назад +21

    He's so good at those little stun shots. And gets so much action on the cue ball with that short cue action. So impressive.

  • @ExtraCheeseProject
    @ExtraCheeseProject 4 месяца назад +24

    87 is incredible! I guess we shouldn't be too surprised considering he'd just got a 147 in the Master's 👏

  • @riodemirel6809
    @riodemirel6809 4 месяца назад +80

    Love him or hate him, Mark Allen is some player 🙌

    • @UnrealTournament420
      @UnrealTournament420 4 месяца назад +19

      People hate him?

    • @Camberwell86
      @Camberwell86 4 месяца назад +17

      Reanne Evans does 😅

    • @davidstevens3934
      @davidstevens3934 4 месяца назад

      I never used to like him. Don't know why

    • @sharkey9
      @sharkey9 4 месяца назад

      @@davidstevens3934 I think that's human. Sometimes you see people you just don't like for no reason.

    • @bartdereu9267
      @bartdereu9267 4 месяца назад

      i don't like him.

  • @RobbieBeswick
    @RobbieBeswick 4 месяца назад +14

    The cannon he played on the tough table challenge on the 3 reds below the the pink was perfect👌🏼

  • @Britec09
    @Britec09 4 месяца назад +9

    Mark Allen seems a real nice bloke.

  • @frankbauerful
    @frankbauerful 4 месяца назад +70

    And he did it on a "real" table. Respect 👍!

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 4 месяца назад

      Aye everything sounded heavy. 👍👏

    • @kx454
      @kx454 4 месяца назад +1

      What does that mean? (Asking from the States who loves cue sports)

    • @frankbauerful
      @frankbauerful 4 месяца назад +3

      @@kx454 This was recorded at the Masters, so we can assume it's a practice table that's fitted to the official tournament standard in terms of pockets and cloth, whereas other players did the challenge on their personal tables.

  • @leroymayo8580
    @leroymayo8580 4 месяца назад +15

    Impressive tough table challenge on a slow table in the dark! Great cannon routine. another superb video. thanks Steven & Mark

  • @GrahamMilkdrop
    @GrahamMilkdrop 4 месяца назад +39

    With the uneven lighting casting shadows up the table that break was incredible!

    • @breakshot7451
      @breakshot7451 4 месяца назад +4

      yep and that last rest shot was against a bright sunny window, super difficult. i hate that when i come to a club and they have hugh windows without proper curtains

    • @GrahamMilkdrop
      @GrahamMilkdrop 4 месяца назад

      @@breakshot7451 In a room with no dedicated over table lighting, especially with just one single light source, I find it really difficult to aim the cue ball onto the object ball correctly. The angled shadows make it really hard to judge.

  • @berndeikers8924
    @berndeikers8924 4 месяца назад +2

    very sympathic person .. its so good that stephen show us the other side of this players ,,,,,

  • @malango255
    @malango255 4 месяца назад +7

    those cannons were insane.

  • @Templar7832
    @Templar7832 4 месяца назад +7

    I have so much time for Mark Allen and for Stephen for that matter! What a great vid, the only trouble with it is that it isn't long enough!

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 4 месяца назад +4

    Fellow County Antrim one here I was willing that red in, good lad mark great post again stephen

  • @firminshepherd4834
    @firminshepherd4834 4 месяца назад +14

    Love this series. Cheers Stephen!

  • @jedross2136
    @jedross2136 4 месяца назад +3

    ‘Oho, Pat’s done ye!’ lol

  • @Lord_englishgent
    @Lord_englishgent 4 месяца назад +4

    Love teh way Stephen is chalking up up all the time

  • @danjeory3659
    @danjeory3659 4 месяца назад +5

    superb from start to finish. What a nice bloke

  • @martinlaird9712
    @martinlaird9712 4 месяца назад +6

    Really like Mark and wish him all the best

  • @bigdave2073
    @bigdave2073 4 месяца назад +5

    Some phenomenal shots here. Blimey.

  • @wtfisgoingon8587
    @wtfisgoingon8587 4 месяца назад +5

    Laughing at Highfields haircut is hilarious, although no mention of Jimmy.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 месяца назад +3

      It isn't Jimmy's real hair, so it's not a hairCUT ;)

  • @martincanning9038
    @martincanning9038 4 месяца назад +1

    Definitely the best one yet. Mark Allen comes across as a down to earth top geezer. And the cannon practice is a fantastic tip.👍
    Hope he wins world championship this year and gets the triple crown status he deserves.

  • @briandevitt6903
    @briandevitt6903 4 месяца назад +7

    My god the cannon control bit was seriously impressive.

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 4 месяца назад +2

      And thru the gap to the pink 😮

    • @briandevitt6903
      @briandevitt6903 4 месяца назад

      @@davidhale8034 amazing control.

  • @johnsaunders6510
    @johnsaunders6510 4 месяца назад +4

    Excellent once again.

  • @chrisharvison4566
    @chrisharvison4566 4 месяца назад +3

    Congrats on the tough table challenge & good luck in the world championships. Great interview

  • @jackbuff_I
    @jackbuff_I 4 месяца назад +4

    I like that routine.. very interesting

  • @andrewgarbett5771
    @andrewgarbett5771 4 месяца назад +1

    That's the most insane snooker room I've ever seen

  • @MrDarkmenace1
    @MrDarkmenace1 4 месяца назад +3

    I love the cannon routine. That will definitely become part of my daily practice.

  • @Host4l
    @Host4l 4 месяца назад +3

    Great lads Mark & Stephen

  • @TurkeyMark
    @TurkeyMark 4 месяца назад +4

    Love this channel! Hendry is great!

  • @SmokeandSteam
    @SmokeandSteam 4 месяца назад +1

    That was another great watch. Allen, like him or not, is some player. That practice routine was phenomenal stuff. The cue ball control was astonishing. Thanks to Mark and to Stephen for a great watch!

  • @parmaman8551
    @parmaman8551 4 месяца назад +1

    I've always loved the way Mark Allen doesn't the wallop the ball he almost caresses it.

  • @RJJJCFC
    @RJJJCFC 4 месяца назад +4

    Another quality video, Mark Allen is some player👏

  • @unluko7619
    @unluko7619 4 месяца назад +3

    I loved this episode

  • @TranceMedic
    @TranceMedic 4 месяца назад +1

    Such a nice, humble guy, and he looks so healthy nowadays. Big fan of him.

  • @dsimon123
    @dsimon123 4 месяца назад +2

    great episode as usual. TY

  • @paulboardman247
    @paulboardman247 4 месяца назад +346

    "Players hate it when I start talking." Then he continues talking!

    • @nigefal
      @nigefal 4 месяца назад +24

      Yeah that had me laughing. Then Hendry got guilty and gave him another go.

    • @gazman6536
      @gazman6536 4 месяца назад +10

      Says the same thing on every video now

    • @macca696
      @macca696 4 месяца назад +33

      Well it is an interview

    • @user-uc6vs9wf5b
      @user-uc6vs9wf5b 4 месяца назад +12

      Stephen Hendry is the GOAT. With the GOAT RUclips page so he can do as he wishes 🐐

    • @craigmorgan4676
      @craigmorgan4676 4 месяца назад +5

      Funny coz he doesn't talk that much generally, unless he's critically bashing u!🤷🤷🤫😬💀💀💀

  • @CornishMiner
    @CornishMiner 4 месяца назад +1

    Legends. Love this channel.

  • @formulaic78
    @formulaic78 2 месяца назад

    My friend and I used to play a lot of FIFA together. Because of this we were able to talk constantly while playing it and still play well. When other friends came and played they couldn't cope with being talked to and trying to play at the same time. Good to see Stephen employing this knowledge to keep himself near the top of the scoreboard.

  • @davidhale8034
    @davidhale8034 4 месяца назад

    Love it Mark and Stephen 👏👏👏

  • @juchetony1910
    @juchetony1910 4 месяца назад

    such delicate control over the white. Reminds me a bit of how Cliff Thorburn used to chip away at the pack when break building.

  • @thatkurdy
    @thatkurdy 4 месяца назад +15

    Keep going Stephen great channel!

  • @bchant19
    @bchant19 4 месяца назад +4

    By far the best performance sorry John even though Mark didn't pot that long red I'd still put him on top

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely fascinating video!

  • @Andrew-is7rs
    @Andrew-is7rs 4 месяца назад +2

    A players player, fabulous talent

  • @joaochanoca3317
    @joaochanoca3317 4 месяца назад

    Great content, geat video, thanks for the entertainment. Have a great week Stephen

  • @weldabar
    @weldabar 4 месяца назад

    I enjoyed hearing Mark Allen. Also a great challenge performance.

  • @komic06
    @komic06 4 месяца назад

    Always liked Allen, love his sharp 'pistol' cue action. Glad he is realising more success recently

  • @nostradamusus
    @nostradamusus 4 месяца назад +3

    It's not that we always get annoyed when you talk, Stephen. It's when you do it deliberately to mess up some shots that can ultimately end up beating your score.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 месяца назад

      Stephen's far beyond such infantile mindset, my child. He continues talking to help TikTok youngsters - with attention spans of gnat - to keep focussed on the video.

  • @barry2924
    @barry2924 4 месяца назад +1

    Great lad is Mark

  • @timcrook2231
    @timcrook2231 4 месяца назад +2

    A frame winning break spot on gent's 🖖🔝😉😎

  • @thedominictapes
    @thedominictapes 4 месяца назад +3

    Nice cue ball control!

  • @abhimanyukarkara4218
    @abhimanyukarkara4218 4 месяца назад

    I love that they talk during the video, otherwise it will be like any other break in a professional match.

  • @LeeRussell-gt6bd
    @LeeRussell-gt6bd 4 месяца назад

    That is the best one yet, gelled really well together, Hendry should of taken him up on the third frame offer!

  • @matthewbowers88
    @matthewbowers88 4 месяца назад

    I've watched every TTC and think this was my favourite.
    I think the talking adds an extra level. It's not just potting the balls. It's can you do it whilst being distracted.

  • @johndavis5357
    @johndavis5357 4 месяца назад +1

    Very enjoyable.

  • @woody816
    @woody816 4 месяца назад

    Thank you Stephen Hendry for these vids. I usually watch waiting for Sunday breakfast to be cooked

  • @Lukozer
    @Lukozer 4 месяца назад +2

    Couldn't agree more re. Liam Highfield

  • @jeremyc7786
    @jeremyc7786 4 месяца назад

    Mark seems like such a nice guy, would love to see successes continue

  • @denniskrottje012
    @denniskrottje012 4 месяца назад +1

    What a great guy Mark Allen 👍

  • @daveyhal
    @daveyhal 4 месяца назад +7

    Great attempt with the Tough Table Challenge and great practice routine with the cannons! Along with Ronnie and Judd for the World Championship I'm tipping Mark this season!

  • @andrewhall2269
    @andrewhall2269 4 месяца назад +2

    I would like to see legendary ref Jan. Have a chat and see how good he is a snooker

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 месяца назад

      It's a great idea, but Jan is struggling with health issues. I'm very worried about him ☹️

  • @enricokohler475
    @enricokohler475 4 месяца назад

    Mark hit them really sweet!

  • @markjhorsley
    @markjhorsley 4 месяца назад

    Superb

  • @irmasil3
    @irmasil3 4 месяца назад

    Keep talking Stephen! Its a Show and we love the chats!

  • @hohaia01
    @hohaia01 4 месяца назад +6

    Allen has lost a heap of weight. Well done sir. You're an inspiration.

  • @mkdisciple
    @mkdisciple 4 месяца назад +2

    5:05 😳 shot, mate.

    • @MetteC5
      @MetteC5 4 месяца назад

      Ikr 👌

  • @jamesm529
    @jamesm529 4 месяца назад +2

    HAVE YOU PLAYED SNOOKER PLUS? the game created by Joe Davis with the orange and purple balls? It may be fun for you to do a vid about it and show us how to play it.

  • @yannchan4907
    @yannchan4907 4 месяца назад +4

    Would love to get Selby on for the tough table challenge!

    • @sharkey9
      @sharkey9 4 месяца назад +3

      Nah I wouldn't watch a two hour long video.

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 4 месяца назад

      ​@@sharkey9😂😂😂

  • @flucazade
    @flucazade 4 месяца назад +2

    that's a very clever routine, same pot requires such control

  • @dontbewoke
    @dontbewoke 4 месяца назад

    Ronnie's 92 against Carter was this hard....best break of all time

  • @mikewilson3628
    @mikewilson3628 4 месяца назад +3

    Amazing channel ,

  • @mamallansubramaniam8220
    @mamallansubramaniam8220 4 месяца назад

    I enjoyed the show very much. Mark allen is a great guest.

  • @nathanorchard201
    @nathanorchard201 4 месяца назад

    Nice video, mark is just easy to listen to!

  • @mightymouse5029
    @mightymouse5029 4 месяца назад +1

    Pat deserves a raise

  • @originaljungle
    @originaljungle 4 месяца назад

    gotta love hendry chalking up his cue lol

  • @stevendonohoe2150
    @stevendonohoe2150 4 месяца назад +3

    The hardest part isn't the table it's Hendry in your ear lol

  • @FUNKINETIK
    @FUNKINETIK 4 месяца назад

    Sending you Best Wishes Steve, i’m at this moment watching you playing in the qualifiers for the Welsh Open,, Aaah man you just left the yellow over the pocket for Ross Muir to clear up. Not to…. Oh he’s just missed the brown.. nice snooker. What a pot.. ooh yeah great pot with the pink. NO you missed the black with a chuckle to follow. Your doing great… Ive got tickets for the Quarter Finals in Llandudno… hope to see you winning there.

    • @FUNKINETIK
      @FUNKINETIK 4 месяца назад

      Ahhh so close, a few too many unwanted kisses with the cue ball. I know you have lots of well wishers wanting to see a return of you to a major. All the best.

  • @wakstar1
    @wakstar1 4 месяца назад

    That really was a masterclass from Allen.

  • @KodaDog147
    @KodaDog147 4 месяца назад

    Brilliant 💪👍😊

  • @rosscopantani4678
    @rosscopantani4678 4 месяца назад

    Amazing cue control, never seems to get out of position that he has to do an exhibition shot.

  • @NNC93
    @NNC93 4 месяца назад +6

    Reanne did that practice routine when she was on I wonder if mark was the one that showed her this when they was together

    • @robbo512
      @robbo512 4 месяца назад +3

      I noticed that straight away. I think Stephen avoided mentioning it out of politeness and not wanting the awkward moment.

    • @stevemawer848
      @stevemawer848 4 месяца назад

      Maybe she showed him?

    • @NNC93
      @NNC93 4 месяца назад +1

      @@stevemawer848 maybe .. that’s correct she could of but doubt it has she took about 5 goes to just get one cannon he did 7 in a row not missing one but yeah you might be right.

    • @sjake8308
      @sjake8308 4 месяца назад

      She said in the video it was her coach, though I don't remember who that was and I'm not going back to check! 😆

  • @frederikziebell
    @frederikziebell 4 месяца назад

    I love how Hendry is chalking his queue, though he's not playing. He may not even notice it.

  • @danielhopwood5985
    @danielhopwood5985 4 месяца назад

    great effort 👍

  • @captainawesome8632
    @captainawesome8632 4 месяца назад

    Never been a mark allen fan but something has changed in the last few years. Seems a really decent guy.

  • @user-zl7vu6kp9h
    @user-zl7vu6kp9h 4 месяца назад

    Woooo mark Allen that was awesome 👏 😂 he looks like he’s really enjoying his work lately. Really loving this guy. Keep it up geezer ✌🏻👍🏻

  • @TheHui
    @TheHui 4 месяца назад

    Great video.

  • @Ligerpride
    @Ligerpride 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice one Mark

  • @kurtkensson2059
    @kurtkensson2059 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow, what great touch. That was more impressive than his tough table challenge score.

  • @DrPool147
    @DrPool147 4 месяца назад

    Really like that cannon routine

  • @kevinbrennan2004
    @kevinbrennan2004 4 месяца назад

    Nice bloke. Wish him all the best.

  • @user-mz6rr7qk9p
    @user-mz6rr7qk9p 4 месяца назад +2

    Hendry was once again interrupting his guest and then the woman walks across the room..grrr I felt he was robbed of that

  • @Nathan_Virica_Comedy
    @Nathan_Virica_Comedy 4 месяца назад

    "I had to be in London on Saturday for something else..."
    Now there's a line that would've sounded far more ominous and suspicious in a Northern Irish accent 30-years-ago than it does today!

  • @bjason8481
    @bjason8481 4 месяца назад +3

    Stephen you don't need to carry your cue around .... your not playing lol

  • @alexmashkin863
    @alexmashkin863 2 месяца назад

    Stephen's spotting is immaculate, sometimes two inches off 😂😂

  • @thomas-lo5pg
    @thomas-lo5pg 4 месяца назад +2

    Proper player..

  • @bbwnpat
    @bbwnpat 4 месяца назад

    The cannon practice routine was ace. Considering he puts the white back in the same spot every time, I’d like a bit of a guide on where hes hitting the cue ball on every shot there. 🤔