It Took Me ___ Attempts To Make A Century Break
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- How many attempts will it take me to make a century break? Leave your guess in the comments!
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Really appreciate the integrity of Mr. Hendry showing the audience the challenge involved for a Century. Excellent episode.
Would have been so funny to see a poorly done cut where Steven had changed clothes and balls were in a different position, then he just carried on for the maximum
@@abz213 Get Ebdon to do it. He'd grow a beard before the final colours.
"Cut!"
"I can just play on. Edit it out."
"No, your hair, it needs a cut!"
@@abz213hahahaha
So humble, no editing, no bs, he’s a proven legend and giving back and confidence to ‘30’ max breakers like me.
Shows how sharp he was in his prime and how much practice and dedication he must have put in.
You should film Jimmy Bullard doing the same thing
Boom!
you're avvin a laaf int'cha?!
As soon as I read century I knew someone would mention Jimmy haha
Can't stand bullard. Don't do this.
147 finished it mate
For one of the greatest if not the greatest ever player to hold a cue, your humility and integrity towards the cause of teaching the game without superficial ego is so admirable. If it took 15 or 20 attempts you would have still shown it im sure. Thank you for being a great teacher too.
Doesn't hold a candle to ronnie, be real
@@jfluffydog2110 maybe, but Stephen's channel is the best!
@@jfluffydog2110Ronnie's arrogant, a better snooker players but a worse person
I love Stephen's channel. Here we have one of the absolute all time greats demonstrate how hard the game is and how much it takes for players like O'Sullivan, Higgins and Williams to remain at the top for such an extended period of time.
Having never before made a century break, I will take your challenge when next I am at the snooker club. I'll come back here when I've succeeded. See you all in a couple of decades.
… or ten decades.
@@johnsrabe Clever 🙈 Why didn't I think of that?! 😅
Ya , really eh ??? Lol
If ever lol.
Or couple of century’s 😂
I love the fact that he's just here for the century, but the moment he gets a whiff of a 147, there's no way he's not going for it!
As soon as he got to about 16 I knew he was going for it 😂
Yeah, that instinct never dies I'd imagine. Players like S.H are sharks when they get a sniiff of blood/a 147 possibility ☺️
I’m 60yrs old and played snooker about 6 times in my life.
I got a break of 5 and that was a lucky shot.
I’ve no intention of ever playing again, but watch it avidly as I understand the skill involved.
I grew up watching all the old greats & characters in game.
Keep up the great work Mr Hendrey.
Good man Sean 👍🏻 go and have another frame for old times sake 😉 you’ll enjoy it and if you pot a ball all the better
@@JohnJaySnookerChannel not sure I’d be able to see the end of the table nowadays 😂
I’d be needing some Dennis T glasses.
But if I do I’ll be defo going for 6 points 👍🏻
@@seanzealony9499 that’s the spirit mate 🍀👌🏻
I so love the fact that Stephen doesn't mind anymore loosing the occasional shot...I guess being 7x World champion and dominating as much as he did fulfills any requests your pride might have for like...forever :) I love this series.
Agreed 💯
He has nothing to prove. Not to his true fans anyway
Definitely nothing to prove dominated the 90s uv got something special to be world champion 7 times and the masters 6 times fantastic player in his time. love cue tips great insight and advice about the game living legend.
Re: Smashing the pack open on the break. I find hitting the second red down in the pack with lots of bottom is the best way. It doesn't send the pink/blue up the table, and you occasionally get a red in the corner as a bonus. Oh and you need to put the white ball right up against the yellow/green for maximum angle into the pack.
I am really impressed actually. For not playing very much i would have guessed that it would have taken you a lot more tries than 8. Very impressive. Stephen.
I believe SH has still got it and dragged this out to make a video. Im not complaining i love these vids but SH is far too good still.
Fantastic last black stephen. Well done. Talking through a century to the camera. Very different to a full pro match situation. Excellent.
This channel is an inspiration to young players and talentless old gits like me alike.
Loved this episode. Great insight into break building. Looking forward to the sequel.
How many times can Stephen Hendry play the perfect safety break?! #BestEver
3rd attempt, total clearance with a 127. Granted, that was playing Virtual Pool 4 on an iPad, but still 😀
Nice, I got 107 on 5th attempt with Snooker Stars and no aiming lines lol.
I used to batter Henry on world championship snooker on the ps2.
@@TDL1900I got a 147 on Snooker stars in my 1st attempt for this challenge. How long have you been playing this game ?
@@muhammadusman3441 3 or 4 weeks I think.
@@TDL1900 what’s your username ?
He has invented a new safety shot.
Seems to be fairly effective! Wouldn't mind seeing someone try this in a torunament.
Better to use that breakoff, then leave a long red almost every time?
@@SURGASURGE12 I've seen it done in league games. I've never seen the opponent do much damage following it but I've also never seen the person who did it get a big break either. It tends to mess up the whole table and just ruin the game.
Hit cueball with top and sidespin, hit hard enough it always finds the topcushion
That's what I was thinking. The top spin reverses after coming into contact with the pack & goes back onto the bottom cushion.....
I honestly think at this point it might be tough to deny that nobody else has contributed more to snooker than Stephen Hendry? All his achievements as a player and the importance of his impact on the sport where he played a huge role in shaping the modern game! He is arguably the most popular commentator especially as a duo with John Virgo!! His RUclips channel and interviews are a revelation!! His interviews with other players are unique and interesting as he's consistently successful in extracting the best from his guests and providing a never seen before insight into all of these snooker players personalities!! He's also become a snooker coach for thousands of us fans who want to be better and understand the game more with all his video lessons!!
Next week on Cue Tips: How I accidently invented the PERFECT break off shot!
This was really enjoyable, was getting quite tense towards the end with that tricky final black!
Here's a couple of questions for your next Q+A:
You were famed for your mentality, so how did you prepare yourself for a session where you started it behind your opponent or seemingly down and out in the match? Also, did you ever try to work on your mental strength or was it just something that came completely naturally to you?
Brilliant stephen loving the channel & content.
Top class video, really appreciate you explaining a lot of the shots too and your thought process, especially where you're hitting the clue ball. Thanks!
Thanks for calling me a proper player! Even though I'll never get a century.. Love the sound of your cue too.
He was getting Alex Higgins bridge lengths on some cushion shots. A foot away from the cue.
Excellent session to see a former goat at work
I thought that..he was miles away on some shots!
Back in the day, world class players seemed distant from the average snooker fan; aside from the odd interview, you didn't see much of the real person. Well, with this channel that's all changed, its almost as if you're in the room with him. Very appreciative of this channel
Excellent video. Thanks SH
What a great video ! I don't know anyone and I mean ANYONE , in my area, who can make a century break in 50 attempts let alone 8 tries ! It is a testament to how good you still are let alone how great you were in your heyday. I would be curious if Ronnie, Trump, Higgins or Williams could do it in 8 using the same break off.??? THAT would be a good video series much like the tough table challenge. Thanks Mr. Hendry and keep the videos coming.
Tried 10 times and the best I could get was 27. From line ups, I’ve had a 93 and 95. You realise that making a break from a random pack is next level snooker, and that Stephen can still do it at 55, when he doesn’t play or practise as much as he used to is fabulous. I’m 54, born in the same year, so it gives me hope of an in-frame century yet! Well done Stephen, love watching your videos, especially the tough table challenge.
Another great vid as usual! I break like that every time, I call it the 'party break' to make the frames with my brother a little easier. Only a 27 break so far but I've become so hooked on playing snooker in the last year and watch all the events religiously now too. Your channel has been a big part of that! Up the Hendry.
Loved it,Honest and simple Hendry love ya...
Excellent video, I really like how you explain your decisions, and why one option might not work as expected. This makes me appreciate even more how fast players make those decisions in a proper match.
8 attempts...phhhht...8 years later I will come back and comment. But in all seriousness, hearing the though process and the talk through is invaluable. Love it. 👍
Not sure I'd break from behind....maybe the pool cut break off the side of the reds might give a better cue ball position?
My highest break is 84 and a 50+ is very good for me. (Obviously I'd like a century so i would go for it given a good opportunity)
8th attempt but I can definitely sense a newfound confidence about your game, I feel like you still have the experience and tools, would love to see you take this confidence out into tournaments
Still a class act and the all time goat 🐐 Mr Hendry 👍🏻
Hilarious how he went from "I won't be going for a 147" to "Let's keep the 147 dream alive" in about 4 shots haha
@mikesturgess2676 he couldn't resist the 147 once he knew it was on ,why not go for it if u can still do it .
@@cliftonsanderson3447 I completely agree, I just found it funny that he was adamant he wouldn't be trying it and then Hendry of old resurfaced haha
My break practice routines have always been to make 75+ once there I will try to make a century, but I will never try to free more reds unless needed for the 75+. That mindset for me has always worked better for winning frames and therefore matches even against players who make a lot more centuries than I do because they leave more chances to steal a frame back. A player who knocks in a 75 in half their frames will always beat a player who knocks in 100+ 1 in 3.
Brilliant video as always and just wanted to say how much I love this channel 😊 keep up the fantastic work Stephen.
Considering how few players even get to the point where they can make a century, 8 attempts for an out of season pro isn't anything to snub Steve. Really interesting to see your approach and explanation of your thought process as you went through the exercise. 10/10 vid
Qunten Han used to do a smash break, he swore by it. Though never worked too well in games and didn’t leave it as safe as Stephen did. Mark williams tried a different break too. But the snooker community is a bit stuffy to even try these things. Could be an interesting video topic!
Yesterday was the first succeed for myself to do a full clearance of a line up routine🎉 (with video). I will include this to my practice see when I can make my first ever century 😂, my highest break is only 78 tho😢.
In love with this channel. Perfect Sunday night viewing from a true sporting hero
Commentating, counting score, respotting color and potting balls while trying to achieve a century. What a legend! No average person can achieve that level of multi tasking
Great to see how you explain every shot, side stun etc
I really like to watch Stephen Hendry play snooker
Great video and really appreciate the explanation of the shot choices.
Making me fall in love with the game again 30 years later. What a legend.
@@akib2542 me too
nice cheeky edit at 15:58 ;)
Thanks Stephen really enjoyable watch. You've still got it. If you really really wanted it you could get back to the top 16 no doubt in my mind... but the quote from Marvin Hagler along the lines of it being hard to go for a run at 5am when you're wearing silk pyjamas comes to mind ... and who could blame you!
This is a really hard exercise even after smashing the pack!! Thanks Stephen for explaining your choice of shots, it really helps anyone improve their game! Cheers!
Seeing Hendry put the white safe after the break off, maybe this is the new way to break off and split the pack :D
dear Stephen !
being a native and still resident German in our youth we also tried this "Snooker thing" and we did
the opening shot like you're doin here. After a while we realized it's a damn hard thing to pot black when
the reds are placed all over the table.
OK, it ended up in playing 9 ball and we were happy again
That tip about using left-hand side to go into the pack from from the bottom was superb.
I had always gone higher on the cue ball and it always arched at high speed.
That break at the beginning might be the way forward, leaving nothing on, and no real options for a decent safety shot 😂
A welcome distraction from bad news everywhere
I think Stephen should have a frame with the photograper/ person that’s filming him
Wonder who’s going to film it 🤣
@@Forty5iv3your comment has me in stitches 😂😂
Fair Play Stephen, showing all the attempts no ego just tips and great content
Only Stephen can score a century with the start of a double, the shot he says he's the worst at lmaoo
Great break though📈
He should've just smashed into the pack instead of off the cushion.. taking 4 attempts to pot a red made me lol
tbf to you, 4 or so of those attempts were because of the 'smashing them open' shot going off. In a match left in by an opp. I'm confident you'd at least make enough to take a frame if not a century. great video, like watching an grandmaster analyse to camera as they played.
2 things - 1st if you are right handed you need to break from the green side of the table, this will push more reds to the left of the table to make it easier for a right hander. 2nd your initial shot needs to be played with deep screw so effectively that turns into top spin once it hits the top cushion and reduces the chances of the cue ball coming back off the pack and heading back to the top cushion.
You're sounding a bit out of breath in between shots mate, you need to keep yourself healthy! Not a sly dig, I'm a genuine Hendry fan!
💪👍
Exactly what I was thinking! You've got to be fit to play your best snooker!
Could be a lot with Mic because sound of cue is loud on his strokes. And also he loves a cigar and enjoys retirement
@@corny5128tell that to Stephen Lee lol
Hey Stephen, I managed a break of 1, then 4, then 7.....a fab 147🎉😂😅. Fantastic video, you make playing enjoyable. Thanks buddy. See you in the comrades club I hope...
Fascinating insight. The snooker brain is something amazing.
That was cool to listen to Hendry's thought process as he was making the break. I would like to see more of that.
I love how unfiltered your content always is. You are a true legend for us. I always enjoy watching your content ❤️
Talking to camera. Noisy neighbours. Giving it his best shot...x 8! FYI: '8' is a lucky number in Chinese! lol GGs
I had 8 attempts and made 147's on all 8.
Great content Stephen. Love from 🇺🇸
Hiya Stephen, I've never had a century break in my life, the highest I've had is 34, I was about 12 at the time, I was so chuffed, you make a hard game (or sport) look very easy, as does the other professional players, whatever the sport, this is Choppy
This was a very good watch I enjoyed that 👍🏻 it’s taken me exactly 5,126 attempts so far. Still can’t break 30 🤦🏼♂️🤣👍🏻🍀
If only 8 attempts was disappointing. Been playing years and years and the closest I’ve ever got is 76(that’s also with a high quality snooker player and multiple time world pool champion as a father teaching me). I’ve always played for fun though and it’s never been a goal for me. I just love playing. If it comes then great, but I’m not going to risk the enjoying the game chasing something that will ultimately mean nothing as I don’t play competitively.
Watched you through my childhood, and I always admired your gameplay. You're the man who inspired many into this game. I'm still working on getting my first century.
Stephen, can you incorporate the display of where and how strong you are striking the ball in the videos like this one, similar to what Steve Barton does? Thanks.
There's something to be said for that break-off. It's like a hybrid of the standard and Mark Williams' version. Still feels safer than leaving that long red on every single time.
Wonderful watching this x
Keep em coming Stephen great watch
Its an absolute privilage to be able to watch Stephen Hendry on his own RUclips channel and POTENTIALLY have some sort of faint interaction with him. Ive always been a HUGE Hendry fan was always the best imho and me fave 147 was the one in 2009 against Shaun Murphy that was amazing that... Mind you a dont do being a Steohen Hendry fan justice when it fomes to Snooker... Av only olayed on a 6x3 table which a love to bits and have only potted a think 3 balls in a row 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Nice break Stephen, one thing you could try is roll all reds down the table (like in a previous challenge) but no colours spotted, spot the colours then have ball in hand on your first shot. Have 3 attempts and see what break you can make.
Stephen, when you played soon as you posted the first red the century was on. Grew up watching you play. Staying up late to watch the snooker, Top program
Hi stephen would you ever consider hosting a live stream of a cue tips tournament maybe the top16 players each year you won the world championship.
Thank you for that vid. It shows, that absolute nothing is easy in snooker. Best takeaway for me: Hitting the pack from the black cushion seems to be a "really not bad" safety as beginner. Can you please do a short, about how to shoot cue ball, so that it stays nice near the black cushion?
Excellent real game routine
1:54 Don’t worry Stephen I have this look most days lol.
He's very self deprecating Stephen but what's a great player and bloke , hated him in the 90s when he beat my man Jimmy ,but he is a class act really enjoy these videos 👏👍
maximum integrity
Stephen Hendry demonstrating very well the art of future break-off. :-D
Stephen is a Centurion!
52 is currently the max score I've managed in a frame, so far, so even a 51 break would make me plenty chuffed! Onwards and upwards.
Stephen hendry is a legend a ambassador of the game changed the way it was played for other professional s to follow as far as im concerned he's the player of all time keep it coming Stephen 👍
Willing the last black to go in.
Never thought I’d see Stephen pass up that many opening long pots.
Good day Stephen, could you do a video on different types of tips used on a cues please
Time to do an interview with yourself on your channel! What are your plans? Are you gonna play more qualifiers? Why are you working with a coach if you are not interested in a comeback?
The first two break offs was like the start of typical Mark Selby frame bless him 🖖✨️😊
Putting yourself under pressure with these videos stephen so well played
Think I might start breaking like that from now on. Leaves it safe most times, and you don't go in off! (which I'm good at)
1:21 😂😂😂😂😂good safety
35 years on and Im still trying. have done over a hundred, by spreading the balls manually. but never from a smash break off.
Ive never played snooker before but i reckon after watching that i could easily make a 193 , thanks sir
I used to break this way in comps. You might get lucky and pot a red in the middle with half a chance at the black, or generally reds push up the table and it's safe quite a high percentage of the time.
Looks crazy, but there is method to the madness