The Blue Split - Hendry Changed How It's Played

Nice work as usual Steve.

Why is left side needed?

Steve, I would say your way is the best and more reliable than Stephen Hendry's in just using Stun and of course, not too much power. For Stephen's way to execute perfectly, this needed 3 attempts. Very good as always in explaining with broken down individual scenarios as to "what would happen if". It's easier to fall into the trap in thinking you need to place emphasis on power, and also taking your eye off the ball and not following it through from the convention pre-shot Routine.

Brilliant video Steve! Top class as always!😊😊

Great video as usual Steve. 👍

Very important shot to master as it can provide win or lose of the frame.

Im not good at speaking but i would like to know how much need to high the back hand when you grip cue and when you drop your body to table by the way every single your videos is very helpful and very useful many thanks

What a marvellous thorough precise coach you are.

Great detailed explanation. Also I like the cue ball and power meter on the screen. Excellent video Barton snooker

What is timing

I asked for this video ages ago, I'm sure that wasn't the catalyst for you to post it, but you didn't disappoint, great break down and lesson on how to play this essential shot!

I improved my game.... Am good at positions ..now i have btr understanding of the game but still lot of work to do.... Thanx alot

Respect for leaving those missed blues in. Arcing the white in such a short distance to be precise on the pink, with power, is such a hard shot. Excellent video, off to practice this soon.

I remember Henry in a video talking about smashing the pack off the blue. I wouldn't say it's accurate he used the screw the blue, although the effect might look like that.
He played stun, just below centre, but I think it's the only shot he said he used to raise the butt of the cue so he was striking down on the ball a bit more. He thought he could more reliably control hitting the pink ball full in the face this way, which was the main focus. Obviously striking down the same stun will grip on the cloth more and pull back towards your side of the table when smashing the pink.
That's the way I heard it and interpreted what I saw anyway, and it does seem pretty reliable when I've tried it.

Thanks Barton, it really helps a lot. 👍

Headcam ???

As always sir ❤

Can you make a video on how to find the good rhythm when playing

Hi Steve, really enjoy your videos. I’ve been up my local club a lot lately - really trying to make the next step up to making more 30 and 40 breaks. I’m finding myself getting a bit frustrated during my practice sessions though. I don’t feel as though I’m progressing as quickly as I would like. How would you recommend structuring practice sessions? I feel like I do a few drills but then get sucked into playing a frame and trying to make a break or two in a frame situation. I really don’t know how best to plan my sessions.

Hi. Mind if we know why you spin the cueball (bottom right) instead of just bottom. Thanks.