Alex Higgins had a short back swing in his cue action. Great to watch how he generated so much power with such a short back swing. Then you have Luca Brecel, the complete opposite, huge back swing. Snooker is one of the few sports where technique can vary so dramatically and yet still achieve at the highest level.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z35TwQPfUGk.html Have a look at 40 seconds into the video. Even for Alex, when he needed power and spin, full backswing used. He generally was more compact, but it's just impossible for some shots to be played without a good "run up".
@@BartonSnooker Great shot on the brown, that's as much back swing as it gets for Alex 😀 Amazing how the white travels back down almost the full length of the table, then right back up past half way.
Hi Steve, another great tutorial, but I struggle with cue control when using a full backswing, do you have a practice regime for straight cueing when using power too, this is when my cueing goes pear-shaped? Thanks. Nace.
can you make another but detailed video about grip, where you show in details and which part of palm should be touching the cue when in address position, and also i dont get the grip shape like you or most pros get after the delivery. my grip hand looks the same as address position even after the delivery but yours and most pros dont. i couldnt find a single video on youtube where they talk about details grip eg: in address position should the back of palm be touching the cue can you please make a video? thank you
I think the longer back swing facilitates better acceleration through the white, but it’s a trade off with accuracy. Definitely a case of finding a happy medium
Been playing 30 yrs and wanted to improve my cue power so increased my backswing 2 yrs ago but occasionally over hit other shots. This video helps explain why so thank you 🙏 I still love this beautiful game ❤
Hey Steve another question Why do we amateur-intermediate players typically forget that muscle memory of soft and controlled delivery when under pressure??
What a great explaination, I want to add one thing, I started playing with a short backswing among the break zone (black&pink) break jumped from 50 to 90, it minimized the error margin alot specially for close shots and shots don't need power (kind of roll off or bit harder). I test it when I pull back the cue with a long back swing and I'm planning to hit slow or weak shot just because it does not need power I will auto losen my rythem, so when delivered it the deliverance will deviate because of the relax or loose shot, and that's a logic because you can't deliver a long swing slowly , sure it will move right or left,. Therefore 3 inches from tip to cueball will be enough.
He doesn't. If he needs power or timing, he will use a long backswing. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bHy5Ze5EqP4.html 1m 56s 2m 30s 3m 55s 6m 15s You get the idea 😅 It's just deceptive because generally on those fast tables you don't need a lot of power that often.
@@BartonSnooker very fair point. It's most evident at 3:55. I think what accentuates the view his back swing is short is that there is a very definite stop on the back swing. It's not a pause or slow down just before going forwards. It's an almost full stop. That makes it look very compact. Thanks for taking the time to point it out. Much appreciated
Well I think nothing matters ultimately. Just do whatever you like and repeat it over and over again is the key. I guess all you're ever trying to do is copy what MOST players are doing: So these top players use a long backswing when they need power or to generate a lot of spin: Ronnie, Judd, Selby, Robertson, Williams, Murphy, Higgins, Brecel, Lisowski, Kyren, Carter, Ding, Milkins, This stuff only matters though IF you can't achieve a certain shot. So if you've got players on club tables that can't pot a medium length straight green and screw back down for reds by the black, then that means they're restricted by the action. They've got a ceiling on what they can do. If they CAN play that shot with a really small backswing consistently, then great, no need to change. A long backswing in around the black spot doesn't matter at all, some players don't use one: Mark Allen, Mark Williams, but if you've got a player that can't play a particular kind of shot, then the backswing might be something for them to consider.
Interesting one this as Steve Davis was trying to get everyone to use the short backswing on tv the other day...but I understand your logic..and even Davis himself used the long backswing on some shots in his heyday. Steve please advise the very best way to find centre vision as this subject is confusing me the most right now. Barry Stark uses one method and Nik Barrow uses another. I just need to know where exactly to put the cue on my chin. Thanks
Very well explained! Many times when I went to far back I delivered badly because, I think, of muscle stiffness, and also because too worried to know where I’ll end-up 😮.
That's right! Never make technical changes or work on things like that in a match - it can mess you up! That's what practice matches or practice sessions are for 👍
Is it true or not? If I apply a backswing either long or short, I have to breathe in everytime while I draw the cue back to be long or short backswing?
@@BartonSnooker Not forgetting that Steve Davies was saying recently that we should all shorten our bridges; you just can't bloody win: I guess to some extent it's horses for courses.😀.
@@keyoguitar the actual bridge length is a little more variable depending on the player. But as I discuss in the video, the final backswing and delivery often HAS to be longer to allow a player to play certain types of shot 👌
That's right. His bridge LENGTH has decreased over the years. His BACKSWING is still very long. Don't confuse bridge length and the final backswing. Some players start with their hand close to the cue ball, which means a longer backswing for them is around 9-10 inches. Someone who starts with their hand 12 inches away, can pull the cue back to the tips of their fingers, and that's a 10 inch backswing again. So just be careful you understand that it's the distance you have to accelerate after you pull back that's important. Some players have their hand a lot closer to the white than others.
Hi Steve, great content as usual I've learned to many little aspects of the game from you. I've been playing with the long back swing in certain shots for a while now but I can actually see it come of line like judds action causing me to hit the wrong point on the white sometimes , is this a case of over extending the backswing.p.s how much is a half day with you? I feel I really need it to polish of the parts letting me down.
It's hard to know without watching you play. We all do a 'Judd Trump' to some extent. I'd love to show you all the stuff on do in my sessions on the table. There is so much to learn. Iron out some faults and give you a lot of extra knowledge. Send me an email or WhatsApp if you'd ever like to book a session. Details in the video description.
Great video as always Steve. What are your thoughts on using feathers that are the same length as the final backswing on shots to develop judgement of pace and eliminate the dreaded deceleration? e.g. you need to use say a 5 out of 10 power so in theory the feathers and the final backswing would be half the distance from the cueball to the V on your bridge hand. I guess the thinking behind it is that the feathers are used to feel the pace of the shot you're about to play. So why use a 1 inch feather if you intend using a full final backswing. 🤷♂️
Just depends on the player. Selby's feathers are the same every time, no matter what power he is using - Ronnie will vary them depending on the shot. Feathers are there for feel. You need to do what feels natural for YOU personally to feel the shot.
Very interesting video Steve 😊 when I'm playing around the reds with Pink and black in play, I always used a very short backswing for the little touch shots 😊a bit like Mark Allen & Cliff Thorburn, a very very short backswing, more of a touch shots in this area of the table 😊 not that I'm in the same league as Allen and Thorburn Thorburn 😂😂wish I was!! But mid range or long pots, I use a much longer backswing. Best wishes Steve! Ian
