Snooker | Ultimate Guide to Side Spin

Snooker | Ultimate Guide to Side Spin | Tutorial

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I explain what is happening to the cue-ball when we play with side-spin. I try to cover exactly how the balls behave and how we can then adjust our aiming so that we make the pot!
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@carlostadeugagliardi 7 ай бұрын

That is the better video about side I've ever seem. Congratulation Steve.

@bosondas5374 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen a video of playing a shot with side and how it affects as to weather the object ball goes down or not. It has been explained extremely clearly and I actually understand what Steve is saying. Thank You so much Steve for your incredible instructional videos.

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Really appreciate your kind comments!

@toatsmagoats72 4 жыл бұрын

I've always only compensated for the deflection but never seriously considered the arc. this explains a lot... thank you.

@brianbarstead1891 4 жыл бұрын

This is, by far, the best video I’ve seen (and I have watched a lot of videos!) on the effects of side spin when pocketing the object ball, and controlling the after-shot position of the cue ball. The use of dynamic diagraming, combined with on-screen text really clarifies the entire shot process. Beautiful job!

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Brian! Thanks a lot for watching 🙂

@Amin-gs9mn 2 жыл бұрын

No one has ever explained this better than you Steve! Thank you !

@labradormcgraw 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tuition. Very professional.

@DrumsTheWord 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! May I suggest that you do multiple videos covering side spin. It takes many examples for these concepts to sink in...and there aren't that many online. Keep producing these wonderful tutorials, and thank you for putting the time into this.

@alandevon4558 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Steve. I always struggled to account for the deflection. This really explains the effects. Best video explanation I've seen.

@dr.niveshkakkar6068 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video...I ve been going mad that why such an important topic is not discussed in any of the channels.. great job done..

@thestonedrummer6147 2 жыл бұрын

Finally I see the light, thanks so much for this video,

@_ZR11_ 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic example of side spin and I must say one of the best videos out there. Well done Barton snooker - I am saving up to have one on one coaching with you and in the hope of taking my game to new levels! I did contact you a few months back from Birmingham! Thank you for all these amazing videos helping to improve people's snooker all around the world!

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sam. Will be great to see you and a help you out 🙂

@pawandyes 4 жыл бұрын

The most helpful & informative snooker video for me,,, will definitely improve my game from avg breaks of 40-50 to the next level. Thank you.

@joemanning6519 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, clarifies the use of side so well, keep the videos coming 👍🏻

@bejenarudima 4 жыл бұрын

A big thank you. Finally I found somebody how explain nice, clear and understandable and with good examples.

@kennethlee5922 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely amazing video, helps out a lot

@allanbulloch5311 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is the best a easiest video to understand side spin I've seen. Something I've really struggled with.

@rawberry3 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. I completely understand this previously mind boggling concept. Thank you so much!

@alanhowell3646 6 ай бұрын

That was superbly explained.

@jodietarpey9247 3 жыл бұрын

A superb explanation and the added diagrams helped massively. Thank you.

@renegadealpha144 3 жыл бұрын

Very well made video, explained perfectly with diagrams and animations. Splendid.

@TomCoppell 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of the use of side and how certain degrees of power and extreme side can throw the white differently. I remember my coach Neil Johnson telling me experiment with different degrees of side with various amounts of power and also short distance and long distance. I’m struggling at the minute with long distance safety and shots to nothing using side and plain ball. My eyesight is either going or my setup I.e. technique / sighting has changed as I took 2 months away from the game. I’m planning to visit my coach again in the coming months to revise my setup. You’re a great coach I always watch your videos as I like your interactive, visual and explanatory nature of how you put together your videos. It gives the viewer a feel of actually being there with you by way of you including the power meter and various camera angles, etc. Brilliant coach. I look forward to the upcoming vids 😀💪

@fahadmurad5643 3 жыл бұрын

All aspects comprehensively covered, great video!

@RoshanSingh-we8vs 4 жыл бұрын

Very very very well done and very well explained 🙏🏽

@davidharrison6083 3 жыл бұрын

The best tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you.

@jamesleung89 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk through, Steve. Thank you

@benj2101 4 жыл бұрын

Best video you've done. Really stepped up well, and this is very informative to have a good understanding. Nicely done!

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben!

@karthikarjun3931 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Easy to understand with those graphics. I appreciate the hard work you've put in 👍

@rimos67 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your clear explanation again Steve. I learned a lot again. Regards Richard.

@sydstemtutor4395 Жыл бұрын

Pure gold...thank you, sir.

@AkramKhan-hq4vj 4 жыл бұрын

amazing i love to watch that i always thought that why i miss my shots wuth sides thats the difference thanks...

@johngrier9823 Ай бұрын

Excellent video ! Very well done !

@kfmctell 4 жыл бұрын

Another great explanation from Steve, thanks. I can strongly recommend the coaching sessions, from personal experience👍🏻

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😀

@markbennett3400 4 жыл бұрын

Great film of side spin, with superb explanation.

@brianb.2894 4 жыл бұрын

Very good and clear instruction sir. Thank you.👍

@manishrai7310 4 жыл бұрын

You got the best snooker lesson channel Keep it up

@vokerjames4536 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mr Barton. I loved all your videos, keep it up the good work as it helps me a lot in playing better snooker. Really appreciate that :)

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 🙂

@taxischiebroek7319 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, it really did help me a lot, you are one of the best online teacher thanks a lot! Greetings form Kosovo - Zumfer Bequku

@niravbhattarai8311 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorial I've ever seen ...best videos bro👌👌

@MHLSCIENCEAFC 6 ай бұрын

This guy 🔥- really accurate teaching skills. Thanks bud

@BartonSnooker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Great to help 👍

@hassankashef7741 4 жыл бұрын

i've been trying to pot this straight blue with side for a whole month . i didn't know what was wrong! This is just perfect example of how to use side

@KimiiiRaikkonen 4 жыл бұрын

This content is really usefull for me. Thank you alot!

@knutnskar6796 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Much appreciated 😎

@tomfisher3117 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an old American pool player who is fascinated with the game of snooker and the skills I see. You have my respect. I have never used side spin unless it was top or screw side spin and then, only a tip either way from center. I have only been concerned for what happens to the object ball when using spin. I call it throwing the object ball. I never had lessons but I did learn tips from good pool players that were older than me. Thanks for a great video. You are a talented teacher.

@syphon47 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a clear explanation of all the mechanics involved. Thanks! Now I've just got to practice...

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck 🙂

@sasadjoric7552 3 жыл бұрын

@@BartonSnooker When you 're going for left or right side spin,do you calculate compenzation for the cue ball in preshot rutine,or you can make adjustments when you stand in shot postion?

@BartonSnooker 3 жыл бұрын

@@sasadjoric7552 you make the adjustments in the pre shot routine. Do not make adjustments once you are down on the shot

@sasadjoric7552 3 жыл бұрын

@@BartonSnooker Thanks for advice and replying,i 'll need to work on that.

@waseemabbasi9171 3 жыл бұрын

Described excellently 👍

@Michaels_guitar Жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid mate

@bullsnutsoz 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific work here!

@bradleyjoyes6058 3 жыл бұрын

Mate I love your tips...Please keep posting vids!

@BartonSnooker 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Bradley!

@KarlGoddard72 4 жыл бұрын

best video yet!

@grahamfranklingf 3 жыл бұрын

so helpful thankyou

@1990rable 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful video!

@victorlim7723 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial😀 helps a lot

@jairambalkaran4964 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work.

@prashantjain1968 4 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome video. Thanks a lot.

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching 🙂

@bfgskittles4247 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. As you know I play billiards, not snooker, but in billiards you use so much side, I'm hoping having watched this video it will help me out!

@musicstation3460 3 жыл бұрын

This tips very helpful for me.. Thank you sir

@mr.changlam1535 2 жыл бұрын

Tnks bro..finally i m able to understand the side spin effect..

@medellinmedellin9935 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for the video i was aiming with side spin wrong all this time

@seifmilhem9083 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@khaliqwijdan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Can you also please make a video about trying to pot a ball from the cushion (double)? It's tips, tricks, and how to measure angles correctly from different positions, like when its right against the cushion, or its in the middle of the table. And also trying the double towards the middle or corner pockets as well! Cheers!

@lloydshanahan555 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video Steve 👍🏻

@philippecamp7158 2 ай бұрын

Thankks so much again u r so kind to give us this imfo

@haigthompson7738 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Steve for this tutorial, this is the best video I have seen on side spin top coach. Can you do a video on the mental side of game, including technique, game plan and any other info you think is important for the game Thanks bro?

@eddiewong1638 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@moviemaster00000 4 жыл бұрын

this video is awesome!

@tomwatson2430 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent well explained tutorial channel!, I hope that I don’t get to play you in my club when I think I’m a top dog with my highest break ever of 57 ?. I have recently got a new cue that is heavy and the prominent grain has helped me with my overall game. I don’t hit the balls any where near as hard as I used to do and I have realised that it’s my delivery and follow through that I have been working on with your help, great job pal and keep up the good work

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Tom. Thanks a lot for watching and I'm glad the videos have helped.

@rishabhbh255 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video loved it

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danielecarlino5546 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done Barton, I eventually have understood how to aim with side spin and I am going to apply these principles at the pool table. I think there is no difference between snooker and pool talking about how to aim with side spin

@007nilesha 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@sunburnttongue1759 4 жыл бұрын

amazing content

@Lord_Lattenlaengster 4 жыл бұрын

Good job, thnx!!

@rumankhan1941 3 жыл бұрын

Great sir

@patpugliese2163 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of spin. Watched many other videos of this , none come close to yours. I have been breaking with a lot of spin, the same principle for hitting the head ball. I am not getting a good hit on head ball because my English is pushing me off a direct hit. Will have to compensate for English to get the direct hit on breaks. Thanks

@vmax4steve524 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve, please do one explaining what happens when the cue ball is spinning against the nap as there is a difference.

@douglasjohnmason55 4 жыл бұрын

Another top video :)

@Knightlore10 4 жыл бұрын

Nigel Bond gave me an excellent tip about using 'helping side'. In cases where you have too much angle on say the black to hold for the next red, use helping side (running side) to hit the black thick and still make the pot to hold position. Brilliant tip that has helped me to continue breaks.

@vmax4steve524 4 жыл бұрын

You don't hit the black thick, you aim the black thick because the cue ball has deflected, swerved a tad and therefore has approached the black from a different line which helps to hold it. It's very slight this deflection and swerve, but it's crucial to offset your aiming to allow for it.

@guilhermetraub6370 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome video

@prashantjain1968 4 жыл бұрын

BTW, very well created and edited. I cna clearly see your passion for this game. I dont live in the UK. If I did, I would definitely take a few lessons from you.

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you! Much appreciated 🙂

@daviddicketts4249 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve another great video. I think it would be useful to see a slow motion video showing the cue ball curving back on line on a long shot.

@kingbeastgamer_2279 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cazmaj 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Excellent stuff. Can anyone recommend a good video on triples and going off 3 cushions with side for positional? Thanks :)

@michaeldoss7972 4 жыл бұрын

This is great.. Snooker players must watch this video to have a better understanding in playing Side Spin. Easy to understand practice makes perfect.

@YKChau888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir, very clear explanation, I've noticed the palm position of some people playing side is the same as normal, just move the cue left/right by using the palm as a pivot, but what I learned is moving the whole palm to left/right (parallel with the normal shot), could you please tell me what is the difference between these?

@mrsnookerhd 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@terencek5257 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff..can you do a video for various safety shots involving side spin?

@jontip Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@tommyr1216 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve Great video seen your previous video on side spin without graphics would like to see line of aim with ghost ball allowing for adjustment with spin I know I put unwanted side and left eye dominant seen videos keep missing easy pots trying to correct tks would book a lesson only for distance??

@bilalyaqub2833 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining side spin , you are an amazing coach .

@coolmind2476 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video. The sidespin also affects the object ball which would be perfect to cover as well in another video.

@0000oooo100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I've just spent an hour trying to pot a straight blue with a lots of side. They were flying in and the white spent serious time spinning after. A little compensation in the aim and a good strike, cannot believe how much I've learned about my cue today, it has a lot less throw than I thought. My cue's 16 1/2 ounces, would you say that a lighter cue has less throw?

@jezscott8698 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video .any chance you can give us a video how much to allow for side over different distances? Say 4ft-5 ft all the way up to long pots. Give us some idea how much allowance for side over many distances

@Vitality1111 4 жыл бұрын

India, Nepal, Pakistan, Srilanka and Bangladesh snooker army here!

@AhmadKhan-nx3oc 3 жыл бұрын

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@acemargera3203 3 жыл бұрын

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@boosie4l133 3 жыл бұрын

@@acemargera3203 including you

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@mohsinshahzad5136 2 жыл бұрын

Pakistan

@sfan3725 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, when you walk into the shot should the cue be on a parallel line to what it would be for centre ball striking, or do you step into the shot with the cue line as for centre striking and move the cue butt left or right as required? Great video series, thanks

@BartonSnooker 4 жыл бұрын

You walk in on a new different line and the cue should be parallel. Do not pull the butt offline to add the side spin. Great question. Thanks a lot for watching 🙂

@abdwriekat8590 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, its really helpful. But i have a question please, what about spin induced throw on the object ball?? Does change the path of the object ball? And should we compensate for that? Thanks again for ur effort😁

@captaindigi82 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Video. What about allowing for throw?

@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video🎥.. Because whenever I try the side spin I find it difficult to pot the ball. Thanks once again. Warm regards, The UnknownManCub👍 😎

@limhanlong4143 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on the transfer of spins and whether spins affect fine cut shots

@emraanroy9143 3 жыл бұрын

U knows better how to teach #Sir❤

@b0ris360 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained. I’m not even going to try playing these shots though now I know how much is thrown out of sync when using side.

@BartonSnooker 2 жыл бұрын

You'd be surprised how little difference it makes on a lot of shots. When you're close in, a lot of the effects I talk about in the video cancel one another out, so it's nowhere near as complicated as it would seem. Have a play around with it 👍

@nikoladragutinovich6821 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but! From my experience, the cue ball always flicks the object ball slightly on its way to the pocket, depending on the side spin of the cue ball. For example, if you are playing the shot with lefthand side, the cue ball is gonna flick the object ball a bit to the right on its way to the pocket, so thats one more thing to keep in mind, but very difficult to judge sometimes :)