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

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5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@robstevens4296 5 ай бұрын

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

@rosscopantani4678 5 ай бұрын

First thing I noticed 😂 love it

@enricokohler475 5 ай бұрын

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

@DrPool147 5 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

That's fucking hilarious to think about.

@chaoscope 5 ай бұрын

That cannon practice is mightily impressive.

@Camberwell86 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Incredible

@traiansimion5911 5 ай бұрын

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

@nigefal 5 ай бұрын

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

@robbo512 5 ай бұрын

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

@doctornovocalcords 5 ай бұрын

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

@felixreali7101 5 ай бұрын

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

@ExtraCheeseProject 5 ай бұрын

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

@riodemirel6809 5 ай бұрын

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

@UnrealTournament420 5 ай бұрын

People hate him?

@Camberwell86 5 ай бұрын

Reanne Evans does 😅

@davidstevens3934 5 ай бұрын

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

@sharkey9 5 ай бұрын

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

@bartdereu9267 5 ай бұрын

i don't like him.

@Britec09 5 ай бұрын

Mark Allen seems a real nice bloke.

@justynbarnes7895 5 ай бұрын

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.

@frankbauerful 5 ай бұрын

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

@davidhale8034 5 ай бұрын

Aye everything sounded heavy. 👍👏

@kx454 4 ай бұрын

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

@frankbauerful 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@RobbieBeswick 5 ай бұрын

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

@GrahamMilkdrop 5 ай бұрын

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

@breakshot7451 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@malango255 5 ай бұрын

those cannons were insane.

@leroymayo8580 5 ай бұрын

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

@wtfisgoingon8587 5 ай бұрын

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

@MetteC5 5 ай бұрын

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

@jedross2136 5 ай бұрын

‘Oho, Pat’s done ye!’ lol

@davidhale8034 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@firminshepherd4834 5 ай бұрын

Love this series. Cheers Stephen!

@johnmehaffey9953 5 ай бұрын

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

@Templar7832 5 ай бұрын

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!

@Lord_englishgent 5 ай бұрын

Love teh way Stephen is chalking up up all the time

@martinlaird9712 5 ай бұрын

Really like Mark and wish him all the best

@berndeikers8924 5 ай бұрын

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

@danjeory3659 5 ай бұрын

superb from start to finish. What a nice bloke

@briandevitt6903 5 ай бұрын

My god the cannon control bit was seriously impressive.

@davidhale8034 5 ай бұрын

And thru the gap to the pink 😮

@briandevitt6903 5 ай бұрын

@@davidhale8034 amazing control.

@bigdave2073 5 ай бұрын

Some phenomenal shots here. Blimey.

@martincanning9038 5 ай бұрын

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.

@chrisharvison4566 5 ай бұрын

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

@MrDarkmenace1 5 ай бұрын

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

@SmokeandSteam 5 ай бұрын

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!

@TurkeyMark 5 ай бұрын

Love this channel! Hendry is great!

@nostradamusus 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.

@johnsaunders6510 5 ай бұрын

Excellent once again.

@andrewgarbett5771 5 ай бұрын

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

@parmaman8551 5 ай бұрын

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

@TranceMedic 5 ай бұрын

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

@Host4l 5 ай бұрын

Great lads Mark & Stephen

@RJJJCFC 5 ай бұрын

Another quality video, Mark Allen is some player👏

@CornishMiner 5 ай бұрын

Legends. Love this channel.

@paulboardman247 5 ай бұрын

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

@nigefal 5 ай бұрын

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

@gazman6536 5 ай бұрын

Says the same thing on every video now

@macca696 5 ай бұрын

Well it is an interview

@user-uc6vs9wf5b 5 ай бұрын

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

@craigmorgan4676 5 ай бұрын

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

@formulaic78 3 ай бұрын

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.

@jackbuff_I 5 ай бұрын

I like that routine.. very interesting

@dsimon123 5 ай бұрын

great episode as usual. TY

@komic06 5 ай бұрын

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

@juchetony1910 5 ай бұрын

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

@bchant19 5 ай бұрын

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

@davidhale8034 5 ай бұрын

Love it Mark and Stephen 👏👏👏

@weldabar 5 ай бұрын

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

@unluko7619 5 ай бұрын

I loved this episode

@LeeRussell-gt6bd 5 ай бұрын

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

@matthewbowers88 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jeremyc7786 5 ай бұрын

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

@Andrew-is7rs 5 ай бұрын

A players player, fabulous talent

@timcrook2231 5 ай бұрын

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

@joaochanoca3317 5 ай бұрын

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

@abhimanyukarkara4218 5 ай бұрын

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

@daveyhal 5 ай бұрын

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!

@woody816 5 ай бұрын

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

@denniskrottje012 5 ай бұрын

What a great guy Mark Allen 👍

@thedominictapes 5 ай бұрын

Nice cue ball control!

@larsfrandsen2501 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating video!

@andrewhall2269 5 ай бұрын

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

@MetteC5 5 ай бұрын

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

@Lukozer 5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more re. Liam Highfield

@thatkurdy 5 ай бұрын

Keep going Stephen great channel!

@barry2924 5 ай бұрын

Great lad is Mark

@johndavis5357 5 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable.

@captainawesome8632 5 ай бұрын

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

@hohaia01 5 ай бұрын

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

@originaljungle 5 ай бұрын

gotta love hendry chalking up his cue lol

@jamesm529 5 ай бұрын

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.

@enricokohler475 5 ай бұрын

Mark hit them really sweet!

@yannchan4907 5 ай бұрын

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

@sharkey9 5 ай бұрын

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

@davidhale8034 5 ай бұрын

@@sharkey9😂😂😂

@mamallansubramaniam8220 5 ай бұрын

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

@stevendonohoe2150 5 ай бұрын

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

@rosscopantani4678 5 ай бұрын

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

@FUNKINETIK 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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.

@kurtkensson2059 5 ай бұрын

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

@mkdisciple 5 ай бұрын

5:05 😳 shot, mate.

@MetteC5 5 ай бұрын

Ikr 👌

@nathanorchard201 5 ай бұрын

Nice video, mark is just easy to listen to!

@mikewilson3628 5 ай бұрын

Amazing channel ,

@flucazade 5 ай бұрын

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

@irmasil3 5 ай бұрын

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

@dontbewoke 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-zl7vu6kp9h 5 ай бұрын

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

@markjhorsley 5 ай бұрын

Superb

@user-mz6rr7qk9p 5 ай бұрын

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

@wakstar1 5 ай бұрын

That really was a masterclass from Allen.

@bbwnpat 5 ай бұрын

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. 🤔

@frederikziebell 5 ай бұрын

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

@NNC93 5 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@stevemawer848 5 ай бұрын

Maybe she showed him?

@NNC93 5 ай бұрын

@@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 5 ай бұрын

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! 😆

@DrPool147 5 ай бұрын

Really like that cannon routine

@Ligerpride 5 ай бұрын

Nice one Mark

@KodaDog147 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant 💪👍😊

@danielhopwood5985 5 ай бұрын

great effort 👍

@Nathan_Virica_Comedy 5 ай бұрын

"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!

@kevinbrennan2004 5 ай бұрын

Nice bloke. Wish him all the best.

@bjason8481 5 ай бұрын

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

@mightymouse5029 4 ай бұрын

Pat deserves a raise

@judgetk8327 5 ай бұрын

Hey Steve, I got a kick out of what you said to Mark at the beginning, you asked him if it bothers you when you talk while he is shooting and you don't wait for the answer you just jumped right in there before he could answer you. Hahaha. I think the world about you both Steven and wish you the best.