Academy Training Aids

Here at the 147 Academy I use various training aids in my coaching sessions depending on the level of the player being coached. Below describes all the training aids that I use during my camps and Lessons.

Each training aid will develop good fundamentals in the student. if I can help a student come in on line and deliver the cue in the same way on each shot then success is just around the corner.

I only use aids that I recommend 100% in my 147 Academy so each training aid has been tested to ensure it will give top class feedback to each student.

HI TECH SUPPORT

All 147academy training lessons are digitally recorded. The players bring home a CD of the lesson to study at home on a computer with the key points from the lesson.

THE Q BOARD

The QBoard is used in my Academy to practice your cueing and potting. This 6ft one pocket table allows you to practice your approach and delivery and the ball returns to you each time.

ACADEMY TRAINING BASE

My 147academy training base is the SBI National Academy HQ in Carlow. This is where the Irish International team practice before events. In this base I have everything to ensure a great lesson for my players.

MASTER DOCTOR KIT

This Master Doctor Kit is a superb training aid to improve how the player comes in on line and delivers the cue straight. The MDK is in partnership with the Ambrosian Snooker Academy in Milan and my Academy.

360 PURE CUE TRAINER

The 360 Cue Action is one the best training aids to help a player develop a smooth cue action and delivery. The cue has a spring built into it to highlight unwanted movement of the wrist or arm.

BLADE CUE & BLADE MAT

My 147 Academy uses the Blade Cue and Blade Mat to develop good fundamentals. This cue has a black line down the shaft to ensure a straight delivery and the Mat helps you come in on line.

MaxAim LASER

The MaxAim 4 Laser is endorsed by my 147academy as the best laser on the market to help students to improve their playing technique and potting skills. The laser comes with a tripod and foot switch.

SPORTS MIND AUDIO

A vast amount of sports psychology audio has been amassed over the years from a number of different sports that have been used by world and Olympic sportspeople. This is available to academy players to work on the mental side of the game.

VIDEO ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

My 147 Academy uses Motion view Video Analysis software which is regarded as one of the top analysis software in the world. This is available for academy players

THE POTTING LAZER

The Potting laser is a device that is set up to any shot on the table. The laser illuminates an impact point on the object ball and the projected line of aim into the pocket.

THE CUE SWING

The Cue Swing is a solid mental bar attached to a tripod with a grip slider that moves up and down the bar. The Student address the cue ball and it teaches the player to move the cue back and forward along the line of aim.

THE AIMING SPIDER

The Aiming Spider is a new laser device that is set up to any shot on the table. The spider illuminates an impact point on the object ball and highlights a ghost ball as well as projecting a beam of the line of aim into the pocket.

STR8AIM

The str8aim is a fantastic aid that fits onto any cue. This training aid helps you feel and develop muscle memory by developing straight cueing by detecting wrist or head movement.

EBSA BALLS

I designed the Official EBSA Coaching Balls for all level of players from the beginner to the professional player. The three balls in the box will Improve Control, Line of Aim and Cueing.

CHRIS HENRY ”THE BALLS”

A new fantastic training aid from Chris Henry, helps you develop your cue ball striking and aiming. If you do not hit the light balls correctly, they simply will not go in the pockets.

SNOOKER MIRROR

In my Academy I use my academy mirror so all students can see themselves making their cueing and delivery. This gives great feedback to each player.