Many players neglect to practice their safety game, but in my experience, this type of training is essential if you want to become a better player as it will allow you to score more in the long run. I firmly believe that if a snooker coach can improve a player’s overall knowledge of the game, then…
Every champion I have ever worked with has been impeccable at long potting, but this had to be developed over hours and hours on the practice table to master and become confident at delivering the cue with no movements. I firmly believe that if a snooker coach can improve a player’s overall knowledge of the game,…
Scoring, of course, is arguably the most important thing when it comes to snooker. But you will need to concentrate and focus on getting high breaks regularly to become a high tier player. I firmly believe that if a snooker coach can improve a player’s overall knowledge of the game, then success is right around…
It is necessary to complete all the various parts of your training plan on the table to the off the table with Mental and Physical Fitness that your snooker coach has recommended for you to practice. This is where a good experienced coach comes to advise you and develop a specific training plan to suit the…
At my 147 Academy, I have developed a training system, yellow to black, to train my players. Essentially, it is a road map to each player’s development as they learn to master the sport. Its purpose is only meant to be an example, but its practicality should be used to guide players, new and old…
Over the years my 147academy has coached players and teams all around the world and I had the honour of working with so many great players. The big lesson I learnt was the smart players are usually the players who develop into the champions. I have written ‘The Academy Player Pathway‘ to give advice on…
One of the most important areas for a player, I believe, is achieving a balance between time spent in solo practice, and time spent in playing practice matches. The right balance must be found for each player individually. As too much to one side or the other, the potential for improvement is lessened. Very few…
There are a number of key checks done during each lesson in my Academy to monitor a player. Of course this is down to each individual player and level but it is a good starting point. All areas will be videoed and whatever my academy can do to help a player improve will be done:…
Improving your game and winning snooker tournaments at the highest level is all about working on controlling your mind fitness as much as the control of your cue action. All Snooker Champions set own personal goals which helps them focus during training and in competitions. This program has been used with all my champions down…
Sports psychology is now becoming a major part of success in snooker as being able to control your mind under pressure is sometimes the difference in winning or losing. Remember all players lost at the start, before they learnt what to do in how to win. Practicing your mind fitness is vital if your true…