Another new column for the site focusing on shot selections in amateur snooker. Having watched some streams of amateur snooker on different channels, SnookerZone likes to commentate on some of the matches seen on live streams and make constructive observations on people’s shot selections. At the time – we all make decisions that either end […]
The Trainings of Japanese Warriors like Miyamoto Musashi and how they apply to modern sports like snooker today…
Become So Disciplined People Call You Crazy — The Samurai Secret to Snooker Success… Have you ever been told you’re “obsessed” because you do practice that seems crazy to some? Good. You’re in excellent company. I recently watched a powerful video titled “Become So Disciplined People Call You Crazy (Miyamoto Musashi)”, which dives into the […]
Amateur Sport Participation in the UK…
🏆 The Top 10 Most Participated Amateur Sports in the UK Based on typical annual participation estimates in England and the UK, these sports dominate grassroots involvement: 1. Football — ~11 million participants The UK’s undisputed participation leader. Played in parks, schools, leagues, and casual settings nationwide. 2. Swimming — ~4.2 million One of the […]
Winter Warmers for Snooker…
Tasty Crispy Chicken Jalfrezi Winter Warmer… Curries are one of my favourite dishes. This is a dish that I have rustled up within half an hour with Pataks sauces, and ingredients such as chillies, mushrooms, spinach and breadcrumb chicken steaks. This dish has colour, flavours, and, of course, vitality and vibrance. These are real winter […]
Remarkable Snooker Shots…
This was a pot I played yesterday in my league match at Oxshott, and it was a thin cut on the pink with balls in the way – always awkward to get to the centre of the white and to not be thinking about the balls in the way. I managed to focus on the […]
Lessons from the League: Coming Back from Setbacks…
Riding the Cycles of Form in Snooker: Why Tough Periods Make Stronger Players… League snooker has a way of testing more than just your technique. It tests your patience, your mindset, and your belief in your own ability. Last night in Oxshott was a reminder of that. After two or three weeks of setbacks — […]
4,536 Signatures to Save Victoria Snooker Centre and Counting…
Your support is vital to get 6000… The pressure on the Tunbridge Wells Council to save Victoria Snooker Centre from closing is mounting, but your support is vital to those involved to get the decision potentially overturned. As snooker clubs – and indeed a variety of sports clubs – are facing the very real prospect […]
Advertising Snooker: Taom…
Taom Chalk ends up being a damn good fashion statement. Not only is it damn good chalk to use on the table with less mess, limited kicks, and lasts longer…it looks damn good on hats and jumpers and tees… Taom chalk is like the Saphir shoe polish of the shoeshine world. Top notch. Give your […]
“Coaching in Clubs”: Without the “Badged Coach”…
Why the Right Club Player Can Sometimes Be Your Best “Coach” when You Can’t get to a “Badged Coach”… There’s a common line in snooker circles: don’t pay too much attention to advice from ordinary club players – and that can sometimes be true. The thinking is understandable. Too much conflicting input can confuse technique, […]
4 Tracks that WILL make you feel snooker smooth…
Bit of fun for a Friday today… Here’s 3 songs that could relate to snooker in some way… Go on, have a quick boogie…They are my go to’s as well as others… Santana is one of the best guitarists around, and, this song, SMOOTH, might relate to the cue action. When everything feels in sync […]
