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 […]
Single-Dish Food Venues: A New Business Model for Small Snooker Clubs?…
Why Single-Dish Food Venues Could Be the Future for Smaller Snooker Clubs… Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte in London is a simple idea based on the concept of one dish menus in the restaurant scene. You won’t find a traditional menu. There’s no long list of starters, mains, and desserts. Instead, the concept is simple […]
Remarkable Snooker Shots…
Potting a yellow along cushion to knock another red into position to continue a break, there was no other shot on. This was a fantastic pot I played in the first frame of my league match yesterday. It was medium length pot along the cushion played with a trace of side and it knocked the […]
Lessons from the League: Managing Setbacks…
Another strong night in the league — and another learning experience – despite not getting the result desired. Sometimes, you can indeed play well – and not get the result. That happened in the first frame for me. And by same token play poorly and not get the result. That happened in the second frame […]
Winter Warmers for Snooker: Curried Pasta…
Creamy Tikka Masala Tortelloni with Sweetcorn (And Red or Green Chillies or Chilli Flakes) (Quick Recipe) This, like a sausage curry is another quick Winter warmer I love which combines Italy and India in one serving… A twist on the mundane pasta with tomato sauce – a hint of the exotic and the med combined… […]
7 Smart Ideas for Training in Snooker Frames with Others…
Training With Intention: Practice Frame Methods That Actually Improve Your Game… At the club recently, I saw something simple but powerful during a practice frame. One player decided he would focus purely on safety — every shot was about containment, cue-ball distance, and tactical pressure. No potting unless forced. I decided to do the opposite. […]
