Snooker Insights

14 articles about snooker technique, strategy, and mental game

Snooker Delight Is on X

The @snookerdelight account has been around since 2012. It's back, and there's a lot more coming.

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The Murphy Scratch: It Isn't What You Think

The Murphy Scratch: It Isn't What You Think

Shaun Murphy scratched off the break. Everyone called it bad luck. It wasn't. It was the direct consequence of something happening in the last inch of his delivery.

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The Two-Fold Path: Why Most Competitive Players Are Playing the Wrong Game

The Two-Fold Path: Why Most Competitive Players Are Playing the Wrong Game

Understanding the three stages of player development — Awkward, Mechanical, and Natural — and why getting stuck in the mechanical stage is the biggest trap for competitive snooker players.

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Flow State, Meditation, and the Chaotic Billiard Room

Flow State, Meditation, and the Chaotic Billiard Room

What happens when distractions destroy your flow state at the table — and what I learned about finding it again despite the chaos around you.

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Tony Fun - Interview with a Canadian Snooker Player

I had the pleasure to interview Tony Fun, a close friend, and someone I have learned a great deal of snooker from. Tony has been a competitive snooker player since the 1970’s, is a century runner that

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How to Fix your Cue Action and Stance - Analysis of Duane

A detailed video analysis of a reader's cue action, stance, and stroke — with feedback and coaching tips you can apply to your own game.

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Knowing when you might miss a shot

Missing is inevitable — but getting upset about it is a choice. Learn to evaluate your misses, understand why they happen, and use them to improve.

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Reader Question: How to deal with new cloth on the snooker table

A reader asks what to expect when their local club switches to Simonis cloth. Here's what changes — and how to adjust your game.

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How to Win in Snooker

Scoring heavily is the recipe for success. Break building doesn't just win frames — it saves them. Here's why consistent scoring is the foundation of the game.

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Tutorial: How to stop missing certain angles in snooker

There are shots you consistently miss — and there's a reason. A deep look at why certain angles give you trouble and how to fix them.

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The current state of Snooker cues from China

Snooker is going global and China is leading the charge — but what about their cue makers? A look at the state of Chinese snooker cues.

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Key Success Principles and Shot Selection - Part 1

How to commit to shots, stop thinking about missing, and step back to analyze the table before you play. Part 1 of a deep dive into shot selection.

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Do you have a problem with your Cue Action or Mechanics?

If you're questioning whether your stance, grip, or cue action is causing you to miss, you're not alone. Here's how to self-diagnose your mechanics.

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Defense Game: Trap vs Snooker

Which is better — the snooker or the trap? I walk through a frame I won because of a good defensive shot and rethink Hendry's approach to safety play.

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