Coaching with Cliff
Turning good players
into great ones
Anyone can play pool or snooker. Playing it well is another matter. Cliff believes improvement is the key to enjoyment, and after a career stretching back to the 1970s he has been there, done that and worn the waistcoat.
Whether you’ve just discovered the game or you’re a professional who needs to fix one part of it, Cliff can help. Sessions can cover general snooker or pool skills, or target the specific issues that have been holding you back. He works with individuals and with groups, and he can advise if you are setting up a new snooker or pool facility.
- Your cueing actionBetter ball striking, shot after shot
- Positional playThinking your way around the table
- Using spinMaking the ball do what you want
- Game managementThe tactics you need to win
Academy 147
Snooker
Snooker is a game of many variables, and it demands immense concentration. It takes a lot of shots to win a frame, and you can lose it with just one. As you stand over every shot you need to be clear about your intentions.
The professionals have talent, but they also practise hard and seek out coaching. Cliff’s approach is friendly and patient. He puts you at ease and helps you picture a successful shot before the cue touches the white.
- Building a sizeable break
- Dealing with spin
- Managing the frame
- Potting from distance
- Safety play
- A comfortable, repeatable stance
- Using the right equipment
- Minimising risk, maximising opportunity
Pool School
Pool
People often assume pool is a simpler version of snooker. Anyone who has played it at a high level knows better. The smaller table means more complicated game plans, more that can go wrong, and more chances to win or lose in a short space of time.
Cliff became world famous for snooker, but he cut his teeth in the pool halls of North America and knows how quickly a winning position becomes a losing one.
- When to attack and when to defend
- Safety play to stifle an opponent
- Strategies that win matches
- Understanding the effects of spin
- Thinking shots ahead
- Making the cue work for you
- Developing a winning mentality
Nothing beats a world champion watching your game.
Enthusiastic amateur or seasoned pro, The Grinder can help.