How To Aim With Side Correctly

Stephen teaches you how to master the art of aiming with side spin in snooker. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this will take your game to the next level. You'll learn check side and running side and how to apply them to your shots, as well as how to play the swerve shot!

This tutorial is full of tips, tricks, and techniques that will help you improve your aim, increase your accuracy, and win more games. Watch this video and start mastering side spin today!

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[helmargropp]

Never in my life I believed that the great Steven Hendry might give pointers to people like me. Thank you so much, love the series!

[wandyy]

You've definitely got a future in the sport mate, keep practising I'll look out for you

[davesomers]

been watching snooker since the early 80's, this 7 minute tutorial taught me more about side spin than any commentator has ever done. Class act

[_pjd]

We're so lucky to have the great Stephen Hendry coaching us. My snooker idol!

[craigdavidmack]

Hendry single handily saving UK snooker, great channel, wish this was about when I was younger

[bonesdoes]

As a casual player for fun at the clubs, this is fantastic content and easy to follow advice. Thank you!

[danjeory]

I liked the check side shot on the blue at 80% power and barely reacting off the second cushion. Brilliant demo.

[PicsnLicks]

Loving these lessons by Stephen.... To have someone of his calibre explaining these techniques in such a down-to-earth way is amazing. So many other channels and presenters seem to either have something to prove, or be trying to make a name for themselves.... but Stephen has nothing to prove.... its like standing round a table with one of your mates... Congrats!

[DoYouFeelLucky]

Ah, superb, been waiting for this one. I've been slowly getting the hang of using side more and more, but still a long way off being good with it. Not enough good, clear videos that get into the nitty gritty of aiming with side. This is gold dust for anyone learning snooker or other cue sports.

[rolandlewis]

Being a Canadian resident, I wasn't exposed to the culture and missed a lot of historic matches of snooker. I have seen Cliff Thorburn's 147, the first at the crucible theater. I'll be proud of that for many years. I started watching snooker when TSN (the sporst nerwork) had their pub night. My neighbor had TSN and enjoyed watching. He soon found out that I also enjoyed snooker, so Wade would record it ( pub night was a middle of the night program) . He would watch it, then bring the tape over so I could watch. Stephen, you were on top of the world. I enjoy the show. Thanks for the memories. Roland

[nootsack]

I feel like this is one part of aiming in cue sports that is heavily overlooked and not explained as much as it should. Top man Stephen!

[jmarsh]

I've learnt more about snooker in seven minutes than I have in years of playing (nonchalantly mind you!). I only even learned to reposition my strike vertically to a noticeable effect. I realise now when I have tried playing side I was playing it extremely! Its also important to realise the difference between left/right side -I thought it widened the natural angle left or right, rather than check side killing the spin.

Be great to see how stun shots and screw differ, I seem to do it by accident each way.

[PinkNinjaKick]

American pool player here, side has helped my game tremendously. Like Judd says, it’s rare in snooker to play a shot plain ball, and I think that transitions over to pool for the most part. Rail shots become way easier using side, and getting position is way easier. Stephen’s videos really helpful.

[robbieparis]

Been playing for 30 years, and I am so grateful that your career was in my lifetime. Thanks for doing these. As odd as it might sound, it feels like just hanging out with an old friend.

[sharkmoss]

Great video and makes it much easier to understand than when other channels have tried to explain it. Thank you!

[DrumsTheWord]

Thank you for doing this channel, Stephen. Putting yourself out there on social media takes guts. This is great content. You're doing a superb job!

[edwardlazell]

Thanks Stephen, I like your plain, direct style of instruction (and commentary).

[mattegold]

This is the ultimate 'giving back to the fans'. It would be easy to disappear into the ether but he's here taking time to educate his longtime supporters - so good mate. By the way - anyone reading this who has played against me on league night and commented on the sound of my cue....I just want to say - 'my cue sounds just like Hendry's, I'm not changing my tip...' ;)

[LIVERNIL]

A Big Thank you Stephen. This particular Tutorial is simple to understand and follow the mechanics. It's how you have present and explain 🙂

[hanelwilliam]

Thank you sir for sharing. You were the first ever player I watched on TV when I started following snooker. I loved you then and I love you now. You are the GOAT for me. 🙏