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Coaching methods

The Balls by Chris Henry are used by many of the top professionals. They are a unique training aid designed to identify errors in striking or aiming.

I provide bespoke coaching tailored to your current ability level, aspirations, and specific goals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced amateur, I arrive at every session with a structured lesson plan covering the fundamentals with more challenging drills where these add value. All are designed to elevate your game. Prices are reasonable, with discounts available for juniors, longer sessions, groups and block bookings.

Premium Playing Conditions: To ensure the highest quality experience, I use tournament-standard 1G balls, both plain and spotted, to help you visualize spin and cue ball control. Coaching is available at my partner clubs King's in Blackburn and Elite at Lostock Hall, where heated tables are available for optimal playing conditions. Coaching can also take place at your private venue, but please note that you will need permission from the club or table owner first (some clubs aren't happy for tables to be reserved for coaching).

Latest cue sports training aids: I use many of the latest methods in my coaching, such as "The Balls" by renowned coach Chris Henry. I also use sighting tools as well as several of my own unique designs that all help support your game development.

Structured Progression: For juniors, beginners, and intermediates, I tailor my coaching to suit the individual, mixing my own exercises with those from the WPBSA "White to Black" framework, appropriate to your level. For those with professional ambitions, I offer an exclusive Elite Level Package designed to push your skills and your application to the absolute limit.

Note: For younger players (particularly under 16s), I ask that a parent or responsible adult stays throughout the session.

In-lesson and post-lesson data-driven feedback

I frequently capture data during coaching sessions to complement the feedback I give to my clients. My philosophy is simple: we capture data to understand the 'as-is' and drive performance improvement.

Data-Driven Insights: Clients receive feedback both in real-time during sessions and afterwards through a lesson summary, which includes any data captured too. The metrics we capture assist in highlighting technique issues, such as incorrect sighting or cueing faults. This data-driven approach helps to uncover deeper insights into your game that traditional coaching can miss.

Visual Feedback & Progress Tracking: Slow-motion video capture offers immediate visuals to support our conversations and accelerate improvement. Capturing footage and data from day one provides tangible proof of your progression.

For Advanced Players: These methods are vital for setting stretching goals and targets, ensuring every practice session is properly focused for maximum benefit.

Precision Analysis with Kinematics

Take your coaching further with the science of motion. For long-term clients, I use industry-leading kinematics software to map your technique in 3D space.

Just as top-tier golf and cricket coaches analyse a swing or delivery, I can pinpoint specific metrics in your cue action to drive measurable, high-performance results.

I take care of all the analysis, and I'll translate the results into easily understandable feedback.

The example above shows the horizontal movement of the cue tip before and after striking the ball. You can clearly see the even feathering, the controlled pause before delivery, and the extended follow-through. This level of detail allows us to identify hidden issues and provides objective proof that your game is moving in the right direction.

Timing: We can measure your drive through the ball to develop timing, ensuring you achieve maximum spin and reaction without forcing the shot.
Consistency: Through the power of kinematic analysis, we gain a scientific understanding of your action. This technology allows us to instantly pinpoint minor short-term flaws and monitor your mechanical improvements over weeks and months, ensuring you have a solid foundation that performs reliably when it matters most.

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