The most EXCITING player to hold a POOL CUE gives Simon Webb a Masterclass on the perfect clearance.

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  • čas přidán 18. 05. 2023
  • Legend of the sport Chris Melling shares his thoughts on the game and patterns with Simon Webb
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  • @muhweziblessings
    @muhweziblessings Před rokem +97

    People always talk of Efren but our generation has been blessed with Chris Melling's genius man...he deserves all the good things the pool world can offer

    • @kylegulliver7340
      @kylegulliver7340 Před rokem

      Buy far melings beats potts and micks

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem

      @@kylegulliver7340 I'm not sure the head to heads back that up. But then the break is so random who knows.

    • @gerhardvanderwalt3271
      @gerhardvanderwalt3271 Před rokem

      The difference is that melling can play efrens version of the game and beat him before... but efren can play this version...not any other version

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem +1

      @@gerhardvanderwalt3271 I'm sure Efren would be decent at English pool.

    • @HillbillyIslandLife
      @HillbillyIslandLife Před rokem

      I love Chris Melling! He is a great role model for the sport

  • @volnii_strelok
    @volnii_strelok Před rokem +21

    Chris's cue action is just perfect and he sees the patterns really quickly. Many thanks for these series of videos.

  • @vio3667
    @vio3667 Před rokem +10

    I'm never ever gonna miss this eight ball...! So solid.

  • @ConstructSC
    @ConstructSC Před rokem +23

    Is amazing seeing such a difference in styles between this and Mick Hill. You've got Mick's methodical, inch perfect cue ball control never running out of position, then Chris's shotmaking ability and commanding the cue ball around the table to wherever he wants, it doesn't even matter if he runs out of position.
    Flawless Vs Flashy. Love it.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem +3

      Definitely yes. These videos are perfect for learning because they teach you that there is no fixed way, it's your game.
      Cool name btw.

    • @ayandamthimkhulu1264
      @ayandamthimkhulu1264 Před rokem

      ​@@stuartculshaw5342 absolutely!

    • @robinselkirk
      @robinselkirk Před rokem

      Phillips and Fin.

    • @jama211
      @jama211 Před měsícem

      Amazing stuff hey, love it

  • @itellyouwhy6957
    @itellyouwhy6957 Před rokem +9

    He's one of the nices guys going. Top man

  • @72poolshark
    @72poolshark Před rokem +5

    @ChrisMelling1 you are a legend mate, so glad I've had the pleasure of playing against you on many occasions. 5 break dishes and 2 golden breaks in one video and every shot "perfect" apparently 😂

  • @user-pw4sy3rz6t
    @user-pw4sy3rz6t Před rokem +13

    Thank you Simon for getting these great players to coach us for free. What a channel.

    • @jama211
      @jama211 Před měsícem

      I feel like I learned more in 30 min than I have in years

  • @8ballphil150
    @8ballphil150 Před rokem +4

    i played against chris back in the 90s when he was a kid . it was in osset for the county games . we knew then he was special .

  • @RonanNorster
    @RonanNorster Před rokem +8

    Had the pleasure of having a coaching session with Chris a few weeks back and it was a marvelous experience

  • @Dannyjones1
    @Dannyjones1 Před rokem +10

    The Mick Hill tutorial was useful, but this one was way more beneficial I feel. Really like the way he thinks about the game and executes the pattern. Tremendous video.

  • @billhaskins38
    @billhaskins38 Před rokem +6

    By far one of the most beneficial pool videos I have ever seen. thank you so very much Chris for taking the time to share your knowledge. Be Blessed.

  • @stevejones3180
    @stevejones3180 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic stuff, so great to see the difference between Mick and Chris, both brilliant in different ways, Thank you !

  • @NathanWoollaston
    @NathanWoollaston Před 17 hodinami

    What a treat this is getting into the head of the magician. Would love to see more videos like this. 👍👍

  • @stuartculshaw5342
    @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem +2

    This is so useful thank you. Simon Webb's channel has taught me a lot of stuff I can practically bring to the table so this is perfect content. You can't know how much this is helping. .. er.. more!

  • @busterbuster1641
    @busterbuster1641 Před rokem +2

    Total total class. What a guy!!!

  • @craig7555
    @craig7555 Před rokem +3

    Just love the man ❤

  • @infanciocorreia7640
    @infanciocorreia7640 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much Simon and Chirs Melling...
    I was waiting for years to learn from players Like Chris Melling and Mick Hill.
    If not everything I learnt atleast something from this Channel! Love from India
    Thanks

  • @jeremysunker
    @jeremysunker Před měsícem

    Brilliant! Can't wait to apply these learnings

  • @DeanGodwyn
    @DeanGodwyn Před rokem

    These type of videos are amazing!

  • @Geohillierneo
    @Geohillierneo Před 6 měsíci

    Great video to watch. Brilliant stuff 👏

  • @jangrobler2297
    @jangrobler2297 Před rokem +2

    Amazing vid.. Well done guys! You are just growing from strength to strength!!! Keep it up. We appreciate and enjoy the hard work you guys put into this production!!!

  • @onniroy4975
    @onniroy4975 Před rokem +4

    I actually think Chris’s patterns combined with shot making is more accessible to me than Micks flawless positional play. Playing more in Chris’s style but without his exceptional potting ability I might be able to clear say 20-30% of the time. I know I simply wouldn’t be able to emulate MIcks play and have to rely on a bit of luck so down to 10 per cent.

  • @RobScha
    @RobScha Před 3 měsíci

    Great content!!!

  • @andreasbukontas567
    @andreasbukontas567 Před rokem +2

    True master at work, great video

  • @gozitan5
    @gozitan5 Před 4 měsíci

    Great stuff…thanks 👍🏼

  • @patricklinyard1119
    @patricklinyard1119 Před rokem +5

    😁😁😁 Absolutely loving this content. You must of seen my last comment about having Mick on every week. Clearly he is busy so you have decided they can share the work. One week Mick and the next week Chris.🧐😉😁😁😁
    Awesome keep up the great content. 👏👏

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem +2

      Exactly my thoughts. Mick Hill taught me a lot from the last two videos and I've already brought those lessons to the table. But now my head is filled with the genius of Chris. This is very good pool content.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem +2

      Yeah, it'd be cool to see all the top players, Tom Cousins, Phill Harrison, Declan Brennan, Karl Boyes etc, as much to get to see their personalities as their pool.

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Před rokem +2

      If you want more pros, you'll get more pros!

    • @HillbillyIslandLife
      @HillbillyIslandLife Před rokem

      I agree! Great format for a video! Its useful for American 8 ballerz too

  • @someguyonline1609
    @someguyonline1609 Před 5 měsíci

    Absolutely loved it!! Off to the cue club I go to practice what I’ve learned

  • @subdue8182
    @subdue8182 Před 4 měsíci

    This guy is hella smart. I cant believe how fast he sees the run out.

  • @simonmuggleton4688
    @simonmuggleton4688 Před rokem +1

    Class , can’t believe after all these years he still has the enthusiasm for the game.

  • @andydawson7136
    @andydawson7136 Před 6 měsíci

    This was so good!

  • @andyhumphrey9351
    @andyhumphrey9351 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant stuff 👍👍

  • @MrPistolpete1234
    @MrPistolpete1234 Před 6 měsíci

    What a great player. I can run out from time to time, but playing Chris would be something else, exceptional

  • @tahseenashfaq
    @tahseenashfaq Před 4 měsíci

    I mean what can I say, the guy is a genius. And what a nice guy too. Thanks

  • @alandmunk3h
    @alandmunk3h Před rokem +1

    Going thinner @ 6:44 I think Chris is compensating for the "Squeeze Effect". This is when playing a cut, you need to play thinner that the "Ghost Ball" method contact point, to compensate for object ball throw sending the object ball slightly more in the direction the cueball is travelling when the cue ball is approaching the object ball.

  • @vanwolf2
    @vanwolf2 Před rokem

    great stuff. Chris is a superstar.

  • @Bart_Depestele
    @Bart_Depestele Před rokem +1

    Already a Legend!

  • @luthobomela9050
    @luthobomela9050 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Can we please get more long videos like this ❤… I learned a lot from this video 🔥🤞🏽

    • @UltimatePool
      @UltimatePool  Před 8 měsíci +1

      glad you liked it. more on the way.

  • @ryanvanderley3943
    @ryanvanderley3943 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video! very eye opening.. THANKS A LOT ))

  • @garymason5456
    @garymason5456 Před rokem +1

    Great insight Chris. Hope to see you soon mate 👍

  • @dannyboy_dannyboy8274
    @dannyboy_dannyboy8274 Před 9 měsíci

    Nice vid Si!

  • @chazzat3113
    @chazzat3113 Před 2 měsíci

    I find it funny on the shots he sais "you shouldn't miss", like the last black when the white was on the cushion. I would miss that shot😂

  • @colincolenso
    @colincolenso Před dnem

    This is next level instruction.

  • @DannyMerritt
    @DannyMerritt Před rokem +1

    Cracking video again, loved the extended 3 frame walkthrough, who's next for the treatment? 😊

  • @APMcGovern
    @APMcGovern Před rokem +1

    Excellent video

  • @medallion39
    @medallion39 Před rokem +3

    I’d love to see a detailed video on his stance set and stroke

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem

      Yes, I identify with this type of play so much. I learnt by potting ridiculous shots first, I was good at it. And then over the years I've toned it down and learnt good pace and cue control. I also have age-old hang-ups about my stance and line adjustments; but the fact that Chris Melling has just told me that it's all absoluelty fine is amazing.

    • @Ocean8881
      @Ocean8881 Před 10 měsíci

      same here. I would love to know how he maintains a perfect pendulum on every stroke. so consistent.

  • @jackharmston8592
    @jackharmston8592 Před 11 měsíci

    I could sit here all night watching this, Chris is such a great guy and makes it look so easy, it was a pleasure meeting you a couple of months ago at Gwynnes club Lincoln👌🏻

  • @gallatron2000
    @gallatron2000 Před rokem +1

    Boovie has told me to remind you of the time he 7 balled you in the good old Royal? He can remember the people cheering him on and it announced on the K2 tannoy. 😂👍

  • @dannykweller7873
    @dannykweller7873 Před 11 měsíci

    Best advise I've ever received in life end game first thought of motion

  • @jamesdavis8731
    @jamesdavis8731 Před rokem +1

    Someone that doesn't really know the game and watches this might easily end up thinking "this game is easy." No, it is not. Guys like Melling make this stuff look easy. But it really isn't. Great video, love to see and hear how Melling approaches runouts.

  • @dhirajpallin2572
    @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem +1

    Just wow, his plans are good, but damn the technical execution is insane. That 2nd rack, the pace was mm perfect, the angle was cm perfect, every position was 'placed it with your hand' perfect.

  • @sonicdiablo8968
    @sonicdiablo8968 Před rokem +1

    Another fantastic video

  • @TheRory21
    @TheRory21 Před rokem +1

    Great mind. Great video ✌️

  • @daveluck5717
    @daveluck5717 Před rokem

    Nicely explained and demonstrated ,, Matchplay wise,, i am with Effren Reyes.

  • @dhirajpallin2572
    @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem +3

    Man, these pros always end up with such better layouts than I get in actual games. I watch these videos thinking I've learnt something then I go play and my layouts are always like 4 balls on the rails and like 3 clusters to break up all in the same rack. It's ridiculous :\ Guess it's all due to the break. I don't remember playing a rack where I didn't have at least 3 balls glued to the long rails.

  • @matthewsteele7367
    @matthewsteele7367 Před rokem

    that second finish was special, I wouldn't have thought of most of those shots

  • @santorini8423
    @santorini8423 Před rokem

    This is SO exciting.

  • @lfcdanny7
    @lfcdanny7 Před rokem +1

    Great mindset from both melling and hill be interesting from a pros POV if a clearance doesn’t quite go to plan what their options would be next for instance blocking a pocket or a snooker/safety what mindset they have in blackball rules especially

  • @jama211
    @jama211 Před měsícem

    Incredible

  • @johnclements3624
    @johnclements3624 Před rokem

    I play online 9 ball pool, and I'm going to use some of this great info to improve my game.

  • @lur9586
    @lur9586 Před 4 měsíci

    Potterns and pottins. Love it

  • @jamescarpenter6585
    @jamescarpenter6585 Před rokem +1

    Five dishes!!!!… made to look easy

  • @csbro7045
    @csbro7045 Před rokem +1

    Only 10 minutes in and this is brilliant content, very helpful stuff.

  • @OpoytuniOpo-ug9cg
    @OpoytuniOpo-ug9cg Před 10 dny

    My idol he's the man

  • @terrytibbs951
    @terrytibbs951 Před rokem

    Beast!

  • @Reon_Govender
    @Reon_Govender Před rokem +1

    Melling is a class act

  • @salsabil44
    @salsabil44 Před rokem

    What a masterclass!

  • @someonesomewhere8406
    @someonesomewhere8406 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely brilliant Chris
    But why is there no money in pool?
    So many brilliant players but no money

  • @jamesbaker6834
    @jamesbaker6834 Před rokem

    Chris Melling this guy is the best player I ever seen on a pool table some of the run outs he made are just unbelievable

    • @MrAstraldreamer
      @MrAstraldreamer Před rokem

      You must never have seen efren Reyes then ..

    • @jamesbaker6834
      @jamesbaker6834 Před rokem

      @@MrAstraldreamer i seen Reyes but 9 ball pockets are massive to be honest

  • @pooljunky100
    @pooljunky100 Před rokem +1

    Awesome stuff. it would be nice to hear Tom Cousins version of reading the patterns. Amazing player that as well.

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind Před 8 měsíci

    The English Magician himself

  • @zacbroxson1223
    @zacbroxson1223 Před 11 měsíci

    Any new Masterclasses coming? These were great!

  • @MrMayham
    @MrMayham Před rokem

    Exactly the type of video needed to learn strategy

  • @zanethind
    @zanethind Před 8 měsíci

    I want to see Mick vs Chris now

  • @federicosiderac3005
    @federicosiderac3005 Před 16 dny

    What size is that pool table, 7 feet long?

  • @stuartculshaw5342
    @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem +2

    I feel vindicated! When I take a shot; I line up, walk into the shot, aim, and then I adjust to hit the white a little bit thinner. The fact that Chris Melling, one of the greatest players ever to play the game does the same thing has absolutely made my day. I have been critisised for it and that has always stuck with me. Well no.. sod that.. now this video will stick with me... Nice one Chris.
    [EDIT]... I have a lazy (rubbish) right eye. I wonder if Chris has the same? I've always thought that was the reason.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem +1

      I doubt it's due to a vision problem, because if that were the case, it would probably be uneven, i.e. more prone to happen when shooting left vs shooting right. It's funny, I tend to miss shots too thin when I miss, almost never too thick.

    • @stuartculshaw5342
      @stuartculshaw5342 Před rokem

      @@dhirajpallin2572 Interesting

  • @eljumbotron
    @eljumbotron Před rokem

    "I can leave shot that looks straight but I can make an angle that you'd think I was half ball". Can you do a demonstration of generating angle?

  • @TheJohnCooperShow
    @TheJohnCooperShow Před rokem

    Melling is the english pool efren Reyes… both insane at kick shots

  • @richardbarrett4104
    @richardbarrett4104 Před rokem +1

    Could someone tell me what size is this table pleaser?

  • @SonOfTheSoil834
    @SonOfTheSoil834 Před rokem

    Call them chiness with their table he will run away without even looking at the back 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @lajaunsavage272
    @lajaunsavage272 Před rokem

    There is good and bad in this video. The good part is that you know how to play patterns with no pressure. if you can process all 8 patterns in less than 30 seconds well good for you. The bad part is that this is a pro concept of playing patterns and that concept only take place in championships/tournaments/play for money. In these high-pressure conditions your more likely to make a mistake, your nerves are acting up, and your emotions are being challenged. It takes enormously hard work to suppress those elements that can affect you in high-pressure situations.

  • @ItsVivGee
    @ItsVivGee Před rokem

    Is this an English pool table? What size is it and what size are the pockets?

  • @Mr40styles
    @Mr40styles Před rokem

    Pool size? Pocket size?

  • @Patthis67
    @Patthis67 Před rokem

    Knew he would sack the carbon fibre junk.😂

  • @eljumbotron
    @eljumbotron Před rokem

    I know Melling is a trillion times better than any chat pro but I don't see how changing the route at the 21 minute mark made it easier. He turned a simple shot using a natural angle for the next ball into the middle into 2 skillshots screwing back for the middle twice and got out of position twice from that point on. I wonder how Mick Hill would have done it from that point.

    • @dhirajpallin2572
      @dhirajpallin2572 Před rokem

      A straight screw shot is not a skill shot for a pro though, it's an absolutely stock standard shot. Sometimes it seems like they do more screw shots than not in a typical frame.

  • @michaelreid6984
    @michaelreid6984 Před rokem

    He aint met me yet.

  • @Steviemac05
    @Steviemac05 Před rokem

    2 smashing players . But Efran was the daddy .

    • @jamesdavis8731
      @jamesdavis8731 Před rokem

      This video has nothing to do with Efren. He is now running around the Philippines playing in minor tournaments. Melling is still playing at a very high level for the most part. Not everything is about Efren.

  • @vkrikela
    @vkrikela Před rokem +1

    wtf is that cue sound? Sounds like the tip is so hard

  • @westonfairris8724
    @westonfairris8724 Před rokem +1

    Why is there a cloth covering the ball return?

    • @tomwilko7841
      @tomwilko7841 Před rokem +1

      It is placed on the table when racking up so as to prolong the lifespan of the felt in that busy area of the table...u know how people can drop the balls with force into the triangle

    • @westonfairris8724
      @westonfairris8724 Před rokem +1

      Ok. So like a break cloth for the cue ball but for the entire rack. Interesting. I just put new cloth on my table and I may try this using a piece of the old cloth. Thank you for your response.

  • @javison_4
    @javison_4 Před rokem

    why play without much side?

  • @jogolock1190
    @jogolock1190 Před rokem

    How good is this guy on a Snooker table, just asking?

  • @seanpaul3050
    @seanpaul3050 Před rokem +1

    Is that a 6ft table ?

  • @memphisbulls1859
    @memphisbulls1859 Před rokem

    Comment @ 9:07 will haunt him after the easiest of 8 balls missed in his match at the uk open 9 ball 🤪

  • @user-xp2mo5uf6i
    @user-xp2mo5uf6i Před rokem

    I played Chris in Great Yarmouth about 25 years ago when I was 15/16 and beat him 3/2 and he was such a good loser and all them years as a kid from about 5 years old seem worth it for that day but then football and birds I stopped playing 18months later

  • @dionpilkington6111
    @dionpilkington6111 Před rokem

    He isnt fit to chalk effren's cue
    Effren is the Goat.....end of conversation

    • @jamesdavis8731
      @jamesdavis8731 Před rokem

      And you must be a sad Filipino troll. This video has nothing to do with Efren. Efren is now running around the Philippines playing in low level tournaments and cracker jack pool halls. Melling is still relevant.

  • @MrPezdispencer
    @MrPezdispencer Před rokem

    13:10 get your terminology right ya brit. It's called a carom. At least in pool that is.

  • @michaelreid6984
    @michaelreid6984 Před rokem

    So boring.

  • @maVerick--V
    @maVerick--V Před rokem

    28:41 - you committed a foul - the shirt sleeve touched the red ball

  • @Jokester1338
    @Jokester1338 Před rokem

    lol does Melliing and the host not understand cut-induced throw?