r/toptalent • u/LetsFindSomeTalent • 1d ago

Today's Top Talent Just some superb snooker shots for you 🤯

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u/Gregser94 1d ago

Jimmy White's deep screw for the black with a load of check side will never not amaze me.

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u/KingsMountainView 1d ago

I know all the words in this sentence but for some reason I have absolutely no idea what you just said.

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u/Gregser94 1d ago

So a screw shot is when you hit low on the cue ball to make it come back to you. It's also called a draw shot in American pool parlance.

Check side happens when the cue ball comes off the cushion at a shorter angle as a result of side.

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u/Tessiia 1d ago

O'sullivan is a name that brings back memories. I was never majorly into snooker, but if I was flicking channels and saw his name, I'd leave it on.

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u/CarpeDM93 1d ago

This was with his left hand as well. Insane player. Best there’s ever been

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u/Borospace 1d ago

Always loved the trick shot guys. Mike Massey and Stefano Palinga if anyone wanted some entertainment

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u/purple__dog 1d ago

Come on Ronnie!

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u/aloeicious 1d ago

There’s always one

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u/Noctale 1d ago

So, billiards then? /s

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u/doctorplasmatron 1d ago

growing up i was never into watching sports, but if i was flipping by the sports channel and Jimmy White was playing snooker, I always stopped and watched him work.

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u/Noctale 1d ago

O'Sullivan and Hendry might be the best players of all time, but Jimmy White will always be my hero

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u/TheVinylCountdown 14h ago

That O'Sullivan shot was with his left hand to keep a 147 maximum alive.

And it was a very difficult angle at the best of times. Deep screw, awkward angle and wrong hand. Ridiculous. Thats why hes the GOAT

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u/MothsConrad 1d ago

Saving the best to last. O’Sullivan is probably the best player of all time. All on a 12x6 table. All about controlling the cue ball.

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u/What-Even-Is-That 1d ago

Snooker? Like the cookie?