fcsnooker Snooker Coaching Services - The Life and Times of Frank Callan

fcsnooker - Mr Frank Callan - What They Say

What the Players Say Practise can become a bit of a chore but when you are working with Frank it becomes enjoyable" - (Stephen Hendry) When I made a 147 at the United Kingdom Championships everyone was raving about my performance. Only Frank and I knew I could play so much better" - (Stephen Hendry) "He tells me where I might be going wrong in my technique" - (Stephen Hendry) "Frank Callan is one of a very select band of people who have insight into the technical game at the highest level. He is one of the few men I've ever talked to in depth about technique, simply because there aren't many people with whom I can have that kind of conversation" - (Steve Davis) "He's practised with me for many hours, and I can't think of anyone who loves the game more than he does. If any deserving case asks me to recommend a coach to put them right, I always give them Frank's phone number" - (Steve Davis) "It sounds big-headed but Frank and I know so much more about the game than anyone else" - (Steve Davis) "We talk on a level that very few people can do" - (Steve Davis) "Without Callan I am nothing. He has given me back my game" - (Doug Mountjoy after winning the Unied Kingdom Open) "I can never repay Frank for what he has done for me" - (Doug Mountjoy after beating Stephen Hendry) "It is difficult on your own to find out what you have been doing wrong so I went to Frank Callan. He has helped me so much, he must be sick of seeing me" - (Doug Mountjoy) "He should have the trophy; I owe it all to Frank" - (Doug Mountjoy) "He stands behind me and spots if anything is wrong with my action. He irons out problems for me" - (Terry Griffiths) What Frank Says "If you are a serious snooker player a coach is essential. But there is the rub because finding a decent coach is one of the hardest jobs of all" 'The problems start when the talent is no longer enough and players do not know what now to do" "A player like Jimmy White has method in his game even if he hasn't been taught method." "To play at the top of their game snooker players have to constantly fine tune their technique" "I have always had the knack of spotting peoples faults and correcting them." "There was nobody to question Joe Davis at the time. Lets face it, his book was the snooker bible and no-one knew enough to suggest otherwise" "Coaching has to be flexible enough for an individuals own needs" "What suits one player will not automatically suit another" "You take out of the game only what you put in" "There are many instances when a player will miss a pot and not know why" "Luck must always be taken into consideration" What They Say "Frank Callan. The Father of Modern Snooker Coaching" - Pot Black Magazine Summer 2000. "What Do The Champions Do When They Are Feeling Snookered. They call for Callan" - Gordon Burns. Snooker Coaching Introduction - Coaching with Callan - Life and Times

If you are new to the game of snooker, visit the beginners guide to discover the rudiments of the game.

This page contains useful reference to the table, the game and the playing equipment required. There is also an excellent glossary page which helps the new starter to snooker learn the industry specific language and terminology.

The basics touches upon aspects of technique and preparation which should be learnt prior to attempting more advanced techniques.

Perhaps the most important section of snooker tuition on the website. Get the basics right and you can then move onto the more advanced levels and cueing techniques.

For people who are comfortable with the basic fundamentals of the game but now wish to progress to the next level visit the intermediate and advanced links for detailed instruction.

Learn about the nap on the cloth, top-spin, side-spin, back-spin and playing with the rest.

The link to practise provides routines which should be incorporated into your regular training schedule. Many of the 'set' routines can be utilised by players of all standards, all of which will benefit from the training methods detailed.

The section on break building routines and shot selection are vital if you are to maximise the size of breaks you achieve.

The link to general interest is very thorough and detailed, covering a wide array of subjects and varying aspects of the game.

This section covers many topics and has links to some subjects and situations that only arise occasionally but when they do you will be glad you were prepared.

The mental approach to snooker and the tactical side of the game are covered in the link to strategy.

How to stay focused when the pressure is at its fiercest, coping with tension and playing at your best when it matters most.

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