by snooky147 » 19 Jan 2014 Read
Graeme passed his coaching exam at Del Hill's Snooker Farm.
There will be a website up in a week or so .
He will be doing this in between tournaments where time permits.
Once the website's up ill post contact details here too.
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by Cloud Strife » 29 Jan 2014 Read
So who will Graeme be providing coaching to?
Can anybody pay the fee and book a lesson with him?
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by snooky147 » 29 Jan 2014 Read
Cloud Strife wrote:So who will Graeme be providing coaching to?
Can anybody pay the fee and book a lesson with him?
Yes they can. Details will be available soon.
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by Wildey » 02 Apr 2014 Read
Just out of interest will Graeme be a Part time player from next season because i cant see how he can fit in coaching in between the full on season.
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by Roland » 02 Apr 2014 Read
I'm going to interview Graeme about this coaching and other things so if anyone has any questions they'd like me to ask him then post them in this topic.
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by Andre147 » 02 Apr 2014 Read
I'd like to ask Graeme if he believes he is a better, more complete player now compared to when he won his World Title back in 2006, despite since 2007 China Open not winning any single title.
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by Roland » 02 Apr 2014 Read
That's a good question, I expect the answer to be yes. It's worth pointing out that I interviewed him a couple of years ago
http://www.snookerisland.com/blog/inter ... rt-1-of-3/so different questions to those please
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by Skullman » 02 Apr 2014 Read
I'll assume you're going to ask his views on the flat 128 system.
I'd like his views on burnout and whether he thinks it's a real issue. Also, if he plans on skipping some events next season, like Haikou or China.
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by Cloud Strife » 02 Apr 2014 Read
Can you ask him why he let Ian McCulloch get under his skin so much during their Crucible encounters.
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by Roland » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Ok I'll ask him about burnout and skipping and flat 128. About McCulloch I'll put something more general to him about his tendency to allow himself to get worked up by playing players like that who know how to get under his skin. I think back to Gloucester and how he played Pinches first match of the day and turned to me and said "Is it still Sunday?" as Pinches took an age over a seemingly obvious shot. Classic Dotty.
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by snooky147 » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Sonny wrote:Ok I'll ask him about burnout and skipping and flat 128. About McCulloch I'll put something more general to him about his tendency to allow himself to get worked up by playing players like that who know how to get under his skin. I think back to Gloucester and how he played Pinches first match of the day and turned to me and said "Is it still Sunday?" as Pinches took an age over a seemingly obvious shot. Classic Dotty.
I'll set that interview up mate when he comes back from China.
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by Roland » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Yes of course Uncle Dotty
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by Wildey » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Graeme today seems to rush Safety shots compared to when he won the World Title where his safeties was well thought out
i believe that he is a better player these days But he reached More Finals prior to winning the World Title in 2006 than he has since....there must be a reason for that.
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by Ayrshirebhoy » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Can you ask him his thoughts on Scottish snooker and the current shape it's in compared to when he first came on the scene as a pro?
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by vodkadiet » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Can you ask him what made him change his game from a very defensive player to an attacking player?
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by Snooker Overdrive » 03 Apr 2014 Read
Wildey wrote:Graeme today seems to rush Safety shots compared to when he won the World Title where his safeties was well thought outi believe that he is a better player these days But he reached More Finals prior to winning the World Title in 2006 than he has since....there must be a reason for that.
I agree. I remember last year's IC semi final against Ding where Dott looked like he was about to force a decider but he played a careless safety disturbing a couple of loose reds, Ding potted a great long red and cleared the table.
I think he's a better break builder nowadays but overall he was a better player in 2004-2007. He was more consistent and like you said his safety game was much better. Titles and results don't lie.
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