Chris Henry
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Chris is, arguably, the best snooker coach in the world. Among the professional players he has coached include former world champions, Mark Selby, Shaun Murphy, and Stephen Hendry, and ranking event winners Ali Carter, Matt Selt, Mark Davis, Michael White, Jimmy White, Ding Junhui, Jack Lisowski and Fergal O’Brien. At the 2021 World Championships, he coached both finalists, Selby and Murphy, a unique achievement. ​
Neuroscience-based Coaching: Neural Rewiring
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In recent years, Chris has delved deeply into cue ball physics, psychology and neuroscience, developing techniques to enable players to positively affect their beliefs and habits at the subconscious level.
Neural rewiring, which is a neuroscience-based subconscious approach, to, basically, create positive connections in the brain, relating to self-belief, self-image and ultimately self-confidence.
I believe these techniques take snooker coaching to the next level.
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The Balls
Chris has developed The Balls, a pair of snooker balls which are extremely light, 17g compared with the 142g of actual snooker balls. This means that, when striking the light white ball, the slightest inaccuracy will cause the ball to move off line, giving immediate feedback as to the issue. Similarly, using a light red ball will give immediate feedback as to the accuracy of the line of aim. The Balls are an integral part of the rewiring process to coordinate effective mechanic and visual habits.
