Jim Donnelly snooker coach

[jrc750]

Was having a 3 hour session tonight, and on the next table was a bloke getting some decent breaks with a broad scottish accent, found out later it was Jim Donnelly. I was wondering why he kept telling his playing partner exactly what to do , found out he gives coaching at my club on a regular basis. Just wondering has anyone used him at all ???

[bigbreak]

Was having a 3 hour session tonight, and on the next table was a bloke getting some decent breaks with a broad scottish accent, found out later it was Jim Donnelly. I was wondering why he kept telling his playing partner exactly what to do , found out he gives coaching at my club on a regular basis. Just wondering has anyone used him at all ???

Jim's a star up here!

[Terry Davidson]

I know Jim very well and have used him on-line recently but not face-to-face. When I lived in Glasgow I used to play with Jim quite regularly but that was back in 1985 or so. He was a professional and has played at the Crucible.

He is a VERY good coach and although he didn't charge me anything (old times sake) I believe his rates are quite reasonable plus he will improve what you have rather than breaking you down to getting to the 'ideal' cue action.

Terry

[bigbreak]

Terry, have you seen the replies here yet?

http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...827#post503827

[jrc750]

Jim's a star up here!

Well i suppose if he's good enough for John Higgins, he should be able to help me i might try and earwig a bit more next time i see him and suss out the costs involved
(doesn't mention on his website http://www.improveyoursnooker.net/ )

[bigbreak]

Well i suppose if he's good enough for John Higgins, he should be able to help me i might try and earwig a bit more next time i see him and suss out the costs involved
(doesn't mention on his website http://www.improveyoursnooker.net/ )

He'll take as much as he can off you!!

[jrc750]

... plus he will improve what you have rather than breaking you down to getting to the 'ideal' cue action...

I like the sound of this bit Terry, as ime probably too set in my ways to start again from scratch, ime not a bad potter, but as ever the positional side of things lets me down badly. What i would like is for me to describe the shot ime about to play and why, and for someone to advise where ime "seeing" the shot wrong

[Acrowot]

Surely you must have somebody local that can point out where you are going wrong on shot choice. If you are a good potter, you should be making bigger breaks than the 44 showing on your profile. Maybe you not bothered to change that.
:snooker:

[jrc750]

Thats a good point Acrowot, maybe only playing once or twice a week doesnt help either, and maybe i miss the days when the good players are there, i'll have to vary the days a bit more and then approach someone who looks half decent. (44 still highest, altho do get mid 30's on regular basis)

[Acrowot]

String two mid 30's together and you have 70! Just keep getting them in.
:snooker:

[Bigmeek]

jrc750 I think I might be a good opponent for you. Contrasting styles with the same highest break!! My long potting has gone completely but I can string a few balls together sometimes. Safety is OK. Would love to do a 50!!!!

[jrc750]

String two mid 30's together and you have 70! Just keep getting them in.
:snooker:

You make it sound oh so easy

jrc750 I think I might be a good opponent for you. Contrasting styles with the same highest break!! My long potting has gone completely but I can string a few balls together sometimes. Safety is OK. Would love to do a 50!!!!

Yeah 50 is my 1st goal - even promised my playing partner if i do it, ime getting a snooker related tattoo done

[Terry Davidson]

bigbreak:

Yes, I saw the replies on the other string and I do remember Kenny McIntosh and Jimmy McNellan plus a few of the other players around Glasgow at the time.

For some reason I'm not getting my email notifications so I have to check all the strings every morning to see if anyone has responded to me and it takes me awhile to do that

Terry

[jb134]

Jim is without question the best coach in the Glasgow area.

[StevieB13147]

Jim Donnelly

Yes Jim is a good coach.
Being the first ever Scottish Player to appear at the Crucible says an awful lot for Jim's pedigree and credentials.

I was on of Jim's former pupils back in 84/85/86 as was current and 3 times Scottish Amateur Champion Michael Maguire.

Both Michael and myself have remained lifelong friends with Jim.
He's a top bloke, full of fun and a fine Snooker mind.

Glad I moved to Renfrewshire!