Technique

The Quiet After the Roar: Snooker’s 147 Hangover and Maguire’s Next Frame

A maximum break can empty an arena and fill a player’s head at the same time. This feature looks at the frames immediately after a 147 — the tactical reset, the emotional dip, and why Stephen Maguire’s heavy-scoring history makes the aftermath as interesting as the fireworks.

Nov 9, 2026

Chalk, Patience and the Repeatable Frame: Inside the Mechanics of Maguire’s Heavy Scoring

Maguire’s maximums can look like pure instinct, but the effortless bit is built on repeatable habits. Here are the five mechanical foundations behind his heavy scoring — and how UK club players can borrow them without turning practice into a coaching manual.

Nov 8, 2026