Meet the six-year-old pool wonderkid already competing against teenagers - even though he's only just taller than the table.

Teddie Tandy already travels across Britain battling on the baize – despite standing at 3ft 7in.

The little lad learnt to play during the Covid lockdown alongside his brother Coby, eight, after dad Luke Tandy, 36, built a table in their garden.

In November while watching their dad playing a tournament in Blackpool the kids started asking if they could compete too.

Now, both kids play in weekly tournaments near their home in Pontypridd, South Wales, where Luke says they are very popular with attendees.

He added: "I was surprised. They always used to watch me play and they never wanted to have a go until one day they asked if they could play me."

"They've beaten me a few times."

"I was trying to give Teddie a tip but he did it his way and he beat me." "

The pair participated in the Ultimate Pool Challenger in Bolton, Lancs., earlier this month where their dad says they had a great time.

Coby, who has cerebral palsy, was in the disability category - which is all ages - and made it through the group stage of the tournament before being knocked out.

Meanwhile Teddie was in the under-18 division and just played a practice tournament.

The pair are both set to take place in their next tournament in July.

Dad Luke, a children's residential support worker and a keen pool player himself, said: "They had a great time. They enjoyed seeing their friends and meeting all the pros. "

"They couldn't believe how big the Bolton stadium was. I enjoyed watching him. You could see on his face that he was concentrating really hard. It wasn't like a normal practice."

The boys are regulars at their local pub, Colliers Cwtch, where they play in a pool league - and where their dad competed himself as a youngster.

Luke says after introducing the lads to the game they've needed no more encouragement.

He said: "I don't want to push them into it, but I love to see them enjoying the sport, especially because I enjoy it myself."

"They enjoy making friends and playing with other people. Now that they are good they love it even more because they are achieving something. "

"They're always asking how many sleeps are left until the tournament."

Despite his young age, Teddie practices for several hours each evening.

And he says he doesn't stop thinking about the game - confessing: "I play pool in my dreams"."

Coby and Teddie dream of forming a doubles team and taking on tournaments together in the future.

Luke said: "Coby and Teddie have always wanted to play doubles together and they always support when one another's playing."

"I am very proud. Hopefully I can play with them in the future and we can have a team of three."

Mum Amy Alger, a nurse, also supports her boys and their pool journey, often offering to host tournaments at their house with neighbours and cousins.

Dad Luke has set up TikTok accounts for the boys - @cobyandteddie8ball and @tandy8ball.

There they have gained a following with Luke saying many fans usually attend their matches.

He said: "They have a massive fanbase now. One of Coby's matches he had around 40 people around. They love it. They love shaking everyone's hand after the game and having a laugh with them. "

"People are always shocked by how well they do."

The young duo have also attracted the attention of sponsors, including local businesses, table firms and cue manufacturers.

The sponsors help to cover the children's travel expenses, hotels and equipment.

One of their sponsors, Sport Champs, a children's sports coaching company, said: "We have had the pleasure of supporting Coby and Teddie when they first started their pool journey at just five and seven years old."

"They have a great journey ahead."