Billiard University (BU) playing-ability-exam scores and ratings

[krupa]

So your best combined score to date (taking the best score for each exam) is 82. I've edited the list (see below) to include this instead of the 71 you posted. Anytime somebody posts an improved score (on either or both exams), I have been updating the list with the current best combined score.

I hope you will reconsider because part of the purpose for this was to see how well the BU rating correlates with the 10-ball-ghost rating.

Regards,
Dave

10-ball ghost runs tonight:

24, 23, 22, 38

 

[dr_dave]

10-ball ghost runs tonight:

24, 23, 22, 38

Thanks for doing that. Nice job on the 38!

Throwing out the high and low (taking the median value), I'll go with 24 for now. I've updated the list in the first post of the thread.

Catch you later,
Dave

 

[Neil]

Just ran through the Masters exam again. Got a 64. Few points lower than my highest. More work to do.......back to the practice table.

 

[dr_dave]

Just ran through the Masters exam again. Got a 64. Few points lower than my highest. More work to do.......back to the practice table.

I'm glad you've switched over to Skills Exam. I think your chances of increasing your Exam II score are much better than with Exam I. That Fundamentals Exam can sometimes be brutal and demoralizing.

I look forward to seeing a new PR from you on video soon.

Good luck,
Dave

 

[Pathetic Shark]

And still, nobody has submitted a 10 ball ghost video.

 

[Gerry Williams]

Here ya go.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1X72QegUM4&feature=c4-overview&list=UU8rNnGNPTLwihnszKS4Zg2g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbnwqTmPxIE&feature=c4-overview&list=UU8rNnGNPTLwihnszKS4Zg2g

And still, nobody has submitted a 10 ball ghost video.

 

[dr_dave]

And still, nobody has submitted a 10 ball ghost video.

Maybe should set a good example by posting BU Exam scores and a 10-ball-ghost score, along with videos for both. :grin-square:

Catch you later,
Dave

 

[Pathetic Shark]

Maybe should set a good example by posting BU Exam scores and a 10-ball-ghost score, along with videos for both. :grin-square:

Catch you later,
Dave

I can't be bothered - along with the vast majority of this board, it seems.

 

[Neil]

I can't be bothered - along with the vast majority of this board, it seems.

And why is that? It's only two hours of good practice. All the info Dr. Dave has put on this forum for free, and you can't be bothered to even give him two hours of your time in return to help him with something he is doing??

 

[Pathetic Shark]

And why is that? It's only two hours of good practice. All the info Dr. Dave has put on this forum for free, and you can't be bothered to even give him two hours of your time in return to help him with something he is doing??

No. And I'm not alone...

 

[Neil]

No. And I'm not alone...

A lot I could and want to say, but I'll just say that you are aptly named.

 

[Pathetic Shark]

A lot I could and want to say, but I'll just say that you are aptly named.

In what way?

 

[dr_dave]

It's only two hours of good practice. All the info Dr. Dave has put on this forum for free, and you can't be bothered to even give him two hours of your time in return to help him with something he is doing??

No. And I'm not alone...

Neil,

I didn't post this stuff on AZB to get people to "help me with something I'm doing," but I appreciate your efforts to get more people involved. Admittedly, I am interested to see how much people can improve their scores over time. I'd also like to see more results to know how well the BU and 10-ball-ghost ratings correlate for people over wide ranges of ability. But the main reason I posted the thread is I thought people would be interested and excited to be involved.

Originally, I did expect more people to post scores and videos; however, the number who have participated is fairly decent compared to what is typical with this sort of thing on AZB. Honestly, I've been very happy with the level of participation; although, it would be nice to see more, especially at a higher playing level. I think a lot of AZB users would love to see BU Exam videos posted by some top players to see what is possible. I would.

I thought the scores and videos already posted would get other people's competitive juices flowing to post good scores and improve their scores over time as many of us have done. Also, people often seem to want to know what level they play at and how they compare to others. This is their chance. Also, as you have pointed out, the purposeful practice the BU Exams provide can help people improve their level of play. The BU Exam practice has certainly helped my game go up a notch.

Hopefully, more people will decide to post scores and videos. I've certainly enjoyed it, and I'm sure others would also.

Catch you later,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

Here's the latest results:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score - User - BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating - table size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf - Video/post links:

168 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 - theUBC - semi pro (A++/AAA), ??? - 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" - Exam I, Exam II
161 - Gerry Williams - semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 - dr_dave - semi pro (A++/AAA), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
160 - scottjen26 - semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
157 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (AZB post)
156 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 62 (A+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
156 - Gerry Williams - adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
152 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
149 - scottjen26 - adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) - 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" - AZB post
142 - dr_dave - adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
141 - 12squared - adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - AZB post
141 - Neil - adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) - 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" - Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
135 - dr_dave - adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) - 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" - Exam I, Exam II
133 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
132 - Gerry Williams - adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) - 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" - Table, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 - BRussell - adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) - 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" - Exam I, Exam II
129 - Spimp13 - adv-2 (A-/B+), ??? - ??? - AZB post
127 - Okie - adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
127 - Mooneye - adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, AZB post
124 - StraightPoolIU - adv-1 (B/B-), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
124 - JC - adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) - 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - Table, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 - TheOneGnat - adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) - 8', 4 1/2", 4", 1 5/8" - AZB post and update
119 - Mooneye - adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) - 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" - Exam I, Exam II
117 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
113 - Eagleshot - adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
112 - gregcantrall adv-1 (B/B-), ??? - 8', 4 3/8", 4 1/8", 1" - AZB post
112 - Okie - adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
112 - RobMan - adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) - 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" - AZB post
108 - row21097 - int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) - 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” - Table, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 - StraightPoolIU - int-3 (B-/C+), 50 (B) - 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" - AZB post
102 - Okie - int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) - 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
101 - 67tbird - int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
98 - Eagleshot - int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) - 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" - PM
92 - 67tbird - int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) - 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" - AZB post
90 - EagleEye - int-2 (C+/C), ??? - 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" - 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
88 - DrGonzo - int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) - 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" - AZB post
87 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
82 - krupa - int-2 (C+/C), 24 (D) - 9', 4 3/4", 3 5/8", 1 1/4" - AZB post
79 - krupa - int-2 (C+/C), 24 (D) - 9', 4 3/4", 3 5/8", 1 1/4" - AZB post
78 - iusedtoberich - int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) - 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" - Table, Exam I, Exam II
77 - mamics - int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
77 - SeanChamp - int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) - 8', 4 1/2", ???, 1" - AZB post
72 - justadub - int-2 (C+/C), ??? - 9', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" - AZB post
68 - krupa - int-1 (C), 24 (D) - 9', 4 3/4", 3 5/8", 1 1/4" - AZB post
68 - pleforowicz - int-1 (C), 24 (D) - 9', 11.7cm, 9.2cm, 3.8cm - AZB Post
62 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post
55 - mamics - int-1 (C), 20 (D) - 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" - AZB post

 

[Pathetic Shark]

Neil,

I didn't post this stuff on AZB to get people to "help me with something I'm doing," but I appreciate your efforts to get more people involved. Admittedly, I am interested to see how much people can improve their scores over time. I'd also like to see more results to know how well the BU and 10-ball-ghost ratings correlate for people over wide ranges of ability. But the main reason I posted the thread is I thought people would be interested and excited to be involved.

Originally, I did expect more people to post scores and videos; however, the number who have participated is fairly decent compared to what is typical with this sort of thing on AZB. Honestly, I've been very happy with the level of participation; although, it would be nice to see more, especially at a higher playing level. I think a lot of AZB users would love to see BU Exam videos posted by some top players to see what is possible. I would.

I thought the scores and videos already posted would get other people's competitive juices flowing to post good scores and improve their scores over time as many of us have done. Also, people often seem to want to know what level they play at and how they compare to others. This is their chance. Also, as you have pointed out, the purposeful practice the BU Exams provide can help people improve their level of play. The BU Exam practice has certainly helped my game go up a notch.

Hopefully, more people will decide to post scores and videos. I've certainly enjoyed it, and I sure others would also.

Catch you later,
Dave

I hope you understand I was just being honest.

 

[dr_dave]

I hope you understand I was just being honest.

I hope you and others who read this will reconsider posting scores (and videos if possible) in the future.

Regards,
Dave

 

[mamics]

Hi Dave,
I've got my digital recording problem solved (overhead i-phone mount) so I may have a crack at improving my BU scores again soon & posting the exam results to you tube.
I learnt alot watching the video exams from the strong players - some 10 ball ghost videos from them would be great to see also - c'mon you A & B graders ! :-D
Cheers.

 

[dr_dave]

Hi Dave,
I've got my digital recording problem solved (overhead i-phone mount) so I may have a crack at improving my BU scores again soon & posting the exam results to you tube.

Sounds good. I look forward to seeing how much you can improve.

After you get the whole process down with the iPhone (mounting, recording, and Youtube posting), please let us know if you have advice for other people who might want to do the same. In other words, please post your "lessons learned" after you finish your learning.

Catch you later,
Dave

 

[dr_dave]

After you get the whole process down with the iPhone (mounting, recording, and Youtube posting), please let us know if you have advice for other people who might want to do the same. In other words, please post your "lessons learned" after you finish your learning.

Has anybody else used a smart phone to record exam videos. If so, please post any advice or "lessons learned" you might have.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[mamics]

I'm not sure what my maximum recording time is yet - but I have previously recorded 15 minute clips no problems. I haven't uploaded anything of that time length to youtube yet though.