We've have some entries now on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page. Keep them coming so we can see how high the "bar" can be raised.
Good luck,
Dave
Good luck,
Dave
$2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge
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FYI, scores and videos for some additional entries are posted on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Let's see some more entries,
Dave
FYI, I just posted an Exam I score or 76 to give you guys something to beat. I hadn't taken Exam I in a long time and I did this run-through with no practice; although, all of my practice in the past probably helped a great deal.
Videos for all of the entries to date are available on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Good luck,
Dave
I wasn't happy with my 76 on Exam I, so I tried again this weekend and got an 86. Now you guys have an even higher target to shoot for to get the cash. Here's the video:
Billiard University (BU) Exam I - Fundamentals - 86 - Dr. Dave - 4-30-2016
Other scores and videos are available on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Good luck,
Dave
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I look forward to seeing your Doctorate Exam II score to see how it compares to your Masters Exam II score. We have not seen many comparisons like this. I hope your Doctorate score ends up being higher. That was our goal when creating the Exam II versions.
I think 86 is close to my limit. The best I've ever done, before the Challenge, is 88.I'm going to start working on improving my scores to see how well I can do with some focused practice. 86 is going to be tough to beat!
Good luck!
Dave
I made today 3 first runs for Exam I. First I had cancel because drunken people came disturb me too much and I almost lost my temper. 2nd I made 86... but my phone memory came full and video ended up to wagonwheel .... :angry:
I cleared some space and tried one more time and made 82(dogged wagonwheel). I was gonna post :sorry: it but Dave made 86 so I have to try tomorrow again.. .grr. If I can´t beat it tomorrow maybe then I will post it :frown:
PS. My table cloth is so worn out Draw drill is so F***king hard. I hate it. I can draw still one and half table but making long draw with precision backspin is so difficult..
I cleared some space and tried one more time and made 82(dogged wagonwheel). I was gonna post :sorry: it but Dave made 86 so I have to try tomorrow again.. .grr. If I can´t beat it tomorrow maybe then I will post it :frown:
PS. My table cloth is so worn out Draw drill is so F***king hard. I hate it. I can draw still one and half table but making long draw with precision backspin is so difficult..
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I'm sure you can beat the 86. I actually hope you do. Then I'll have a reason to try hard again. :thumbup:
I feel the same frustrations. My cloth is a little sticky and slow, making draw more difficult (although, my table is only an 8 footer). I actually consider draw my best shot; but doing so reliably with control is more difficult than we might think (especially on a slow and stick cloth).
Good luck,
Dave
Even if you don't achieve winning scores for the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge, please post your scores anyway (and videos, if available) on the AZB BU Sticky Thread so I can add you to the list.
Catch you later,
Dave
Gothca! I have just one week double shift because my boss have week off.
Gotta get back to BU tests after that. I noticed great improvements to my focus due doing those tests. Also I haven't been able to care train my stroke for years due lack of motivation. These tests are demanding and had to go back on basics... And that is good.
I find that the Exams help me with focus too. They also quickly unearth bad habits that tend to sneak back into my game periodically and force me to re-strengthen my fundamentals. I always feel like I play sharper after I've worked on the Exams some.
I look forward to seeing you scores (and videos if available).
Good luck,
Dave
I worked on Exam II today. The best I could get was a 73. Here's the video:
BU Exam II - Skills - Masters level - 73 - Dr. Dave - 5-7-2016
This should be easy to beat on a 9' table with the Doctorate version of the Exam, which has more points available. I was limited to the Masters version since my table is 8'.
Good luck,
Dave
Anybody plan to go for the cash this week?
If you personally know any top pros, please encourage them to participate. It would be a shame if nobody challenges SVB for the cash. Shane's current score should be easy to beat by any pro who puts in a little Exam practice time before filming official attempts.
Also, for non-top pros, it should be easy to beat my current 1st-place Exam II score, especially if you go for the Doctorate version of Exam II on a 9' table (which has more points available).
For example videos, including Shane's, and for more info, see the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Good luck,
Dave
If you personally know any top pros, please encourage them to participate. It would be a shame if nobody challenges SVB for the cash. Shane's current score should be easy to beat by any pro who puts in a little Exam practice time before filming official attempts.
Also, for non-top pros, it should be easy to beat my current 1st-place Exam II score, especially if you go for the Doctorate version of Exam II on a 9' table (which has more points available).
For example videos, including Shane's, and for more info, see the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Good luck,
Dave
FYI, Side Pocket just posted an Exam I score of 90 ... and on a 10' table!!! Wow. That's going to be tough to beat, even on an 8' table. Here's his video:
Side Pocket's 90 on Exam I on a 10 footer
Enjoy,
Dave
Very good shooting!
Well, Dr. Dave, we had a good 2 1/2 year run at the top, I'm surprised it took this long for someone to beat our score. Glad to see it finally happen!:thumbup:
I'm glad to see it also. It makes me think that even a perfect score (100) is possible, maybe even from Side Pocket (especially on a smaller table).
I can't imagine personally beating my 88 PR unless I put Simonis cloth on my table. Those draw shots are pretty tough on my slow and sticky cloth.
Regards,
Dave
FYI, Side Pocket just posted an Exam II score of 80. Here's his video:
Side Pocket's 80 on Exam II on a 10 footer
He is now in first place in both the Exam I and Exam II categories. He also took over the top spot on the AZB BU thread. Great job!
To see scores and video for all of the entries to date, including Shane Van Boening's, go to the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page.
Enjoy,
Dave
FYI, Side Pocket just posted an even higher score on Exam II. Here's the video:
Side Pocket's 87 on Exam II on a 10 footer
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: This guy is going to be tough to beat ... by anyone.
Side Pocket's 87 on Exam II on a 10 footer
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: This guy is going to be tough to beat ... by anyone.
Anybody working on the Exams?
A few more video entries have been received. They can be viewed on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page. Nobody has topped Side Pocket (Scott Brazier) yet.
Good luck,
Dave
A few more video entries have been received. They can be viewed on the $2500 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge page. Nobody has topped Side Pocket (Scott Brazier) yet.
Good luck,
Dave