$10,000 BU Playing-Ability-Exam Challenge
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The only people who need to rush are those who think they might have a shot at the perfect 100. Only the first person to reach 100 on Exam I will get the $2500 bonus (for 1st and the 100).Looking forward to giving this a shot. Glad we have nearly 5 months to submit the exams.
Anybody get enter the "lottery division" and have an equal chance at the $500, regardless of the score (as long as it is above 50).
I look forward to seeing your video(s).
Good luck,
Dave
submitters, please tip the helper, they are the humans suffering the indulgence of the shooter.
Having a runner is a different story, they're in control knowing the scheme(s) at hand better
than the shooter itself, even knows the shooter better than shooter knows itself.
Runners earn 10% minimum, 20% of a win.
just a note afoot...
Having a runner is a different story, they're in control knowing the scheme(s) at hand better
than the shooter itself, even knows the shooter better than shooter knows itself.
Runners earn 10% minimum, 20% of a win.
just a note afoot...
I wish I had a "runner" or even a "helper." I tried to convince my wife, but she is surprisingly not interested, even with a promised "tip." :grin-square:
I'm working on Exam III today and hope to post something by tomorrow.
Get to work out there,
Dave
Yeah. Try get your wife to help. Also with sexy outfit to get more views for Youtube..
I'll tell her about the request to see if it works.Yeah. Try get your wife to help. Also with sexy outfit to get more views for Youtube..
I'm not optimistic, but I'll try.
I just finished a pretty good effort (47) at Exam III, and I will post the video soon. I missed some of the easy shots, but I made some of the tough ones.
The challenge is on!
Get to work,
Dave
Here's my video:
Dr. Dave BU Exam III - 47 - 4/11/2020
I started slow but finished strong.
I look forward to seeing Exam I and Exam III videos from others,
Dave
PS: I plan to start working on Exam I tomorrow! This is the first time in a long while I've been excited about working hard on dedicated practice. I look forward to the boost my game usually gets with focused BU Exam work.
Here are my scores on the 25 shots:
Score = A1:4 + A2:0 + A3:2 + A4:0 + A5:0 + A6:1 + A7:1 + A8:2 + A9:0 + A10:0 + A11:4 + A12:0 + A13:0 + A14:0 + A15:4 + A16:4 + A17:4 + A18:0 + A19:4 + A20:4 + A21:4 + A22:4 + A23:1 + A22:4 + A25:0 = 47
Here are the shot diagrams for Exam III - Advanced Shots.
Good luck on the Exams!
Dave
Did anybody work on the Challenge this Easter Sunday?
I prepared my table with donuts (since I just got it recovered) and did some Exam I practice. Boy, I was really rusty and sloppy with some of my skills, but draw sure is a lot easier with new cloth. I will try to film an official Exam I entry tomorrow before my cloth starts breaking in too much.
I look forward to seeing a bunch of AZB entries.
Good luck,
Dave
I prepared my table with donuts (since I just got it recovered) and did some Exam I practice. Boy, I was really rusty and sloppy with some of my skills, but draw sure is a lot easier with new cloth. I will try to film an official Exam I entry tomorrow before my cloth starts breaking in too much.
I look forward to seeing a bunch of AZB entries.
Good luck,
Dave
My first attempt was a 41. I feel like I should have a lot more points. I may try again while the quarantine is on. Also, on #25, it's really hard to shoot for us short people. Reaching to the middle of the table to get a masse working - and with a hanging table light - is kinda hard. Would prefer if the cue ball was at the first diamond.
My video is uploading - 37 minutes! Yikes.
Score =
41
[edit: video link - https://youtu.be/ZCrnqxI_C4E (still processing as of this post, but should be done soon)]
-td
My video is uploading - 37 minutes! Yikes.
Score =
- A1:4
- A2:4
- A3:2
- A4:1
- A5:0
- A6:4
- A7:1
- A8:2
- A9:0
- A10:4
- A11: 0
- A12: 0
- A13: 0
- A14: 2
- A15: 0
- A16: 4
- A17: 1
- A18: 0
- A19: 4
- A20: 4
- A21: 0
- A22: 2
- A23: 0
- A22: 2
- A25: 0
41
[edit: video link - https://youtu.be/ZCrnqxI_C4E (still processing as of this post, but should be done soon)]
-td
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Nice job, especially for a first attempt. Did you practice all of the shots ahead of time? If not, you can probably get a much higher score with a little practice.
I've added your score and video link to the BU Exam Challenge page. You are currently in 2nd place (although, I would need your full name to make it official).
Do you plan to submit an Exam I entry also?
Catch you later,
Dave
I've added your score and video link to the BU Exam Challenge page. You are currently in 2nd place (although, I would need your full name to make it official).
Do you plan to submit an Exam I entry also?
Catch you later,
Dave
I agree that this is tough to reach if you are not tall, but that is part of the challenge. I think being tall is mostly a handicap in pool, but not in situations like this (although, I didn't make this one either in my recent attempt, even though I should have). Efren doesn't have trouble reaching this one, and he's not very tall. Just be like Efren. :grin-square:This one good note.
FYI, many examples like this can be found here:
Examples of Pros Using BU Exam III Shots in Real Game Situations
Regards,
Dave
I submitted Exam 1 with the 2018 challenge. I may do it again for this one, but it takes so long! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMwZ5bgySeI&feature=youtu.be
I went through the list of shots one time before I recorded just to make sure I wasn't taking too long on video setting them up, but there are definitely a number I should practice to get the benefit of recency.
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I hope you decide to submit an Exam I score and video for this Challenge also. Do you think you could reach the 90 level with a little practice? I would think it is possible given your 73 in 2018.
Catch you later,
Dave
Dave, judging just from the video attempts posted here, it looks like scoring is 4 points for making the first attempt, 3 for the second attempt, etc. Is that right?
pj
chgo
pj
chgo
Nope. 4 for the 1st, 2 for the 2nd, and 1 for the 3rd. If you want to give it a go, everything is documented here:
Exam III shot diagrams and procedure
Exam III score sheet
Good luck and have fun,
Dave
And if you want to give Exam I a try (I hope you do), everything you need is here:
BU Playing-Ability-Exam Resources
I would be happy to give you some of my money if you put in a good effort.
Catch you later,
Dave
Thanks. Setup stuff isn't my usual cuppa tea - but I can't get enough of my usual these days, so... maybe. :smile:
pj
chgo
Don't think of it as "setup stuff." Think instead of each shot as a shot you must be able to execute to win an important game. Concerning Exam I, sometimes to win, you need to be able to draw the CB back a certain amount, or hit an accurate stun shot with the right speed, or get shape to a certain area.
Also, drilling like Exam I really forces one to focus on and improve one's fundamentals.
I'm sure you could do well if you give it a go. And the practice might even help your game. It always seems to help my game when I experience Exam I enjoyment.
Have fun,
Dave
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