Has anyone doe the Billiard University exams? Was it fun? Did the results seem consistent with your playing ability?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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Billiard University
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Why are you yelling at us?
Yes. Scores and videos from many AZB users who have done them are on the AZB BU sticky thread.
I personally have enjoyed challenging myself, seeing how high I can push my scores. And I think the experience has helped my game a lot (which is also fun for me).
...on the first few attempts, yes. But for some of the drills (target drill, safety drill, kick shot drill, bank shot drill), you learn how to aim and hit each shot over time, so you can easily increase your scores with practice without really improving your ability much. However, the skill drills (cut, stop, follow, draw, stun, potting, elevated hits, jump, break) are always accurate measures of your skills in those areas. Your scores on these drills will improve only if your skills improve. Also, with all of the run-out drills (line of balls, rail-cuts, 9-ball patterns, 8-ball patterns), you need to pocket balls and play position. You can get better with practice by learning some patterns, but the only way to do well in these drills is to have good run-out skills.
Good luck on the Exams, and have fun. Please post your scores (and videos if available) on the AZB BU sticky thread after you give them a try. And if you continue to work on the Exams, post again in the future so we can see how much you can improve your scores.
Catch you later,
Dave
For those interested, the playing ability rating, based on BU Exam scores, is documented on the BU Ratings page. And a table comparing BU Ratings to traditional ABCD, FargoRate, AZ, and league ratings/handicaps is available in the BU Rating Comparisons Table.
Regards,
Dave
I do know all of the Exam "Hot Tips" and "Secrets," but its not just about what your know ... execution is also important (almost as important as maintaining focus over the length of each Exam, which is the toughest part for me).Pretty sure Dave's cheating on the exam. Isn't he the guy who wrote it?
Regards,
Dave
PS: A lot of the "Hot Tips" are available for free in the video excerpts at the bottom of the page here:
BU Instructional DVD series
Yes and Yes.
yes and no (because I was quickly humbled) Honestly, they're great! can learn alot about your own abilities.
I havent done the entire exam all the way through in awhile I enjoy both the exam and incorporating the individual drills into my practice routine. Highly recommended.
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Thanks. I didn't mean to be yelling (big font on OP). I was messing around with fonts a bit. Appreciate the thoughts.
I'm just kidding.
You asked a very good question, and it looks like you've had some very good answers, especially from Dave. He knows his stuff. :smile:
Ha! I assumed you were kidding but decided to respond anyway. Have a good night!