Pushing the Needles Forward with the Billiard University BU Exam

Why the Billiard University BU Exam Matters for My Game

Some people rely on feel alone to improve. Me? I track everything—win rates, skill scores, and progress trends—because numbers tell the truth. My overall win rate is 36%, but in the last couple of months it’s climbed to 42%. That may not sound huge, but it’s proof that my work at the table is paying off.

The Billiard University BU Exam is one of my most valuable tools for tracking actual skill. It measures performance shot by shot and provides an instant score—something my FargoRate might take months to reflect. That’s why I’m making the BU Exam a priority before my next big training session with Dr. Dave, one of the most respected instructors in the game.

Jerry Briesath’s coaching has already given me a rock-solid foundation, and I’ll be back with him when the Arizona heat eases. But for now, my sights are set on the BU drills, and the goal is simple: walk away from that upcoming session with Dr. Dave with sharper skills, a targeted practice plan, and the momentum to keep the numbers climbing. Jerry Briesath’s coaching has already given me a rock-solid foundation, and I’ll be back with him when the Arizona heat eases. But for now, my sights are set on the BU drills, and the goal is simple: walk away from that upcoming session with Dr. Dave with sharper skills, a targeted practice plan, and the momentum to keep the numbers climbing.

Man with Pan Am cap shooting pool

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