The following online videos provide a detailed guide through the BU Playing-Ability Exams and the entire BU process:

• Part 1: Introduction – overview of the BU process for earning a pool diploma
• Part 2: Table Setup – preparing to practice and take the BU exams
• Part 3: Video Recording – recording official exam runs for online submittal
• Part 4: Exam-I Overview – demonstrations and scoring of the Fundamentals Exam
• Part 5: Exam II Overview – demonstrations and scoring of the Skills Exam
• Part 6: Submittal and Wrap Up – applying for a BU diploma online
  • NOTE – If you are having trouble with your video file sizes being too large, you can dramatically compress them using a free software tool called HandBrake.
• Exam III – Advanced Shots

Example videos of both Exam I and Exam II submitted by players for diploma applications can be found on the BU alumni page.

Watch Shane VanBoening Take Exams

See videos of other top players taking the exams on the BU alumni page.

Best Exam I Performances to Date

Winners of the 2020 $10,000 Billiard University (BU) Exam Challenge:

Best Exam II Performance to Date

kanzzo on AZB – 94

Learn How to Execute all the Advanced Shot in Exam III

Best Exam IV Performance to Date

Example Perfect Score (100) on Exam V

Instructional Videos

A 3-Vol. BU Instructional Video Series provides advice and guidance concerning how to practice and learn strategies to achieve the highest BU score and diploma possible.  The BU Instructional Videos also provide instruction on techniques and aiming systems that can help raise your game to the next level.

Here are some excerpts from the Instructional Videos:

• Pool Fundamentals – The Stance
• Stun Shot Drill
• How to Aim Pool Shots
• Draw Shot Trisect Aiming System
• Cue Ball Control Target Pool Drill
• Safety Drill
• Kick Shot Aiming Systems
• Pool Break Technique Advice

A Student’s Journey

Here’s a collection of videos from Michael Reddick (on his YouTube Channel Michael’s Garage) documenting his journey learning and improving his skills on each of the BU Exam I – Fundamentals Exam drills:

• BU Exam I Practice: F1 – Progressive Cut Shot Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F2 – Progressive Stop Shot Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F3 – Progressive Follow Shot Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F4 – Progressive Draw Shot Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F5 – Progressive Stun Shot Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F6 – Ball Pocketing Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F7 – Wagon Wheel Drill
• BU Exam I Practice: F8 – Grid Target Drill