About BU-RN

BU-RN is a training and score tracker for pool billiards, built around the Billiard University curriculum. It lets you browse drills and exams, practice with guided scoring, and track your progress over time.

Whether you're working through the Fundamentals exam or tackling Advanced Shots, BU-RN keeps your scores organized and helps you see where you're improving.

How to Use

Browse Drills — Visit the Drills page to explore all 63 drills. Filter by exam or search by name.
Browse Exams — Visit the Exams page to see the five Billiard University exams and their drill lists.
Start a Session — Tap "Start Drill" on any drill detail page to practice a single drill, or tap "Start Exam" to work through an entire exam sequentially.
Record Scores — During a session, use the on-screen buttons to record hits, misses, and scores. The app tracks your position and calculates your score automatically.
Track Progress — Visit Analytics to see your best scores, averages, trends, and full session history.

Exam Levels

Billiard University organizes its curriculum into three exam levels, each testing different aspects of your game:

BEGINNER Exam I: Fundamentals

8 drills covering the essential shots every player needs: cut shots, stop shots, follow, draw, stun, pocketing, and cue ball control patterns. Scored using progressive practice (position 1–7).

INTERMEDIATE Exam II: Skills

10 drills at three difficulty tiers (Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate). Tests pattern play, safety, kicks, banks, elevated cue shots, jumps, and break technique. Harder tiers add more balls and tighter requirements.

ADVANCED Exam III: Advanced Shots

25 individual shots testing spot shots, power follow/draw, spin, kicks, banks, jumps, hops, and massé technique. Scored using the 4-2-1 system (4 points first attempt, 2 second, 1 third).

Scoring Types

Progressive Practice

Used for Fundamentals drills (F1–F8). You start at position 4, and each hit advances your position (up to 7) while each miss drops it (down to 1). After 10 shots, your score is your final position plus bonus points for successes at position 7.

Simple Counting

Used for several Skills drills. You take a fixed number of attempts, and each successful shot adds a point. Your score is the total hits out of the maximum possible.

Multi-Layout

Used for pattern drills like S3 (9-Ball Patterns) and S4 (8-Ball Patterns). You complete multiple table layouts in sequence, entering a score for each. Your total is the combined score across all layouts.

4-2-1 Attempts

Used for Advanced Shots (A1–A25). You get three attempts per shot: 4 points if you succeed on the first try, 2 on the second, 1 on the third, and 0 if all three miss.

Tips

Start with the Fundamentals exam to establish a baseline for your skill level.
Practice individual drills where you scored lowest before retaking a full exam.
Use the Analytics page to spot trends — are your scores improving over time?
Add your most-practiced drills to Favorites on the Dashboard for quick access.
The app works as an installable PWA — add it to your home screen for a native app experience poolside.