RUNOUT DRILL SYSTEM (RDS) … A New Way to Practice, Teach, and Learn

Dr. Dave demonstrates a new progressive and adaptive approach to practice, teach, and learn pool. RDS consists of a set of 16 break-and-run challenges of increasing levels of difficulty. Here's a brief description of each level along with associated playing-ability ratings:
Intro [0:00]
1 - 6 balls, pocket OBs directly with no CB – lower novice [2:24]
2 - 6 balls, any order, BIH on every shot – mid novice [3:00]
3 - 6 balls, any order, 3 extra BIHs – upper novice [3:41]
4 - 6 balls, any order, 2 extra BIHs – lower beginner (D-) [4:37]
5 - 6 balls, any order, 1 extra BIH – mid beginner (D) [5:24]
6 - 7 balls (3 solids, 3 stripes, 8), 8-ball rules, 1 extra BIH – upper beginner (D+) [6:20]
7 - 9 balls, any order, 1 extra BIH – lower intermediate (C-) [7:06]
8 - 9 balls (4 solids, 4 stripes, 8), 8-ball rules, 1 extra BIH – mid intermediate (C) [7:58]
9 - 15 balls, any order, 2 extra BIHs – upper intermediate (C+) [9:29]
10 - 6 balls, in order – lower advanced (B-) [10:52]
11 - 15 balls, any order – mid advanced (B) [12:09]
12 - 15 balls, 8-ball rules – upper advanced (B+) [13:22]
13 - 9 balls (4 solids, 4 stripes, 8), 8-ball rules, remaining balls in order – lower shortstop (A-) [14:27]
14 - 9 balls, 9-ball rules – upper shortstop (A) [15:20]
15 - 15 balls, 8-ball rules, remaining balls in order – semipro / pro (A+/AA) [15:56]
16 - 15 balls, in order – world class pro (A++/AAA) [17:57]
Wrap-Up [19:51]

Detailed instructions can be here:
https://billiarduniversity.org..../documents/BU_Exam-I

CORRECTION: At 12:55, I edited out the 2-ball shot by accident. FYI, it was just a simple roll shot forward to get to the 7.

For supporting resources, see:
- Billiard University (BU) Playing Ability Exams: https://billiarduniversity.org/testing/exams/
- BU Exam IV Runout Drills System (RDS) document: https://billiarduniversity.org..../documents/BU_Exam-I
- BU Exam IV log sheet: https://billiarduniversity.org..../documents/BU_Exam-I
- BU Rating Comparison Table: https://billiarduniversity.org..../documents/BU_Rating
- various player rating systems: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/rating/
- Online Pool Tutorial: https://billiards.colostate.edu/tutorial/
- cling/skid/kick: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/throw/cling/
- Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/8-ball/
- Video Encyclopedia of 9-ball and 10-ball (VENT): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vent/
- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/saws/
- Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vepp/
- Dr. Dave practicing 15-ball rotation: https://youtu.be/WkHiRBvutiw
- Bob Jewett’s July, 2020 BD article describing the original system: https://billiards.colostate.ed....u/bd_articles/jewett

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