Billiards Digest June 2008

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
42 LEARN 'HOW TO': BD's teaching guru reviews a dozen of the latest billiard instruction books and DVDs. by George Fels<br>
47 THRILLS AND SPILL: Weird rolls, dry breaks and a busted chair couldn't keep Ralf Souquet from the World 8-Ball Championship crown. by Mason King<br>
50 EXPO-SPECTIVE: Celebrating its 25th year, the BCA's trade show survived its share of recessions and temporary downturns. by Mason King<br>
54 THE NEW BOSS: She's same as the old boss. Allison Fisher retains her top WPBA ranking in San Diego. by Nicholas Leider<br>
56 30 OVER 30: Nos. 15-13 on our monthly countown of the greatest tournament finals, featuring Nick Varner, Steve Davis and Loree Jon Jones. by Nicholas Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
16 From The Publisher: BCA Expo: 25 or 6 to 4. by Mike Panozzo<br>
72 Tips & Shafts: Relationship therapy with the game. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: John Schmidt logs his first big pro win in Reno.<br>
10 MAILBAG: More reader responses to BD's pool-marketing challenge.<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 BD NEWS: The WPA begins drug testing at world championship events<br>
18 WINGSHOTS: The other Mosconi Cup. Plus, a cue by Troy Downey, You Make the Call, and Pool on TV for June.<br>
26 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
59 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The nose knows: Determine the height of cushions.<br>
62 TOURNAMENTS: Deserted at the Shootout: Top finishers in Arizona get bad checks. Plus, WPBA rankings and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
66 TOUR SPOTTING: Jason Kirkwood goes on a tear across the East Coast, Plus, Spotlight on Marc "Spain" Vidal.<br>
69 FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
70 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers to ponder.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>INSTRUCTION</b><br>
28 Quick Hits: Mastering stop-shot safeties. Plus, Drill Bits, Opening Shot, and Shaun Wilkie put on the Spot.<br>
30 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
32 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
34 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
38 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
39 Nicholas Leider. The Rookie<br>
40 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
(Trick Shots will return next month)