Billiards Digest September 2011

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
28 BREAK IT OPEN: Bigger, faster, stronger? Try more accurate. Four of the country's best talk about harnessing the power of your break shot. by BD Staff<br>
34 POWER TOOLS: Check out a dozen jump/break cues that will have your cue ball trembling in fear. by BD Staff<br>
38 BUSINESS AS USUAL: The Billiard Congress of America continues to adjust to the Expo's new era of reduced expectations. by Nicholas Leider<br>
40 KO'S KNOCKOUT PUNCH: Taiwan's Ko Pin-Yi captured his first international pro title with an impressive run at the Guinness World Series of Pool. by Nicholas Leider<br>
42 HIGHER LEARNING: Raymond Linares takes his second consecutive collegiate title. by Sam Blum<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
12 FROM THE PUBLISHER: DD and the Kaiser.Mike Panozzo<br>
60 TIPS & SHAFTS: Gloomy Gus. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: A decade ago, pool took a backseat to a national tragedy.<br>
8 BD NEWS: Souquet, DiLiberto earn election into the BCA Hall of Fame.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: For his 20th Super Billiards Expo, Allen Hopkins is taking his show up the road to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Captain Hook Takes the case game with a tricky kick-combo.<br>
46 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The definition of a push shot has evolved over the years.<br>
50 TOURNAMENTS: Dick Jaspers thrives on pressure as he captures his third world championship, while Larry Nevel knocks off a Seminole stop.<br>
54 TOUR SPOTTING: Iowa's Jessica Frideres aims to make the most of her talent; Sylver Ochoa continues his domination in the Lone Star State.<br>
56 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Peruse the top players from tours across the country.<br>
58 MARKETPLACE: Check out some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: House Pro Tony Robles talks about setting goals. Plus, Straight Talk and Dennis Hatch is put On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
21 Andy Segal. Trick Shots<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk