Billiards Digest May 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
16 PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Grady Mathews passed away in April, but the Professor leaves behind an impressive legacy in an array of pool-related ventures. by Nicholas Leider<br>
30 CHINA'S OPEN DOORS: Here's a first-hand account of the burgeoning pool market in China, as seen at the Guangzhou Billiards Expo. by Mike Shamos<br>
37 LEARNING ONLINE: There's no shortage of online instructional help, Here's a quick look at three of the Web's best. by BD Staff<br>
42 TAIWANESE TWO-FER: Chou Chieh-Yu captures Amway 9-Ball Open No.2 in a thrilling final against Jasmin Ouschan. by BD Staff<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Coffee & Crossword Puzzles. Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Remember When? George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Dutchman Rini van Bracht's shocking 1982 World 3C win.<br>
8 BD NEWS: This World 10-Ball Championship is on hold untill October.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your Guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Salvation in a poolhall? Stop by Stix Billiards on a Sunday. Plus. check out You Make the Call and Numbers Game.<br>
15 STROKE TO GENIUS: Ike Runnles look for a quick end in his one-pocket game<br>
44 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: It's a tough the jump shot was made specifically to show off.<br>
49 TOURNAMENTS: The European Pool Championships welcomes fresh faces, while Andy Segal takes his thirld World Artistic Pool Championship.<br>
52 TOUR SPOTTING: Rodney Morris fired on all cylinder at the Wyoming Open, while Supadra Geronimo looks to take a bite out of the Big Apple.<br>
54 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
55 MARKETPLACE: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
20 Quick Hits: House Pro Robles shores up your fundamentals. Plus, Straight Talk and a familiar face is Put On the Spot.<br>
22 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
23 Andy Segal. Trick Shots<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles