Billiards Digest February 2013

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE AWARD GOES TO...The good, the bad, the ugly-it's all in our annual BD Awards, recapping another year in the crazy little universe of pool. by Nicholas Leider<br>
34 THE NUMBERS GAME: In black and white, the BD Almanac presents the vital facts and figures of 2012. by BD Staff<br>
40 ON THE MOVE: Kelly Fisher takes two titles in Asia in a year that ended with Player of the Year honors and a move back to the U.K.<br>
42 AMERICA'S BEST: Shane Van Boening clinches Player of the Year honors with his second U.S. Open title, while still eying international success. by Keith Loria<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Greatest Show on Earth.Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Getting His Shot. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Danny Hewitt overcomes a little car trouble in Atlantic City. <br>
8 MAILBAG: Two resolutions for 2013 and two ideas for the Mosconi Cup.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: The political struggles in Filipino pool continue to flare, Also check out You Make the Call and Numbers Game.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS:Daulton kicks out of trouble with this one-hole masterpiece.<br>
16 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR: Events from regional tours to International championships.<br>
44 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Pool photographes can take you to some interesting places.<br>
51 TOURNAMENTS: The Taiwanese contingent dominates both division at the All Japans. Also, a few first-timers take WPA World Junior titles.<br>
54 TOUR SPOTTING: Colorado's Melissa Little makes the most of her time.<br>
56 REGIONAL RANKINGS: Spy the top players from tours across the country.<br>
57 MARKETPLACE: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.<br>
57 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: This month's House Pro takes two steps to improving your jump shot. Plus, snooker star Steve Davis is On the Spot.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
26 Andy Segal. Trick Shots<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles