Billiards Digest December 2017

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 KID STUFF: Eighteen-year-old Klenti Kaci captures second title in World Pool Series Grand Finale. by Mike Panozzo<br>
35 NOT TO BE DENIED: The field paid for Jayson Swan's singular determination to win the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship. by Keith Paradise<br>
42 THE SHOWMAN: Tom Rossman's love of the game and showmanship earned him his place in the BCA Hall of Fame. by Keith Paradise<br>
46 THE PRODIGOUS SON: The story behind Darren Appleton's meteoric trip to the BCA Hall of Fame. by Nick Leider<br>
50 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: A showcase of the perfect gifts for the pool player in your life. (Or for yourself!)

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: So long, 2017!. by Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Sub-species of sharks. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Longshot Peach wins World Pool Championship.<br>
12 WING SHOTS: Appleton eyes changes for 2018 World Pool Series.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: When can you push?.<br>
14 CUEZILLA: Anniversary Gina Cue. <br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Kaci swerves to safety.<br>
56 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: What have we learned in 30 years?.<br>
60 TOURNAMENTS: Chen wins Women's World 9-Ball Championship.<br>
63 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: The road less traveled works for Brian Groce.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Tidbits to Up Your Game.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Darren Appleton. Perfect Practice<br>
24 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles