Billiards Digest March 2021

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 WHAT IN THE WORLD? On the 25th anniversary of the 1996 ESPN World Open, a look back at what was right- and what wasn't- with the cable giant's big experiment. by Nick Leider<br>
36 INSTRUCTION SPECIAL: DUST OFF THE RUST With opportunities to play finally opening up top instructors offer insight into the best ways to get your game back together. by Keith Paradise<br>
42 A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: After 10 frustrating months, New York poolroom owners linked arms and sued the State of New York to get their rooms reopened. by Mike Panozzo<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: From bad to worse. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS AND SHAFTS: The best from the best. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Pool headlines 5,10 and 15 years ago.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Pool's Lee diagnosed with cancer.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: A shot that needs to be settled.<br>
14 CUEZILLA: The splendor of Black Boar cues.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: The "Whirlwind: makes an escape.<br>
48 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Billiards in the movies.<br>
52 TOURNAMENTS: McMinn shows em in Missouri.<br>

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