Basic Bowling | p. 1 |
Understanding the Basics | p. 3 |
Features of the Ball, Pins, and Lanes | p. 4 |
Etiquette and Safety | p. 8 |
In a Nutshell | p. 12 |
Preparing for Action | p. 13 |
Selection of Proper Equipment | p. 13 |
Holding the Ball | p. 16 |
Aiming in Bowling | p. 18 |
Pin Placement in Relation to Target Arrows | p. 19 |
Starting Position | p. 22 |
In Preparing for Action We Have Now Found | p. 23 |
Hints for Success | p. 24 |
Stance, Approach, and Delivery Concepts | p. 27 |
Flexibility and Stance | p. 27 |
Balance and the Stance | p. 28 |
Timing and Pushaway | p. 30 |
Flexibility and Balance in the Approach | p. 32 |
Direction in the Approach and Delivery | p. 33 |
The Release | p. 33 |
The Follow-Through | p. 35 |
Vertical Balance Line and the Delivery | p. 35 |
Horizontal Balance Line and the Finish Position | p. 36 |
Hand and Arm Position in the Follow-Through | p. 36 |
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Right-handed Bowlers | p. 37 |
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Left-handed Bowlers | p. 39 |
Hints for Success | p. 41 |
Principles of Movement Applied to Bowling | p. 43 |
Weight of the Ball | p. 43 |
Force Production | p. 44 |
Hook Ball and Momentum | p. 46 |
Straight Ball Principles | p. 46 |
Correction Suggestions for Straight Ball | p. 46 |
Backup Ball Principles | p. 46 |
Correction Suggestions for the Backup Ball | p. 47 |
Correction Suggestions for Changing Ball Speeds | p. 47 |
Accuracy and Consistency Principles | p. 47 |
References | p. 48 |
Common Errors and Corrective Actions | p. 49 |
3-1-2 Strike Adjustment System | p. 61 |
For Right Handers | p. 63 |
For Left Handers | p. 64 |
Mathematical Formula | p. 66 |
Words of Advice | p. 66 |
In a Nutshell | p. 67 |
3-6-9 Spare Conversion System | p. 69 |
Key Pin Identification | p. 70 |
Right Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center | p. 72 |
Right Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center | p. 74 |
Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center | p. 76 |
Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center | p. 78 |
In a Nutshell | p. 80 |
"If All Else Fails" Addendum | p. 83 |
Bowling for Those with Special Needs | p. 83 |
The Senior Bowler | p. 83 |
Bowling for Those with Disabilities | p. 87 |
Bowling and Pregnancy | p. 88 |
The Modern Bowling Environment and Twenty-First Century Technology | p. 89 |
Lanes and Lane Conditions | p. 89 |
Newest Trends in Lanes Found in Twenty-First Century Bowling Establishments | p. 90 |
Approaches | p. 92 |
Bowling Balls | p. 92 |
Automatic Scorers | p. 94 |
Suggested Miscellaneous Bowling Supplies | p. 95 |
Advanced Bowling | p. 97 |
Alternatives to the Four-Step Approach | p. 99 |
Footwork Variations | p. 100 |
Timing for the Advanced Bowler | p. 104 |
In Summary | p. 104 |
Ball Tracks | p. 105 |
Identification of Ball Tracks for Right Handers | p. 105 |
Identification of Ball Tracks for Left Handers | p. 107 |
Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Right Handers | p. 109 |
Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Left Handers | p. 111 |
Hints for Success | p. 113 |
In Summary | p. 113 |
Lift and Revolutions | p. 115 |
Lift | p. 115 |
Revolutions | p. 118 |
3-4-5 Strike Adjustment System | p. 119 |
In Summary | p. 121 |
2-4-6 Spare Adjustment System | p. 123 |
For Right Handers | p. 124 |
For Left Handers | p. 125 |
In Summary | p. 126 |
The Advanced Bowler and Technology | p. 127 |
Lanes and Lane Condition Adjustments | p. 127 |
Spare Shooting | p. 128 |
Bowling Balls | p. 128 |
"Sport Bowling" | p. 129 |
Approach Characteristics of an Advanced Modern Player | p. 129 |
Competitive Bowling | p. 133 |
Philosophy of Competition | p. 133 |
Psychology of Competition | p. 133 |
Mental Aspects of the Game | p. 134 |
Coaching Ideas | p. 134 |
Suggestions on How to Adjust to Lane Conditions | p. 135 |
Teaching More Experienced Bowlers | p. 136 |
How to Practice | p. 137 |
Appendices | p. 1 |
Scoring | p. 3 |
How to Calculate an Average | p. 6 |
League Bowling | p. 1 |
Handicapping | p. 1 |
Figuring Marks | p. 2 |
Rules of Bowling | p. 1 |
History of Bowling | p. 1 |
Glossary of Terms | p. 1 |
Bowler's Analysis Chart | p. 1 |
Index | p. 1 |
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