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Right down Your Alley : The Complete Book of Bowling

ISBN: 9780495012702 | 049501270X
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 5/16/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
RIGHT DOWN YOUR ALLEY: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BOWLING, Sixth Edition, includes everything a bowler, whether beginner or advanced, young or old, will need to know about the game and strategies to keep improving. This text takes students from holding a ball to principles of movement and competitive bowling. The COMPLETE BOOK OF BOWLING also cover more advanced topics for those past the novice stage. Throughout the text, students will be introduced to all the newest proven techniques, equipment, and teaching and learning concepts that are currently ... MORE
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PART 1 BASIC BOWLING
1(110)
A Historical Introduction to Bowling
3(2)
Understanding the Basics
5(10)
Features of the Ball, Pins, and Lanes
6(4)
Etiquette and Safety
10(4)
In a Nutshell
14(1)
Preparing for Action
15(14)
Selection of Proper Equipment
15(3)
Holding the Ball
18(2)
Aiming in Bowling
20(1)
Pin Placement in Relation to Target Arrows
21(3)
Starting Position
24(1)
In Preparing for Action We Have Now Found
25(1)
Hints for Success
26(3)
Stance, Approach, and Delivery Concepts
29(16)
Flexibility and Stance
29(1)
Balance and the Stance
30(2)
Timing and Pushaway
32(2)
Flexibility and Balance in the Approach
34(1)
Direction in the Approach and Delivery
35(1)
The Release
35(2)
The Follow-through
37(1)
Vertical Balance Line and the Delivery
37(1)
Horizontal Balance Line and the Finish Position
38(1)
Hand and Arm Position in the Follow-through
38(1)
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Right-handed Bowlers (Figures 3.19 and 3.20)
39(2)
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Left-handed Bowlers (Figure 3.21)
41(2)
Hints for Success
43(2)
Principles of Movement Applied to Bowling
45(6)
Weight of the Ball
45(1)
Force Production
46(2)
Hook Ball and Momentum
48(1)
Straight Ball Principles
48(1)
Correction Suggestions for Straight Ball
48(1)
Backup Ball Principles
48(1)
Correction Suggestions for the Backup Ball
49(1)
Correction Suggestions for Changing Ball Speeds
49(1)
Accuracy and Consistency Principles
49(1)
References
50(1)
Common Errors and Corrective Actions
51(12)
3--1--2 Strike Adjustment System
63(8)
For Right Handers
65(1)
For Left Handers
66(2)
Mathematical Formula
68(1)
Words of Advice
68(1)
In a Nutshell
69(2)
3--6--9 Spare Conversion System
71(14)
Key Pin Identification
72(2)
Right Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center
74(2)
Right Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center
76(2)
Left Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center
78(2)
Left Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center
80(2)
In a Nutshell
82(1)
``If All Else Fails'' Addendum
82(3)
Scoring and the Rules of Bowling
85(6)
Scoring
85(3)
How to Calculate an Average
88(1)
Basic Rules of Bowling
89(1)
In a Nutshell
89(2)
League Bowling
91(6)
Types of Leagues
91(2)
Figuring Marks
93(4)
Bowling for Those with Special Needs
97(6)
The Senior Bowler
97(4)
Bowling for Those with Disabilities
101(1)
Bowling and Pregnancy
102(1)
The Modern Bowling Environment
103(8)
Lanes and Lane Conditions
103(1)
Newest Trends in Lanes Found in 21st Century Bowling Establishments
104(2)
Approaches
106(1)
Bowling Balls
106(2)
Automatic Scorers
108(1)
Suggested Miscellaneous Bowling Supplies
109(2)
PART 2 ADVANCED BOWLING
111
Alternatives to the 4-Step Approach
113(6)
Footwork Variations
114(4)
Timing for the Advanced Bowler
118(1)
In Summary
118(1)
Ball Tracks
119(10)
Identification of Ball Tracks for Right Handers
119(2)
Identification of Ball Tracks for Left Handers
121(2)
Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Right Handers
123(2)
Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Left Handers
125(2)
Hints for Success
127(1)
In Summary
127(2)
Lift and Revolutions
129(4)
Lift
129(3)
Revolutions
132(1)
3--4--5 Strike Adjustment System
133(4)
In Summary
135(2)
2--4--6 Spare Adjustment System
137(4)
For Right Handers
138(1)
For Left Handers
139(1)
In Summary
140(1)
The Advanced Bowler and Technology
141(6)
Lanes and Lane Condition Adjustments
141(1)
Spare Shooting
142(1)
Bowling Balls
142(1)
``Sport Bowling''
143(1)
Approach Characteristics of an Advanced Modern Player
143(4)
Competitive Bowling
147
Philosophy of Competition
147(1)
Psychology of Competition
147(1)
Mental Aspects of the Game
148(1)
Coaching Ideas
149(1)
Suggestions on How to Adjust to Lane Conditions
149(1)
Teaching More Experienced Bowlers
150(1)
How to Practice
151
APPENDICES
1(1)
A. Glossary of Terms
3(2)
B. Bowler's Analysis Chart
1(1)
Credits1(1)
Index1

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