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Right Down Your Alley The Complete Book of Bowling

by: Grinfelds, Vesma; Hultstrand, Bonnie

Right Down Your Alley The Complete Book of Bowling

by: Grinfelds, Vesma; Hultstrand, Bonnie

ISBN 13:
9780495012702
ISBN 10:
049501270X
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 05/16/2006
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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RIGHT DOWN YOUR ALLEY: THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BOWLING covers everything you need to know about the game, along with strategies you can use to keep improving. This comprehensive guide covers topics ranging from holding the ball to the principles of movement and competitive bowling. With this book in your pocket you will be bowling strikes in no time at all!

PART 1 BASIC BOWLING

(110)

A Historical Introduction to Bowling

(2)

Understanding the Basics

(10)

Features of the Ball, Pins, and Lanes

(4)

Etiquette and Safety

(4)

In a Nutshell

(1)

Preparing for Action

(14)

Selection of Proper Equipment

(3)

Holding the Ball

(2)

Aiming in Bowling

(1)

Pin Placement in Relation to Target Arrows

(3)

Starting Position

(1)

In Preparing for Action We Have Now Found

(1)

Hints for Success

(3)

Stance, Approach, and Delivery Concepts

(16)

Flexibility and Stance

(1)

Balance and the Stance

(2)

Timing and Pushaway

(2)

Flexibility and Balance in the Approach

(1)

Direction in the Approach and Delivery

(1)

The Release

(2)

The Follow-through

(1)

Vertical Balance Line and the Delivery

(1)

Horizontal Balance Line and the Finish Position

(1)

Hand and Arm Position in the Follow-through

(1)

Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Right-handed Bowlers (Figures 3.19 and 3.20)

(2)

Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Left-handed Bowlers (Figure 3.21)

(2)

Hints for Success

(2)

Principles of Movement Applied to Bowling

(6)

Weight of the Ball

(1)

Force Production

(2)

Hook Ball and Momentum

(1)

Straight Ball Principles

(1)

Correction Suggestions for Straight Ball

(1)

Backup Ball Principles

(1)

Correction Suggestions for the Backup Ball

(1)

Correction Suggestions for Changing Ball Speeds

(1)

Accuracy and Consistency Principles

(1)

References

(1)

Common Errors and Corrective Actions

(12)

3--1--2 Strike Adjustment System

(8)

For Right Handers

(1)

For Left Handers

(2)

Mathematical Formula

(1)

Words of Advice

(1)

In a Nutshell

(2)

3--6--9 Spare Conversion System

(14)

Key Pin Identification

(2)

Right Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center

(2)

Right Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center

(2)

Left Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center

(2)

Left Hander's 3--6--9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center

(2)

In a Nutshell

(1)

``If All Else Fails'' Addendum

(3)

Scoring and the Rules of Bowling

(6)

Scoring

(3)

How to Calculate an Average

(1)

Basic Rules of Bowling

(1)

In a Nutshell

(2)

League Bowling

(6)

Types of Leagues

(2)

Figuring Marks

(4)

Bowling for Those with Special Needs

(6)

The Senior Bowler

(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)

A. Glossary of Terms

(2)

B. Bowler's Analysis Chart

(1)

Credits

(1)

Index

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