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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

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9780534515751
ISBN 10:
0534515754
Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/05/2002
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

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!

BASIC BOWLING

(96)

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

(2)

Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Left-handed Bowlers

(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 Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center

(2)

Right Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center

(2)

Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center

(2)

Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center

(2)

In a Nutshell

(3)

``If All Else Fails'' Addendum

(1)

Bowling for Those with Special Needs

(6)

The Senior Bowler

(4)

Bowling for Those with Disabilities

(1)

Bowling and Pregnancy

(1)

The Modern Bowling Environment and Twenty-First Century Technology

(8)

Lanes and Lane Conditions

(1)

Newest Trends in Lanes Found in Twenty-First Century Bowling Establishments

(2)

Approaches

(1)

Bowling Balls

(2)

Automatic Scorers

(1)

Suggested Miscellaneous Bowling Supplies

(2)

ADVANCED BOWLING

Alternatives to the Four Step Approach

(6)

Footwork Variations

100

(4)

Timing for the Advanced Bowler

104

(1)

In Summary

104

(1)

Ball Tracks

105

(10)

Identification of Ball Tracks for Right Handers

105

(2)

Identification of Ball Tracks for Left Handers

107

(2)

Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Right Handers

109

(2)

Corrections and Changes in Ball Tracks for Left Handers

111

(2)

Hints for Success

113

(1)

In Summary

113

(2)

Lift and Revolutions

115

(4)

Lift

115

(3)

Revolutions

118

(1)

3-4-5 Strike Adjustment System

119

(4)

In Summary

121

(2)

2-4-6 Spare Adjustment System

123

(4)

For Right Handers

124

(1)

For Left Handers

125

(1)

In Summary

126

(1)

The Advanced Bowler and Technology

127

(6)

Lanes and Lane Condition Adjustments

127

(1)

Spare Shooting

128

(1)

Bowling Balls

128

(1)

``Sport Bowling''

129

(1)

Approach Characteristics of an Advanced Modern Player

129

(4)

Competitive Bowling

133

Philosophy of Competition

133

(1)

Psychology of Competition

133

(1)

Mental Aspects of the Game

134

(1)

Coaching Ideas

134

(1)

Suggestions on How to Adjust to Lane Conditions

135

(1)

Teaching More Experienced Bowlers

136

(1)

How to Practice

137

APPENDICES

(1)

A Scoring

How to Calculate an Average

B League Bowling

(1)

Handicapping

(1)

Figuring Marks

C Rules of Bowling

(1)

D History of Bowling

(1)

E Glossary of Terms

(1)

F Bowler's Analysis Chart

(1)

Index

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