Bowling For Dummies

by Forrest, A.J.; Iannucci, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9780470601594
• ISBN10: 0470601590
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-06
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

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Author Biography

A.J. Forrest is a former ranked amateur bowler and was a bowling coach at the high school and college levels for more than a decade.

As a professional writer, Lisa Iannucci has had articles published in USA Weekend, Shape, Parenting, the Los Angeles Times Travel Section, and many more.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: The Opening Frame.

Chapter 1: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Bowling.

Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Basics of the Game.

Chapter 3: Heading to the Center.

Chapter 4: Buying Your Own Ball, Shoes, and Accessories.

Part II: Body Basics: Throwing Yourself into the Game.

Chapter 5: Finding Your Form and Style.

Chapter 6: Positioning Yourself for a Smooth Approach.

Chapter 7: Throwing the Ball.

Chapter 8: Correcting Common Approach Problems.

Part III: Time to Get Rolling: Making Your Shot.

Chapter 9: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Hook Shots.

Chapter 10: Knocking ’Em All Down: The Secrets to Bowling Strikes.

Chapter 11: Picking Up Spares.

Chapter 12: Conquering Classic Splits.

Part IV: Staying on Your Game.

Chapter 13: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Oil on the Lanes.

Chapter 14: Staying in the Game, Physically and Mentally.

Chapter 15: Improving Your Game on Your Own or with a Coach's Help.

Chapter 16: Bowling When You Have Special Health Conditions.

Part V: Joining Others at the Center.

Chapter 17: Taking the Kids Bowling.

Chapter 18: Playing in Leagues and Tournaments.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Add 10 Points (Or More) to Your Score.

Chapter 20: Ten Tricks to Throwing a Great Hook.

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make Bowling More Fun.

Glossary.

Index.