Bowling For Beginners Simple Steps to Strikes & Spares

by Nace, Don; Curtis, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780806974507
• ISBN10: 0806974508
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

You could learn to bowl by spending hours at the bowling alley, paying high equipment rental feesor you could train with an expert who'll teach you simple one-at-a-time techniques. Start by getting acquainted with the lane, the pins, and the ball. Learn scorekeeping and rules, as well as tips on warmup exercises and balance techniques. Most important is the section on choosing the right ball for yougetting the proper fit and grip, as well as gloves, wrist supports, and shoes. Then comes the special four-step approach that takes you through the disciplines of setup, stance, release, and follow-through. With the tactics section, you'll master strikes and spares, target pins, and straight shots and hook shots, and troubleshoot your mistakes. Play with friends, compete against yourself, or join a leaguethe coaching you need is right here!

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(2)
The Basics	9	(11)
The pins	10	(1)
The approach and bowling lane	11	(2)
Scorekeeping	13	(3)
Scoresheet Example 1	16	(1)
Scoresheet Example 2	17	(3)
Bowling Etiquette and Safety	20	(5)
Some important rules	20	(2)
Warmup exercises	22	(2)
Balance	24	(1)
Equipment	25	(11)
The ball	25	(8)
Gloves and wrist supports	33	(1)
Shoes	33	(2)
Extras	35	(1)
The Basic 4-Step Delivery	36
Setup (preshot routine)	37
Stance	40
Where to start	41
Step 1	44
Step 2	45
Step 3	46
Step 4	47
Followthrough	48
Arm and hand positions	49