Right Down Your Alley The Complete Book of Bowling

by Grinfelds, Vesma; Hultstrand, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9780495012702
• ISBN10: 049501270X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-16
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

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!

Table of Contents

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)
Credits	1	(1)
Index	1