Right Down Your Alley The Complete Book of Bowling

by Grinfelds, Vesma; Hultstrand, Bonnie

• ISBN13: 9780534515751
• ISBN10: 0534515754
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-08-05
• 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

BASIC BOWLING	1	(96)
Understanding the Basics	3	(10)
Features of the Ball, Pins, and Lanes	4	(4)
Etiquette and Safety	8	(4)
In a Nutshell	12	(1)
Preparing for Action	13	(14)
Selection of Proper Equipment	13	(3)
Holding the Ball	16	(2)
Aiming in Bowling	18	(1)
Pin Placement in Relation to Target Arrows	19	(3)
Starting Position	22	(1)
In Preparing for Action We Have Now Found	23	(1)
Hints for Success	24	(3)
Stance, Approach, and Delivery Concepts	27	(16)
Flexibility and Stance	27	(1)
Balance and the Stance	28	(2)
Timing and Pushaway	30	(2)
Flexibility and Balance in the Approach	32	(1)
Direction in the Approach and Delivery	33	(1)
The Release	33	(2)
The Follow-Through	35	(1)
Vertical Balance Line and the Delivery	35	(1)
Horizontal Balance Line and the Finish Position	36	(1)
Hand and Arm Position in the Follow-Through	36	(1)
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Right-handed Bowlers	37	(2)
Summary of Bowling Fundamentals for Left-handed Bowlers	39	(2)
Hints for Success	41	(2)
Principles of Movement Applied to Bowling	43	(6)
Weight of the Ball	43	(1)
Force Production	44	(2)
Hook Ball and Momentum	46	(1)
Straight Ball Principles	46	(1)
Correction Suggestions for Straight Ball	46	(1)
Backup Ball Principles	46	(1)
Correction Suggestions for the Backup Ball	47	(1)
Correction Suggestions for Changing Ball Speeds	47	(1)
Accuracy and Consistency Principles	47	(1)
References	48	(1)
Common Errors and Corrective Actions	49	(12)
3-1-2 Strike Adjustment System	61	(8)
For Right Handers	63	(1)
For Left Handers	64	(2)
Mathematical Formula	66	(1)
Words of Advice	66	(1)
In a Nutshell	67	(2)
3-6-9 Spare Conversion System	69	(14)
Key Pin Identification	70	(2)
Right Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center	72	(2)
Right Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center	74	(2)
Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Right of Center	76	(2)
Left Handers 3-6-9 Spare Conversion System for Converting Pins Left of Center	78	(2)
In a Nutshell	80	(3)
``If All Else Fails'' Addendum	83	(1)
Bowling for Those with Special Needs	83	(6)
The Senior Bowler	83	(4)
Bowling for Those with Disabilities	87	(1)
Bowling and Pregnancy	88	(1)
The Modern Bowling Environment and Twenty-First Century Technology	89	(8)
Lanes and Lane Conditions	89	(1)
Newest Trends in Lanes Found in Twenty-First Century Bowling Establishments	90	(2)
Approaches	92	(1)
Bowling Balls	92	(2)
Automatic Scorers	94	(1)
Suggested Miscellaneous Bowling Supplies	95	(2)
ADVANCED BOWLING	97
Alternatives to the Four Step Approach	99	(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	(1)
A Scoring	3
How to Calculate an Average	6
B League Bowling	1	(1)
Handicapping	1	(1)
Figuring Marks	2
C Rules of Bowling	1	(1)
D History of Bowling	1	(1)
E Glossary of Terms	1	(1)
F Bowler's Analysis Chart	1	(1)
Index	1