Bowl Like a Pro - The Secret Book of the Masters

Bowl Like a Pro: The Secret Book of the Masters was designed to aid both beginners and intermediate players of the sport in improving their game through down-to-earth and practical instruction.

 Part 1 deals with my personal history, and how I got started in the game. It is also in this part of the book where I establish how bowling fits into the modern lifestyle, and what kind of benefits you can expect from playing this sport.

 Part 2 is all about the equipment and gear used in bowling. Too often players jump right in without realizing that they need to understand the equipment before they can really start building their skills. If you want to know more about finding the right bowling ball, you can find that information in the section Selecting Your Bowling Ball. For those who have no idea what a reactive resin cover stock is, you can discover what cover stocks really are in Mastering Bowling Ball Cover Stocks.

 To find out more about pin racks, and why bowling pins behave in a particular manner when hit by bowling balls, head over to Rack & Pins. And finally, I have also prepared a special discussion on bowling shoes in the section Bowling Shoes and Why They Count.

 In addition to helping you select gear, I am also going to help you maintain it. You can read more about this in Maintenance Tips for Bowling Balls.

 Part 3 of this book deals with the basic skills in bowling. For an extensive discussion of proper behavior in bowling alleys, read the section Etiquette… Or How to Bowl Like a Sir/Madame.

 If you want to learn how to manually score a bowling game, you can find that information in The Scoring System in Bowling. The proper finger grip is also discussed in Gripping a Bowling Ball for the Fist Time.

 Part 4 of the book deals with advanced techniques and strategies. To learn more about the oil used in bowling lanes, head over to Oil Patterns. For an extensive exploration of the minute adjustments needed for a better game, read the section Adjustment Guidelines.

Here'sjust a taste of what you'll discover...

• A complete guide to the bowling game and its basic physical requirements.
• The 5 things expert bowlers will not tell you about this game.
• When and when not to throw a bowling ball with added force.
• How to improve your handicap and score more per game than ever before
• The importance of wearing the correct gaming garment and shoes for each bowling game.
• How to avoid weak throws!
• The 6 surefire ways you can improve your game from top to bottom.
• An entire chapter devoted to selecting the correct bowling ball based on your skill level and game goals.
• Why some people have a tough time bowling for the first time
• A complete guide to choosing balls based on their coverstocks.
• Which bowling ball is right for your hand size and capacity to throw
• Why the wrong type of bowling ball can wreck your game and set you back dozens of points
• How to prevent hand and shoulder injury when bowling.
• Which type of coverstocks are appropriate for specific situations (you can mix them up!).
• Where to buy quality and reasonably priced bowling balls.
• A crash course on game mechanics and ball physics.
• All about the importance of maintaining proper form before, during and after you throw a bowling ball.
• What to do if your game is suffering and you don't know why it is happening.
• The importance of knowing the difference between a good approach and a bad approach.
• All about the pros and cons of using a plastic bowling ball.
• An entire chapter devoted to maintaining your bowling balls at home so they are in peak condition every time you go out and play.
• How to improve your grip of bowling balls.
• How to make the most out of your current bowling gear.
• How to improve your hooks and straight shots.
• How to instantly snatch the farthest spares.