Training Material

[hammeredinkansas]

I'm sure this has been the topic of a few threads already, but I'm too busy to go back, research and read old posts. I'm in the market for some training material (i.e., video or book), but with so much to choose from, I'd like to ask you all to help me narrow it down. If you were to buy one video or book, covering everything from the basic fundamentals up to more detailed instruction, what would it be? Thanks in advance!

[mongoliantreesloth]

"Dick Weber's guide to better bowling" is the only one I've viewed.

[bluerrpilot]

Penthouse Forums was great when I was young :D

[hammeredinkansas]

Penthouse Forums was great when I was young :D

Puts a whole knew meaning to the term "stroker"!

[BradM]

My favorite book is John Jowdy's Bowling Execution:
http://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Execution-John-Jowdy/dp/0736042172/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1310671-2410026?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184860865&sr=8-1

There are a couple of bad reviews on there but you can tell they are written by know-it-alls that think they should have written the book.

[can-ham]

My favorite book is John Jowdy's Bowling Execution:
http://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Execution-John-Jowdy/dp/0736042172/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1310671-2410026?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184860865&sr=8-1

There are a couple of bad reviews on there but you can tell they are written by know-it-alls that think they should have written the book.

Yes! Is that the over the bar under the bar free swing? A buddy lent me this book when I was starting out, great read!

[BradM]

Yes! Is that the over the bar under the bar free swing? A buddy lent me this book when I was starting out, great read!


Yeah! Really big on the free armswing aspect. I still read it when I'm in my "other office"/"library".:D

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[Thepainscoming]

Penthouse Forums was great when I was young :D
ROFLMAO:eek: :D

[BubbaRay]

I would suggest, Par Bowling by Thomas C. Kouros . It covers everything from the basics for beginners to the advance bowler techniques. Excellent book.

[hammeredinkansas]

I would suggest, Par Bowling by Thomas C. Kouros . It covers everything from the basics for beginners to the advance bowler techniques. Excellent book.

Thanks BubbaRay!

And thanks to all the others who replied!

It will be handy to have a reference to keep in my bag to go to if needed. Sometimes, the longer I bowl, the further away from the basic fundementals I get. :o

[dw800seeker]

I liked the Jowdy book. Other than the over the bar and under bar I did not learn much.

[BradM]

I also like the David Ozio book. It's great for spare shooting. I think it's called Bowl Like A Pro.

[hammeredinkansas]

I also like the David Ozio book. It's great for spare shooting. I think it's called Bowl Like A Pro.

Added it to the list. Thanks! :)

[slap]

I liked the Jowdy book. Other than the over the bar and under bar I did not learn much.

I'm still trying to figure out the ring finger lead.

[BubbaRay]

I'm still trying to figure out the ring finger lead.

The ring finger lead is this,,,,,,,,,, release the ball using your ring finger to point toward your target and to lead the ball in the arm-swing through release. This will result in the hand being behind the ball and releasing at approximately 10° to 15°. The ball will travel down the lane almost totally end-over-end. It will still hook but it will hook further down the lane and hook less since it is already very close to rolling on its preferred axis. This release is good for drier conditions or when the ball is breaking a bit earlier than you want.

[slap]

The ring finger lead is this,,,,,,,,,, release the ball using your ring finger to point toward your target and to lead the ball in the arm-swing through release. This will result in the hand being behind the ball and releasing at approximately 10° to 15°. The ball will travel down the lane almost totally end-over-end. It will still hook but it will hook further down the lane and hook less since it is already very close to rolling on its preferred axis. This release is good for drier conditions or when the ball is breaking a bit earlier than you want.

hmmm that's an interesting explanation. I can picture what you described. I'll give it whirl on my next practice session Sunday morning.

[Erocku]

My favorite book is John Jowdy's Bowling Execution:
http://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Execution-John-Jowdy/dp/0736042172/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-1310671-2410026?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1184860865&sr=8-1

There are a couple of bad reviews on there but you can tell they are written by know-it-alls that think they should have written the book.

I have that book and it's pretty good, but it seems like half of the book is Jowdy talking and telling stories about different pro bowlers rather than instruction.