Go Read A Book!

[Rowdy]

Looks like Books A Million has a bowling team. They had multiple copies of "Bowling Execution" by John Jowdy on the shelf. Usually they only have one copy,if that. For those of you who don't know,this is the Bible of Bowling. Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Bowl a LOT better.

[Green Bay Coach]

Rowdy,

I cannot agree more on what you say about John Jowdy's book. It is indeed the bible for the physical side of the sport of bowling. My 2nd choice for a book is "Focused for Bowling" by Dean Hinitz. Where Jowdy does an excellent job teaching the mechanics of bowling, Hinitz does the same for the mental side. You will soon be learning excellent ways to put you mind into a winning frame of thought.

With all books like these, I recommend you read them through once and then read them again. During the 2nd reading is when you will make your decisions on what you are going to work on to improve your own game. Just remember, only work on 2 or 3 things at a time and be sure to set goals for yourself that are realistic. Set a time frame for when you would like to attain these goals but DO NOT get down on yourself if you do not reach all of them right away. If you do not reach a goal in the time you set then you must decide if the time allowed was to short or was the goal to far out of reach. Go ahead and re-set the goal and time frame and try again. All goals are attainable if you really want them.

Glenn C.

[96707]

After a 23 year "break" from bowling, I returned to the sport just over a year ago. When I first started up again, I was having a really hard time with my old Firebolt (which I had for about 25 years or so!) and also just trying to re-learn everything. I looked at many different bowling books but Bowling Execution by John Jowdy was the one that I purchased. I read it from cover to cover and then some, and it basically re-taught me how to bowl, and I'm even better than I was before I took the break! I highly recommend this book!

[Rowdy]

Green Bay,I agree with you on the re-reading part. I keep mine next to the 'ol Lazy Boy and read it every day. It's amazing how one sentence will pop out at you and make you smack yourself in the forehead. Then those ringing 10's turn into strikes the next time you roll.

[pipes]

I just ordered it thanks for the info :D

[uberamd]

I also just ordered the book. I hope it teaches me something, Im a newbie to bowling.

[Vibeowner]

http://books.google.com/books?id=2O5KWoE5baMC&dq=book+bowling+execution&pg=PP1&ots=84zm4olvqX&sig=-5lnaB-Nyudov5uis8u9oG-sIVQ&hl=en&prev=http://www.google.com/search?q=book+bowling+execution&sourceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3DVFA_enUS241US251&sa=X&oi=print&ct=title&cad=one-book-with-thumbnail#PPA2,M1

I always wondered what a bowling book would consist of.....I hope this helps people see a little of what it has and make the right choice.

[jackhammer]

I haven't heard of that one..maybe I'll check it out.

Here is a great book that is well written and loaded with a lot of information. I've found this very helpful when I get in that certain slump.


Bowling- How to Master the Game by Parker Bohn III.

The following Pro's contributed in the book; Mike Aulby,Chris Barnes, Johnny Petraglia, Mark Roth, and many others.

[Rowdy]

Sounds like a good book for lefties. Just what they need.

[uberamd]

Just got the book, and I can say its pretty good. It has loads of pictures, tips, and methods of execution. I learned stuff right away, the best $7 I ever spent (half.com). Good recommendation.

[Tinkerbell]

Hey Rowdy where the heck is that darn book anyway. I couldn't find it by the recliner!!!! :confused:

[JaraTo]

Thanks, found one available at the local Barnes & Nobles. Plan on picking it up this weekend

[uberamd]

Half.com is a good resource for them everyone. I ended up paying $10 for it, which included shipping, which is half price.

[Rowdy]

Hey Rowdy where the heck is that darn book anyway. I couldn't find it by the recliner!!!! :confused:


Try the bookshelf above your trashy romance novels,Sweetie Pie Honey Bunch.:)

[JaraTo]

Looks like Books A Million has a bowling team. They had multiple copies of "Bowling Execution" by John Jowdy on the shelf. Usually they only have one copy,if that. For those of you who don't know,this is the Bible of Bowling. Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Bowl a LOT better.

*Bump*

Thought this was worth bringing back up with the recent rush of new members. Finally grabbed the last copy yesterday at a Barnes and Nobles. I only read the first 10 pages before I began league last night. What a difference!?! Changed my ball position and stance and moved to a 5-step approach and I've never rolled a ball so effortlessly. I used to think I had a free armswing, but apparently I was wrong. I couldn't even feel the ball during my release and my revs increased a ton. Buy this book!

[Rowdy]

I'm happy to hear it helped.:)

[JaraTo]

I will definitely agree with the statement that "Bowling Execution" is THE bible of bowling. Thanks Rowdy! :D

[Rowdy]

Happy to hear you're getting a lot out of the book. That's why I posted about it. I really belive that if everyone had a copy all these,"What am I doing wrong?" questions would decrease. Everytime I hit a snag with my swing I go back and reread the book to find the answer. Of course,if everyone bought a copy,all the coaches would be out of business!:eek:

[JaraTo]

Starting the reread today, back to page one. Maybe the fact that this thread keeps showing up with new posts will draw their attention Rowdy.

[Thepainscoming]

I guess i should get this book then.

[mongoliantreesloth]

I'm going to check out my local bookstore to see if they can get me one. Nothing to lose.

[JaraTo]

You won't regret it my friend.

[Rowdy]

I'm going to check out my local bookstore to see if they can get me one. Nothing to lose.

Trust me on this one. Buy the book. Steal the book. Tell 'em you thought it was a "House Book" and stuck it in your bag by mistake.

True Story: I'm at Books a Million the other day and I see a couple of guys acting funny in the back where the magazines are. I go back to see whats up and two guys have their shoes off,the Bowling Execution book in one hand and they're practicing their deliveries by sliding in their socks!

I couldn't resist,after one guy took his "shot" I walked in behind him and pretended like I was watching a ball go down the lane. I looked at him and shook my head. I said,"Ooh,a touch high there. That's a nasty split." The guy goes through his routine again and runs it out,then screams,"I got it! My first 4-6-7-10! Do I get an award for that one?" We all died laughing.

[pipes]

Remember this is just 1 mans opinion its a GOOD book but he could a left out about 1/2 the pages and not done so much bragging that bugs me ! But I do reread it a lot . And for what its worth recomend it highly .

[Rowdy]

Remember this is just 1 mans opinion its a GOOD book but he could a left out about 1/2 the pages and not done so much bragging that bugs me ! But I do reread it a lot . And for what its worth recomend it highly .

I'll agree with that,but usually right in the middle of one of those self serving passages is a one sentence tip that turns the light bulb on over your head.:)

[JaraTo]

Call me an idiot, but I have yet to grasp the concept of the clock system with finger positioning. Is it a normal clock on a wall, or a clock layed on the floor. I think some of the images make more sense to me if he's referring to hand position relative to a clock, not finger position. i.e. The sharp hook release rotating from 6 to 3. Look's like the hand/wrist rotating not fingers. :confused:

[pipes]

Call me an idiot, but I have yet to grasp the concept of the clock system with finger positioning. Is it a normal clock on a wall, or a clock layed on the floor. I think some of the images make more sense to me if he's referring to hand position relative to a clock, not finger position. i.e. The sharp hook release rotating from 6 to 3. Look's like the hand/wrist rotating not fingers. :confused:


IF your hand and wrist rotate your fingers have to :D TRY doing it and not have your fingers move

[Green Bay Coach]

Call me an idiot, but I have yet to grasp the concept of the clock system with finger positioning. Is it a normal clock on a wall, or a clock layed on the floor. I think some of the images make more sense to me if he's referring to hand position relative to a clock, not finger position. i.e. The sharp hook release rotating from 6 to 3. Look's like the hand/wrist rotating not fingers. :confused:


Go to <www.bowl4fun.com> This is Ron Clifton's site and he has some excellent tips. Click on tip archives and the scroll down to tip #35. This is the first of a 4 part series on releases. In tip #35 he shows a very good example of how you should think of the clock. I too always had trouble relating to that image until I drew a circle with the 3 - 6 - 9 - 12 on it. When I laid it on the floor everything seemed to fall into place. You will find that most hooks can be acheived with a passive release. In tip #38 Ron tells how to increase rev rate but also cations how eratic your hook can become as conditions change and if you do not repeat everything exactly the same for every release. These 4 tips, along with his tips on the arm swing, can give you some good insight on how to up your average by 10 - 20 pins.

Green Bay Coach

[JaraTo]

Thanks guys, we already had a lengthy thread as to the confusion in a another section.

[Curacao_Dejavu]

Thanks guys, we already had a lengthy thread as to the confusion in a another section.

which section are you refering to ?

in the meantime since we are on the books topic:
what do you think of the book "From gutterballs to Strikes"

I am see some referring to applying a certain technique and they see the results right away.
When I do try to change some I also see a result, but the opposite result :)
things go very bad for me.
How do you guy's know what to change and be consistent on that.

regards

[JaraTo]

which section are you refering to ?



http://forums.hammerbowling.com/showthread.php?t=7173

[BubbaRay]

From "Gutterballs to Strikes" is a good book with lots of information and tips on how to help correct alot of bowling errors. I believe this book was written by Mike Durbin. mike is a very good instructor and has help alot of people in their game. He tries to make it easy to understand and learn the tips. One reason you might be going in the oppisite direction when trying these tips is you may be concentrating and trying to correct it too much. Let your mind and body execute what you have been reading and understanding in the book. Set it in you mind and let everything else do the work. Not forcing the correction.

[Rowdy]

Call me an idiot, but I have yet to grasp the concept of the clock system with finger positioning. Is it a normal clock on a wall, or a clock layed on the floor. I think some of the images make more sense to me if he's referring to hand position relative to a clock, not finger position. i.e. The sharp hook release rotating from 6 to 3. Look's like the hand/wrist rotating not fingers. :confused:

I can't belive I missed this one. I can't resist.

Okay,if you insist. You're an idiot.:)

I told you I couldn't resist.

[Rowdy]

which section are you refering to ?

in the meantime since we are on the books topic:
what do you think of the book "From gutterballs to Strikes"

I am see some referring to applying a certain technique and they see the results right away.
When I do try to change some I also see a result, but the opposite result :)
things go very bad for me.
How do you guy's know what to change and be consistent on that.

regards

This is the problem with getting bowling instruction from the internet or a book. You have to make sure you understand EXACTLY how to make the change that your considering. If you get it wrong it can do more damage then good to your game.

I've said it before,but it bears repeating: Only make ONE CHANGE AT A TIME!!! This is the only way you can properly evaluate any change made to your swing. Never,ever evaluate a change in your swing by looking at how you score. What works now may not work so great on a fresh shot.

Changes take time to fit in to your game. Fact of bowling life. Get over it. You may get worse before you get better. If YOU think it's the right change to make,stick with it. I once made a backswing change with my arm that took three weeks of extensive practice,(over 150 games!),to get grooved enough to score higher than before I made the switch. But I was convinced it was the right change to make and stuck with it.

[pipes]

: This is the problem with getting bowling instruction from the internet or a book. You have to make sure you understand EXACTLY how to make the change that your considering. If you get it wrong it can do more damage then good to your game.

I've said it before,but it bears repeating: Only make ONE CHANGE AT A TIME!!! This is the only way you can properly evaluate any change made to your swing. Never,ever evaluate a change in your swing by looking at how you score. What works now may not work so great on a fresh shot.

Changes take time to fit in to your game. Fact of bowling life. Get over it. You may get worse before you get better. If YOU think it's the right change to make,stick with it. I once made a backswing change with my arm that took three weeks of extensive practice,(over 150 games!),to get grooved enough to score higher than before I made the switch. But I was convinced it was the right change to make and stuck with it.

The guy thats coaching me says it takes 2 to 3 weeks of hard bowling to commit a change to mussle memory to were you do it natural . AND he don't teach much because he only wants to work on 1 thing at a time and a lot a folks get upset and think there not getting there moneys worth. So he coahes who he wants and won't charge for it .And they don't like to work hard to learn or make needed changes they want instant sucess.Well there is no magic hook in a box or 300 game drilling !

Wre about to make a major change in my game I am a stright down and in bowler I want to be able to also go cross lanes with the hook so were going to start this summer on one part at a time . according to him a LOT will have to do with my shoulder ! He says thaTS WERE HE THINKS i NEED TO GO TO WORK ON FIRST .I am dreading it and at the same time looking forward to it !:eek:

We would be working on it now but I had a bad habit I had to break I got into about 4 weeks ago and I am just now getting it fixed and I bowl 30 to maybe 50 games a week !! By the way I got the bad habit from a damn book

[Curacao_Dejavu]

Looks like Books A Million has a bowling team. They had multiple copies of "Bowling Execution" by John Jowdy on the shelf. Usually they only have one copy,if that. For those of you who don't know,this is the Bible of Bowling. Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Bowl a LOT better.

Took a 5 days week for the book to ship from amazon to my post office in the states . and then :mad: :mad: :mad: 2 weeks to get things sorted out between uspc and the local post office. Anyway it's here finally, now let's see if I will read it ;).


Leopold

hmm,
apparently I might not use a many mad icons I would like to show my discontent (seems the system is limited to 7 icons.)

[Curacao_Dejavu]

Chapter 2 rocks.

Leopold

[Satxvike]

Looks like Books A Million has a bowling team. They had multiple copies of "Bowling Execution" by John Jowdy on the shelf. Usually they only have one copy,if that. For those of you who don't know,this is the Bible of Bowling. Buy it. Read it. Re-read it. Bowl a LOT better.

This is an EXCELLENT book and I recommend it to anyone interested in improving their game. I carry a 195 average and considered myself to be a decent bowler. I read the part on the approach and release, and made a minor change. The next time I bowled in my league I rolled a 221, 224, and 225. I haven't finished the book yet but I'm looking forward to more tips and instructions from John. :)