Bowling by Brunswick Corporation, Dan Herbst, Parker Bohn (2000, Paperback)

Parker Bohn III, the 1999 Professional Bowlers Asssociation Player of the Year, clearly explains everything you need to know in order to shoot your maximum potential-from equipment, mental preparation, and practice regimens to strike lines, spare conversions, and strategies for different lane conditions. Written accessibly for the beginner as well as the advanced bowler, the book features more than thirty detailed computer-generated lane diagrams that show the best paths to the pocket for both left- and right-handers. A preface richly illustrated with vintage photos takes a fascinating look back at how the game came to be one of America's most loved pastimes and how it is fast gaining popularity around the world.

Parker Bohn III reveals the secrets to success including
* how to use the emerging technology of ball composition and drilling to your advantage
* the basic skid-roll-hook strike shot's trajectory and pin carry
* recommended foot positions and targets for splits and spares
* how lane-conditioning oil and its breakdown affect your shots
* pro-proven strike line strategies for conquering difficult lane conditions
* how to pinpoint problems and develop customized practice sessions
* pointers for building a rock-solid mental approach
* plans for reaching the college, amateur, and pro levels

You'll learn how to achieve perfect form in a comprehensive skills section with instructional photos showing exactly how to position your body at each step in the delivery
* starting stance
* pushaway
* backswing
* armswing
* release
* wrist positions
* timing
* balance.

Brunswick pro staff contributors include all-time favorites and rising stars:
* Mike Aulby
* Chris Barnes
* Cindy Coburn-Carroll
* Johnny Petraglia
* Mark Roth
* Kim Terrell
* Tammy Turner