Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series) [Paperback]

Doug Werner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Start-Up Sports series | Publication Date: October 1, 1995

A fast and fun guide to learning one of America’s leading recreational pursuits. From choosing the right ball to the art of making strikes. Endorsed by Remo Picchietti, Bowling Hall of Famer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This beginner's bowling guide provides a fine basic reference to the sport, blending black and white photos with tips on the game. From developing good bowling habits and preventing bad habits to following through step-by-step bowling techniques, this is a fine basic guide. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Doug Werner is the author of 15 books on sports and fitness, including the books in the Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Tracks Publishing (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884654053
• ISBN-13: 978-1884654053
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #788,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Bowling

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone new to bowling, December 18, 2002

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dasn0wman "dasn0wman" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series) (Paperback)

This is what every non-fiction book should be. Brief, to-the-point, and effective. And this book is very brief. You may probably be able to read it in a half hour and then head straight to the alley and practice. This book is very clear and provides easy-to-follow pictures, too. I understand everything the author is trying to say. Lastly, this book is effective because I followed its exact instructions and I'm able to bowl with a nice hook, something I always wanted to know how to do. Although you won't be able to learn more advanced skills or more fancier hooks, this is not suppose to be a comprehensive guide to bowling.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Fundamentals for Beginners or Returners., March 26, 1999

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This review is from: Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series) (Paperback)

When asked to go bowling again, after not having done so in over twenty years, I found my game had simply disappeared. I was a beginner again. This little book, lavishly illustrated, written with wit and humor, put those pesky little fundamentals back in perspective. Bowling is fun, and Werner's book reminds us that it's fun, or should be.

Werner gives a brief history of the sport, some prominent bowlers which will surprise a number of people, and some solid techniques to get your game back in shape with very little effort. He also gives a very useful table of common errors, and suggested corrections.

But most of all, Doug Werner reminds the reader that the way to learn to bowl is to go bowling. Read the book, then get out there and knock `em down.

A bargain at Amazon's price, this book will delight any beginner, and is invaluable to the rookie or out of practice bowler. Five stars aren't enough.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for would-be bowlers, March 29, 2008

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Kai Wu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series) (Paperback)

The author takes the effort to filter out the technical junks that might confuse new bowlers or people who are interested to take up the sports. All you need to know to get started is there. But it's a little pricey for a thin paperback.