Bowling [Paperback]

Fred Borden (Author), John Ackerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815109881 | ISBN-13: 978-0815109884 | Publication Date: December 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

This new, value-priced activity text will anyone improve his or her bowling skills whether a beginner or an experienced player who has bowled for years. Fred Borden has coached bowling for over 30 years and is one of bowling's greatest ambassadors. As head coach of Team USA, his teams struck gold numerous times in the Pan Am games and World Championships. The book covers all areas including history and trends, fundamental skills and drills, equipment and safety concerns, and rules and regulations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This book reveals, teaches, and inspires any and all bowlers to reach to attain their highest potential." --Chuck Pezzano, Member of 12 Halls of Fame, including PBA and USBC

“This is the Bible of sport psychology for bowling. Its information is invaluable for both individuals and teams.” --Gordon Vadakin, Team USA coach, and Head Coach, Wichita State University

“I wish I had all this information in my prime...I would have achieved even more.” --Anne Marie Duggan, Women’s Professional Bowling and USBC Halls of Fame --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Eric S. Lasser, PhD, is a consultant to professional tour bowlers and is renowned for his pioneering applications of sport psychology to bowling. As team psychologist for Team USA and an advisor to pro staffs, he has conducted sport psychology training nationwide for athletes and coaches, and his articles have been read by bowlers around the globe. Fred Borden is widely regarded as the premier coach/educator in the history of bowling. As Team USA head coach, he achieved a long series of successes on the world stage and has continued to provide consultation to top professionals. He was twice the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year and is in the USBC Hall of Fame. Jeri Edwards is the first female head coach of Team USA. She initially gained acclaim as a player, achieving success as a collegiate athlete and on the pro tour. Seen regularly in one of the largest bowling magazines in the world, she also appears in a series of educational videos with Fred Borden. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 1 edition (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815109881
• ISBN-13: 978-0815109884
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #887,809 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Bowling

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great investment, May 14, 2007

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Heinrich Mortensen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sport Psychology Library: Bowling (Paperback)

When ever you buy a book containing psychology, you think to say "I knew that!", but this book pinpoints the essens of bowling psychology. I've focused on several things that for sure will make me a better bowler.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best bowling books to date, January 8, 2007

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William S. Gross "-Bill" (Fairfield, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sport Psychology Library: Bowling (Paperback)

I think this is one of the most up to date and detailed bowling books to date. It dives into the mental game aspect of the game and just helps you with the skills that most bowlers will need to take their game to the next level.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just psychological, November 6, 2006

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Louis Giordani (shirley ny) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sport Psychology Library: Bowling (Paperback)

Very in depth book on all facets of bowling not just the psychologoical aspects. Has good drills and if the drills are performed, your average will go up.