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Strikeability
Susie Minshew is a Gold Level USA Bowling instructor and Master Coach. She was my Bronze level instructor and has a wealth of knowledge and information to share. Charts, graphics and tapes on every phase of the game can really help you get the most of the our sport.
Free Adobe Acrobat Reader site
From here, you can download the free Adobe Reader software that lets you read, but not edit, Adobe 'PDF' files if you do not already have it on your machine.
Bowling Tips from Ron
An archive of bowling tips by Ron Clifton. His site states: "Ron has been a student of the game of bowling for 35 years.
He and others found out about 14 years ago that he has a special gift for understanding the physics of bowling and teaching them to others. Ron is well known around the country for his unique training techniques and original thinking. He coaches some of the top Professional bowlers in the southern region."
Bowling Across the Globe
Targets sites in the USA and around the world. Many, many sites to see.
Ball Motion, Timing and Pin Action Video Clips/Articles
NEW ! ! ! This is a great site showing clips of ball rotation through the pins, pin action, the effects of different deliveries on ball motion, a little of everything. Articles, wallpaper, International competition. Fascinating.
Bowling This Month
A magazine for the advanced bowler, this is a definitive site for technical information, and the people who are in charge respond to topical email. While it requires a subscription, they've updated the site and you can get an idea of what they provide from the many categories they offer. Worth the time and money, believe me.
Challenge Bowling Association (NEW!)
This is a link to a group with a different idea for evening out the scoring and equipment problems we seem to face in todays game. Interesting approach.
Youth Bowling website
Has a bit of everything, a large (>30 member) advisory board with people like Susie Minshew, Fred Borden, Dick Ritger, Walter Ray Williams and Dick Weber, Liz Johnson, and each has their email address available to contact them. Also available are instructional tips, tournament and general information for college and YABA, and many more links of different kinds to be found at the top of the page under 'Menu #1, #2 and #3. Check it out.
Bowlers Journal - Questions, Answers, Insights
Articles and answers to questions which might touch on something you've been wondering about.
Yahoo Board/Chat - Bowling Tips
Bulletin board with people asking and answering questions. Usually OK, and you might be able to see a question you are thinking about show up here. Becoming a member of the club is an individual decision, and I do not make a pro or con evaluation of that option.
Bowler's Digest Magazine
Front page for magazine, which you can order from a link at the site. Also has some hints about armswing and approach basics
Things that Affect How a Bowling Ball Works
Many people will talk about 'CG' or 'mass bias', but this article describes what they mean and how they are important to the bowler. Somewhat technical, but a very good article.
Bowling Discussion Forums
Chat boards for all ball manufacturers and open forums for almost any topic. If you see information by someone named '10 in the Pit' read closely, he has some good knowledge to share.
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