Books with author Bruce Curtis

You could learn to bowl by spending hours at thebowling alley, paying high equipment rental fees—or you could train with an expert who’ll teach you simple one-at-a-time techniques. Start by getting acquainted with the lane, the pins, and the ball. Learn scorekeeping and rules, as well as tips on warmup exercises and balance techniques. Most important is the section on choosing the right ball for you—getting the proper fit and grip, as well as gloves, wrist supports, and shoes. Then comes the special four-step approach that takes you through the disciplines of setup, stance, release, and follow-through. With the tactics section, you’ll master strikes and spares, target pins, and straight shots and hook shots, and troubleshoot your mistakes. Play with friends, compete against yourself, or join a league—the coaching youneed is right here!

You could learn to bowl by spending hours at the bowling alley, paying high equipment rental fees--or you could train with an expert who'll teach you simple, one-at-a-time techniques. Start by getting acquainted with the lane, the pins, and the ball. Learn scorekeeping and rules, as well as tips on warmup exercises and balance techniques. Most important is the section on choosing the right ball for you--getting the proper fit and grip, as well as gloves, wrist supports, and shoes. Then comes the special Four-Step approach that takes you through the disciplines of Setup, Stance, Release, and Follow-through. With the tactics section, you'll master strikes and spares, target pins, straight shots and hook shots, and troubleshoot your mistakes.

Packed with photos, this unique, handy guide by a top coach can help anyone join in the action. The sequential approach presented here provides a sound base of balance and stay-in-shape technique that prepares you for all forms of more advanced in-line skating, like roller hockey and dancing. Find out how to choose the right pair of skates and appropriate protective gear, and then get ready to roll! 96 pages (all in color), 8 x 10.