Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1265392 in Books
• Published on: 1996-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"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 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 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

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.

Customer Reviews

One of the best bowling books to date
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.

Not just psychological
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.

A Very Good Read!!!
I am still currently reading this book and it is very good! If you are a professional bowler or a league bowler this book is essential to build your mental game! It will get you through tough pressure situations and open your mind for things that you either have/have not experienced! I really recommend this book to anyone to kick their bowling up the extra notch!