From Gutterballs to Strikes
by Mike Durbin, Dan Herbst
(Click here)
Book Summary Information
Author: Dan Herbst, Mike DurbinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-01-01
ISBN: 0809230585
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Book Reviews of From Gutterballs to Strikes
Book Review: Fixing Problems isn't easy unless you know what to look for.
Summary: 5 Stars
As an avid bowler who is looking to improve my game, sometimes it takes going back to the basics to rediscover what is at fault. While the title of "From Gutterballs to Strikes" might be a bit of an inflated boast, there is a wealth of information within these pages.
No, it isn't for beginners -- the book is a diagnostic tool, not a traditional training manual. The stories he tells are dated to a time when he was first a touring pro and then a commentator for television covering the tour. Some might say that part of the problem is that his examples/advise was for a time when polyester and urethane balls were the norm versus the current lineups of resin balls. But fundimentals never go out of style, and if you're serious about improving your game - this book reminds you of the little things that take away from your game. I will say that this book along with John Jowdy's "Bowling Execution" makes the best 2 book combo for any 'serious' bowler. What one doesn't cover, the other will. Although the two philosophies differ on a few key points (to-MAY-to vs. to-MAH-to), the two books compliment each other well.
Furthermore, the joys of the internet means that you can read the book, and since he gives specific example about what to look for - and which professionals model the 'correct' or 'exception' to his advise, you can head to youtube and see both the examples as well as Durbin doing promos / average builders from his time as a pba color commentator.
Summary of From Gutterballs to Strikes
Although there are countless instructional books on how to bowl, there aren't any that tell you something much more important--how to correct what you're doing wrong. Through the expertise of former Professional Bowlers Association superstar Mike Durbin, From Gutterballs to Strikes provides bowlers of all levels with quick tips and solutions for correcting 101 of the most common bowling errors. Knowing how to correct mistakes is a vital part of any athletic endeavor; that's why coaches serve such a crucial role. But with the exception of top-level players, few bowlers have the benefit of personal coaching. This book lets Mike Durbin serve as your very own bowling coach. Your game will improve quickly and dramatically with his easy-to-follow corrections to bowling's 101 most common errors--from bad foot position to poor timing to improper arm swing. Mike Durbin is the only bowler to have won the sport's crown jewel, the Tournament of Champions, on three occasions. A 14-time PBA Tour champion, he was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1984. Durbin now serves as a commentator for ESPN's coverage of the PGA Tour. Dan Herbst is the author of eight sports-instruction books, including Bowling 200+, Bowl Like a Pro, and Bowling 300. He has written articles for Sports Illustrated, USA Today, and Bowlers Journal, among other publications.General Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Audiobooks on Cassette
- Audiobooks on CD
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- e-Books
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in How to score 185 or higher in bowling
Bowling Shirt LoungemasterCruisin' USA; Apparel
Focused for Bowlingby Dean Hinitz
Human Kinetics; Published: 2002-09-26; Paperback; Book
Best price: $11.95
Price in other shops:
![Bowling Fun and Fundamentals for Boys and Girls [Region 2] Image](/images/Bowling-Fun-and-Fundamentals-for-Boys-and-Girls-Region-2-B0009P8AU8-X.jpg)
Bowling Fun and Fundamentals for Boys and Girls [Region 2]Release date: 2005-05-20; DVD
Best price: $24.96
Price in other shops:
Advanced Bowling: Techniques, Tips, and TacticsRelease date: 2005-05-10; DVD
Best price: $24.77
Price in other shops:
![Essential Keys to Better Bowling [VHS] Image](/images/Essential-Keys-to-Better-Bowling-VHS-B00065YFXW-X.jpg){kind=small}
Essential Keys to Better Bowling [VHS]SportVideos.com; Release date: 2004-10-01; VHS Tape; VHS Video
![Lets Bowl With Dick Weber [VHS] Image](/images/Lets-Bowl-With-Dick-Weber-VHS-6301164792-X.jpg){kind=small}
Lets Bowl With Dick Weber [VHS]Congress Video; Release date: 1988-10-05; VHS Tape; VHS Video
Best price: $14.95
Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series)by Doug Werner
Tracks Publishing; Published: 1995-10-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.60
Price in other shops:
Winning Bowlingby Earl Anthony
McGraw-Hill; Published: 1994-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $82.93
Bowling Execution: Master Technique, Maximize Your Score!by John Jowdy
Human Kinetics; Published: 2002-07-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.94
Price in other shops:
Bowling: How to Master the Gameby Parker Bohn III
Universe; Published: 2000-11-11; Paperback; Book
Best price: $15.21
Price in other shops:
Similar Books and other products
A League of Ordinary GentlemenMAGNOLIA FILMS; Release date: 2006-03-21; DVD
Best price: $5.22
Price in other shops:
Bowling Strikesby Dawson Taylor
McGraw-Hill; Published: 1991-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $1.99
Price in other shops:
The Right Approach to Better Bowling, Professional Bowling Instruction and LessonsRelease date: 2008-05-01; DVD
Best price: $19.95
Bowler's Handbook: A Guide to (almost) Everything in Bowlingby Ron McIntosh
McIntosh Publishing, Inc.; Published: 2006-09-11; Perfect Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.95
Beyond the Bowling BasicsRelease date: 2006-09-16; DVD
Best price: $27.99
Price in other shops:
Bowler's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Bowling (Start-Up Sports series)by Doug Werner
Tracks Publishing; Published: 1995-10-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.60
Price in other shops:
Bowling Execution - 2nd Editionby John Jowdy
Human Kinetics; Human Kinetics; Published: 2009-02-13; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.54
Price in other shops:
Bowling 200+by Mike Aulby
McGraw-Hill; Published: 1989-09-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.45
Price in other shops:
Bowling: How to Master the Gameby Parker Bohn III
Universe; Published: 2000-11-11; Paperback; Book
Best price: $14.80
Price in other shops:
Bowling Fundamentals (Sport Fundamental Series)by Human Kinetics, Michelle Mullen
Human Kinetics; Published: 2003-09-12; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.31
Price in other shops: