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(More customer reviews)I bowl regularly in an extremely competitve league. During a purple patch, I found my scores dropping from 200 to 140, which isn't good. I decided to get some help from Mike Durbin and his book, and what I got in return was some real help. This book focuses on the common errors that plague any serious bowler, like your pushaway, your timing, and so on. It also contains some extremely helpful tips, which Durbin gives on past experience (any experience from a bowler like Durbin is sure to improve your game), such as wrapping your thumb in a facial tissue and then inserting it into your thumb hole, all to gain a better fit. Although not still at my best, I gained some pinfall, and a little bit more. However, it is best not to buy this book if you are just a recreational bowler, who wants to learn more about the game. It is more of a "2nd time" book; good for those who have a good understanding of the game. I suggest, for beginners, buying "Bowling: Steps To Success", by Bob Strickland.

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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.