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Become a Better Bowler
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(29 ratings)
145 students

Become a Better Bowler

Featuring Walter Ray Williams, Jr.
Created bySport Videos
Last updated 3/2019
English
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What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to make more strikes, pick up more spares and play a more consistent game.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 13m total length

  • Introduction1:08

    Walter Williams Jr., longtime tour bowler and PGA tour money leader and titleholder, shares tricks learned from clinics with amateur bowlers and USPC to help you become a better bowler.

  • The Grip4:52

    Develop a relaxed fingertip grip with a molded thumb and a sized thumb hole for better control. Use tape and a cork insert to customize fit, accommodating arthritis and comfort.

  • The Targeting System3:00

    Learn the bowling targeting system using lane arrows and dots about 15 feet away to predict ball path, adjust for hook, and improve spare accuracy.

  • Hand Releases4:31

    Master hand releases to throw the ball straighter and improve spares, using an underhand spiral or a straight release with the thumb aligned and fingers pointed.

  • Step Drills10:35

    Adopt an athletic stance with a forward lean and the ball close to your body, then master the one- and two-step drills and progress to three- to five-step tempo deliveries.

  • Nuances of Bowling4:29

    Aim for the pocket and refine your shot by adjusting foot placement and target to hit the headpin and the 1-3 pocket, improving consistency.

  • Lane Play16:36

    read lane oil and friction, adjust feet and target to hit the intended line, and find the pocket by playing the lanes with precise, repeatable shots across conditions.

  • Common Problems1:34

    Record a side-view video to diagnose timing and body movement. Compare your arm and leg positions and ensure the ball starts on time, finishing with the last steps.

  • The Two-Handed Approach and Release3:02

    Learn the two-handed release to generate more hook and speed, often without a thumb, while noting that two extra weight holes make it illegal; practice and throw spares straight.

  • Shooting Spares and Splits16:08

    Throw the ball straight to maximize spares, creating room for air, and learn consistent targets and starting positions for common spares and splits.

  • Practice Tips3:39

    Practice with tough conditions to sharpen accuracy, keep score to target improvements, and drill spares. Build warmups, home and tournament practice, and steady shot timing.

  • The Mental Game3:03

    Develop a positive outlook, manage nerves, and focus on the target to improve performance and use non successes as a way to move on and do better.

  • Conclusion0:53

    Demonstrate practical tips at a Las Vegas facility hosting major PGA Tour events to improve your game; explore equipment and lessons at your local pro shop, and review the DVD.

Requirements

  • Students should already be familiar with the basic fundamentals of bowling. Equipment required includes a bowling ball, shoes, and a bowling center to practice.

Description

Improve your bowling with personal lessons from a true legend in the sport. This course features seven-time PBA Player of the Year winner, Walter Ray Williams Jr. In this highly-informative program, Williams shares numerous tips that he has acquired during his stellar career. Among the topics covered are: the grip, the targeting system, hand releases, step drills, nuances of bowling, lane play, common problems, the two-handed release, shooting spares and splits, practice tips, and the mental game. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced competitive bowler, this program will be beneficial to improve your skills and consistency.

About the Coach: Walter Ray Williams, Jr. currently holds the record for all-time PBA Tour career titles (47) and total PBA earnings (over $4.3 million). He is a seven-time PBA Player of the Year winner and has won at least one PBA Tour title in 17 consecutive seasons. Through the 2012 season, he bowled 87 career 300 games in PBA competition. Walter Ray was inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 1995 and into the USBC Hall of Fame in 2005. Williams is also a nine-time World Champion in pitching horseshoes (three junior titles and six mens titles) and is a member of the World Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame. Currently, Walter Ray Williams, Jr. still competes on the PBA National and Senior Tours, and was awarded the PBA Senior Player of the Year for 2012. 

Who this course is for:

  • Beginning and intermediate level bowlers will benefit from watching this program.

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