How to Bowl: The Complete Beginner’s Handbook to Bowling by Mark Ellison Step onto the approach with a plan—not just a rented ball and a guess. Whether you’re brand new to bowling, coming back after years away, or tired of throwing gutters on work-night outings, How to Bowl walks you through the game in clear, simple steps you can actually use at the lanes. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Understand the lane, pins, frames, strikes, and spares—without math headaches - Choose a house ball that really fits (and know when it’s time to buy your own) - Hold, swing, and release the ball in a way that feels controlled, not forced - Use arrows and boards to aim instead of just “throwing at the pins” - Build a reliable straight ball before adding a gentle hook - Shoot spares with a simple, beginner-friendly system - Stay steady at the foul line and stop yanking shots into the gutter - Handle sore hands, fatigue, and those “nothing is working” nights - Fit in at busy centers with basic lane courtesy and league etiquette You’ll also get: A glossary of common bowling terms - Visual-style scoring examples - A practical beginner practice checklist - A simple lane diagram you can reference anytime No jargon. No pressure to be perfect. Just a friendly, step-by-step guide that helps you feel comfortable in any bowling center—and watch your scores slowly climb as you put the pieces together.