Bowling Fun And Fundamentals For Boys And Girls

featuring Fred Borden and Ken Yokobosky

What you'll learn

Students will know the rules, etiquette and equipment involved in sport of bowling.

Students will understand many of the important fundamentals of bowling.

Students will learn a several practice drills to help improve their game.

Students will learn several about setting goals to continue to improve in their bowling career.

Requirements

There are no requirements or prerequisites for taking this course.

Description

Bowling is fun! When you start knocking down more pins and bowl a higher score it becomes even more enjoyable. In this entertaining and informative program, coaches Fred Borden and Ken Yokobosky teach a group of young bowlers everything they need to know to excel at the game. Topics covered include: equipment, rules and etiquette, the four-step approach, arm swing, finish position, the release, drills you can practice at home, common faults and fixes, trick shots from Ken and more. This video is the perfect guide for young bowlers of all skill levels and is a valuable resource for parents and coaches.Fred Borden began his coaching career in 1962. In 2000, he became the first coach to be awarded United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Gold status. He has written several books and produced many videos about bowling. Borden served as Team USA coach for a total of 12 years, taking the reins from 1989-1996 and again from 2000-2003. During that time, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of the USBC Coaching program. He was inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame in 2002.Ken Yokobosky has an impressive background in bowling as a player, coach and instructor. He served as an assistant coach for Team USA from 2001 to 2010 working with both the men’s and women’s teams. Ken holds a Gold coaching certification from the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). He also is an accomplished bowler, participating on the PBA Tour from 1996 to 1999. Recently, he won the 2009 PBA Eastern Regional in Lancaster, PA., and finished second at the 2010 Eastern Regional in Lebanon, PA. Yokobosky still competes on the regional tour. Since the 2014-15 season, Ken Yokobosky has been the head bowling coach at Caldwell University in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Equipment

Lecture 3 Rules and Etiquette

Lecture 4 The Four-Step Approach

Lecture 5 Arm Swing

Lecture 6 Finish Position

Lecture 7 The Release

Lecture 8 More Tips from Fred

Lecture 9 Practice Drills

Lecture 10 Faults and Fixes

Lecture 11 Setting Goals

Lecture 12 Trick Shots

Lecture 13 Closing Comments

Bowling instructors and players at the youth league level will find this course content valuable. Physical education teachers would also find this course helpful.