The Game Changer: A Simple System for Improving Your Bowling Scores

In my opinion this book is a game changer, I would recommend it to a bowler of just about any level above beginner.If you are a higher level bowler and struggling or maybe just want to shore up your game Its worth the read.My particulars/Why I think its a game changer.For the last ~ 10 years I have been in the 205-210 avg.I have had lessons with various coaches/instructors over these years, some Gold and Silver certified.Last two years I wanted to better my game more and started taking more lesson and practicing more.Result: worst year in 10, first year under 200 in 10 years.This year even worse after first three weeks 182 avg.Somethings gotta change. I bought this book last week partially for me and partially because I am going to start coaching a local high school.One major problem I have had for probably ever was bringing the ball behind my back.Pretty much all the coaches commented on it and we worked to stop it, by just saying STOP IT.I couldn't and I had also changed/messed with other parts of my game.Again the last year and a half, not fun.Enter Mark's Book.One of the thing he talked about was why the ball will come behind your back,and what to do to fix it. A very simple fix.I bowled two game at a fund raiser on Friday and tried it, it looked good.League on Monday in practice, probably 10-12 strikes solid.Totally balanced at the line.I missed the pocket twice that night, never went brooklyn and never missed the headpin.I was solid at the line, and in balance, unlike the last year.It was a complete Game Change in one week.Others noticed as well.Was it the book that helped? You Bet.Would I recommend it? You Bet.

This book is amazing! So many details, and examples of things to look for and adjust in your bowling form. I have no doubt that this book can help anyone become a more consistent bowler. And consistency will make higher scores! I bet the pro's agree, since Mark coaches so many of them.

Friend of mine introduced me to the book by allowing me to borrow his for a little while. It appeared to have practical knowledge base and well written with many good characteristic for learning. It is just a little to challenging in me to appreciate it. I bought it after having my friends for a week. It is still a good investment and would be more helpful to those having a desire for the written word. I am just a lazy bowler retired and leisure does not require me to put forth great effort at my age. The younger bowler would be thrilled with this book. Most would give it a five but I withhold a little. You can score using this book big. Trust me it is more me than the book.

I am re-learning to bowl left-handed ( accident with garbage truck trashed my shoulder). This was a huge revelation in re-learning the fundamentals of bowling.Bowling is all about being able (trying to) to perfectly repeat the right throw FOR YOU. Timing of your ball throw determines your consistency. Where does timing come from? Your foot work. If you want to improve your consistency, improve your footwork. Rather than try to change YOUR game, Mark Baker teaches you how to improve your game without completely deconstructing it and becoming a clone of every other top level bowler. Do what you do - only better.My average increased from just over 100 to 150 in just a month - with a 211 game. Not solely due to this book, but the foundation it gave allowed me to find other consistencies that led to a much higher average. (Also, find a local pro to give you lessons - nothing replaces the personal eye of a real pro :)

I've taken lessons from Silver certified coach's and they are good and helpful. BUT,,,, Mark is by far the best. This book actually makes you understand what it takes to score. If your serious about really scoring and winning, get this book NOW......

Get this book, great perspective and proven results, super easy to read

At 54 I just started bowling in the last few years. I played and coached competitive baseball/softball from 8 years old until I was in my 50's and my body just wouldn't do what I needed it to do anymore and a friend got me into bowling. It has fulfilled the competitive aspect that I enjoy in a sport/hobby and really enjoy learning all of the ins and outs of it. This book has already answered some questions and helped my game after reading it one time. Just starting to read thru the second time and I'm sure I will be referencing this book many times. I bought the kindle version and I will be buying the actual book soon so I can do all of my underlining, highlighting and note taking. Bottom line...buy the book.

A really good book if you are into bowling. If that were the case for me I probably would have given it 5 stars. I enjoy bowling but have no intention of ever devoting more than a little time to it. That does not mean I won't practice and it does not mean I will not benefit from this book. It just means it is not the best fit for my needs. The biggest problem is the constant and annoying use of bowling jargon. Some of it is properly explained in inconvenient small print foot notes but a lot of it is still left up to the imagination. I kinda doubt bowling jargon is universal so this to me is also part of the problem. I also think text is not the best way to get some of the points across- I think bullet pointed lists like "If this happens do this- bullet bullet bullet" would be more functional for a person trying to use this for self improvement. Maybe that is the point: you need a coach who can video you and critique. Once again that is a bit deep for me at this point. It IS clear to me this is worth having, I don't regret buying it at all but it is not easily translatable as a "how to". It does work as a "what to" which leaves it one step shy of perfect for me. If you like to bowl at all though its worth it. If you are really into bowling either for your living or your ego, skip the book and visit this guy!!!