Our No. 2 most influential bowler, Joe Norris, passed away during the production of this feature, and is remembered in a touching essay by John Jowdy. For as little work as it appears to be, an hour per week of undivided attention to practice and repeating shot can raise your confidence level and incredible amount. It's not easy, but adjusting your timing, hand position, swing direction, and speed will help you rev it up. Remember, it doesn't take a monster ball to get real good. Understanding the differences between ball surfaces is important, as is knowing your unique pin position.
Spares are vital for successful scoring.
It's nice to be told you've accomplished something all those great players hadn't. Brunswick obviously didn't care for my talent or want me. It's an insult, and gut-check time. If there's one thing his roller-coaster career has taught us, it's that you can't keep a good man down. Two influentials, Dick Weber and Joe Norris, will always be in fashion.