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Biomechanics of bowling

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Biomechanics IV

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Although many books and papers describing bowling techniques have been published, there is little information dealing with the mechanics of bowling. The present study was undertaken to investigate bowling performances by analyzing with cinematography the motion of the bowling ball during the approach and delivery.

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Murase, Y., Miyashita, M., Matsui, H., Mizutani, S., Wakita, H. (1974). Biomechanics of bowling. In: Nelson, R.C., Morehouse, C.A. (eds) Biomechanics IV. International Series on Sport Sciences. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02612-8_43

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