I started at a sporting goods store, where I volunteered
to Drill there balls, in which they sent me to an
Ebonite clinic (basics). I the purchased Bill Taylor's
book, which is one of the best. With my Ebonite manual and
Bill's book, I combined that knowledge. After drilling
conventionals at that store, I started drilling my
own fingertip layouts, back when there was only static
weights, no pins ! Later down the line, I was hired by a pro shop
in my area. I subscribed to Bowling This Month, which has great articles on layouts and drillings, my pro shop operator taught me the basics on
layouts, reactions, etc. I also have the Rwevolutions books which
are great reads. Just try to aquire as much knowledge as
possible and try to get into local pro shop, or try to
purchase a press and jig of your own.
Good Luck,
Thirtyclean