Phil Regan

About Phil Regan

Phil Regan, a USBC-certified Silver coach, has been teaching bowling since 1964. Retired from corporate life, he coaches bowlers of all levels in the northern California area and competes on the PBA50 and PBA Regional tours. Phil can be found online at www.philreganbowlinglessons.com.

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 3

The chicken wing, being yourself, and making moves

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers - Part 3

In my last two articles (available here and here), I covered a collection of tips and suggestions aimed at helping mid-level bowlers—defined as those who average between 165 and 190—take their games to the next level. This month, we'll continue... [Read More]

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 2

Start-stop-start, targeting, and wrist/arm aids

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 2

In my last article, I discussed the concept of setup consistency and the importance of coaching. With that in mind, let’s continue with more tips for mid-level bowlers. Remember, for the purpose of this article, a mid-level or intermediate bowler... [Read More]

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 1

Setup consistency and the importance of coaching

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers - Part 1

Most of my students are mid-level (also known as intermediate-level) bowlers, which I define as a person who averages between 165 and 190. Mid-level bowlers tend to share certain positive traits. For example, their four-step or five-step approach is fairly... [Read More]

Building a Bowling Ball – Part 2

The bowling ball development process

Building a Bowling Ball - Part 2

That’s a great new ball you just bought, isn’t it? It sports a gorgeous combination of colors and a glistening, polished cover. But this ball isn’t just good-looking; it cuts through oil like it isn't even there and hits like... [Read More]

Building a Bowling Ball – Part 1

Past and present

Building a Bowling Ball - Part 1

Much has already been written detailing the evolution of bowling ball weight block and coverstock design. While this article series touches on some of that evolution, the real intent here is to answer a question: what drives the development of... [Read More]

Don’t Just Watch…Observe – Part 3

The forward swing, fourth step, release, and follow through

Don't Just Watch...Observe - Part 3

Watching versus observing…is there a difference? There sure is. Watching is passive, observing is active. Watching involves doing nothing while the action unfolds in front of you. Watching bowling means you allow the bowlers to entertain you; nothing is required... [Read More]