A well-known quote from The Godfather says, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” If you are a serious competitive bowler, every time you shoe up every other bowler out there that day is your enemy. Be that as... [Read More]
One of the most bandied about terms in modern bowling is “working the inside of the ball.” Rarely does a PBA telecast go by where Randy Pedersen is not extolling its virtues. Internet bowling forum participants and serious league bowlers... [Read More]
“And the first one now will later be last for the times they are a changing.” -Bob Dylan The times certainly are a-changin’ in the bowling world and if you want to stay on top, or to get there, you’d... [Read More]
The bowling term that is the most bandied about and, at the same time, misunderstood, is timing. If you were to ask 25 bowlers of all different levels what is meant by the word timing, you’d probably get 25 different... [Read More]
Many modern bowlers use ball changes as an adjustment to changing lane conditions. Very few do it effectively. Let’s take a look at what makes this strategy work and what prevents it from working. The successful ball change comes as... [Read More]
The need for an arsenal of bowling balls is something that more and more bowlers are finally buying into. Once you decide that an arsenal of balls is something you need, then the fun starts: how do you set up... [Read More]
Living in Las Vegas where there are over a dozen bowling centers, most of which have over 60 lanes, I get the opportunity to watch good bowlers every day. Whether in leagues, tournaments, pot games, or practice, I believe the... [Read More]
Today's high average bowlers use one of three distinctive styles based upon what they learned, when they learned it, and how hard they were willing to work at it. Traditional bowlers who learned to bowl prior to the advent of... [Read More]
As a middle school teacher, it is imperative I am aware of the learning styles of my students. I must also be aware of my own learning style and its role in influencing the way I teach. Bowling coaches and... [Read More]
One of the most significant differences between traditional bowling with non-reactive bowling balls rolled on wooden lanes and modern bowling using reactive balls on synthetic lanes dressed with synthetic oils is the wide variation of conditions from lane to lane... [Read More]