The Art of Unlearning

Revisiting seven misconceptions about how balls perform

The Art of Unlearning

It has been four hundred years since Sir Francis Bacon wrote that “knowledge is power,” yet it has never been truer than it is today. It has always been difficult to gain knowledge as learning often entails unlearning beliefs. Unlearning... [Read More]

The Cycle

Your routine for success: planning, evaluating, execution

The Cycle

In bowling there is much ado about the physical game and about equipment. Modern bowling, however, requires much more from successful players. It is no longer enough to have a great release and great timing, though both are still requirements... [Read More]

Resistance: The Other 25%

Understanding ball motion from the perspective of friction and resistance

Resistance: The Other 25%

I’ve long been a believer in the K.I.S.S. Principle (Keep it simple, stupid!). Last year, I compared the four elements of a ball to a vehicle. The core of the ball is like the engine, the cover material the profile.... [Read More]

Playing Without a Parachute

How to learn to play deep

Playing Without a Parachute

Not long ago I had the memorable experience of bowling in a league situation next to top senior bowler Ron Mohr. Aside from marveling at the incredible score of 1085 that he shot that day (when you watch a top... [Read More]

The Dead Zone

It takes a new strategy to avoid it

The Dead Zone

One night during a handicap league, I noticed a very interesting scenario developing on a particular pair of lanes. The two teams bowling were comprised of a typical mix of low, medium, and high average bowlers. Each of the teams... [Read More]