Ron Clifton

About Ron Clifton

Ron Clifton has been coaching at the professional level for 25 years. He conducts “Advanced Bowler Training Clinics” across the U.S. and is the inventor and manufacturer of Ron C’s Magic Carpet for thumbholes. Ron can be found on the web at www.bowl4fun.com.

Shot Repetition and Accuracy – Part 3

Straighter swings make all the difference

Shot Repetition and Accuracy - Part 3

In the first and second parts of this series, we covered the footwork for better shot repetition and accuracy, and now we are going to move up to the swing. One common theme that ran through the first two parts of... [Read More]

Shot Repetition and Accuracy – Part 2

The crossover step

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In the first part of this series, I covered how to get control of your footwork. I suggested that making straighter approaches can lead to better shot repetition and accuracy for a lot of bowlers. In this second installment of... [Read More]

Shot Repetition and Accuracy – Part 1

Start with the feet

Shot Repetition and Accuracy - Part 1

One of the most requested lesson topics I get from bowlers is how to improve their shot repetition and accuracy. Many of the people making this request are what you would call average bowlers, but better shot repetition and accuracy... [Read More]

Tricks of the Bowling Coaching Trade – Part 4

Using two-handed drills to teach one-handed bowlers

Tricks of the Bowling Coaching Trade - Part 4

Don't let the title of this article fool you. Like the other articles in this series, it is aimed at coaches, but a bowler can also definitely benefit from the drills below if you wish to attempt them yourself. This... [Read More]

A Guide for Returning to the Lanes

A Guide for Returning to the Lanes

Before the COVID-19 virus eventually fades completely and bowling centers open back up everywhere, bowlers who love the sport need to start preparing to get back on the lanes (if you haven't already). I would like to suggest some things... [Read More]