The Ron Clifton Scoot

Stop grabbing and lofting and start scooting

The Ron Clifton Scoot

I developed a technique many years ago my students have affectionately named the Ron Clifton Scoot. The scoot is a reasonably easy technique to learn that accomplishes several desirable things at once. When you do the scoot, you create a... [Read More]

Little Changes That Can Make a Big Difference – Part 1

Moving up and back, fast feet, aiming with your feet, and the big hook

Little Changes That Can Make a Big Difference - Part 1

Sometimes the smallest things in bowling can make the difference between success and failure. In over 20 years of coaching at the professional level, I have learned that sometimes even a very small positive change can create a year of... [Read More]

Working Through a Slump

A checklist for the physical game

Working Through a Slump

Every bowler at every level goes through a slump now and then. A slump is not just having a bad night at the lanes or a bad tournament, but several bad nights or tournaments. It’s not unusual to hear a... [Read More]

When to Make the Bat-Call

Calling a coach should not be a last resort

When to Make the Bat-Call

There comes a time when even the best bowlers in the world need to seek help from a coach. It seems to me that accomplished bowlers often wait too long before they call their coach or seek outside help. When... [Read More]