Bowling is classified as a non-cyclical sport, because the repetition of movements are dispersed and varied, unlike rowing or running or cycling. That said, the sport is much more repetitive than team sports like basketball or baseball and there is... [Read More]
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Learning to bowl with the opposite hand
It’s back to school time as I write this. It’s back to bowling time as well for the majority of bowlers. This summer was a little bit different for me as I tried something I’ve never done before: I bowled... [Read More]
Stocking Stuffers
Accessories top bowlers keep in their kits
The holiday season is upon us and it’s time for some shopping. Most of our readers probably have an eye on bowling equipment for themselves or a bowler on their list. The latest new balls can be a very tempting... [Read More]
Quick Fixes and Preps for the Upcoming Season
Ball fit, ball surface, shoes, wrist devices, and accessories
It’s August and the bowling season is right around the corner. Last month, I assigned a bit of summer homework to help you improve some fundamentals. This month, I wanted to discuss some of things to help get you started... [Read More]
Staying Lined Up – Part 1
Know your equipment and yourself
Over the next several issues, I wanted to cover a topic near and dear to the hearts of many bowlers: staying lined up. I’ve seen many systems and strategies over the years to help bowlers get lined up before a... [Read More]
Who Says Bowling Isn’t Physically Demanding?
Training yourself for the athletic requirements
It’s fairly well understood that bowling isn’t a physically demanding sport when compared to, say, football. That blanket statement is a little misleading. In reality, the demands placed on our bodies are lower overall, but they are quite different as... [Read More]
The Bowling Diet – Part 2
Supplementing for peak performance
Last month, nutrition expert Raffi Narayan and I introduced some basic eating habit changes to help bowlers keep their bodies fully fueled for peak performance. Since even great eating habits can leave your body lacking in certain vitamins and important... [Read More]
The Bowling Diet – Part 1
Getting the most out of what you eat
If I asked most bowlers who their favorite athlete is, they probably would not name another bowler. Such is the stigma of our sport, that we even view ourselves as non-athletes. Bowling is a precision sport, so while it doesn’t... [Read More]
Pay Attention to Your Feet!
Walking the path to consistency
To a lot of bowlers, getting bogged down by details equates to paralysis by analysis. In reality, it’s simply a matter of focusing on the right details. There are a multitude of little things bowlers need to pay attention to... [Read More]
Performance Analysis to Improve Your Game – Part 2
Last time, I introduced three questions that should be a part of every competitive experience in order to get the most out of it: 1) What did I do well today? 2) What do I want to improve on from... [Read More]