Robot vs. Coach – Part 3

Getting ready for the PBA Tour

Robot vs. Coach - Part 3

Over the last two installments of this series, I've asked ChatGPT to help me out as a beginner just getting into the game, and as an intermediate player looking for help to improve my average and performance on sport conditions.... [Read More]

Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems – Part 2

Tape adjustments, physical game changes, and mental considerations

Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems - Part 2

Years ago, I wrote the original version of Troubleshooting and Fixing Thumb Exit Problems, and it went on to become one of BTM's most popular articles ever. In that article, I discussed the importance of proper fit as well as potential... [Read More]

When Striking Shouldn’t Be the Focus

Shifting your mindset in tough environments

When Striking Shouldn't Be the Focus

About this time last year, I wrote my first editorial-style article, commenting on my observations from the 2024 World Youth Championships in Korea. After recently attending the 2025 Pan Am Youth Bowling Championships in Guatemala, I feel like it's only... [Read More]

Robot vs. Coach – Part 2

Can AI help an intermediate bowler on sport conditions?

Robot vs. Coach - Part 2

In the first article of this series, I kept to the basics and asked ChatGPT for advice on getting started with bowling. For the second installment of Robot vs. Coach, I wanted to get a bit more detailed. This time,... [Read More]

Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – July 2025

Coach, I've Got a Question! - July 2025

In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers and bowlers that I work with. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve... [Read More]

Robot vs. Coach – Part 1

Putting AI to the test with bowling fundamentals

Robot vs. Coach - Part 1

Not long ago, Coach Juha Maja wrote an article about technology in bowling and floated the idea of AI as a bowling coach. In this article series, I'm going to put that idea to the test. I'm asking ChatGPT to... [Read More]

Spare Shooting FAQs

Exploring common issues that bowlers face with their spares

Spare Shooting FAQs

A little while ago, I introduced my Personalized Spare Shooting Method that I use to teach spare shooting. I wanted to follow up on that with some of the most frequently asked questions that I get from bowlers about spares.... [Read More]

Five Ways to Improve Your Release – Part 3

Axis rotation, axis tilt, and bringing it all together

Five Ways to Improve Your Release - Part 3

Over the past two articles, we've reviewed three of the fundamental elements of improving your release: direction, rev rate, and ball speed. For this article, we'll discuss axis rotation and axis tilt, some of the misconceptions surrounding them, and bring... [Read More]