Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
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Last Updated: March 26, 2026
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The modern sport of bowling requires mastery of so much more than just the physical game. Today's top bowlers can only be at their best by having in-depth knowledge in a wide variety of bowling-related topics. Bowling balls, drilling and layouts, the mental game, health and fitness, lane play, ball motion, coverstocks, oil pattern transition, and arsenal selection are all now critical components for bowling success at the highest levels. All of these important topics are covered regularly by Bowling This Month.
Of course, that's not to say that the physical game is no longer important; in fact, it's quite the opposite. With the extremely wide variety of playing conditions encountered by bowlers today, a consistent and versatile physical game is a prerequisite for bowling success! That's why we continue to devote a significant portion of our content on the physical game, including the latest in biomechanical research for bowlers, analyses of the various styles that make up the modern game, and all the standard physical game topics like footwork, the release, timing, balance, and the armswing.
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Newest Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
A Thank You to Columbia 300
By Eric Martinez
My name is Eric Martinez, and I am the head of product testing for Bowling This Month. Every month, my team and I review new bowling balls introduced to the market. With the Columbia 300 brand recently announced for retirement,...
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – March 2026
By Tyrel Rose
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...
Understanding Brunswick Oil Patterns – Part 3
How to read a Brunswick oil pattern sheet
By Curtis Hooper
So far in this series, we have looked at the unit of oil and the operation of Brunswick lane machines. In this final article, we will put all of that information together and discuss in detail what Brunswick presents on...
Three Quick Things: Distraction, Environmental Response Time, and Defining Good Timing
By Tyrel Rose
In this recurring feature, I’ll be digging into three quick things to help you improve your game. In each installment, I’ll cover one aspect of the mental game, a lane play/tactical issue, and an element of the physical game. Remember...
The Four Factor Framework for Better Lane Play
Observe, accept, decide, and commit
By Tyrel Rose
Every bowler wants to get better at lane play. While many will point to the need to understand what's going on and to know which adjustment to make, these aren't the only areas of concern. Sometimes, a bowler can have...
The BTM Player Profile: Chris Via
By Chris Hester
Chris Via became a household name on the PBA scene in 2021 after bowling the 30th and 32nd televised 300 games in PBA history, while also winning the US Open. But those who have been bowling in amateur tournaments around...
Bowling Tips and Techniques Article Directory
The table below lists all of our bowling instructional articles. If you are looking for articles about a specific topic (such as spare shooting, for example), you might want to look at our category-specific article directory pages, which are linked to at the top of this page.