Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
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Last Updated: May 14, 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
Overcoming Nagging Injuries in Bowling
By Paul Schroeder
You spent most of Saturday cleaning the house, including prolonged kneeling while scrubbing the bathtub. Then you were really inspired and decided to move 16 boxes into your attic and basement storage area. After a hard day’s work, you reward...
Coaches’ Corner: Two-Handed Bowling
Getting started with two-handed bowlers
By Bowling This Month
For many coaches, the two-handed style is an intimidating one to coach, so the purpose here is to demystify the basics of the two-handed game. Because most readers are more familiar with the one-handed game, we'll approach this by comparing...
Observations From the 2026 European Youth Championships
By Curtis Hooper
I recently returned from the 2026 European Youth Championships, hosted by the Deutsche Bowling Union in Berlin, Germany, where I was a coach for Team England. This event is always exciting for bowlers, coaches, parents, and supporters alike. The atmosphere...
Beyond the Lane
Building a sustainable and impactful career in bowling
By Panagiotis Vardakis
Bowling has traditionally placed a strong emphasis on the mental game, which includes visualization, consistent routines, and composure under pressure. Athletes are told to focus on each frame, use muscle memory, and maintain composure even when the outcome is unclear....
Why Bowling Can Get Boring, and How to Fix It
Brain chemistry's role in training and competition
By Tyrel Rose
If you're an experienced bowler, you've probably gone to practice and bowled fairly close to a group of open play bowlers. You've likely seen these bowlers get incredibly excited at getting a strike or a spare. You might even have...
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,...
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.