August 2020 Content Archive

Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles

Safety concerns, trigger point, elbow bend, and spine tilt

25 Common Bowling Errors - Part 3

As we continue on with this series (click here for Part 1 and Part 2), I realized that I, along with many other bowlers, sometimes take the simple subjects for granted. However, we must remind ourselves to always pay close attention to even...

Perseverance pays off

Keeping your change

Just like anything in life, we as bowlers want to evolve and get better every day, every week, and every month. Getting better can mean you are learning more about the technical aspects of the game or more about the...

Perspectives on the bowler/coach relationship

roles and functions of a coach

I have always found the role and impact of a coach in athlete and team development a fascinating one, along with the relationships that form. This was brought to my attention again recently when Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios made...

The 10 Exercises That Every Bowler Should Do

Over the years, I think the most common question to pop up in my inbox is, “What exercises should I do to improve my bowling game?” I have always struggled with responding to this, because it is a very loaded...

The mental skill set

The Bowling Trinity - Part 4

The final chapter of this Bowling Trinity series covers the mental skill set that bowlers need to succeed. More than anything, the mental game is what separates champions from also-rans. It also happens to be the area that has evolved...

The BTM Book Report: 'Chop Wood, Carry Water'

Rick Fields' Chop Wood, Carry Water is a compilation of articles, teachings, and thoughts to help people on a spiritual journey. Published in 1984, some of the references are dated, but much of the content consists of...

Physical and mental tricks for opening up the lane

Tips for Playing Inside

One of the most common issues I’ve dealt with as a coach is teaching people how to hook the ball more. It’s something that pretty much every bowler wants to do. Recently, in a post on the Bowling This Month...

Ideas for bowlers with time on their hands

Viral Thoughts

In contemplating the topic for this article, I considered what things a bowler can do to prepare for our eventual return to the sport we love. While some areas have re-opened their bowling centers, many of us are still waiting to get...