July 2020 Content Archive

Before the COVID-19 virus eventually fades completely and bowling centers open back up everywhere, bowlers who love the sport need to start preparing to get back on the lanes (if you haven't already). I would like to suggest some things...

Over the first two parts of this series (available here and here), we discussed everything from lane pattern manipulation and noises in the approach to sandbagging and not "giving five." Even though we've covered a lot of ground already, we...

Today, we are going to cover (pun intended) the surface of the bowling ball. Coverstock design, preparation, and management are the three areas we will be exploring, with a focus on maintaining the life and reaction of the bowling ball....

In my first installment in this series, I talked a bit about avoiding injuries, presented a brief overview of the evolution of bowling balls, reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of specific ball weights, and presented a good way of determining...

When it comes to bowling at a high level, your mindset will have a significant influence on your success. For many bowlers, it can come down to understanding the difference between what's in your control and then doing something about...

Last time, we looked at the physical skill set of bowlers. Next up in the Bowling Trinity Revisited series is the tactical side of the game. Like all sports, the tactical elements of bowling get more and more important as...

Dr. Loretta Graziano Breuning's Habits of a Happy Brain takes an in-depth look at the neurochemicals associated with the happy feelings we all know and crave. She introduces the four neurochemicals, how they work, what can...

Over a decade ago in the August 2009 issue of Bowling This Month, I wrote The Secret Weapon of Champions, which discussed how sleep can maximize performance. The power of sleep to enhance performance can’t be overstated. Sleep became one...