September 2011 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Getting Your Young Student or Child Ready for Fall League
Accessories, ball fit, league selection, specialization
It’s mid-July as I write this and I have begun preparing as a coach, a youth director, and parent for the upcoming youth season. I would like this to remind parents and coaches of issues to be aware of as...
One for the Money
What makes a shot meaningful
Imagine preparing to roll a ball in the most meaningful frame of your life. How do you pick that one? Really, this could be anything. It might be the tenth frame of a mega-bucks tournament. Perhaps it is a shot...
Random and Blocked Practice Strategies
Studies point to which works best for competition
In previous articles, I have discussed my knowledge of bowling from a bowler and sport psychology expert perspective. In upcoming articles, I will change gears and focus on motor learning concepts that may help athletes and coaches learn more from...
The Bowling Diet – Part 1
Getting the most out of what you eat
If I asked most bowlers who their favorite athlete is, they probably would not name another bowler. Such is the stigma of our sport, that we even view ourselves as non-athletes. Bowling is a precision sport, so while it doesn’t...
Bowling Ball Reviews
DV8 Hell Raiser
The Hell Raiser highlights the first of four new releases from Brunswick’s new DV8 brand. This high-end release for this new brand combines a hybrid reactive coverstock with a strong...
DV8 Misfit
The cover used on this new release is a polished solid version of the Class 1 coverstock. It creates a stronger read of the midlane than balls with weaker covers...
DV8 Reckless
The ball motion that the DV8 Reckless' core/cover combination creates is a stronger midlane read with a strong but controllable motion at the breakpoint and back end. This makes the...
Motiv Raptor P7
Everything is new on the Raptor P7. The new Formula 7 reactive shell is wrapped around a new Predator asymmetric core. They give the Raptor a stronger read of the...
Radical Slant Solid
The Slant Solid is the second release from Radical in this series. The first Slant featured a pearl cover, which was perfect for most medium conditions. This new Slant uses...
Radical Time’s Up
The Time’s Up is the first in a new series of balls from Radical which will be their mid-price line. The Time’s Up features a new, symmetrical core called Bull’s...
Seismic Raging Bull
The Seismic Raging Bull uses the same core design as the Raging Bull Charged with a solid version of the same cover. This cover creates more friction than the AgRS...
Seismic Raging Bull Charged
The Raging Bull Charged is a perfect complement to the Raging Bull. The Raging Bull is super strong in the midlane and very even and continuous at the back end....