The USBC Masters Championship was played in Reno February 6-13th. Although there were hundreds of competitors, realistically there were only a handful who could actually win the tournament. What?!! How can we say this? There were dozens of PBA title... [Read More]
Performance Analysis to Improve Your Game – Part 1
Most bowlers want to improve. For the vast majority, that revolves around the physical or technical game. For others it is mental and/or tactical improvement is the goal. Even simple goals can lead to confusion, questions, doubt, and frustration. Improvement... [Read More]
The LASER Adjustment – Part 1
Laydown and angle: to help you move your bloomin’ arse
Several years ago I wrote an article in this magazine about adjustments. Essentially it said that everything you know, every adjustment, every nuance, every trick of bowling knowledge you have can be placed in one of four categories: Angle, Rotation,... [Read More]
Bandwidth Feedback
A method for determining when it’s best to actively assist in the learning process
In my last article, I discussed a practical method for coaches to decrease the amount of information they provide during coaching sessions. This method is known as learner-generated feedback. To recap, I urged coaches to consider allowing their students to... [Read More]
Our Body Clock
How to use it to train and compete
Circadian rhythms are biological processes that involve built in and self-sustaining rhythms that are adjusted by the local environment. “People whose circadian rhythms are synchronized to their local environment and wake habitually at 8 am would be expected to have... [Read More]
Green Bowling
Recycling your moves
There will be times when you are confused by all you know. You've moved left. You've moved right. You've looked farther down the lane. You've targeted the dots. You've changed balls three times. You've tried forward roll. You've tried side... [Read More]
Is it Me or the Lane?
Competitive strategies to get you unclogged
You’ve probably heard it said that you will compete like you train. If you train poorly or not at all, you’ll likely find your competitive juices all clogged. Your competitive strategy is a direct reflection of your training strategy. If... [Read More]
Coaching Discussion
How to direct young players, developing strong mental attitudes in youth, and dispelling bad attitudes at the adult level
This month, our panel of expert coaches discuss two very important aspects of our sport. Our first topic addresses the future of bowling, youth bowlers, and how we can help them improve and enjoy the sport as much as we... [Read More]
Chicken Winging
The cure for flying elbows
In the last issue, I stressed the importance of a low and long follow through, propelled by a ball-weighted swing. Unfortunately, many bowlers lack the confidence to perform in this manner and muscle the downswing, an error which usually results... [Read More]
Astronaut Training
You don’t have to be an astronaut to feel weightlessness
I am often asked what single thing separates the best bowlers in the world from wannabe bowlers who try to make it to that level but fail. Of course, there is no one single answer but if I am forced... [Read More]