Curing the Choke

Let’s define it, then fix it

Curing the Choke

Imagine being in this situation. You are at a tournament, engaged in match play, and it becomes clear that you need to strike to win. Or perhaps you have to make a challenging spare to advance. You get up on... [Read More]

Charting a Path to Success

Assessing your progress with bowling's Performance Factors

Charting a Path to Success

Golf has methods to evaluate performance other than score. Greens in Regulation (GIR), Putts per GIR, and Fairways Hit are three of them. Broadcasters and commentators often look to these stats as something to talk about as well as a... [Read More]

Competitive Bowling and The Art of War

Prepare, deliberate, attack, and win!

Competitive Bowling and The Art of War

One of the oldest and most celebrated books on military strategy in the world, The Art of War was written in China in the late sixth century BC by Sun Tzu, a high-ranking general and strategist. I got the idea... [Read More]

Unlocking the Bowling Talent Code – Part 2

Ignition, grit, and the rage to master

Unlocking the Bowling Talent Code - Part 2

There is a reason the best bowlers in the world are the best: they are obsessed with the sport. They have practiced more, competed more, learned more, had more coaching, and spent more time with a ball in their hand... [Read More]

Getting the Tournament Team Lined Up – Part 1

Watch every shot…even those by other-handers

Getting the Tournament Team Lined Up - Part 1

It’s actually past time to start preparing for the USBC Championships. You should have started years ago! Actually, I’m only kidding a little bit. Getting lined up as a team is pretty important. Remember the Six Shot System™ of lining... [Read More]

Achieving Your Goals in 2016

Improve your game with effective goal setting

Achieving Your Goals in 2016

With the new year comes many resolutions, most of which are abandoned within six weeks. The reason for this, in my opinion, is that more often than not a resolution is not treated as a goal; it is usually more... [Read More]

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 2

Start-stop-start, targeting, and wrist/arm aids

Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 2

In my last article, I discussed the concept of setup consistency and the importance of coaching. With that in mind, let’s continue with more tips for mid-level bowlers. Remember, for the purpose of this article, a mid-level or intermediate bowler... [Read More]