One, Two, Three, Four

There, you're a bowler!

One, Two, Three, Four

Let’s go back in time. You’re in high school, and your teacher has dropped a pop quiz on you. This test is a tough one, so you must choose your answer carefully. Which of the follow statements is most correct?... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Lane Play Fundamentals for Better Ball Reaction

Angle changes and parallel moves

Lane Play Fundamentals for Better Ball Reaction

Over my last three articles, we’ve covered three of the physical adjustments that a bowler can make to alter their ball motion: axis control, ball speed, and loft. However, the most common adjustments—and the first ones we learn as bowlers—are... [Read More]