A great deal of information is emerging from the world of sport science research that can better inform bowlers and bowling coaches. These findings have important implications in providing critical guidance on improving our methods and practices in an effort... [Read More]
The BTM Book Report: ‘Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect’
About the Book Title: Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect Author: Dr. Bob Rotella Length: 224 pages (hardcover) Publisher: Simon & Schuster Copyright Year: 1995 This month, we’re looking at Dr. Bob Rotella’s Golf Is Not a Game of... [Read More]
Hammer The Sauce
The Sauce is another updated version of a familiar name from Hammer's past. This new release uses the Aggression CFI Solid coverstock from the recently-discontinued Rip’D Solid. Its box finish is 500/2000 Abralon, giving The Sauce easy traction through the... [Read More]
No “I” in Team
Managing expectations to improve your mental game
Now that we've discussed various lane play adjustments that you are hopefully practicing as often as possible, I would like to talk about the mental game aspect of team and league bowling. Much has already been written about the importance of the mental... [Read More]
Hammer Ruthless
The Hammer Ruthless features the return of the lightbulb-shaped 40 Watt core design, which is the same core that was used in the polished and pearlized Flawless from earlier this year. This higher RG and medium differential design keeps the Ruthless... [Read More]
Hammer Orange Vibe
The Orange Vibe is the newest addition to the Hammer Lower Mid Performance line. It joins three other Vibes—the Blue, the Cherry, and the Onyx—at this price point. The Orange shares the same Vibe core with all the others, and... [Read More]
Tricks of the Bowling Coaching Trade – Part 2
The walkabout
It’s time for the second installment of my Tips of the Bowling Coaching Trade series. In these articles, I am sharing some of the coaching methods I have developed and used in my 25 years of coaching at the professional level. As... [Read More]
Common Issues for Elite Bowlers
Unique traits gone wrong, mental struggles, and tactical bias
Let me start by saying that there is nothing too common about elite players. There can be various definitions of the word elite, but for the purpose of this article, I simply want to differentiate them from the advanced bowlers... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – August 2023
In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! As a... [Read More]
Common Issues for Advanced Bowlers
The details that matter for physical, tactical, and mental game improvement
In the first two parts of this series, we looked at some of the common problems faced by beginner and intermediate bowlers. For this third installment, we'll be looking at more advanced players. Keep in mind that we are going... [Read More]