In recent months, there have been several major rule changes in the world of bowling, some from the USBC and some from the PBA. These rulings have been controversial, to say the least, and have generated much heated debate and... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: Bowling With Anger
A while back, I wrote an article entitled Bowling Angry, which discussed anger’s negative impact on bowling outcomes. Last week, during league, feeling fed up with my lackluster performance during games one and two, I found myself channeling my anger... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: Pros and Cons of Urethane Bowling Balls
In American composer and singing star Billy Joel’s classic song, “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” he sings about former President "Richard Nixon back again." For those of us who remember, urethane was hailed as an amazing development in bowling ball... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: The Nuts and Bolts of Slump Busting
In a sport requiring consistency and repetition, combined with the many moving parts of the modern game, it only takes a small cog in the gears to get stuck to start you on your way to a slump. Perhaps it’s... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: Is Bowling Really This Complicated?
One only needs to peruse the many articles and pages of BTM to conclude that this is truly the technical magazine for bowlers. Further, use the search box feature on BTM’s home page and you will find multiple articles on... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: Rule or Duel
Bowling, like any sport, has its unique set of playing rules, without which we wouldn’t know what we’re supposed to do, where we are supposed to do it, and how. Rules provide more than mere structure to an activity or... [Read More]
Pin Perspectives: With Strings Attached
Bowling is a business like any other. While we in the Bowling This Month family immerse ourselves in the skills and knowledge that are key to better bowling, at times it is equally important to open our eyes to the... [Read More]
Starting on the Right Foot
Putting the pieces together to start the season
Welcome back, bowlers! Your “off-season” has come and gone, and by the time you read this, you have probably attended meetings and bowled at least a week or two of the new season. While it’s simple to put on your... [Read More]
To Bowl or Not to Bowl?
Considerations for bowling's off-season
We share a passion for a unique sport, one that can be enjoyed year-round. However, I’d like to pose a question to you, dear bowlers: just because you can bowl all year long, should you do so? Putting this into... [Read More]
Improving Your Bowling Game in a Group Setting
Tips for getting the most out of bowling clinics
Well, folks...we finally made it to the summer! Some of us were lucky to be able to bowl this past winter season, some of us are first now able to do so, some of us have joined summer leagues, some... [Read More]