I’m excited to join the Round Table. This has always been a favorite part of BTM for me because the content is dictated by what you, the readers, are asking. Throughout my years of coaching I’ve come to realize that... [Read More]
Where and How to Apply Tape and How to Score on Wet/Dry House Shots
Welcome back to the Round Table! This month we have two questions received from our readers. The first question concerns the use of tape on the hand and in the thumbhole. The second question is about having lots of good... [Read More]
Staying Behind the Ball Better and Getting the Most Out of Practice Sessions
Welcome back to the Round Table! Once again we have two excellent questions and I think the answers provided by our elite panel of coaches will be a big help to many of you. The first question deals with the... [Read More]
Tricky Lanes and Coaching Selection
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Round Table! Thanks to the readers who sent in the questions for this Round Table discussion. This month’s panel of experts is loaded with years of coaching experience as well as competing... [Read More]
Rev Rates, Carry, and the Areas Where Less Accomplished Bowlers Should Focus to Excel
Barnes, Ballard, Hall, and Shady discuss
Hello bowlers and welcome to the Round Table. I hope all of you are having a good summer and using this time to improve your game. Maybe some of the thoughts and advice from this stellar panel of coaches will... [Read More]
Ball Speed and the Right Equipment
How to get more of both
Welcome back to the Round Table. As I write this I’m gearing up for the USBC Open Championships in Reno. I hope you will stop in and say hello while you’re there. This month, our expert panel of coaches discuss... [Read More]
A Discussion on Surface Preparation and Maintenance
Cleaning, correct surfacing, and ball life
Welcome back to the Round Table! One of the most important aspects of your bowling ball is the part that contacts the lane, so we have a few great questions addressing surface preparation and maintenance of your equipment. We have... [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]
Ball Weight, Ball Speed, Pin Carry, and Wrist Braces
We have two interesting topics to discuss that many of us have dealt with at some point in our bowling lives. Through years of working with our CATS system here in Reno, I’ve seen how low ball speed can adversely... [Read More]
Prepping You and Your Equipment for Nationals and Is Drifting Okay?
Many of you are preparing for a trip to the USBC Open Championships, the BTM, and the 1-2-3 tournaments. This year, for the first time, there will be two different lane patterns used for the USBC event. Our first question... [Read More]