In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers and bowlers that I work with. 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... [Read More]
Mythbusting Practice
Training habits that might be holding you back
Over the years, I've seen a lot of common practice habits that are actually detrimental to a bowler's development. This doesn't even have anything to do with technical changes or what bowlers are doing when they practice. Rather, it's about... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – October 2024
In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers and bowlers that I work with. 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... [Read More]
Creating a Straighter Swing Path
Improving consistency and shot repetition
Every bowler is built differently, but an effective armswing shares common characteristics for everyone. In short, an effective armswing allows you to consistently hit your target and release the ball the same way every time. While there is a trend... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – September 2024
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! With the start... [Read More]
Practice Plans to Sharpen Your Skills
What you can do to improve in a few weeks
In my years of coaching, most of the private lessons that I do boil down to a few key drills and activities. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced veteran, you can improve your skills by focusing on a... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – August 2024
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! How do I... [Read More]
Of Urethane and Backup Balls
Trends from the 2024 World Youth Championships
If the youth are the future of the sport, then it stands to reason that whatever youth bowlers are doing is an indication of where bowling might be headed. It doesn't feel like that long ago, but it has been... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – July 2024
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! This might be... [Read More]
What’s in Your Mental Toolkit?
Building blocks of a better mental game
Bowling's mental game can begin to feel complicated when you start thinking about all the intricacies of sport psychology. That said, anything that is complex can be simplified into basic steps and tools. For example, when working to improve your... [Read More]