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]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – June 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! I've been struggling... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – May 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! I'm comfortable bowling... [Read More]
Kicking Out the Corners – Part 2
The flat 10 versus the weak 10
In the first part of this series, we discussed the solid, or ringing, version of the same-side corner pin. For righthanded bowlers, the 10 pin is one of the most common leaves you'll see. For lefties, it's the 7 pin.... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – April 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! I keep hearing... [Read More]
Kicking Out the Corners – Part 1
The ringing 10 pin
Let's face it: corner pins are the bane of most bowlers' existence. In fact, this is so true and so prevalent that in nearly every bowling center, at least once a night, a bowler can be heard saying, "Welcome to... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – March 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! (Editor's note: the... [Read More]
Bowling in the Green
Tips to maximize your performance today
Coaches have two basic jobs: helping bowlers be their best and continuing to make their best even better. If this sounds a bit confusing, it's because it is. "Your best" is essentially a reflection of your skill level at a moment... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – February 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! When is the... [Read More]
Making The Most of a Low Rev Rate – Part 3
More tilt, more problems?
So far in this series, we've covered three of the basic types of lower rev rate bowler styles: gunners, rollers, and turners. To wrap things up, we'll cover the spinner type. To be clear, this isn't referring to helicopter-style spinners, a... [Read More]