In the first article of this series, we discussed the different kinds of lower rev rate bowlers, and we started by analyzing the speed-dominant "gunner" style. For this installment, we'll talk about the "roller" and the "turner" styles. Remember from... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – December 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! I am finding... [Read More]
Making the Most of a Low Rev Rate – Part 1
The four types of low rev rate players and strategies for speed-dominant gunners
Back when I had a pro shop, I'd often have people come in to ask about a new ball who described their game as "throwing it like Norm Duke." To most of the people who have ever said that: no,... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – November 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! Our house... [Read More]
Better Ball Speed as We Age
Small increases and other adjustments to adapt to declining speed
Over the years, I've primarily coached two kinds of bowlers: competitive and elite bowlers looking to break into the national/international level and senior bowlers looking to prolong their enjoyment of the game. This article will focus on the latter. As... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – October 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! Any tips... [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]
Solving the Practice Puzzle
On-lane and off-lane training systems to improve your performance
Aside from identifying the areas of your game to work on, one of bowling's biggest challenges is knowing what to work on, and when. When it comes to off-lane training, how do you balance your workouts with your tournaments so... [Read More]
Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – July 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! I'm working... [Read More]