April 2018 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Common Injuries and Dysfunctions of the Lower Body – Part 2
The thigh and knee
By Heather Sterner
In my previous article, I discussed common pathologies in the hip and pelvis that may be seen in bowlers. This included things like piriformis syndrome, SI joint dysfunction, and excessive anterior or posterior tilt. In this article, I will go...
Exploring the Effect of New Equipment on Bowler Confidence
Plus training tips on how to build lasting self-confidence and belief
By Chris Mesagno
It always amazes me how some bowlers rely completely on new equipment to better their bowling games. From youth players, seniors, national champs, and bowlers I work with personally, I see social media posts every week about the new balls...
LASER, Revisited – Part 1
L is for loft
By Phil Regan
When I went through my USBC Silver Certification class some years ago, I was fortunate to have Rod Ross as my instructor. Rod, now the head coach of Team USA, suggested coaches use LASER as a tool to help solve...
Of Black Holes and Other Unseen Obstacles
By Rob Mautner
While my interest in the cosmos has waxed and waned over the years, it has never abandoned me completely. Now, with more time on my hands resulting from being able to spend less time in the bowling center and on...
Physical Game Drills to Improve Your Bowling – Part 3
The ball start drill
By Tyrel Rose
In my last two articles, I covered the swing drill and the slide drill. The third and final drill in this series of my top three physical game drills covers the ball start drill. I use this drill a lot...
Bowling Ball Reviews
900 Global Badger
The Badger is the second ball from 900 Global to feature a traditional two-piece design. It differs from the first such ball, the Honey Badger, in both core design and...
Radical Katana Slash
The Katana Slash rolls into Radical's Top Shelf line of performance products as the second ball to carry the Katana name. This ball features the new Forged 2 hybrid coverstock...