April 2022 Content Archive

Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles

Why your eyes make all the difference

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In this article, we will delve into the importance of an athlete’s vision and explore whether they use it properly or otherwise. As a bowler progresses, it becomes more and more important how they "see" the lane and use targeting....

Achieving better shot repetition

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In the first installment of this Bowl Like a Pro series, we discussed the difference between technique and style, highlighting the release position as a key technical element of the game. We also talked about personal differences, such as swing...

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In this recurring feature, I’ll be answering questions from Bowling This Month readers, or questions I’ve received from bowlers I work with, that might not require the depth of a full-length article, but that can definitely benefit more than just...

Spare shooting, drills, and versatility training

Keeping It Simple: Practice

Yep, another practice article. How exciting! It might not be glamorous, but practice is the foundation of a solid bowling game. Before we dive into a simple practice session routine that will keep you sharp, we must have an honest...

Perform your best with proper preparation

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What do bowlers who win tournaments and bowlers who miss cuts have in common? Goals. By themselves, goals don’t really mean anything. Anyone who wants to achieve something needs to take action. This article is about the actions you can take...

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In American composer and singing star Billy Joel’s classic song, “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” he sings about former President "Richard Nixon back again." For those of us who remember, urethane was hailed as an amazing development in bowling ball...

The BTM Interview: Julia Bond

Leading up to the 2022 PWBA season, Bowling This Month has interviewed three athletes to discuss their 2021 campaigns and their preparations for 2022. In this first of three installments, we talk to PWBA star Julia Bond. Julia won three...

BTM Interview Maria Bulanova

Leading up to the 2022 PWBA season, Bowling This Month has interviewed three athletes to discuss their 2021 campaigns and their preparations for 2022. In this second of three installments, we talk to PWBA sophomore Maria Bulanova. Maria was a rookie on...