August 2012 Content Archive

One of the biggest challenges a coach or player faces is making a physical game change. Over time, all repetitions have led to a more automated execution, whether these movements are biomechanically efficient or not. Specifically, physical movements become increasingly...

Before the Women’s U.S. Open last June in Reno, I had a conversation with one of the top named competitors before the tournament started. This former champion was doing some last minute preparation for the competition and I asked her,...

This month, our panel of expert coaches discuss two very important aspects of our sport. Our first topic addresses the future of bowling, youth bowlers, and how we can help them improve and enjoy the sport as much as we...

In previous discussions of Coaching Concepts, I asked successful coaches to provide their coaching philosophies about motor learning concepts. Some of the questions I asked were related to how frequently they provide verbal feedback, how quickly after the attempt feedback...

The primary fundamental component of proper bowling execution is the armswing. It is crucial for attaining rhythm, accuracy, and balance. Armswings can be categorized in three ways: free, semi-controlled, and fully controlled. Each swing has been practiced and implemented with...

In the next few months, I'll be discussing some of the key elements to understanding oil patterns. I'll also explain the breakdown of the front part of the oil pattern that leads to back end reaction. One of the first...