February 2020 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Converting to the Two-Handed Game
Two summers ago, I coached someone converting from one-handed to two-handed. This was a pretty accomplished one-handed bowler, so before starting, I set the expectation that this would be a major change, and not to expect to attain his one-handed...
Lane Play Strategies for House Shots
Last time, we talked about what a house shot is, the different kinds of house shot league bowlers, and the balls that they use. Now, let’s talk about house shot lane play and adjustments. Unlike sport or PBA/PWBA oil patterns,...
Overthinking – Part 1
The good and bad of conscious thought
It has been a while since my last Bowling This Month article, but I think this will be an interesting topic for bowlers and coaches alike. The inspiration for writing this two-part series came to me after conducting a bowling psychology course...
Sticky Resolutions
A process for achieving your goals
Studies have shown that less than 25% of people stay committed to their goals after just 30 days, and only 8% actually accomplish them.1 Well, it's February. Which group are you in right now? Which group will you be in...
The BTM Book Report: ‘Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect’
This month, we’re looking at Dr. Bob Rotella’s Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect. This book covers a subject near and dear to the hearts of many bowlers: the mental game. Though its references to the PGA Tour are all…
The Release: Cause and Effect
Insights into a multi-dimensional approach
One of the most common questions we get at Bowling This Month is, “How can I improve my release?” As I will discuss in this article, there are many cause and effect components to the elite-level release. With more insight...
Tips and Suggestions for Mid-Level Bowlers – Part 3
The chicken wing, being yourself, and making moves
In my last two articles (available here and here), I covered a collection of tips and suggestions aimed at helping mid-level bowlers—defined as those who average between 165 and 190—take their games to the next level. This month, we'll continue...
Who Is on Your Team?
Building your own culture of excellence
Team competition notwithstanding, bowling is an individual sport. Even during team competition, bowling isn't like other team sports. When it comes time to make a clutch shot, it’s just you standing up there on the approach. You don’t have someone...
Bowling Ball Reviews
900 Global Equilibrium
The Equilibrium rolls into the Prime 800 series for 900 Global. This ball uses the Inverted Dome Symmetric core, which flips the core from the Dark Matter and changes the...
DV8 Intimidator
The Intimidator is the latest high performance option in the DV8 lineup. This ball uses an asymmetrical weight block and a new coverstock to give bowlers hook in the middle...
Motiv Alpha Jackal
The Alpha Jackal uses the Predator V2 core from the Jackal Ghost and the new Coercion HV3 Solid Reactive coverstock to create Motiv's newest hook monster. This ball comes out...
Motiv Trident Nemesis
The Trident Nemesis is the fourth installment in the Trident line for Motiv. The Nemesis uses the new asymmetrical Sidewinder core shape, which provides a higher RG, lower total differential,...
Storm Pitch Purple
The Pitch Purple is the latest addition to the Thunder line for Storm. This ball takes the Capacitor core from the Pitch Black and combines it with a brand new urethane...