June 2013 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
At the Core of Fast Improvements and Higher Level Performance
How your upper body influences your swing, footwork, slide, and finish
By Joe Slowinski
Historically, the study and teaching of bowling's physical game has neglected the trunk/torso relative to other influences of cause and effect. Due to this, there remains a lack of a thorough understanding of how upper body positions influence efficient movements...
Backswings and Fast Feet
How high is too high and how fast is too fast
By Mike Jasnau
It’s still a busy time here in Reno during Nationals. Thanks to all the BTM readers who have stopped by to say hello or to take a lesson with me. This edition of the Round Table features questions that are...
How the Ball Goes Through the Pins
You've got to have a higher standard than just hitting the pocket!
By Susie Minshew
Last time we talked about several of the things you can do to get lined up more quickly and stay lined up, using lots of the free stuff that is available to those who stay awake. You just can’t be...
Starting From the Ground Up – Part 2
The importance of your core
By Tyrel Rose
Last month, in discussing using your feet and legs effectively, there were a few areas where we saw the old and new schools of thought collide. A discussion of how bowlers use their core also causes some disagreement. One thing...
Storm Introduces the Vector Layout System
By Steve Kloempken
When Storm introduced the PSA Drilling Guide in 2005, drilling instructions for balls with a strong preferred spin axis, it was met with a variety of reactions, ranging from “What is a pin buffer?” to “Ah, this explains it!” This...
Your Bag of Tricks
Mental techniques you can pack for the road
By Dean Hinitz
When it comes to bowling for money, titles, or glory, you have to have your go-to strategies. For better or worse, you are probably pulled to your favorite balls, your favorite hand positions, and probably your favorite strike lines. All...
Bowling Ball Reviews
900 Global Rip It
The Rip It is the latest mix/match of older cores with different coverstocks from 900 Global. The core of the Rip It was found in the OMG! Pearl. This high...
AMF Incinerate
Bowlers who struggle on heavy oil patterns or who want a ball that will overpower most lane conditions will be looking forward to the release of the Incinerate. The F90...
Hammer Nail Titanium
The Nail Titanium is the second release with the Nail name in the “modern” Hammer era. This time the coverstock has been changed into a pearl version of the Grand...
Lane #1 Grind/R
The Grind/R is the pearl follow up to the last Lane #1 release and features a pearl version of the Pure Explosion coverstock. This polished pearl cover provides easier length...
Motiv Tank
The Tank is Motiv’s answer for when their Ascents offer too much snap for bowlers on dry lane conditions. The Tank’s low RG core and urethane cover make it a...
Seismic Raging Bull Long Horn
The Seismic Raging Bull Long Horn took the proven Horn core, modified the densities, and surrounded it with a new pearl coverstock. The cover is the base resin used in...