May 2021 Content Archive
Bowling Tips and Techniques Articles
Bowling 2.0: Timing
Breaking the old rules with new knowledge
Now that we’ve examined the all-important swing, it’s time to take a look at timing. At its most basic, timing is the relationship between the ball position and the feet, which can either help or hinder a bowler’s biomechanical efficiency....
Five Simple Steps to Mastering Lane Play – Part 4
Trusting your gut
It’s the gold medal match of the doubles event at the 2017 World Games in Poland. I’m coaching two of Canada’s best players: 2014 world champion Dan MacLelland and rising PBA star Francois Lavoie. In the final match against Venezuela,...
Improving Memory for Improved Lane Play
Techniques for improving recall for better performance
Elite competitors have world-class memory and sport-specific pattern recognition. A University College London study, commissioned by Dunlop, found that elite athletes have memory prowess that is 20 percent better than average (Walsh, 2015). The same UCL study revealed that elite...
Keeping It Simple: Getting Lined Up
Look at the sheet, then forget about it
First things first: ignore the lane pattern sheet. It simply doesn't matter once the lights come on. Let your ball be your guide! I should end the article here, but I guess we'll keep going… It is important to remember that...
Making the Most of Your Practice
Five key elements of successful long-term practice
Back in 2015, the PBA's Xtra Frame asked various professional bowlers about their practice habits. While some made light of the question initially, we can see from the answers that most elite pros tend to increase their practice sessions in preparation...
Off-Lane Training to Improve Your Release – Part 2
BowlU tools and the Finnish hurdle
In my last article, we discussed a DIY approach to off-lane training, using some ABS piping in the form of what I call the "lightsaber." Continuing with the off-lane theme, the tools illustrated in this article are specifically aimed at improving...
The BTM Book Report: ‘Chatter’
Ethan Kross's Chatter is a book about self-talk. Specifically, it explores the negative self-talk loop that people can find themselves in and what they can do about it. While modern self-help focuses on the value of being mindful and staying "in the moment," the mind...
The Youth Bowling Round Table: Important Team Play Attributes and Encouraging Critical Thinking
Welcome again to Bowling This Month’s Youth Bowling Round Table. In this recurring feature, we are taking aim at questions related to youth bowling. We talk about youth bowlers, skill development, getting ready for tournaments, and other topics of interest to...
Bowling Ball Reviews
Hammer Raw Hammer Black
The Raw Hammer bowling balls are at a new price point for the current Hammer line, replacing the previously discontinued Vibe series. They feature a new symmetrical core design, which...
Hammer Raw Hammer Blue/Silver/White
The Raw Hammer Blue/Silver/White is one of two new pearlized Raw Hammers, along with the Raw Hammer Purple/Pink/Silver. Like the other three new Raw Hammer releases, this version features the...
Hammer Raw Hammer Orange/Black
The Raw Hammer Orange/Black is the hybrid-covered option in Hammer's four-ball Raw Hammer release. Like its pearlized and solid siblings, it features the symmetrical Raw Hammer core design, which gives...